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We filtered the 50 games similar to Pokémon Violet down to the 37 that fit the “Multiplayer” category. Pokémon Scarlet, Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Pokémon Violet.

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GenreRPGSubgenreTactical RPG
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SoloMultiplayer
Year 2022Dev Game Freak

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Within the “Multiplayer” category, the closest game to Pokémon Violet is Pokémon Scarlet — scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield follow close behind.

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The best multiplayer games like Pokémon Violet

37 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Pokémon Violet. Each one has been evaluated across 9 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.

Pokémon Scarlet
RPGTactical RPG
SoloMultiplayerOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
IGDB74· 3
Year 2022Dev Game Freak · NintendoOn Switch

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

Pokémon Sword
RPGTactical RPG
SoloMultiplayerOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
IGDB82· 11
Year 2019Dev Game Freak · NintendoOn Switch

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

≠ Where it differs: brings visual isometric

Pokémon Shield
RPGTactical RPG
SoloMultiplayerOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
IGDB68· 2
Year 2019Dev Game Freak · The Pokémon CompanyOn Switch

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

≠ Stands apart with visual isometric

Pokémon SoulSilver Version
RPGTactical RPG
SoloMultiplayerFantasyThird PersonIsometric
IGDB90· 2
Year 2009Dev Game Freak · The Pokémon Company

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

≠ Its own twist: visual isometric, while skipping open world exploration

Pokémon Silver Version
RPGTactical RPG
SoloMultiplayerFantasyIsometric2D
IGDB85· 2
Year 1999Dev Game Freak · Nintendo

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

≠ Where it differs: brings visual isometric and visual 2d, while skipping open world exploration

Pokémon Yellow Version: Special Pikachu Edition
RPGTactical RPG
SoloMultiplayerOpen WorldFantasyExploration
IGDB80· 2
Year 1998Dev Game Freak · Gradiente

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

≠ Where it differs: brings visual isometric and visual 2d, while skipping visual third person

Pokémon Red Version
RPGTactical RPG
SoloMultiplayerOpen WorldFantasyExploration
IGDB75· 1
Year 1996Dev Game Freak · Gradiente

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

≠ Where it differs: brings visual isometric and visual 2d, while skipping visual third person

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

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

≠ Stands apart with card game strategy, vibe casual and visual isometric, while skipping adventure storytelling

Pokémon Blue Version
RPGTactical RPG
SoloMultiplayerOpen WorldFantasyExploration
Year 1996Dev Game Freak · Nintendo

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

≠ Where it differs: brings visual isometric and visual 2d, while skipping visual third person

Pokémon Sapphire Version
RPGTactical RPG
SoloMultiplayerFantasyIsometric2D
Year 2002Dev Game Freak · Nintendo

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

≠ Its own twist: visual isometric and visual 2d, while skipping open world exploration

Pokémon Ruby Version
RPGTactical RPG
SoloMultiplayerFantasyIsometric2D
Year 2002Dev Game Freak · Nintendo

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

≠ Its own twist: visual isometric and visual 2d, while skipping open world exploration

Heroes of Might and Magic II: The Succession Wars
RPGTactical RPG
SoloMultiplayerFantasyExplorationRanged
Year 1996Dev New World Computing · The 3DO CompanyOn PC · Mac

✓ If you enjoyed Pokémon Violet, expect deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere, ranged combat and visual isometric, while skipping adventure storytelling

Endless Legend
RPGTactical RPG
SoloMultiplayerFantasySci-FiIsometric
Steam👍 83%· 19KIGDB81· 3OC84· 31
Year 2014Dev Amplitude Studios · SegaOn PC · Mac

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

≠ Where it differs: brings setting scifi and visual isometric, while skipping adventure storytelling

Pokémon Y
RPGTactical RPG
SoloMultiplayerOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
IGDB91· 4
Year 2013Dev Game Freak · The Pokémon Company

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

≠ Stands apart with setting scifi and visual isometric

Pokémon X
RPGTactical RPG
SoloMultiplayerOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
IGDB87· 10
Year 2013Dev Game Freak · The Pokémon Company

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

≠ Its own twist: setting scifi and visual isometric

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