Games Like Pokémon (Series) Similar Role-playing Games like Pokémon (Series)

Pokémon is described as 'Players assume the role of trainers, catching and battling monsters to become the best, with games spanning various consoles since 1996' and is a role-playing game in the games category. There are more than 25 games similar to Pokémon for a variety of platforms, including Android, iPhone, Windows, iPad and Android Tablet apps. The best Pokémon alternative is Palworld. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Tuxemon or OpMon. Other Pokémon like games are PokeMMO, Pokémon Island, Pokémon Survival Island and Super Pokemon Eevee Edition.

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  1. Palworld icon

    Palworld

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    Fight, farm, build and work alongside mysterious creatures called "Pals" in this completely new multiplayer, open world survival and crafting game!.

    17 Palworld alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Steam
    • Xbox
    Palworld screenshot 1

    Palworld Features

    1.  Multiplayer
    2.  Building game

    Palworld VS Pokémon

     

    • Palworld is the most popular Windows alternative to Pokémon.

    • Palworld is the most popular commercial alternative to Pokémon.

    • Palworld is Paid and ProprietaryPokémon is also Paid and Proprietary
    • Palworld is MultiplayerPokémon is not according to our users
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    PokeMMO

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    PokeMMO is a free to play mmorpg, come join a growing community as you level up and discover new monsters.

    24 PokeMMO alternatives

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    PokeMMO screenshot 1

    PokeMMO Features

    1.  Multiplayer
    2.  Endless gameplay
    3.  Player vs Enviroment
    4.  Player vs Player
    5.  Java based
    6.  Free to play
    7.  No download

    PokeMMO VS Pokémon

     

    • PokeMMO is the most popular Mac & Linux alternative to Pokémon.

    • PokeMMO is the most popular free alternative to Pokémon.

    • PokeMMO is Free Personal and ProprietaryPokémon is Paid and Proprietary
    • PokeMMO is MultiplayerPokémon is not according to our users
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    Pokémon Island

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    A fan-made Pokemon RPG using RPGMaker and Pokemon Essentials.

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Gameplay 1

    Pokémon Island Features

    1.  Portable

    Pokémon Island VS Pokémon

     
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    Tuxemon

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    Tuxemon is a completely free, open source turn-based monster fighting RPG. Tuxemon has been completely written from scratch and contains all original code. In the spirit of other open source clones like SuperTux and SuperTuxKart, Tuxemon aims to create an open source game with...

    20 Tuxemon alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    Tuxemon screenshot 1

    Tuxemon VS Pokémon

     

    • Tuxemon is the most popular Android alternative to Pokémon.

    • Tuxemon is the most popular Open Source alternative to Pokémon.

    • Tuxemon is Free and Open SourcePokémon is Paid and Proprietary
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    Pokémon Survival Island

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    A Pokémon RPG fan game.

    Story: The Player, an intern working for Silph Co., is the only survivor of a deadly boat crash, and is now stranded on a deserted island. Using only the most basic of supplies, the Player and their only remaining Pokémon struggle to survive in.

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Gameplay 1
    Discontinued

    The project is no longer developed. Last version, 11.4, released in July 2016, can be still downloaded from a mirror website

    Pokémon Survival Island Features

    1.  Portable

    Pokémon Survival Island VS Pokémon

     
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    OpMon

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    An open source Pokemon clone, with monster fights.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Android Wear
    OpMon screenshot 1

    OpMon VS Pokémon

     
  9. Super Pokemon Eevee Edition icon

    Super Pokemon Eevee Edition

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    Super Pokemon Eevee Edition is a fangame created to recapture the nostalgia of classic Pokemon games.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Super Pokemon Eevee Edition screenshot 1

    Super Pokemon Eevee Edition VS Pokémon

     
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    Pokete

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    Pokete is a small terminal based game in the style of a very popular and old game by Gamefreak. Imagine you're a Pokete-Trainer and your goal is it to run around in the world and catch/train as many Poketes as possible and to get the best trainer.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Pokete screenshot 1

    Pokete VS Pokémon

     
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    Taming.io

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    Taming.io - Gather resources to build your village. Unlock weapons to defend yourself from hostile creatures and other players. Tame animals to help you defend yourself.

    10 Taming.io alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Online
    Taming.io screenshot 1

    Taming.io Features

    1.  Multiplayer
    2.  Pets
    3.  Base building
    4.  Multiplayer Survival

    Taming.io VS Pokémon

     

    • Taming.io is the most popular Web-based alternative to Pokémon.

    • Taming.io is Free and ProprietaryPokémon is Paid and Proprietary
    • Taming.io is MultiplayerPokémon is not according to our users
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    EvoCreo

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    Embark on a journey through the world of Zenith. Become the top Evoker by capturing and battling over 130 kinds of Creo!

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire
    EvoCreo screenshot 1

    EvoCreo Features

    1.  Multiplayer

    EvoCreo VS Pokémon

     

    • EvoCreo is the most popular iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Pokémon.

    • EvoCreo is Freemium and ProprietaryPokémon is Paid and Proprietary
    • EvoCreo is MultiplayerPokémon is not according to our users
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    Temtem

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    Temtem is a massively multiplayer creature-collection adventure. Seek adventure in the lovely Airborne Archipelago alongside your Temtem squad. Catch every Temtem, battle other tamers, customize your house, join a friend's adventure or explore the dynamic online world.

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • ES flagSpain
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Steam
    Temtem screenshot 1

    Temtem Features

    1.  Multiplayer
    2.  Exploration

    Temtem VS Pokémon

     
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    Bulu Monster

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    Bulu Monster allows the user to become a monster trainer on Bulu Island. In this role playing adventure game, the user must discover, capture, fight and train one of the 150 monsters. Bulu Monster also allows the user to engage with friends and with other trainers online...

    39 Bulu Monster alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • HK flagHong Kong SAR China

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Bulu Monster screenshot 1
    Bulu Monster screenshot 2
    Bulu Monster screenshot 3

    Bulu Monster Features

    1.  Free to play

    Bulu Monster VS Pokémon

     
    Comments about Bulu Monster as an Alternative to Pokémon
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    Positive Apr 27, 2020
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    I like all of the monsters, and the story!

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    • Bulu Monster is Freemium and ProprietaryPokémon is Paid and Proprietary
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