Pokémon has been a huge hit around the globe for years now. Its games and anime series are easy for beginners and challenging for pros. It’s changed the game world big time.
The idea is simple: find a Pokémon, battle it until it’s weak, and catch it with Pokéballs. Train them by battling others. If you lose a fight, you lose money. But win, and you get cash.
Loads of games and TV shows have copied Pokémon’s formula. You control a creature and make it battle another creature.
We’ve picked the 13 best Pokémon-like games you’ll love.
Best Games like Pokémon
13) Fossil Fighters
Fossil Fighters brings dinosaurs back to life for battles. It feels a lot like Pokémon.
12) Yo-kai Watch series
Yo-kai Watch lets you catch mythical creatures with a special watch. It’s got a unique story and world but is similar to Pokémon.
11) The Chocobo’s Dungeon series
Here, you play as a Chocobo exploring dungeons and fighting monsters. It’s got a vibe like Pokémon Mystery Dungeon.
10) Ooblets
Ooblets blends farming from games like Stardew Valley with Pokémon battles. It’s for those who want creature battles and a quiet farm life.
9) Nexomon: Extinction
Nexomon: Extinction feels a lot like Pokémon but with its own world and much better graphics.
8) The Digimon games
Digimon may seem like a Pokémon clone, but it’s got its own thing. It focuses on battling and training digital monsters.
7) The Yu-Gi-Oh! Series
Yu-Gi-Oh! battles involve monsters fighting in groups on a game board. It’s different but still feels familiar to Pokémon fans.
6) Temtem
Temtem is like an MMO Pokémon with customizable characters and better graphics. Tired of Pokémon’s old look? Try Temtem.
5) Monster Hunter Stories
Instead of hunting monsters, Monster Hunter Stories lets you befriend and ride them. It’s a softer spin on the action-packed series.
4) Ark: Survival Evolved
In Ark: Survival Evolved, survival is key. You catch and use dinosaurs for travel and battle. It’s a mix of survival and monster training.
3) Palworld
Palworld lets you live the dream of being part of a world like Team Rocket. You can save the world or start your own criminal empire.
2) Jade Cocoon
Jade Cocoon stands out with monster capturing and merging. It offers a dark story where you protect your village.
1) Cassette Beasts
Cassette Beasts caught everyone’s attention with monster recording and fusing. Plus, it’s got great music and a cool retro vibe.
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