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2021Nintendo Switch

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.

  • Turn-based combat
  • A party of several characters
  • Strong character progression
  • Fantasy setting
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The closest matches for Pokémon Shining Pearl are Pokémon Brilliant Diamond, Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Pokémon Shining Pearl special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Pokémon Brilliant Diamond

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2021Nintendo Switch

Brings what grabs you about Pokémon Shining Pearl: 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 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 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 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.

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.

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.

Granblue Fantasy

Turn-based combat

A Japanese gacha-style RPG with turn-based battles, summons and a class system. You collect many characters and weapons while following a heartfelt adventure across a storybook sky world with anime visuals.

Onmyoji

Turn-based combat

You collect and upgrade shikigami, spirit creatures from Japanese mythology, and send them into turn-based battles. The lavish art style and Japanese voice acting make this gacha game a visual treat.

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