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We filtered the 50 games similar to Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time down to the 37 that fit the “Adventure” category. Talisman: Digital Classic Edition, Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales and Costume Quest top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time.

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GenreRPGSubgenreTactical RPG
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SoloCo-op
Year 2007Dev Chunsoft

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Within the “Adventure” category, the closest game to Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time is Talisman: Digital Classic Edition — scoring 85/100 on our similarity scale. Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales and Costume Quest follow close behind.

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The best adventure games like Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time

37 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.

Talisman: Digital Classic Edition
RPGTactical RPG
SoloCo-opIsometricMultiplayerOffline
Steam👍 78%· 10.0KRAWG👍 50%· 101MC51IGDB60· 3
Year 2014Dev Plug In Digital · Asmodee DigitalPlaytime ~4hOn PC · iOS · Android

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

≠ Stands apart with card game strategy, vibe casual and fantasy world

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

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

Pokémon Brilliant Diamond
RPGTactical RPG
SoloIsometricFantasy
IGDB79· 4
Year 2021Dev ILCA · NintendoOn Switch

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

≠ Its own twist: fantasy world, while skipping co op

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blue Rescue Team
RPGTactical RPG
SoloIsometricProcedural
IGDB65· 2
Year 2005Dev Chunsoft · Nintendo

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

≠ Where it differs: brings roguelike runs and procedural generation, while skipping co op

Pokémon Colosseum
RPGTactical RPG
SoloIsometric
Year 2003Dev Genius Sonority · Nintendo

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

≠ Missing: co op.

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team
RPGTactical RPG
SoloIsometricProceduralFantasy
Year 2005Dev Chunsoft · Nintendo

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

≠ Where it differs: brings roguelike runs, procedural generation and fantasy world, 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

Off
RPGTactical RPG
SoloIsometricDarkHorrorFantasy
OC79· 49
Year 2008Dev Unproductive Fun TimeOn PC

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

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

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

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

Mario & Luigi: Dream Team
RPGTactical RPG
SoloIsometricFantasyExploration2D
IGDB80· 10
Year 2013Dev AlphaDream · Nintendo

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

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, precision platforming and fantasy world, while skipping co op

Final Fantasy: Mystic Quest
RPGTactical RPG
SoloIsometricCasualDarkFantasy
Year 1992Dev Square Osaka Development Department · Nintendo

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

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe casual, dark, oppressive atmosphere and fantasy world, 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

Yes, Your Grace
RPGTactical RPG
SoloNarrativeCasualCozyMedieval
Steam👍 87%· 14KIGDB77· 5OC74· 22
Year 2020Dev Brave At Night · No More RobotsOn Xbox · Android · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, strong narrative focus and vibe casual, while skipping co op

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