Chrono Trigger

Square

Rank: #4 / 10
Released: 1995
Studio: Square
Genre: turn-based Japanese role-playing game, role-playing video game, time travel video game

At a glance

Chrono Trigger is a role-playing game developed by Square and released in 1995; its Steam version arrived in 2018. Its story follows Crono after a meeting at Guardia's Millennial Fair leads to an accident involving Lucca's Telepod and Marle. The adventure spans several eras, including the present, the Middle Ages, the future, prehistory and ancient times, as the group sets out to protect the planet's future. The Steam version presents updated controls alongside revised graphics and sound, and includes the Dimensional Vortex and Lost Sanctum dungeons. Steam features include single-player, achievements, trading cards, Steam Cloud and partial controller support, as well as options for keyboard-only, mouse-only and touch-only play and for play without timed input. Listed platforms include Windows, Super Nintendo, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 3, PSP and PlayStation Vita; the Steam listing specifies Windows. Square Enix is the publisher.

Who it is for

It suits players looking for a single-player RPG that moves its adventure across different historical eras. The Steam options may also suit players who prefer keyboard, mouse or touch controls, or want to play without timed input.

What is good

Story travels across multiple eras.
Steam version includes two named bonus dungeons.
Keyboard-only, mouse-only and touch-only options are listed.
Steam Cloud is included.

What to know first

Steam lists only partial controller support.
Steam lists Windows as its platform.

Verdict

Chrono Trigger centres on an era-spanning quest, with the Steam edition adding two dungeons and several control options. It is listed as a single-player RPG on Steam.

Details

Year: 1995wikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
Developer: Squarewikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
Genre: turn-based Japanese role-playing game, role-playing video game, time travel video game, video game with LGBT characterwikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
Platforms: PlayStation 3, Microsoft Windows, Wii, PlayStation Portable, Nintendo DS, PlayStation Vitawikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026