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10 Best Games Like Pokémon Red Version

The player character starts out in Pallet Town. When the player character tries to leave the town without a Pokémon of their own, they are stopped in the nick of time by Professor Oak, who invites them to his lab. There, he gives them a Pokémon of their own and a Pokédex, telling them about his dream to make a complete guide on every Pokémon in the world. After the player character battles their rival and leaves the lab, they are entitled to win every Gym Badge, compete in the Pokémon League, and fulfill Oak's dream by catching every Pokémon.

If you enjoyed playing Pokémon Red Version, here are similar games that offer comparable experiences.

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10 Games Like Pokémon Red Version

1. Pokémon Silver Version

Game Boy Color, Nintendo 3DS

Similar role-playing (rpg) genre and fantasy theme.

2. Pokémon Shield

Nintendo Switch

Similar role-playing (rpg) genre and open world theme.

3. The Elder Scrolls: Blades

Android, iOS, Nintendo Switch

Similar role-playing (rpg) genre and fantasy theme.

4. Borderlands 3

Google Stadia, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4 +4 more

Similar shooter genre and fantasy theme.

5. Torchlight III

PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One +1 more

Similar role-playing (rpg) genre and fantasy theme.

6. Pokémon Sword

Nintendo Switch

Similar role-playing (rpg) genre and open world theme.

7. The Elder Scrolls VI

Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows)

Similar role-playing (rpg) genre and fantasy theme.

8. Eternity: The Last Unicorn

PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One

Similar role-playing (rpg) genre and fantasy theme.

9. Savage Lands

Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac

Similar role-playing (rpg) genre and fantasy theme.

10. Immortal: Unchained

PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One

Similar shooter genre and fantasy theme.

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