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We filtered the 50 games similar to Pokémon Pearl Version down to the 22 that fit the “Sci-Fi” category. Pokémon Diamond Version, Shin Megami Tensei IV and Pokémon FireRed Version top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Pokémon Pearl Version.

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Year 2006Dev Game Freak

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Within the “Sci-Fi” category, the closest game to Pokémon Pearl Version is Pokémon Diamond Version — scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. Shin Megami Tensei IV and Pokémon FireRed Version follow close behind.

#1Pokémon Diamond Version97 #2Shin Megami Tensei IV85 #3Pokémon FireRed Version96 #4Pokémon Black Version96 #5Pokémon Black Version 296

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The best games with a sci-fi setting like Pokémon Pearl Version

22 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

97

Pokémon Diamond Version

GenreRPGSubgenreTactical RPG

SoloMultiplayerFantasySci-FiMythologyIsometric2D

IGDB83· 3

Year 2006Dev Game Freak · Nintendo

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

#2Shin Megami Tensei IV

85

Shin Megami Tensei IV

GenreRPGSubgenreTactical RPG

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

#3Pokémon FireRed Version

96

Pokémon FireRed Version

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.

#4Pokémon Black Version

96

Pokémon Black Version

GenreRPGSubgenreTactical RPG

SoloMultiplayerFantasySci-FiIsometric2D

IGDB88· 5

Year 2010Dev Game Freak · Nintendo

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

≠ Missing: setting mythology.

#5Pokémon Black Version 2

96

Pokémon Black Version 2

GenreRPGSubgenreTactical RPG

SoloMultiplayerFantasySci-FiIsometric2D

IGDB82· 7

Year 2012Dev Game Freak · Nintendo

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

≠ Missing: setting mythology.

#6Pokémon White Version 2

96

Pokémon White Version 2

GenreRPGSubgenreTactical RPG

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.

#7Pokémon White Version

96

Pokémon White Version

GenreRPGSubgenreTactical RPG

SoloMultiplayerFantasySci-FiIsometric2D

IGDB80· 1

Year 2010Dev Game Freak · Nintendo

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

≠ Missing: setting mythology.

#8Pokémon LeafGreen Version

96

Pokémon LeafGreen Version

GenreRPGSubgenreTactical RPG

SoloMultiplayerFantasySci-FiIsometric2D

IGDB70· 1

Year 2004Dev Game Freak · NintendoOn Switch

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

≠ Missing: setting mythology.

95

Pokémon Y

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

#10Pokémon Alpha Sapphire

95

Pokémon Alpha Sapphire

GenreRPGSubgenreTactical RPG

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

95

Pokémon X

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

#12Endless Legend

95

Endless Legend

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.

#13Pokémon Omega Ruby

95

Pokémon Omega Ruby

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

#14Honkai: Star Rail

94

Honkai: Star Rail

GenreRPGSubgenreTactical RPG

SoloMultiplayerFantasySci-FiNarrative

IGDB90· 1OC83· 27

Year 2023Dev HoYoverse · CognosphereOn Android · PC · iOS

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

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, setting space and visual third person, while skipping setting mythology

#15Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links

93

Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links

GenreRPGSubgenreTactical RPG

SoloMultiplayerFantasySci-FiIsometric

Steam👍 83%· 45K

Year 2016Dev Konami · Konami Digital EntertainmentOn Android · PC · iOS

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

≠ Stands apart with card game strategy, deep simulation and competitive edge, while skipping setting mythology

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