50 Games with a fantasy setting 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 50 that fit the “Fantasy” category. Heroes of Might and Magic V: Tribes of the East, Pokémon Diamond Version and Pokémon Pearl Version top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Pokémon HeartGold Version.

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The best games with a fantasy setting like Pokémon HeartGold Version

50 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.

#1Heroes of Might and Magic V: Tribes of the East

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GenreRPGSubgenreTactical RPG

SoloMultiplayerFantasyMythologyIsometric

Steam👍 93%· 3.2KIGDB60· 2

Year 2007Dev Nival Interactive · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PC

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and fantasy world.

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

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#2Pokémon 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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#3Pokémon 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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#4Shin Megami Tensei IV

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GenreRPGSubgenreTactical RPG

SoloFantasyMythologyThird PersonPixel Art

IGDB86· 6

Year 2013Dev Atlus · Nintendo

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

≠ Where it differs: brings dark, oppressive atmosphere, punishing difficulty and strong narrative focus, while skipping multiplayer gameplay

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#5Pokémon 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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#6Pokémon Sword

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GenreRPGSubgenreTactical RPG

SoloMultiplayerFantasyIsometricThird Person

IGDB82· 11

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

GenreRPGSubgenreTactical RPG

SoloMultiplayerFantasyIsometricCasual

Steam👍 65%· 1.2KRAWG👍 33%· 21

Year 2012Dev Stone Blade EntertainmentPlaytime ~1hOn PC · iOS · Apple Macintosh

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

≠ Stands apart with card game strategy, vibe casual and free to play, while skipping adventure storytelling

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#9Heroes of Might and Magic II: The Succession Wars

GenreRPGSubgenreTactical RPG

SoloMultiplayerFantasyIsometricRanged

Year 1996Dev New World Computing · The 3DO CompanyOn PC · Mac

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

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere, ranged combat and exploration and discovery, while skipping adventure storytelling

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#10Pokémon 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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#11Pokémon 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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#13Pokémon Red Version

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GenreRPGSubgenreTactical RPG

SoloMultiplayerFantasyIsometricOpen World

IGDB75· 1

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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Nintendo

#15Pokémon 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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Nintendo

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