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Final Fantasy XVI
2023 · JRPG, Action RPG, Action-adventure · PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S · Square Enix
Final Fantasy XVI is ranked no. 944 among the best video games of all time by GameForever voters, with an ELO score of 1,592 and 42% of duels won. Final Fantasy VII is the rival it has faced most: 11 duels, 1 wins and 10 losses. Its best standing outside the world ranking: no. 20 out of 123 (2023).
World rank
no. 944
ELO score
1,592
Wins
42%
Duels played
231
About Final Fantasy XVI
A single-player action RPG set in a high-fantasy world where warring nations and powerful summoned Eikons shape political intrigue and personal vengeance. Players control Clive, a former shield bearer whose life is upended by tragedy. Engage in fast-paced, tactical real-time combat that blends heavy weapons, Eikon-driven abilities, and cinematic set pieces.
Deeply narrative-driven, the game emphasizes character development, expansive locales to explore, and dramatic boss encounters while offering layered combat customization through combos, parries, and skill upgrades.
ELO progression
Score moved from 1,500 to 1,592 ELO points over the last 170 days.
Head-to-head
Direct record on the most played match-ups.
- against Final Fantasy VII 9% 11 duels played · 258 points behind
- against Final Fantasy IX 25% 4 duels played · 318 points behind
- against Pokémon Sapphire Version 25% 4 duels played · 41 points ahead
- against Final Fantasy VIII 0% 4 duels played · 111 points behind
- against Pokémon Alpha Sapphire 75% 4 duels played · 26 points behind
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The standing
Where Final Fantasy XVI ranks
The world rank mixes every family of games. Here is where Final Fantasy XVI stands in each of the ones it belongs to. Its best standing, all families considered: 20 out of 123 (2023).
| Ranking | Position | Games competing |
|---|---|---|
| World ranking | 944 | 5,046 |
| JRPG | 68 | 229 |
| 2020s | 107 | 866 |
| 2023 | 20 | 123 |
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