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Games like Pokémon Sun

2016PEGI 7

The seventh Pokémon generation heads to the tropical Alola region, swapping traditional gyms for island trials, Z-Moves and Totem Pokémon. It adds a more story-focused adventure and a fresh batch of creatures to catch and train.

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

In short: Games like Pokémon Sun

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

Similar in what way?

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Up to three areas count more, the rest steps back.

Not for me Exclude horror, turn-based combat, pixel art …

Games where this is clearly part of it are left out, no matter how well the rest fits.

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Best match

Pokémon Brilliant Diamond

94 %Match

2021PEGI 7Nintendo Switch

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

You revisit the myth-rich Sinnoh region and its classic Diamond story in a modernized remake. Turn-based battles with your Pokémon remain the heart of the adventure.

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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.

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.

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King

Turn-based combat

A classic Japanese RPG with turn-based battles, a four-member party and a large, freely traveled 3D world in charming cel-shaded style. The quest to lift the king's curse is warm, humorous and very approachable.

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 LeafGreen Version

Turn-based combat

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.

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.

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