50 Games with a fantasy setting like Pokémon Pearl Version that you should try

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We filtered the 50 games similar to Pokémon Pearl Version down to the 50 that fit the “Fantasy” category. Pokémon Diamond Version, Shin Megami Tensei IV and Heroes of Might and Magic V: Tribes of the East top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Pokémon Pearl Version.

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The best games with a fantasy setting like Pokémon Pearl Version

50 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Pokémon Pearl 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

SoloMultiplayerFantasySci-FiMythologyIsometric2D

IGDB83· 3

Year 2006Dev Game Freak · Nintendo

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

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#2Shin Megami Tensei IV

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SoloFantasySci-FiMythologyDark

IGDB86· 6

Year 2013Dev Atlus · Nintendo

✓ Shared with Pokémon Pearl 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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#3Heroes of Might and Magic V: Tribes of the East

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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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#4Pokémon FireRed Version

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GenreRPGSubgenreTactical RPG

SoloMultiplayerFantasySci-FiIsometric2D

IGDB100· 1

Year 2004Dev Game Freak · NintendoOn Switch

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

≠ Missing: setting mythology.

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#5Pokémon Black Version

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SoloMultiplayerFantasySci-FiIsometric2D

IGDB88· 5

Year 2010Dev Game Freak · Nintendo

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

≠ Missing: setting mythology.

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#6Pokémon Black Version 2

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SoloMultiplayerFantasySci-FiIsometric2D

IGDB82· 7

Year 2012Dev Game Freak · Nintendo

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

≠ Missing: setting mythology.

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#7Pokémon White Version 2

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SoloMultiplayerFantasySci-FiIsometric2D

IGDB80· 3

Year 2012Dev Game Freak · The Pokémon Company

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

≠ Missing: setting mythology.

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#8Pokémon White Version

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SoloMultiplayerFantasySci-FiIsometric2D

IGDB80· 1

Year 2010Dev Game Freak · Nintendo

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

≠ Missing: setting mythology.

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#9Pokémon LeafGreen Version

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SoloMultiplayerFantasySci-FiIsometric2D

IGDB70· 1

Year 2004Dev Game Freak · NintendoOn Switch

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

≠ Missing: setting mythology.

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#10Pokémon HeartGold Version

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GenreRPGSubgenreTactical RPG

SoloMultiplayerFantasyMythologyIsometric

IGDB86· 4

Year 2009Dev Game Freak · Nintendo

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

≠ Its own twist: visual third person and visual pixel, while skipping setting scifi

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#11Pokémon Y

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GenreRPGSubgenreTactical RPG

SoloMultiplayerFantasySci-FiIsometric

IGDB91· 4

Year 2013Dev Game Freak · The Pokémon Company

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

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

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#12Pokémon Alpha Sapphire

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SoloMultiplayerFantasySci-FiIsometric

IGDB88· 3

Year 2014Dev Game Freak · Nintendo

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

≠ Where it differs: brings visual third person, while skipping setting mythology

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#13Pokémon X

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GenreRPGSubgenreTactical RPG

SoloMultiplayerFantasySci-FiIsometric

IGDB87· 10

Year 2013Dev Game Freak · The Pokémon Company

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

≠ Its own twist: open world exploration, exploration and discovery and visual third person, while skipping setting mythology

GenreRPGSubgenreTactical RPG

SoloMultiplayerFantasySci-FiIsometric

Steam👍 83%· 19KIGDB81· 3OC84· 31

Year 2014Dev Amplitude Studios · SegaOn PC · Mac

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

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

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Steam Xbox

#15Pokémon Omega Ruby

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GenreRPGSubgenreTactical RPG

SoloMultiplayerFantasySci-FiIsometric

IGDB81· 12

Year 2014Dev Game Freak · The Pokémon Company

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

≠ Where it differs: brings visual third person, while skipping setting mythology

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Nintendo

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