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Games like Pokémon Moon

2016PEGI 7

A tropical Pokémon adventure across the Alola islands that swaps gyms for island trials and adds Alolan forms, Z-Moves and a more story-focused journey to the classic monster-collecting formula.

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

In short: Games like Pokémon Moon

Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Pokémon Moon 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 Moon: 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 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 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.

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King

Strong soundtrack

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 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 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 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 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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