Derivative Games - Final Fantasy
The Final Fantasy franchise is one of the few franchise series that have a large range of derivative and spin-off games come from the mainline series. These games are not limited to a single game console as many have also been ported to a variety of different gaming consoles, such as Xbox, PlayStation, PSP and Nintendo Switch.
In addition to the 15 mainline games from Final Fantasy I to Final Fantasy XV, there have been more than 50+ games that have stemmed from the original franchise series. Some games are actual official sequels of the mainline games such as Final Fantasy X-2, others will include a different story but carry on the basic gameplay with added functions and gameplay such as Final Fantasy Tactics. In other cases, games such as Chocobo Racing (a racing game like Mario Kart) derives from the main franchise using popular characters.
Here is a complete list of all the games that have derived from the Final Fantasy franchise with notes on significant titles.
Games Related to the Main Series
Here is a list of games that have direct connection to one of the mainline games in the series.
- Final Fantasy X-2 - Originally released in 2003 as the sequel to Final Fantasy X and is the first direct sequel to a game in the mainline series.
- Final Fantasy VII Snowboarding
- Final Fantasy XII: Revenant Wings - Originally released in 2007 and is the to Final Fantasy XII.
- Final Fantasy IV: The After Years - Originally released in 2008 and is the to Final Fantasy IV.
- Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn - Originally released in 2013 and is the remake of Final Fantasy XIV due to negative reception of fans.
- Final Fantasy VII G-Bike
- Final Fantasy Grandmasters
Final Fantasy Tactics
Here is a list of games that are from the Final Fantasy Tactics series, which originally is a derivative of the mainline series. Final Fantasy Tactics is a tactical role-playing game featuring concepts and themes from the Final Fantasy series.
- Final Fantasy Tactics
- Final Fantasy Tactics Advance
- Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift
- Final Fantasy Tactics S
Compilation of Final Fantasy VII
Here is a list of games from the Compilation of Final Fantasy VII series, which originally is a derivative of the mainline series. The Compilation of Final Fantasy VII is a subseries that comes from the main Final Fantasy VII story with added animated features and detailed stories that continue on from Final Fantasy VII.
- Before Crisis: Final Fantasy VII
- Dirge of Cerberus: Final Fantasy VII - Originally released in 2006 and is a role-playing game with elements of a third-person shooter.
- Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII - Originally released in 2007 and is the prequel to Final Fantasy VII. Providing depth on events leading up to the game.
Fabula Nova Crystallis Final Fantasy
Here is a list of games from the Fabula Nova Crystallis Final Fantasy series, which originally is a derivative of the mainline series. The Fabula Nova Crystallis Final Fantasy series is a subseries that expands upon a common mythos focusing on important crystals tied to deities.
- Final Fantasy Type-0
- Final Fantasy XIII-2 - Originally released in 2011 and is the direct sequel to Final Fantasy XIII
- Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII
- Final Fantasy Agito
- Final Fantasy Awakening
Final Fantasy XV Universe
Here is a list of games from the Final Fantasy XV Universe series, which originally is a derivative of the mainline series.
- Platinum Demo Final Fantasy XV - A free-to-play prologue to Final Fantasy XV game when the main character Noctis is 8 years old.
- Justice Monsters Five
- A King's Tale: Final Fantasy XV
- Final Fantasy XV: A New Empire
- King's Knight: Wrath of the Dark Dragon
- Monster of the Deep: Final Fantasy XV
- Final Fantasy XV: Pocket Edition
Spin Off Game Series
Here is a list of games from which are a spin off derivative of the mainline series.
- Final Fantasy Adventure
- Final Fantasy Mystic Quest
- Chocobo Series - A series with more than 15 different releases focused on the Chocobo character. Including Chocobo’s Mystery Dungeon and Chocobo racing. (1997 to Present)
- Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles series
- Crystal Defenders series
- Dissidia Final Fantasy Series - Originally released in 2008 and is a series of 3D fighting games featuring characters from the main series. Includes Dissidia Final Fantasy and Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy.
- Final Fantasy: Unlimited with U
- Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes of Light
- Final Fantasy Dimensions
- Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade
- Theatrhythm Final Fantasy
- Final Fantasy Artniks
- Final Fantasy All the Bravest
- Theatrhythm Final Fantasy: Curtain Call
- Final Fantasy: World Wide Words
- Final Fantasy Record Keeper
- Final Fantasy Artniks Dive
- Final Fantasy Explorers - Originally released in 2014 and is a multiplayer action role-playing game that allows up to 4 players to play co-op.
- Final Fantasy Dimensions II
- Mobius Final Fantasy
- Final Fantasy: Brave Exvius
- World of Final Fantasy