Pokémon is one of the most played games on Nintendo consoles. Are you a fan too, who’s looking for games similar to the Pokémon franchise to play on your Nintendo DS console? If yes, you are at the right place because we can help.
It can be frustrating since Pokémon has a vast fandom but a limited amount of playable titles for the DS console. We understand your problems and have come up with a list of seven games for Nintendo DS that are just like Pokémon.
If you’re in a hurry, here’s a quick glance:
- Monster Rancher DS
- Digimon World DS
- Digimon World Championship
- Bakugan: Battle Trainer
- Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey
- Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2
- Fossil Fighters Champions
Let’s take a look at each of them in detail.
1. Monster Rancher DS
Monster Rancher or also known as Monster Farm DS 2: Yomigaeru! Master Breeder Densetsu is a life simulation game released in Japan on August 7, 2008. The game takes place in a place called the BOMBA region, where the players are tasked to raise, breed, and fight with monsters.
The players can create monsters using two methods. They can draw pictures in the Magic Field using the touch screen or recite an incantation to the microphone. Besides this, there is another method where you can breed two existing monsters to create a new one.
The game provides the players with an immersive world to find the best strategies to raise their monsters. If they neglect the training too much or repeat a specific training, it might make their monsters grow weak.
After a monster is raised, players can battle with their friends locally or online. They can also combine monsters to create a new and unique monster.
The game is being sold at a discount on our Retro vGames store and is available for just $131.97.
2. Digimon World DS
Digimon World DS, also known in Japan as Digimon Story, is a role-playing video game released on June 15, 2006. It is the first installment of the Digimon Story game and has a plot where the player has to embark on a journey to discover, tame, raise, and train new Digimons.
The players can set up Digi-Farms that serve the purpose of evolving, raising, and communicating with their Digimons. Besides this, they can also use their Wi-Fi and Local DS connection to interact with other players worldwide. This interaction could result in exchanging Digimons, battling with other players, or just gathering resources to create new and rare types of Digimons.
The game hosts more than 250 Digimons from 8 different species, each having different traits when it comes to battles. It is now your job to create a strategy that works best for your Digimon. Predict your opponents and improvise attacks, no need to mash buttons anymore.
The game is being sold at a discount on our Retro vGames store and is available for just $41.99.
3. Digimon World Championship
Digimon World Championship is a life simulation video game, released in February 2008. In this game, the players get to raise, take care of, train, and battle with virtual pets. It gives players the thrill of hunting and pursuing wild Digimons by using various traps, weapons, and other things.
The Digimons choose their attacks. So it’s your job to make sure that they are trained well because it directly affects how a Digimon acts and fights. Besides training, you will also have to heal, cure and clean up after your Digimons every time they battle. So, make sure your Digimon is prepared before battling other trainers.
It packs a massive digital world with more than 200 Digimons scattered around in the wild. It also welcomes returning favorites like Gaomon and Agumon for players. The game can be played by anyone above ten and is currently being sold at a discount. Head to our Retro vGames store and get it for just $44.14.
4. Bakugan: Battle Trainer
Bakugan: Battle Trainer is the second installment of the Bakugan video game. It was designed and released for the Nintendo DS in 2010. The game tells how a spaceship called Dark Star has captured most of the Earth’s Bakugan. Now it is our protagonist Dan’s job to help bring them back.
The players join his journey by helping him train himself and his Bakugan to defeat these evil people called the Regulars. Before each battle, you get to visit the Caring Zone, where you can check up on all of his Bakugans. You can also use this place to improve his Bakugan by unlocking new skills, attacks, and abilities.
The game provides an immersive experience where the players can collect more than 30 different types of Bakugan. Enjoy new and intense battles that lead to improving your monster’s rank. The game can be played by anyone above the age of ten and is a part of an ongoing discount. Head to our Retro vGames store and get it for just $19.18.
5. Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey
Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey is a role-playing video game developed and released for the Nintendo DS in 2009. The game is about an investigation done by United State’s special task force in Schwarzwelt. A spatial distortion has appeared in Antarctica and is threatening the world.
The player controls an unnamed protagonist who recruits and trains demons to navigate and fight against various enemies in Schwarzwelt. The demons can be friends or enemies, depending on your ability to bribe or negotiate with them. The game contains multiple endings based on the choices that you make.
The game is rated Mature and should be played by kids 14+. It is currently available on Retro vGames at a discounted price of $100.07.
6. Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2
Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 is a role-playing game released for the Nintendo DS on 28 April 2010. It lets players dive into a vast world where they can explore areas and tame wild monsters to join their party. These monsters can battle with other monsters to bring fame and glory to the trainer and grow stronger themselves.
The game contains more than 311 monsters, including a few new species. Each player can keep up to 3 monsters in their party and give them direct orders in battles. The game can be played by anyone above the age of ten and is currently a part of an ongoing discount on Retro vGames at just the price of $164.94
7. Fossil Fighters Champions
Fossil Fighters Champions is a Nintendo DS game released in 2010. The game involves collecting fossils and reviving them into monsters known as “Vivosaurs.” The players can use these monsters to battle other players. They can also get new fossils by purchasing them in shops, doing different quests, or digging them from different locations using the Sonar.
Strategy plays a vital role in this game. Each battle requires the player to put forth three Vivosaurs and then rotate their positions to maximize their advantage in the battle.
The game is rated “Everyone” and can be played by kids 10+. It is currently available on Retro vGames at a discounted price of $105.58.
FAQs About Games Like Pokémon
Let’s answer some of the most frequently asked questions now.
If you are a fan of Pokémon, there are numerous games that you can play. These include Monster Rancher DS, Digimon World DS, Digimon World Championship, Bakugan: Battle Trainer, Monster Rancher DS, Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2, and Fossil Fighters Champions.
Some of the best Pokémon like games include Fae Tactics, Monster Hunter Stories, Monster Crown, Nexomon: Extinction, Persona 5, Yo-Kai Watch 3, Heartbeat, and Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age.
Final Fantasy is similar to Pokemon because you can capture and collect many monsters you face. The only thing different is that you can not use these monsters to fight against one another. Instead, you can stack these monsters on top of each other.
Yes, Monster Sanctuary is like a pokemon game that has been mashed up with JRPGs, Pixel-Art, and Metroidvania. So if you like any one of these, you will surely enjoy Monster Sanctuary.
Ni no Kuni provides a similar experience to players because it allows players to catch and tame monsters known as “familiars.” Players can level up and evolve their familiars and battle them out with other players in real-time.
Lastly…
We hope that this article has helped you find a list of games that are just like Pokémon that you love and relish. Games only serve the purpose of enjoyment, and each of them gives you some memories that you can never forget for life.
In the end, We at Retro vGames will always have your back and assist you in your journey of finding something meaningful and joyful in the world of games.
