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24 alternatives to Pokémon Sword and Shield

The newest Pokémon games come to the Switch

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Pokémon Sword and Shield launched in 2019; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   New Pokémon Snap▲86

   An all new Pokémon adventure for the Switch

   2020 · newpokemonsnap.pokemon.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Pokémon UNITE▲85

   A new strategy based Pokémon game

   2020 · pokemon.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Nintendo Switch▲714

   Nintendo's new console for the home and your hands 👾

   2016 · nintendo.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Pokemon GO▲438

   Augmented reality Pokemon-catching game

   2015 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Pokemon Sun and Moon▲64

   A whole new Pokemon world is here at last

   2016 · pokemon.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   SwitchBuddy V3▲95

   Switch companion - game releases, widgets, news & more

   2023 · switchbuddy.app · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Run Legends: Co-op Fitness RPG▲77

   Run or walk with friends, think Pokemon GO meets fitness

   2023 · talofagames.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Super Smash Bros. Ultimate▲99

   The classic series returns with 77 total fighters

   2018 · nintendo.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   allpokemon▲93

   A modern Pokedex and team builder for Pokemon fans

   2023 · allpokemon.info · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Switcher.gg▲125

    Nintendo Switch Online Matchmaking - Find Friends & Play 👾

    2018 · switcher.gg · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Pokedaily▲87

    Discover which Pokemon you are

    2021 · its alternatives →

12. 12
    PokeBro'▲76

    Find trainers to catch, train and walk for you on Pokemon Go

    2016 · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Pokémon Quest▲95

    A brand new RPG featuring cube-shaped Pokémon

    2018 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Pokémon Masters▲83

    A brand new Pokémon game for mobile coming this summer

    2019 · pokemon.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Poke Assistant ▲67

    Collection of Trainers tools to play, evolve and battle.

    2016 · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Pokémon Playhouse▲104

    Pokémon activities for younger fans

    2017 · pokemonplayhouse.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Which Pokemon is it?▲79

    Trivia game where you try to choose the right Pokemon

    2016 · jyotiska.github.io · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Pokéland▲79

    Fighting other monsters across various levels.

    2017 · pokemon-scramblesp.jp · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Trainers of Pokémon Go▲68

    Real stories from Pokémon Trainers around the world.

    2016 · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Fire Emblem Fates▲69

    The newest game in the series comes to the US

    2016 · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Pokémon Showdown▲68

    Pokémon battle simulator. Battle online.

    2016 · pokemonshowdown.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Poke Battle Announcer▲65

    Give your Pokémon Champions battles a live announcer

    Sep 2026 · pokechamps.banjtheman.xyz · its alternatives →

23. 23
    PokéGuide▲66

    Discover nearby pokemon

    2016 · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Catch 'Em Go▲67

    Connect with other Pokemon GO fans to find what's near you

    2016 · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →