FINAL FANTASY VIII
Developed by Square Enix · Published by Square Enix
At a glance
Overview
A rpg game by Square Enix, published by Square Enix — single-player.
Steam’s own one-line description: “It is a time of war. Galbadia, a Global Superpower, has declared war on Dollet, a country whose training academy is home to two personalities: the hot-headed Seifer and the 'lone wolf', Squall Leonhart. Both are equally at conflict with each other as their country is with Galbadia; to others, Squall appears lacking in team spirit, while...” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Features & modes
Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for FINAL FANTASY VIII.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | No |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | No |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | Yes |
| Partial controller support | No |
| Steam Cloud saves | Yes |
| Steam Achievements | Yes |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- OS *: Microsoft Windows XP/Vista/7/8 (32/64-bit)
- Processor: 1Core CPU 2GHz or faster
- Memory: 1 GB RAM
- Graphics: DirectX 9.0c compatible card
- DirectX: Version 9.0c
- Storage: 4 GB available space
- Sound Card: Integrated sound chip or more
Recommended
- OS *: Microsoft Windows Vista/7/8 (32/64-bit)
- Processor: Intel® Core™2 Duo CPU 3GHz or faster
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 9600 GT or faster
- DirectX: Version 9.0c
- Storage: 4 GB available space
- Sound Card: Integrated sound chip or more
Supported languages (5)
FINAL FANTASY VIII FAQ
Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.
What kind of game is FINAL FANTASY VIII?
Steam classifies FINAL FANTASY VIII as a RPG game, developed by Square Enix. It is a time of war. Galbadia, a Global Superpower, has declared war on Dollet, a country whose training academy is home to two personalities: the hot-headed Seifer and the 'lone wolf', Squall Leonhart. Both are equally at conflict with each other as their country is with Galbadia; to others, Squall appears lacking in team spirit, while...
How much does FINAL FANTASY VIII cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists FINAL FANTASY VIII at $4.79. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is FINAL FANTASY VIII single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for FINAL FANTASY VIII: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.
Is FINAL FANTASY VIII on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists FINAL FANTASY VIII for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is FINAL FANTASY VIII out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Dec 5, 2013.
What platforms is FINAL FANTASY VIII on?
FINAL FANTASY VIII is listed for Windows on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is FINAL FANTASY VIII single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player.
How much does FINAL FANTASY VIII cost?
Steam lists it at $4.79.
Does FINAL FANTASY VIII have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 45 achievements for FINAL FANTASY VIII.
Who made FINAL FANTASY VIII?
FINAL FANTASY VIII is developed by Square Enix and published by Square Enix.
Where to get FINAL FANTASY VIII
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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