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1999 Classic

This Game Boy Color classic sends you across Johto to catch and train Pokémon and beat Gyms, adding a day-night cycle and breeding, then surprises you with a full return to Kanto after the credits.

What defines Pokémon Gold Version:

  • Turn-based combat
  • A party of several characters
  • Lots to discover
  • Open world

The closest matches for Pokémon Gold Version are Pokémon FireRed Version, Pokémon LeafGreen Version and Pokémon Infinite Fusion. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Pokémon Gold Version special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Pokémon FireRed Version

97 %

2004 Nintendo Switch

  • Turn-based combat
  • A party of several characters
  • Cosy, great for unwinding

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

Cosy, great for unwinding

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 Infinite Fusion

Strong character progression

A Pokémon fan game where you fuse any two Pokémon with a DNA splicer, blending their looks, typings and moves. You explore Kanto and Johto with hundreds of creatures drawn by community artists.

Coromon

Cosy, great for unwinding

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.

Temtem

Strong character progression

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.

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King

Open world

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 Shield

Cosy, great for unwinding

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.

Poké Everworld Online

Open world

A fan-made Pokémon MMO that aims to bring together every region along with locations and events from the anime and manga. It adds tough boss battles and monster collecting and training alongside other players.

Knights of Pen and Paper II

Strong character progression

A humorous send-up of tabletop RPGs where you lead a group of players around the table through turn-based pixel-art battles packed with pop-culture jokes. Party building, class choices and loot keep you hooked.

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