| Let’s Go Pikachu / Eevee |
Light, fun, nostalgic |
Simplified RPG |
Pokémon GO-style (no battles) |
Linear |
Very Easy |
Kids, newcomers |
Co-op play, GO integration |
| Sword / Shield |
Modern, adventurous |
Traditional RPG |
Classic (battle + catch) |
Linear + Wild Area |
Medium |
Teens & up |
Dynamax, raids, DLC |
| Brilliant Diamond / Shining Pearl |
Faithful remake, nostalgic |
Traditional RPG |
Classic |
Linear |
Medium |
Classic fans |
Grand Underground, chibi graphics |
| Legends: Arceus |
Gritty, immersive, historical |
Action + RPG hybrid |
Real-time catching + battling |
Semi-open world (zones) |
Medium-Hard |
Older fans, explorers |
Sneaking, crafting, no gyms |
| Scarlet / Violet |
Open-world, modern, experimental |
Open-world RPG |
Classic with improvements |
Fully open world |
Medium |
Everyone |
Free path, Terastallizing |
| Mystery Dungeon DX |
Emotional, story-driven |
Dungeon crawler |
N/A (play as Pokémon) |
Grid-based dungeons |
Medium |
Story lovers |
Play as a Pokémon, friendship themes |
| Pokémon Unite |
Competitive, fast-paced |
MOBA (online battles) |
N/A |
Team-based arenas |
Skill-based |
Teens, online gamers |
Real-time team battles |
| Pokémon Café ReMix |
Relaxing, cute |
Puzzle game |
N/A |
Menu-based |
Easy |
Casual players |
Decorate café with Pokémon |
| Pokémon Snap |
Calming, beautiful |
Photo adventure |
N/A |
On-rails exploration |
Easy |
All ages |
Take pictures, upgrade camera |
