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2022Nintendo Switch

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.

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

The closest matches for Pokémon Legends: Arceus are Pokémon Violet, Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Scarlet. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Pokémon Legends: Arceus special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Pokémon Violet

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2022Nintendo Switch

Brings what grabs you about Pokémon Legends: Arceus: turn-based combat, a party of several characters and an open world.

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 Sword

Strong character progression

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

Open world

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 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.

Crystal Project

Open world

You are dropped into a huge open world with little hand-holding, collecting crystals, unlocking classes and freely building your party. Discovery is the heart of it, as new abilities gradually open up areas that were previously out of reach.

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.

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