RPGTactical RPG
SoloMultiplayerSci-FiFantasyIsometric
IGDB100· 1
Year 2004Dev Game Freak · NintendoOn Switch
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More about this game →Few titles capture what makes Pokémon Sun unique: deep RPG systems, setting scifi and single-player focus. After measuring 7 attributes across over 6,700 games, these are the 50 most faithful alternatives. Pokémon FireRed Version, Pokémon Moon and Pokémon Y top the ranking, with Pokémon FireRed Version at number one (94/100).
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Top games similar to Pokémon Sun
50 similar games foundUpdated July 2026
Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Pokémon Sun. Each one has been evaluated across 7 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.
RPGTactical RPG
SoloMultiplayerSci-FiThird Person
IGDB85· 2
Year 2016Dev Game Freak · The Pokémon Company
RPGTactical RPG
SoloMultiplayerSci-FiThird PersonOpen World
IGDB91· 4
Year 2013Dev Game Freak · The Pokémon Company
RPGTactical RPG
SoloMultiplayerSci-FiThird PersonFantasy
IGDB88· 3
Year 2014Dev Game Freak · Nintendo
RPGTactical RPG
SoloMultiplayerSci-FiThird PersonOpen World
IGDB87· 10
Year 2013Dev Game Freak · The Pokémon Company
RPGTactical RPG
SoloMultiplayerSci-FiFantasyIsometric
IGDB88· 5
Year 2010Dev Game Freak · Nintendo
✓ Like Pokémon Sun, it's known for deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling
≠ Where it differs: brings fantasy world, visual isometric and visual 2d, while skipping visual third person
RPGTactical RPG
SoloMultiplayerSci-FiThird PersonNarrative
IGDB90· 1OC83· 27
Year 2023Dev HoYoverse · CognosphereOn Android · PC · iOS
RPGTactical RPG
SoloMultiplayerSci-FiThird PersonFantasy
IGDB81· 12
Year 2014Dev Game Freak · The Pokémon Company
RPGTactical RPG
SoloMultiplayerSci-FiFantasyIsometric
IGDB82· 7
Year 2012Dev Game Freak · Nintendo
✓ Like Pokémon Sun, it's known for deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling
≠ Where it differs: brings fantasy world, visual isometric and visual 2d, while skipping visual third person
RPGTactical RPG
SoloMultiplayerSci-FiFantasyIsometric
IGDB80· 3
Year 2012Dev Game Freak · The Pokémon Company
✓ Like Pokémon Sun, it's known for deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling
≠ Its own twist: fantasy world, visual isometric and visual 2d, while skipping visual third person
RPGTactical RPG
SoloMultiplayerSci-FiFantasyIsometric
IGDB80· 1
Year 2010Dev Game Freak · Nintendo
✓ Like Pokémon Sun, it's known for deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling
≠ Stands apart with fantasy world, visual isometric and visual 2d, while skipping visual third person
RPGTactical RPG
SoloMultiplayerSci-FiFantasyIsometric
Steam👍 83%· 19KIGDB81· 3OC84· 31
Year 2014Dev Amplitude Studios · SegaOn PC · Mac
RPGTactical RPG
SoloMultiplayerSci-FiFantasyMythology
IGDB83· 3
Year 2006Dev Game Freak · Nintendo
✓ If you enjoyed Pokémon Sun, expect deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling
≠ Where it differs: brings fantasy world, setting mythology and visual isometric, while skipping visual third person
RPGTactical RPG
SoloMultiplayerThird PersonFantasyIsometric
IGDB90· 2
Year 2009Dev Game Freak · The Pokémon Company
✓ Like Pokémon Sun, it's known for deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling
≠ Its own twist: fantasy world and visual isometric, while skipping setting scifi
RPGTactical RPG
SoloMultiplayerThird PersonFantasyMythology
IGDB86· 4
Year 2009Dev Game Freak · Nintendo
✓ Like Pokémon Sun, it's known for deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling
≠ Its own twist: fantasy world, setting mythology and visual isometric, while skipping setting scifi
Complete list of Pokémon Sun alternatives
The full catalog of games sharing gameplay DNA with Pokémon Sun, 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.
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Pokémon LeafGreen Version
RPG · Turn-Based Strat
91
Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links
RPG · Turn-Based Strat
90
Pokémon Silver Version
RPG · Turn-Based Strat
91
Pokémon Sword
RPG · Turn-Based Strat
91
Pokémon Violet
RPG · Turn-Based Strat
90
Heroes of Might and Magic V: Tribes of the East
RPG · Turn-Based Strat
90
Pokémon Yellow Version: Special Pikachu Edition
RPG · Turn-Based Strat
91
Pokémon Scarlet
RPG · Turn-Based Strat
90
Pokémon Red Version
RPG · Turn-Based Strat
85
EarthBound
RPG · Turn-Based Strat
90
Pokémon Conquest
RPG · Turn-Based Strat
91
Pokémon Shield
RPG · Turn-Based Strat
88
Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth
RPG · Turn-Based Strat
82
Suikoden II
RPG · Turn-Based Strat
84
Tabletop Simulator
RPG · Turn-Based Strat
84
Citizen Sleeper
RPG · Turn-Based Strat
93
Pokémon Pearl Version
RPG · Turn-Based Strat
82
Federal Reserve Simulator
RPG · Turn-Based Strat
82
Suikoden
RPG · Turn-Based Strat
83
Shin Megami Tensei IV
RPG · Turn-Based Strat
82
Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time
RPG · Puzzle
81
Undertale
RPG · Puzzle
82
Pokémon Legends: Arceus
RPG · Turn-Based Strat
87
Multiwinia
RPG · RTS
90
SolForge
RPG · Deck Builder
81
Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales
RPG · Adventure
87
Dogs of War Online
RPG · Turn-Based Strat
90
Pokémon Blue Version
RPG · Turn-Based Strat
90
Pokémon Sapphire Version
RPG · Turn-Based Strat
90
Pokémon Ruby Version
RPG · Turn-Based Strat
90
Heroes of Might and Magic II: The Succession Wars
RPG · Turn-Based Strat
82
Northmark: Hour of the Wolf
RPG · Deck Builder
82
Paper Mario: Sticker Star
RPG · Puzzle
81
Costume Quest
RPG · Adventure
81
Yes, Your Grace
RPG · Adventure
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the best game similar to Pokémon Sun?
- The closest game to Pokémon Sun is Pokémon FireRed Version, scoring 94/100 on our similarity scale. They share 6 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
- What are the top games like Pokémon Sun?
- The three closest games to Pokémon Sun are: 1. Pokémon FireRed Version (94/100, 6 shared attributes) 2. Pokémon Moon (97/100, 7 shared attributes) 3. Pokémon Y (95/100, 7 shared attributes). All share Pokémon Sun's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 50 candidates across 7 dimensions.
- Is Pokémon Moon similar to Pokémon Sun?
- Yes, very much so — Pokémon Moon scores 97/100 similarity to Pokémon Sun. They share 7 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 Sun?
- The best RPG games similar to Pokémon Sun are Pokémon FireRed Version, Pokémon Moon, Pokémon Y and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Pokémon Sun attributes like deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling.
- How is similarity to Pokémon Sun calculated?
- We compare Pokémon Sun against every game in our catalog using 7 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 Sun experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.