89
iRank43
RPGMMORPG
MultiplayerOnlineFree to Play
Steam👍 43%· 383
Year 2013Dev Cyanide StudioPlaytime ~1hOn PC
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More about this game →Pokémon Go is hard to replace: few games combine deep RPG systems, open world exploration and fantasy world in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 12 gameplay attributes and found 43 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Dungeon-Party, Aion and World of Warcraft lead the list, with Dungeon-Party reaching a 89/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Pokémon Go special.
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Year 2016Dev Niantic Labs
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The closest game to Pokémon Go is Dungeon-Party — scoring 89/100 on our similarity scale. Aion and World of Warcraft follow close behind.
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Games like Pokémon Go
43 similar games found#2Aion
77
iRank80
RPGMMORPGTheme Park MMO
MultiplayerOnlineOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
IGDB80· 1
Year 2008Dev NCSOFTOn PC
✓ Shared with Pokémon Go: deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and open world exploration
≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, while skipping deep simulation
75
iRank90
RPGMMORPGTheme Park MMO
MultiplayerOnlineOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
MC93IGDB86· 8
Year 2004Dev Blizzard EntertainmentPlaytime ~1000h
✓ Like Pokémon Go, it's known for deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and open world exploration
≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, dark, oppressive atmosphere and combat tactical, while skipping deep simulation
75
iRank86
RPGMMORPGTheme Park MMO
MultiplayerOnlineSoloOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 87%· 84KRAWG👍 86%· 87MC82IGDB85· 9
Year 2010Dev Square EnixOn PC · PS
76
iRank80
RPGMMORPGTheme Park MMO
MultiplayerOnlineFantasyThird PersonMelee
IGDB80· 1
Year 2003Dev NCSOFTOn PC
✓ Shared with Pokémon Go: deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and fantasy world
≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling and melee combat, while skipping deep simulation
75
iRank84
RPGMMORPGTheme Park MMO
MultiplayerOnlineSoloOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 81%· 23KIGDB90· 3
Year 2007Dev Standing Stone Games · Midway GamesOn PC · Mac
76
iRank80
RPGMMORPGTheme Park MMO
MultiplayerOnlineFantasyThird Person
IGDB80· 1OC79· 13
Year 2019Dev Blizzard EntertainmentOn PC
✓ Like Pokémon Go, it's known for deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and fantasy world
≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, while skipping deep simulation
74
iRank85
RPGMMORPGTheme Park MMO
SoloMultiplayerOnlineFantasyThird Person
Steam👍 87%· 23KIGDB82· 5OC82· 13
Year 2019Dev ThatGameCompany · NetEase GamesOn PS4 · Android · PC
#9Palia
74
iRank84
RPGMMORPGTheme Park MMO
SoloMultiplayerOnlineFantasyExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 86%· 42KIGDB87· 2OC78· 10
Year 2023Dev Singularity 6On Xbox · PC · PS5
#10Rift
74
iRank77
RPGMMORPGTheme Park MMO
MultiplayerOnlineOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 74%· 12KIGDB84· 4
Year 2011Dev Trion WorldsOn Linux · PC
#11Neverwinter
74
iRank75
RPGMMORPGTheme Park MMO
MultiplayerSoloOnlineOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 77%· 39KIGDB73· 11OC74· 34
Year 2013Dev Cryptic Studios · Perfect World EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox
#12RuneScape
72
iRank82
RPGMMORPGSandbox MMO
MultiplayerOnlineOpen WorldFantasyExplorationIsometricThird Person
Steam👍 82%· 27K
Year 2001Dev JagexOn Linux · Android · PC
74
iRank72
RPGMMORPGTheme Park MMO
MultiplayerOnlineSoloOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 81%· 160KRAWG👍 63%· 134MC71IGDB70· 16OC71· 54
Year 2014Dev Zenimax Online Studios · Bethesda SoftworksPlaytime ~19hOn PC · Apple Macintosh
70
iRank88
RPGMMORPGTheme Park MMO
MultiplayerOnlineOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 90%· 73KIGDB85· 7
Year 2011Dev BioWare Austin · Electronic ArtsOn PC · Mac
#15Guild Wars
69
iRank90
RPGMMORPGTheme Park MMO
SoloMultiplayerOnlineFantasyIsometricThird Person
IGDB90· 3
Year 2005Dev ArenaNet · NCSOFTOn PC
✓ Shared with Pokémon Go: deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and fantasy world
≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, dark, oppressive atmosphere and combat magic, while skipping deep simulation
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the best game similar to Pokémon Go?
- The closest game to Pokémon Go is Dungeon-Party, scoring 89/100 on our similarity scale. They share 4 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and multiplayer gameplay. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
- What are the top games like Pokémon Go?
- The three closest games to Pokémon Go are: 1. Dungeon-Party (89/100, 4 shared attributes) 2. Aion (77/100, 8 shared attributes) 3. World of Warcraft (75/100, 8 shared attributes). All share Pokémon Go's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 43 candidates across 12 dimensions.
- Is Aion similar to Pokémon Go?
- Yes, very much so — Aion scores 77/100 similarity to Pokémon Go. They share 8 attributes, including deep RPG systems and MMO world and community. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
- What RPG games are similar to Pokémon Go?
- The best RPG games similar to Pokémon Go are Dungeon-Party, Aion, World of Warcraft and FINAL FANTASY XIV Online. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Pokémon Go attributes like deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and multiplayer gameplay.
- How is similarity to Pokémon Go calculated?
- We compare Pokémon Go against every game in our catalog using 12 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Pokémon Go experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.
- Are there free games similar to Pokémon Go?
- Yes — Lost Ark and Trove are free and score well on similarity to Pokémon Go. They're a great way to test whether the play style clicks before investing in other paid titles.