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A browser-based Pokémon battle simulator where you face other players online, using either random teams or ones you build yourself. The focus is purely on team-building and outguessing your opponent, with no story or catching.

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Turn-based combat
Build variety
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Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Pokémon Showdown special. The reasons are listed right on each game.

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Pokémon Champions

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2026USK 12Nintendo Switch

A purely battle-focused Pokémon game built around the familiar types, abilities and moves. You assemble teams, including Pokémon brought over from Pokémon HOME, and compete in strategic cross-platform duels.

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Krosmaster Arena

Competing against other players

A turn-based tactical board-game-style battler set in the Krosmoz universe (Dofus/Wakfu), where you assemble a squad of figures and fight in PvP or against bosses. A colorful cartoon look and dark humor accompany the skirmishes.

Hero Academy

Competing against other players

A turn-based tactics board-style game with a light fantasy look, where you duel friends or other players. You command a team of heroes, mages and monsters and use each move wisely to outmaneuver your opponent.

Blood Bowl 2

Turn-based combat

Turn-based fantasy football in the Warhammer world, where you lead a team of orcs, elves or undead through tactical moves, risky dice rolls and brutal fouls. Dark humor plus league and online modes keep it engaging for a long time.

Magic Chess: Go Go

A party of several characters

An auto-battler in the vein of Teamfight Tactics featuring heroes from Mobile Legends: Bang Bang. Instead of fast reflexes, it rewards team composition, positioning and a bit of luck in multiplayer matches.

Pokémon Trading Card Game Live

Build variety

A digital version of the Pokémon Trading Card Game where you build decks of Pokémon, Energy and Trainer cards and duel other players in ranked and casual matches.

Teamfight Tactics

Build variety

An auto-battler where you face seven opponents, buying, merging and positioning champions so your team fights automatically. Each round rewards smart choices about economy, synergies and placement.

Blood Bowl

Competing against other players

Fantasy football set in the Warhammer world, where orcs, elves and dwarfs brawl over the ball in turn-based matches. Every move is a gamble because dice rolls can swing everything, and bribes and dirty fouls are part of the game.

Aerena: Clash of Champions

A party of several characters

A turn-based arena tactics game where you assemble a team of gladiators with distinct abilities and battle on shifting battlefields. The focus is on positioning and smart moves rather than story.

Chaos Reborn

Competing against other players

Turn-based wizard duels on compact maps where you summon creatures and cast spells while constantly weighing risk and probability. The focus is on competitive online battles with a light layer of RPG progression.

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