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
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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 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
  2. PokeMMO icon
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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 PersonalProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub

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

    License model

    • Free PersonalProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Pokémon Island Features

    1.  Portable

    Pokémon Island VS Pokémon

     
  4. Tuxemon icon
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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

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android

    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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    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 PersonalProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    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

     
  6. OpMon icon
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    An open source Pokemon clone, with monster fights.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Android Wear

    OpMon VS Pokémon

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

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Super Pokemon Eevee Edition VS Pokémon

     
  8. Pokete icon
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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

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Pokete VS Pokémon

     
  9. Taming.io icon
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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

    • FreeProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Online

    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
  10. EvoCreo icon
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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

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire

    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
  11. Temtem icon
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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 Features

    1.  Multiplayer
    2.  Exploration

    Temtem VS Pokémon

     
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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

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • HK flagHong Kong SAR China

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    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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