RPGTactical RPG
SoloMultiplayerFantasySci-FiIsometric
IGDB100· 1
Year 2004Dev Game Freak · NintendoOn Switch
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More about this game →Few titles capture what makes Pokémon X unique: deep RPG systems, open world exploration and fantasy world. After measuring 11 attributes across over 6,700 games, these are the 50 most faithful alternatives. Pokémon FireRed Version, Pokémon Y and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire top the ranking, with Pokémon FireRed Version at number one (97/100).
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Top games similar to Pokémon X
50 similar games foundUpdated July 2026
Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Pokémon X. Each one has been evaluated across 11 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
SoloMultiplayerOpen WorldFantasySci-FiExplorationIsometricThird Person
IGDB91· 4
Year 2013Dev Game Freak · The Pokémon Company
RPGTactical RPG
SoloMultiplayerFantasySci-FiIsometricThird Person
IGDB88· 3
Year 2014Dev Game Freak · Nintendo
RPGTactical RPG
SoloMultiplayerFantasySci-FiIsometric
IGDB88· 5
Year 2010Dev Game Freak · Nintendo
✓ Like Pokémon X, it's known for deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling
≠ Where it differs: brings visual 2d, while skipping open world exploration
RPGTactical RPG
SoloMultiplayerFantasySci-FiIsometric
Steam👍 83%· 19KIGDB81· 3OC84· 31
Year 2014Dev Amplitude Studios · SegaOn PC · Mac
RPGTactical RPG
SoloMultiplayerFantasyIsometricThird Person
IGDB90· 2
Year 2009Dev Game Freak · The Pokémon Company
✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling.
≠ Missing: open world exploration.
RPGTactical RPG
SoloMultiplayerFantasySci-FiIsometricThird Person
IGDB81· 12
Year 2014Dev Game Freak · The Pokémon Company
RPGTactical RPG
SoloMultiplayerFantasySci-FiIsometric
IGDB82· 7
Year 2012Dev Game Freak · Nintendo
✓ Like Pokémon X, it's known for deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling
≠ Where it differs: brings visual 2d, while skipping open world exploration
RPGTactical RPG
SoloMultiplayerFantasySci-FiThird Person
IGDB90· 1OC83· 27
Year 2023Dev HoYoverse · CognosphereOn Android · PC · iOS
RPGTactical RPG
SoloMultiplayerFantasySci-FiIsometric
IGDB80· 3
Year 2012Dev Game Freak · The Pokémon Company
✓ Like Pokémon X, it's known for deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling
≠ Its own twist: visual 2d, while skipping open world exploration
RPGTactical RPG
SoloMultiplayerFantasySci-FiIsometric
IGDB80· 1
Year 2010Dev Game Freak · Nintendo
✓ Like Pokémon X, it's known for deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling
≠ Stands apart with visual 2d, while skipping open world exploration
#12Pokémon Sun
95
iRank86
RPGTactical RPG
SoloMultiplayerSci-FiThird Person
IGDB86· 19
Year 2016Dev Game Freak · The Pokémon Company
#13Pokémon Moon
95
iRank85
RPGTactical RPG
SoloMultiplayerSci-FiThird Person
IGDB85· 2
Year 2016Dev Game Freak · The Pokémon Company
RPGTactical RPG
SoloMultiplayerFantasySci-FiIsometric
IGDB83· 3
Year 2006Dev Game Freak · Nintendo
✓ If you enjoyed Pokémon X, expect deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling
≠ Where it differs: brings setting mythology and visual 2d, while skipping open world exploration
RPGTactical RPG
SoloMultiplayerFantasyIsometric2D
IGDB85· 2
Year 1999Dev Game Freak · Nintendo
Complete list of Pokémon X alternatives
The full catalog of games sharing gameplay DNA with Pokémon X, 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.
95
Pokémon Sword
RPG · Turn-Based Strat
94
Pokémon HeartGold Version
RPG · Turn-Based Strat
95
Pokémon Yellow Version: Special Pikachu Edition
RPG · Turn-Based Strat
95
Pokémon Violet
RPG · Turn-Based Strat
97
Pokémon LeafGreen Version
RPG · Turn-Based Strat
94
Heroes of Might and Magic V: Tribes of the East
RPG · Turn-Based Strat
95
Pokémon Red Version
RPG · Turn-Based Strat
95
Pokémon Scarlet
RPG · Turn-Based Strat
92
Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links
RPG · Turn-Based Strat
95
Pokémon Shield
RPG · Turn-Based Strat
93
Pokémon Conquest
RPG · Turn-Based Strat
88
EarthBound
RPG · Turn-Based Strat
85
Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story
RPG · Adventure
84
Suikoden II
RPG · Turn-Based Strat
86
Suikoden
RPG · Turn-Based Strat
86
Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales
RPG · Adventure
87
Pokémon Legends: Arceus
RPG · Turn-Based Strat
95
SolForge
RPG · Deck Builder
95
Pokémon Pearl Version
RPG · Turn-Based Strat
84
Undertale
RPG · Puzzle
95
Pokémon Blue Version
RPG · Turn-Based Strat
95
Heroes of Might and Magic II: The Succession Wars
RPG · Turn-Based Strat
95
Pokémon Sapphire Version
RPG · Turn-Based Strat
95
Pokémon Ruby Version
RPG · Turn-Based Strat
84
Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time
RPG · Puzzle
86
Mario & Luigi: Dream Team
RPG · Puzzle
84
Shin Megami Tensei IV
RPG · Turn-Based Strat
84
Citizen Sleeper
RPG · Turn-Based Strat
86
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond
RPG · Turn-Based Strat
86
Paper Mario: Sticker Star
RPG · Puzzle
86
Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth
RPG · Turn-Based Strat
83
Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga
RPG · Adventure
88
Lost Odyssey
RPG · Turn-Based Strat
84
Costume Quest
RPG · Adventure
84
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the best game similar to Pokémon X?
- The closest game to Pokémon X is Pokémon FireRed Version, scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. They share 8 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 X?
- The three closest games to Pokémon X are: 1. Pokémon FireRed Version (97/100, 8 shared attributes) 2. Pokémon Y (97/100, 11 shared attributes) 3. Pokémon Alpha Sapphire (97/100, 9 shared attributes). All share Pokémon X's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 50 candidates across 11 dimensions.
- Is Pokémon Y similar to Pokémon X?
- Yes, very much so — Pokémon Y scores 97/100 similarity to Pokémon X. They share 11 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 X?
- The best RPG games similar to Pokémon X are Pokémon FireRed Version, Pokémon Y, Pokémon Alpha Sapphire and Pokémon Black Version. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Pokémon X attributes like deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling.
- How is similarity to Pokémon X calculated?
- We compare Pokémon X against every game in our catalog using 11 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 X experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.