Pokémon 2024: The Top Ten Games

The Pokémon enthusiasts among you need something fresh to test while we're in between big releases of Pokémon at the moment.Perhaps you were unaware of the alternatives available for games like Pokémon on the Switch to satisfy your Poké-hunger? With this selection of the top games similar to Pokémon, we hope to satisfy your need for creature-catching.

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Let's dive into our selection of the top Nintendo Switch games that resemble Pokémon.

Shin Megami Tensei

Respected JRPG series SMT is produced by Atlus, the same company that makes Persona (a Megami Tensei spin-off). Both Shin Megami Tensei V and Shin Megami Tensei III are available on the Switch, and although they're both excellent, SMT V is particularly noteworthy.

Even though these role-playing games are very challenging, you do have to capture, raise, fuse, and use demons in combat. enslaving beings with consciousness! That is very Pokémon. (To find out why it's so fantastic, also read our Shin Megami Tensei V review).

Slim Rancher

Ever wished you could raise a farm of Pokémon, but they all seemed like Dragon Quest slimes walking door-to-door? Then you should play Slime Rancher. Assuming the persona of Beatrix LeBeau, you go on a journey to become a rancher, enjoying yourself while producing slimes and plorts. Check out ourSlime Rancher slimes guide for tips and tricks if you want to become a great rancher.

We really hope that Slime Rancher 2 comes to the Nintendo Switch since we're curious to find out what happens to Beatrix in the end. Our sister website PCGamesN has an excellent tutorial to the Slime Rancher 2 slimes if you'd want to play it on a computer. Oh, and in case you missed it, a Slime Rancher movie is now under development.

Dragon Quest XI: Reflections of a Mysterious Era

In relation to slimes... Probably the greatest JRPG series ever is Dragon Quest. In the West, however, it never quite takes off. But in Japan, it is megaton-sized. And for good reason—it's incredible!

While it's true that Pokémon heavily borrowed (read: plagiarised) DQ's monster designs, one might argue that Pokémon is inferior to DQ since you can't catch them. Simply kill them. Much nicer, in fact. You'll also undoubtedly enjoy yourself since Dragon Quest's turn-based combat is so well-balanced—even better than Pokémon.

Monstrous Sanctuary

In Monster Sanctuary, a game created by Moi Rai Games, you must capture monsters and use them against opponents. Thus far, so good for Pokémon. It is also a Metroidvania, so you'll find different exploring and platforming obstacles.

Even so, you may utilise your monsters to aid in your globe travels. Just as you would pick a companion Pokémon at first, choose your ghostly familiar before setting out to preserve the monster refuge. It's a pretty good game with lovely graphics.

Ni No Kuni

An RPG created by the amazing Level-5 including Studio Ghibli animation? Enrol me, please. That's the nature of Ni No Kuni. While our Ni No Kuni II review demonstrates that the second game, Revenant Kingdom, wasn't the finest, the first game, Wrath of the White Witch, is definitely worth a look.Although it received a rather mixed bag of reviews when it was reissued on Switch, it seems to have been given a second look. It is not only a very beautiful video game, but it also has a well-designed fighting system that masterfully combines action and turn-based combat aspects. Yes, it is another game similar to Pokémon. In addition, you may tame animals and utilise them in combat.

Temtem

In addition, this game is essentially Pokémon. Temtem is an MMORPG developed by the Spanish company Crema and sold by Humble Bundle. As a beginner Temtem tamer, you go on an expedition to collect different species and employ them in combat. Very Pokémon-like. But you may do it with your pals instead of alone yourself! That's kind, isn't it?For a more comprehensive analysis of Temtem's amazing gameplay, see our Temtem review. To give you an advantage in the fight, we also provide instructions for the Temtem starters and a Temtem tier list.

Tales of Monster Hunters

Monster Hunter is my favourite game. Its premise is unique (one that players get quickly engrossed in), its combat draws heavily from Dark Souls, and its creatures are large and well-developed. It's fantastic! As you can see from our Monster Hunter Rise review, the mainline Monster Hunter games are the highlights of the series, but they're not at all like Pokémon. Tales of Monster Huntersis, however, a lot closer.The player hatches monsters in these spin-off games, befriends them, and even ride and employ them in combat. Much more amiable. As our Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin review demonstrates, the follow-up is much better. makes sense.

Extinction of Nexomon

This game is so similar to Pokémon that I'm amazed Nintendo's legal team hasn't taken notice of it. This is a vintage role-playing game that follows the Pokémon model in every way. You choose a starting, go off on a quest, and engage in combat with your creatures. Plus, it's a tonne of fun.With your Nexomon starter, we can assist you. Also check out our guide to the top Nexomons ). should ensure that, should you decide to play this game, you are competent.

Final Fantasy World

I'll confess that my connection to Final Fantasy is a little strange. I've played through most of the series' games, but I've only completed Final Fantasy 7. I'm not sure whether I like playing Final Fantasy games or not. I was thus really taken aback when I played World of Final Fantasy Maxima on the Switch and became completely engrossed.With a younger target demographic in mind, you assume control of the twins Lann and Reynn and embark on a chibified journey populated with creatures known as Mirages that can both ride and join you in combat. This game really appeals to me.

Chronicles of Xenoblade

As you may read in our Pokémon Legends: Arceus review, the time-traveling Pokémon game is fantastic. It's likely that you'll like Xenoblade Chronicles if you enjoy Arceus. One of the greatest RPGs on the Switch, it has expansive, stunning settings, a smooth and tight fighting system, and a vast, tragic, and hilarious tale.Play Xenoblade Chronicles 2 if you need to catch some creatures. Rather of taming adorable animals, it has seductive anime characters that are really swords! Not strange at all! Check out ourXenoblade Chronicles 3 release date guide for all the information if you're eager to see the sequel.These are just a few of the top Pokémon-like Switch games. Others could exist, but I'm not aware of them. Check out our tips on Ralts evolution, Gloom evolution, dark Pokémon weakness, and ice Pokémon weakness for assistance with the actual'mon games. Alternatively, you might visit our sister website to discover how to play Pokémon cards.