4 Simulation games like Pokémon Go that you should try

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We filtered the 43 games similar to Pokémon Go down to the 4 that fit the “Simulation” category. Palia, Mabinogi and Albion Online top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Pokémon Go.

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The best simulation games like Pokémon Go

4 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Pokémon Go. Each one has been evaluated across 12 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

#1Palia

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

SoloMultiplayerOnlineFantasyExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 86%· 42KIGDB87· 2OC78· 10

Year 2023Dev Singularity 6On Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ Shared with Pokémon Go: deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and deep simulation

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, vibe casual and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping open world exploration

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerOnlineSoloOpen WorldFantasyExploration

Steam👍 74%· 4.1KIGDB70· 1

Year 2008Dev NEXON KOREA · NexonPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Like Pokémon Go, it's known for deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and deep simulation

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, vibe casual and melee combat, while skipping visual isometric

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerOnlineOpen WorldFantasyExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 79%· 91KIGDB88· 4OC79· 10

✓ If you enjoyed Pokémon Go, expect deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and deep simulation

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, survival mechanics and sandbox world, while skipping single-player focus

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerOnlineOpen WorldExplorationIsometricThird Person

Steam👍 73%· 39KRAWG👍 49%· 365MC88IGDB79· 3

Year 2003Dev CCPPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ If you enjoyed Pokémon Go, expect deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and deep simulation

≠ Its own twist: sandbox freedom, sandbox world and melee combat, while skipping fantasy world

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