46 Adventure games like Pokémon X that you should try

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We filtered the 50 games similar to Pokémon X down to the 46 that fit the “Adventure” category. Pokémon Y, Pokémon Alpha Sapphire and Pokémon Omega Ruby top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Pokémon X.

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The best adventure games like Pokémon X

46 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.

#1Pokémon Y

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GenreRPGSubgenreTactical RPG

SoloMultiplayerOpen WorldFantasySci-FiExplorationIsometricThird Person

IGDB91· 4

Year 2013Dev Game Freak · The Pokémon Company

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

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Nintendo

#2Pokémon Alpha Sapphire

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SoloMultiplayerFantasySci-FiIsometricThird Person

IGDB88· 3

Year 2014Dev Game Freak · Nintendo

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

≠ Missing: open world exploration.

GenreRPGSubgenreTactical RPG

SoloMultiplayerFantasySci-FiIsometricThird Person

IGDB81· 12

Year 2014Dev Game Freak · The Pokémon Company

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

≠ Missing: open world exploration.

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Nintendo

#4Pokémon FireRed Version

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GenreRPGSubgenreTactical RPG

SoloMultiplayerFantasySci-FiIsometric

IGDB100· 1

Year 2004Dev Game Freak · NintendoOn Switch

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

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

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Nintendo

#5Pokémon Black Version

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GenreRPGSubgenreTactical 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

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#6Pokémon Black Version 2

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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

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#7Pokémon White Version 2

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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

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#8Pokémon White Version

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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

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#9Pokémon LeafGreen Version

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SoloMultiplayerFantasySci-FiIsometric

IGDB70· 1

Year 2004Dev Game Freak · NintendoOn Switch

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

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

GenreRPGSubgenreTactical RPG

SoloMultiplayerFantasySci-FiThird Person

IGDB90· 1OC83· 27

Year 2023Dev HoYoverse · CognosphereOn Android · PC · iOS

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

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, setting space and free to play, while skipping open world exploration

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#11Pokémon Diamond Version

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GenreRPGSubgenreTactical 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

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#12Pokémon Sword

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SoloMultiplayerOpen WorldFantasyExplorationIsometricThird Person

IGDB82· 11

Year 2019Dev Game Freak · NintendoOn Switch

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

≠ Missing: setting scifi.

GenreRPGSubgenreTactical RPG

SoloMultiplayerOpen WorldFantasyExplorationIsometricThird Person

IGDB68· 2

Year 2019Dev Game Freak · The Pokémon CompanyOn Switch

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

≠ Missing: setting scifi.

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Nintendo

#14Pokémon Pearl Version

GenreRPGSubgenreTactical RPG

SoloMultiplayerFantasySci-FiIsometric

Year 2006Dev Game Freak · Nintendo

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

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

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#15Pokémon SoulSilver Version

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GenreRPGSubgenreTactical 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.

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