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Games like Pokémon X

2013

The first fully 3D mainline Pokémon takes you through the France-inspired Kalos region and introduces Mega Evolution and the Fairy type. It is an accessible adventure about catching, training and battling monsters in turn-based fights.

Turn-based combat
A party of several characters
Strong character progression
Cosy, great for unwinding

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

In short: games like Pokémon X

Best alternative overall: Pokémon Sword 100% match – Turn-based combat
Newest alternative: Pokémon Scarlet 93% match – released 2022

Best match

Pokémon Sword

100 %Match

2019Nintendo Switch

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.

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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 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.