48 Adventure games like Pokémon HeartGold Version that you should try

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We filtered the 50 games similar to Pokémon HeartGold Version down to the 48 that fit the “Adventure” category. Pokémon Diamond Version, Pokémon Pearl Version and Pokémon SoulSilver Version top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Pokémon HeartGold Version.

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The best adventure games like Pokémon HeartGold Version

48 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Pokémon HeartGold Version. Each one has been evaluated across 10 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.

#1Pokémon Diamond Version

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GenreRPGSubgenreTactical RPG

SoloMultiplayerFantasyMythologyIsometric

IGDB83· 3

Year 2006Dev Game Freak · Nintendo

✓ If you enjoyed Pokémon HeartGold Version, expect deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings setting scifi and visual 2d, while skipping visual third person

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#2Pokémon Pearl Version

GenreRPGSubgenreTactical RPG

SoloMultiplayerFantasyMythologyIsometric

Year 2006Dev Game Freak · Nintendo

✓ Shared with Pokémon HeartGold Version: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings setting scifi and visual 2d, while skipping visual third person

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#3Pokémon SoulSilver Version

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GenreRPGSubgenreTactical RPG

SoloMultiplayerFantasyIsometricThird Person

IGDB90· 2

Year 2009Dev Game Freak · The Pokémon Company

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling.

≠ Missing: setting mythology.

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#4Pokémon Sword

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SoloMultiplayerFantasyIsometricThird Person

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Year 2019Dev Game Freak · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Shared with Pokémon HeartGold Version: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings open world exploration and exploration and discovery, while skipping setting mythology

GenreRPGSubgenreTactical RPG

SoloMultiplayerFantasyIsometricThird Person

IGDB68· 2

Year 2019Dev Game Freak · The Pokémon CompanyOn Switch

✓ If you enjoyed Pokémon HeartGold Version, expect deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with open world exploration and exploration and discovery, while skipping setting mythology

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#6Pokémon Silver Version

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GenreRPGSubgenreTactical RPG

SoloMultiplayerFantasyIsometric2D

IGDB85· 2

Year 1999Dev Game Freak · Nintendo

✓ Like Pokémon HeartGold Version, it's known for deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings visual 2d, while skipping setting mythology

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#7Pokémon Yellow Version: Special Pikachu Edition

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GenreRPGSubgenreTactical RPG

SoloMultiplayerFantasyIsometricOpen World

IGDB80· 2

Year 1998Dev Game Freak · Gradiente

✓ Like Pokémon HeartGold Version, it's known for deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings open world exploration, exploration and discovery and visual 2d, while skipping setting mythology

GenreRPGSubgenreTactical RPG

SoloMultiplayerFantasyThird PersonOpen World

IGDB80· 1

Year 2022Dev Game Freak · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Like Pokémon HeartGold Version, it's known for deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings open world exploration and exploration and discovery, while skipping setting mythology

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#9Pokémon Red Version

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SoloMultiplayerFantasyIsometricOpen World

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Year 1996Dev Game Freak · Gradiente

✓ Shared with Pokémon HeartGold Version: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings open world exploration, exploration and discovery and visual 2d, while skipping setting mythology

GenreRPGSubgenreTactical RPG

SoloMultiplayerFantasyThird PersonOpen World

IGDB74· 3

Year 2022Dev Game Freak · NintendoOn Switch

✓ If you enjoyed Pokémon HeartGold Version, expect deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with open world exploration and exploration and discovery, while skipping setting mythology

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#11Pokémon Blue Version

GenreRPGSubgenreTactical RPG

SoloMultiplayerFantasyIsometricOpen World

Year 1996Dev Game Freak · Nintendo

✓ If you enjoyed Pokémon HeartGold Version, expect deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings open world exploration, exploration and discovery and visual 2d, while skipping setting mythology

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#12Pokémon Sapphire Version

GenreRPGSubgenreTactical RPG

SoloMultiplayerFantasyIsometric2D

Year 2002Dev Game Freak · Nintendo

✓ If you enjoyed Pokémon HeartGold Version, expect deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: visual 2d, while skipping setting mythology

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#13Pokémon Ruby Version

GenreRPGSubgenreTactical RPG

SoloMultiplayerFantasyIsometric2D

Year 2002Dev Game Freak · Nintendo

✓ Like Pokémon HeartGold Version, it's known for deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: visual 2d, while skipping setting mythology

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#14Pokémon Y

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SoloMultiplayerFantasyIsometricThird Person

IGDB91· 4

Year 2013Dev Game Freak · The Pokémon Company

✓ Like Pokémon HeartGold Version, it's known for deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with open world exploration, setting scifi and exploration and discovery, while skipping setting mythology

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#15Pokémon Alpha Sapphire

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GenreRPGSubgenreTactical RPG

SoloMultiplayerFantasyIsometricThird Person

IGDB88· 3

Year 2014Dev Game Freak · Nintendo

✓ If you enjoyed Pokémon HeartGold Version, expect deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings setting scifi, while skipping setting mythology

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