Final Fantasy XVI Demake Brings SNES Nostalgia to PS5 Hit

FFXVI DEMAKE
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By Andrés AquinoNight Editor

FFXVI DEMAKE
  • Primary Subject: Final Fantasy XVI Demake
  • Key Update: A fan-made demake of Final Fantasy XVI with SNES graphics is available for free.
  • Status: Published
  • Last Verified: 2026-05-26
  • Quick Answer: This article covers a fan-made demake of Final Fantasy XVI that reimagines the game with a 16-bit SNES aesthetic.

The nostalgia is strong when it comes to reminiscing about Final Fantasy. For long-time fans, there will never be another era like the SNES one, with FFVI standing as one of the greatest games of all time.

What if I told you that you can play newer games in the franchise, but with a very unique retro touch? Well, you can now try the Final Fantasy XVI Demake, which lets you experience the story of Clive Rosfield with an SNES aesthetic.

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Credit: Square Enix

The project, crafted by a solo developer, is a proper labor of love. So far, only the demo portion has been adapted, and you can clearly tell how much thought was put into transporting a AAA action-RPG experience into a 16-bit turn-based RPG.

What's even cooler is that if you play the demo, you wouldn't even realize this is the developer's first time creating a video game. The free download is available via Itch.io. There's nothing fancy you need to do to get it up and running; you download the files and run the .exe file. You can also play it on Steam Deck by doing the following.

How To Play The FFXVI Demake on Steam Deck

There's nothing fancy you need to do to get it up and running on PC; you download the files and run the .exe file. You can also play it on Steam Deck by doing the following.:

  • Enter Desktop Mode
  • Download the Windows version of the game
  • Unzip/extract to your desired location
  • Open game folder, right-click "game.exe" and Add to Steam
  • Return to Game Mode --> Library --> Non-steam games 
  • Select the game.exe --> Properties --> Compatibility --> Force the use of a specific Steam Play compatibility tool --> Proton Experimental (you may need to select this option twice for it to actually change). 
  • In the game, go to Options and enable fullscreen mode. (As game boots, it may freeze briefly.)

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