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Games like Pokémon Ruby Version

2002USK 0

Catch and train Pokémon across the tropical Hoenn region, battling gym leaders and Team Magma while new systems like double battles, abilities and natures add depth. A colorful, approachable classic packed with collecting, diving and secret bases.

  • Turn-based combat
  • A party of several characters
  • Build variety
  • Strong character progression

In short: Games like Pokémon Ruby Version

Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Pokémon Ruby Version special. The reasons are listed right on each game.

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Pokémon LeafGreen Version

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2004PEGI 3Nintendo Switch

Brings what grabs you about Pokémon Ruby Version: turn-based combat, a party of several characters and deep character progression.

This remake of the original Pokémon adventure sends you across the Kanto region to catch, train and battle monsters on your way to beating the Gym Leaders. Simple yet tactically engaging turn-based fights and the urge to collect them all give it timeless appeal.

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Pokémon FireRed Version

Turn-based combat

A remake of the original Pokémon adventure that sends you across Kanto to catch and train creatures, beat the Gym Leaders and take on the Elite Four. Accessible turn-based battles and the collecting loop give it timeless appeal.

Pokémon Violet

Turn-based combat

A Pokémon adventure set in the open region of Paldea, where you catch, train and battle creatures in turn-based fights. Tackling objectives in any order and riding a legendary Pokémon make it much freer than earlier entries.

Pokémon Shield

Turn-based combat

A classic Pokémon adventure in the UK-inspired Galar region: catch and train creatures, climb the Gym Challenge and use giant Dynamax forms in turn-based battles. Accessible and colorful, with online trading and battling.

Pokémon Sword

Turn-based combat

Catch, train and battle Pokémon across the UK-inspired Galar region, with stadium Gym showdowns, giant Dynamax battles and a roaming Wild Area. An accessible, colorful turn-based adventure with co-op Max Raid battles online.

Temtem

Turn-based combat

A Pokémon-inspired creature-collecting adventure where you catch Temtem across an island archipelago and fight in turn-based double battles. Its standout feature is the shared online world where you can explore and battle with friends and decorate your own house.

Nexomon: Extinction

Turn-based combat

A classic monster-catching RPG in the vein of Pokémon, with over 300 Nexomon to capture and train. It pairs turn-based battles with an original story and quirky characters for a nostalgic adventure.

Cassette Beasts

Strong soundtrack

A monster-collecting RPG with turn-based battles where you use cassettes to transform into monsters. The fusion system lets you combine two forms into new creatures, set in an open world with a great soundtrack and co-op play.

Coromon

Turn-based combat

A monster-taming RPG with retro pixel art that modernizes the classic Pokémon formula with turn-based battles, tricky puzzles and a story of its own.

Pokémon Scarlet

Turn-based combat

Pokémon Scarlet drops you into an open region where you can freely catch, train and battle Pokémon in turn-based fights. Three story paths and co-op exploration make it more open than earlier entries, though the technical performance is rough.

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