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We filtered the 50 games similar to Pokémon Shining Pearl down to the 6 that fit the “Mobile” category. Costume Quest, Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales and Yes, Your Grace top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Pokémon Shining Pearl.

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Within the “Mobile” category, the closest game to Pokémon Shining Pearl is Costume Quest — scoring 78/100 on our similarity scale. Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales and Yes, Your Grace follow close behind.

#1Costume Quest78#2Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales77#3Yes, Your Grace71#4Northmark: Hour of the Wolf66#5SolForge59
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The best games like Pokémon Shining Pearl on Mobile

6 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

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

#1Costume Quest
78
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Costume Quest
RPGTactical RPG
SoloFantasyIsometricCasualCozy
Steam👍 94%· 4.1KRAWG👍 64%· 269IGDB80· 1
Year 2010Dev THQ NordicPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: vibe casual, cozy, relaxing feel and loot and gear systems

Costume Quest is a Halloween adventure from Tim Schafer's Double Fine Productions. In this charming role-playing game, choose your hero and trick-or-treat through three beautiful environments full of Double Fine humor and story.

It predates Pokémon Shining Pearl by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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#2Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales
77
iRank88
Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales
RPGTactical RPG
SoloFantasyIsometricNarrativeDark
Steam👍 90%· 17KIGDB86· 8OC84· 80
Year 2018Dev CD Projekt REDOn PS4 · Android · PC

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

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

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#3Yes, Your Grace
71
iRank81
Yes, Your Grace
RPGTactical RPG
SoloFantasyNarrativeCasualCozy
Steam👍 87%· 14KIGDB77· 5OC74· 22
Year 2020Dev Brave At Night · No More RobotsOn Xbox · Android · PC

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

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

Where it drifts furthest from Pokémon Shining Pearl: visuals and setting.

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#4Northmark: Hour of the Wolf
66
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Northmark: Hour of the Wolf
RPGTactical RPG
SoloCasual
Steam👍 82%· 351
Year 2012Dev Rake in GrassPlaytime ~4hOn PC · iOS · Apple Macintosh

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

≠ Its own twist: card game strategy and vibe casual, while skipping fantasy world

Experience all the thrills of adventure in Northmark: Hour of the Wolf, a card-based RPG. Choose to become a mighty warrior, cunning mage or powerful druid as you fight for glory and survival in arena combat. Explore every corner of the kingdom from fiery deserts to deep forests and cold mountain peaks and Journey to the kingdoms of the elves and dwarves. But beware!

It predates Pokémon Shining Pearl by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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#5SolForge
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SolForge
RPGTactical RPG
SoloFantasyIsometricMultiplayerCasual
Steam👍 65%· 1.2KRAWG👍 33%· 21
Year 2012Dev Stone Blade EntertainmentPlaytime ~1hOn PC · iOS · Apple Macintosh

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

≠ Stands apart with card game strategy, vibe casual and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping adventure storytelling

Designed by the creators of Magic: The Gathering and the Ascension Deckbuilding Game, SolForge is a free-to-play digital collectible game in which players construct their own decks to challenge their friends or battle against the computer.

It predates Pokémon Shining Pearl by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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#6Federal Reserve Simulator
54
iRank93
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 Shining Pearl, expect deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and single-player focus

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

Reverse: 1999 is a 20th Century Time-Travel Strategic RPG developed by Bluepoch. On the last day of 1999, the "Storm" fell upon the world. You witnessed an era reversed beneath the rising raindrops. Defying all reasons, what unfolds in front of you is the world of an era long past.

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