94
iRank100
RPGTactical RPG
SoloMultiplayerSci-FiFantasyIsometric
IGDB100· 1
Year 2004Dev Game Freak · NintendoOn Switch
60 Games like Pokémon Sun that you should try
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More about this game →Pokémon Sun is hard to replace: few games combine deep RPG systems, setting scifi and single-player focus in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 7 gameplay attributes and found 60 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Pokémon FireRed Version, Pokémon Moon and Pokémon Y lead the list, with Pokémon FireRed Version reaching a 94/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Pokémon Sun special.
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Games like Pokémon Sun
60 similar games found97
iRank85
RPGTactical RPG
SoloMultiplayerSci-FiThird Person
IGDB85· 2
Year 2016Dev Game Freak · The Pokémon Company
95
iRank91
RPGTactical RPG
SoloMultiplayerSci-FiThird PersonOpen World
IGDB91· 4
Year 2013Dev Game Freak · The Pokémon Company
95
iRank88
RPGTactical RPG
SoloMultiplayerSci-FiThird PersonFantasy
IGDB88· 3
Year 2014Dev Game Freak · Nintendo
95
iRank87
RPGTactical RPG
SoloMultiplayerSci-FiThird PersonOpen World
IGDB87· 10
Year 2013Dev Game Freak · The Pokémon Company
94
iRank88
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
94
iRank86
RPGTactical RPG
SoloMultiplayerSci-FiThird PersonNarrative
IGDB90· 1OC83· 27
Year 2023Dev HoYoverse · CognosphereOn Android · PC · iOS
95
iRank81
RPGTactical RPG
SoloMultiplayerSci-FiThird PersonFantasy
IGDB81· 12
Year 2014Dev Game Freak · The Pokémon Company
94
iRank82
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
94
iRank80
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
94
iRank80
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
94
iRank83
RPGTactical RPG
SoloMultiplayerSci-FiFantasyIsometric
Steam👍 83%· 19KIGDB81· 3OC84· 31
Year 2014Dev Amplitude Studios · SegaOn PC · Mac
93
iRank83
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
91
iRank90
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
91
iRank86
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
Games like Pokémon Sun
94
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
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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 60 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.