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If Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time left you wanting more, this list of 50 similar games is for you. Each one shares part of its essence — deep RPG systems and single-player focus — and is ranked by a similarity score computed across 6 attributes. Tabletop Simulator comes closest (85/100).

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Year 2007Dev Chunsoft

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The closest game to Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time is Tabletop Simulator — scoring 85/100 on our similarity scale. Suikoden II and Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story follow close behind.

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Top games similar to Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time

50 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time. Each one has been evaluated across 6 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.

Tabletop Simulator
RPGTactical RPG
Co-opSoloMultiplayerOnlineCasual
Steam👍 96%· 73KRAWG👍 86%· 673
Year 2015Dev Berserk GamesPlaytime ~7hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Like Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time, it's known for deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and co op

≠ Where it differs: brings card game strategy, deep simulation and sandbox freedom, while skipping adventure storytelling

Suikoden II
RPGTactical RPG
SoloFantasyHistoricalMedievalThird Person
IGDB100· 1
Year 1998Dev KonamiOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Like Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time, it's known for deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: fantasy world, historical setting and setting medieval, while skipping adventure storytelling

Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story
RPGTactical RPG
SoloIsometricFantasyExplorationLoot
IGDB96· 5
Year 2009Dev AlphaDream · Nintendo

✓ Like Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy

≠ Stands apart with fantasy world, exploration and discovery and loot and gear systems, while skipping co op

Fear & Hunger
RPGTactical RPG
SoloIsometricDarkNarrativeProcedural
Steam👍 94%· 22K
Year 2018Dev Miro Haverinen · Happy PaintingsOn PC · Mac

✓ Like Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy

≠ Its own twist: survival mechanics, roguelike runs and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping co op

EarthBound
RPGTactical RPG
SoloIsometricNarrativeFantasySci-Fi
IGDB93· 3
Year 1994Dev Creatures Inc. · Nintendo

✓ Shared with Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus, fantasy world and setting scifi, while skipping co op

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky
RPGTactical RPG
SoloCo-opIsometricProceduralFantasy
IGDB50· 3
Year 2009Dev Chunsoft · Nintendo

✓ If you enjoyed Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time, expect deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings roguelike runs, procedural generation and fantasy world, while skipping adventure storytelling

Undertale
RPGTactical RPG
SoloIsometricRangedNarrativeDark
Steam👍 96%· 323KRAWG👍 85%· 1.9KMC92IGDB96· 13OC93· 76
Year 2015Dev 8-4Playtime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Like Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time, it's known for deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, horror tension and visual novel storytelling, while skipping co op

Federal Reserve Simulator
RPGTactical RPG
SoloFree to Play
Steam👍 93%· 4.5K
Year 2022Dev Bluepoch Co.,Ltd. · BLUEPOCH GAMES COPlaytime ~2hOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ If you enjoyed Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time, expect deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with free to play, while skipping adventure storytelling

Suikoden
RPGTactical RPG
SoloFantasyThird Person
IGDB93· 2
Year 1995Dev Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo · KonamiOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Like Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time, it's known for deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings fantasy world and visual third person, while skipping co op

Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales
RPGTactical RPG
SoloIsometricNarrativeDarkOpen World
Steam👍 90%· 17KIGDB86· 8OC84· 80
Year 2018Dev CD Projekt REDOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ Shared with Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy

≠ Where it differs: brings card game strategy, puzzle design and strong narrative focus, while skipping co op

Pokémon FireRed Version
RPGTactical RPG
SoloIsometricMultiplayerFantasySci-Fi
IGDB100· 1
Year 2004Dev Game Freak · NintendoOn Switch

✓ If you enjoyed Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time, expect deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: fantasy world, setting scifi and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping co op

Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time
RPGTactical RPG
SoloDarkExploration2D
IGDB91· 3
Year 2005Dev AlphaDream · Nintendo

✓ Shared with Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, dark, oppressive atmosphere and exploration and discovery, while skipping co op

Citizen Sleeper
RPGTactical RPG
SoloNarrativeCyberpunkSci-FiSpace
Steam👍 93%· 10.0KIGDB80· 1OC84· 47
Year 2022Dev Jump Over the Age · Fellow TravellerOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Shared with Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with card game strategy, strong narrative focus and setting cyberpunk, while skipping co op

Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga
RPGTactical RPG
SoloDarkFantasyLootSkill Tree
IGDB86· 1
Year 2003Dev AlphaDream · Nintendo

✓ Shared with Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere, fantasy world and loot and gear systems, while skipping co op

Costume Quest
RPGTactical RPG
SoloIsometricCasualCozyFantasy
Steam👍 94%· 4.1KRAWG👍 64%· 269IGDB80· 1
Year 2010Dev THQ NordicPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Like Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy

≠ Its own twist: vibe casual, cozy, relaxing feel and fantasy world, while skipping co op

Complete list of Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time alternatives

The full catalog of games sharing gameplay DNA with Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time, ordered from highest to lowest similarity score. Use the filters above to narrow down by genre, setting or game mode and find the alternative that best fits your playstyle.

Shin Megami Tensei IV
81

Shin Megami Tensei IV

RPG · Turn-Based Strat

Pokémon Legends: Arceus
81

Pokémon Legends: Arceus

RPG · Turn-Based Strat

Pokémon Y
79

Pokémon Y

RPG · Turn-Based Strat

Mario & Luigi: Dream Team
81

Mario & Luigi: Dream Team

RPG · Puzzle

Yes, Your Grace
81

Yes, Your Grace

RPG · Adventure

Pokémon Brilliant Diamond
81

Pokémon Brilliant Diamond

RPG · Turn-Based Strat

Off
81

Off

RPG · Puzzle

Jagged Alliance 2 - Wildfire
81

Jagged Alliance 2 - Wildfire

RPG · Turn-Based Strat

Northmark: Hour of the Wolf
81

Northmark: Hour of the Wolf

RPG · Deck Builder

Pokémon SoulSilver Version
79

Pokémon SoulSilver Version

RPG · Turn-Based Strat

Pokémon Alpha Sapphire
79

Pokémon Alpha Sapphire

RPG · Turn-Based Strat

Talisman: Digital Classic Edition
85

Talisman: Digital Classic Edition

RPG · Turn-Based Strat

Paper Mario: Sticker Star
81

Paper Mario: Sticker Star

RPG · Puzzle

Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth
81

Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth

RPG · Turn-Based Strat

Pokémon Silver Version
79

Pokémon Silver Version

RPG · Turn-Based Strat

Endless Legend
79

Endless Legend

RPG · Turn-Based Strat

Heroes of Might and Magic V: Tribes of the East
79

Heroes of Might and Magic V: Tribes of the East

RPG · Turn-Based Strat

The Scroll Of Taiwu
81

The Scroll Of Taiwu

RPG · Adventure

Pokémon Omega Ruby
79

Pokémon Omega Ruby

RPG · Turn-Based Strat

Multiwinia
82

Multiwinia

RPG · RTS

Pokémon White Version 2
79

Pokémon White Version 2

RPG · Turn-Based Strat

Pokémon Yellow Version: Special Pikachu Edition
79

Pokémon Yellow Version: Special Pikachu Edition

RPG · Turn-Based Strat

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blue Rescue Team
81

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blue Rescue Team

RPG · Turn-Based Strat

Lost Odyssey
81

Lost Odyssey

RPG · Turn-Based Strat

Pokémon Conquest
79

Pokémon Conquest

RPG · Turn-Based Strat

Pokémon Red Version
79

Pokémon Red Version

RPG · Turn-Based Strat

Pokémon LeafGreen Version
79

Pokémon LeafGreen Version

RPG · Turn-Based Strat

Pokémon Colosseum
81

Pokémon Colosseum

RPG · Turn-Based Strat

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team
81

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team

RPG · Turn-Based Strat

Final Fantasy: Mystic Quest
81

Final Fantasy: Mystic Quest

RPG · Adventure

Mother 3
81

Mother 3

RPG · Turn-Based Strat

The Legend of Dragoon
81

The Legend of Dragoon

RPG · Turn-Based Strat

Pox Nora
80

Pox Nora

RPG · Turn-Based Strat

SolForge
79

SolForge

RPG · Deck Builder

Heroes of Might and Magic II: The Succession Wars
79

Heroes of Might and Magic II: The Succession Wars

RPG · Turn-Based Strat

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time?
The closest game to Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time is Tabletop Simulator, scoring 85/100 on our similarity scale. They share 4 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and co op. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time?
The three closest games to Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time are: 1. Tabletop Simulator (85/100, 4 shared attributes) 2. Suikoden II (81/100, 3 shared attributes) 3. Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story (81/100, 5 shared attributes). All share Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 50 candidates across 6 dimensions.
Is Suikoden II similar to Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time?
Yes, very much so — Suikoden II scores 81/100 similarity to Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time. They share 3 attributes, including deep RPG systems and turn-based strategy. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What RPG games are similar to Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time?
The best RPG games similar to Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time are Tabletop Simulator, Suikoden II, Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story and Fear & Hunger. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time attributes like deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and co op.
How is similarity to Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time calculated?
We compare Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time against every game in our catalog using 6 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 Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.