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2019USK 6Nintendo Switch

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.

  • Turn-based combat
  • A party of several characters
  • Boss fights as highlights
  • Strong character progression
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In short: Games like Pokémon Sword

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

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Pokémon Shield

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2019USK 6Nintendo Switch

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

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.

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Pokémon Brilliant Diamond

Turn-based combat

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.

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 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.

Pokémon Shining Pearl

Turn-based combat

You return to the Sinnoh region and relive the story of Pokémon Pearl in a reimagined Switch version. Turn-based battles with monster teams, trading and online duels make up the appeal.

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.

Nexomon

Fantasy setting

Nexomon is a monster-collecting RPG where you capture and train creatures through turn-based battles across a fantasy world. It plays in a relaxed, approachable way with a classic handheld-style feel.

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.

Pokémon Legends: Arceus

Turn-based combat

A Pokémon adventure set in ancient Sinnoh where you sneak up on wild Pokémon, catch them directly in sprawling open zones, and build the region's very first Pokédex. Research and collecting take center stage over the classic turn-based battles.

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