Nintendo has neither released the PC version of Pokemon yet, nor there are chances it will happen anytime soon. The game remains exclusive to Nintendo’s console, Switch. However, if you are a PC user, you can try Pokemon-inspired games from developers like Capcom, Koei Tecmo, Crema, and others. These games borrow the same mechanics as the popular franchise to offer a similar gaming experience. Much like Nintendo’s Pokemon, the games will throw you into the world of mythical animals and monsters, while you try to capture them. Below is the list of the best Pokemon PC games that you can download and play right away, but before we get to that here’s why you can’t play Nintendo games like Pokemon on PC or other devices like PlayStation and Xbox.
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Is Nintendo’s Pokemon available for PC?
Nintendo doesn’t release Pokemon games on PC and consoles like PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One. As Nintendo, Creatures, and Game Freak co-own all the rights to Pokemon, the games would most likely always be exclusive to Nintendo consoles like the Switch. In an interview, co-founder of Game Freak, Junichi Masuda, had confirmed the Nintendo exclusivity by saying, “With Pokemon, at least, we really feel it is really important to be with Nintendo, specifically with the Pokemon titles, so I don’t think that would ever happen.” Having popular franchises like Pokemon be exclusive to Nintendo Switch allows the company to attract more users to the platform.
10 Best Pokemon mobile games for Android
Unlike PC, there are quite a few official Pokemon games on mobile. Google Play Store has several Pokemon games as well as games that are inspired by the Pokemon formula. These games feature several adorable monsters that you can catch and go on an adventure to become the best trainer in the world. Besides these, many of these games have engaging stories with many amazing characters. Check out some of the best Pokemon games and games like Pokemon you can find on Google Play Store right now:
| Name | Google Play Store rating | Download links |
| Pokemon Go | 4.1/5 | Google Play Store |
| Pokemon Unite | 4.4/5 | Google Play Store |
| Pokemon Masters EX | 4.4/5 | Google Play Store |
| Pokemon Quest | 4.3/5 | Google Play Store |
| EvoCreo | 4.3/5 | Google Play Store |
| Dynamons 2 | 4.4/5 | Google Play Store |
| Drakomon | 4.2/5 | Google Play Store |
| Monster Hunter Stories | 4.7/5 | Google Play Store |
| Beastie Bay | 4.4/5 | Google Play Store |
| Pocket Mortys | 3.6/5 | Google Play Store |
1. Pokemon Go
Pokemon Go had become incredibly popular when it first launched in 2016, and it still continues to be one of the most popular Pokemon mobile games. Pokemon Go is an AR game that uses GPS and shows you various Pokemon around you. You can walk up to these Pokemon to catch or battle them. The game also has several gyms and leagues where you can test your skills against other players. You can also team up with other Pokemon trainers to participate in Raid Battles, where you can catch rare and powerful Pokemon.
System requirements
- OS: Android 7.0 or above
- RAM: 2GB
- Size: 251MB
Rating
Google Play Store rating: 4.1/5
Price
Pokemon Go: Free
Download links
Pokemon Go download: Google Play Store
2. Pokemon Unite
Pokemon Unite is the first MOBA title in the franchise, which is completely a different direction for the series. The game features 5v5 strategic team battles where team with the most points emerges victorious. Unite has several Pokemon with unique as well as special Unite moves that can turn the tide of a battle. Pokemon Unite delivers a pretty competitive MOBA experience, with cross-play support for Switch.
System requirements
- OS: Android 4.4 or above
- RAM: 3GB
- Size: 401MB
Rating
Google Play Store rating: 4.4/5
Price
Pokemon Unite: Free
Download links
Pokemon Unite download: Google Play Store
3. Pokemon Masters EX
Pokemon Masters EX delivers the signature Pokemon experience on mobile. You play as a Pokemon trainer on the island of Pasio and embark on a journey where you will meet various trainers in different regions. You can team up with other trainers in the game to become the Pokemon Masters League champion in Pasio. The game features 3v3 real-time Pokemon battles and the combat experience is pretty much what you would expect from a Pokemon game.
System requirements
- OS: Android 5.0 or above
- RAM: 2GB
- Size: 98MB
Rating
Google Play Store rating: 4.4/5
Price
Pokemon Masters EX: Free
Download links
Pokemon Masters EX download: Google Play Store
4. Pokemon Quest
Pokemon Quest features a unique art style for the series, with a look that somewhat resembles Minecraft. The game is set on Tumblecube Island, where everything is shaped like a cube including the Pokemon. The game features Pokemon from popular games like Pokemon Red and Blue. You have to assemble a team of Pokemon and find hidden treasures on the island. The combat system is pretty simple where you have tap on the screen to battle against rival Pokemon.
System requirements
- OS: Android 4.4 or above
- RAM: 2GB
- Size: 234MB
Rating
Google Play Store rating: 4.3/5
Price
Pokemon Quest: Free
Download links
Pokemon Quest download: Google Play Store
5. EvoCreo – Pocket Monster Game
EvoCreo is pretty much a Pokemon clone with several monsters like Pokemon in a giant open world. The game features over 170 monsters to catch and over 99 evolutions. EvoCreo has more than 30 hours of offline gameplay alongside PvP multiplayer content. The game has Gameboy-esque pixelated graphics that will remind you of classic Pokemon titles. You can battle other trainers and customize skills, attacks, and stats of your monsters.
System requirements
- OS: Android 7.0 or above
- RAM: 2GB
- Size: 51MB
Rating
Google Play Store rating: 4.3/5
Price
EvoCreo: Rs 85
Download links
EvoCreo download: Google Play Store
6. Dynamons 2
Dynamons 2 follows the signature Pokemon formula to create its own world full of Dynamons. You can catch and evolve Dynamons in this game as well as compete with Dynamons Captains in the main story. The game also has online multiplayer arenas where you can battle against Dynamons Captains across the globe. Finding and catching rare Dynamons gives you a lot of progress in Dynamons 2.
System requirements
- OS: Android 2.3 or above
- RAM: 2GB
- Size: 24MB
Rating
Google Play Store rating: 4.4/5
Price
Dynamons: Free
Download links
Dynamons 2 download: Google Play Store
7. Drakomon
Drakomon is another Pokemon clone that is set in its own virtual world filled with dragon monsters. You can find and catch these monsters for duelling against other trainers. The game also lets you train and evolve dragon monsters to give them a unique set of skills and stats. Drakomon also features online PvP multiplayer mode where you can challenge trainers from all over the world and test your skills.
System requirements
- OS: Android 5.0 or above
- RAM: 2GB
- Size: 94MB
Rating
Google Play Store rating: 4.2/5
Price
Drakomon: Free
Download links
Drakomon download: Google Play Store
8. Monster Hunter Stories
The original Monster Hunter Stories is available for smartphones with several Monsties. The game is set in a forest near the village of Riders, where you, Cheval, and Lilia find a shining egg. The egg hatches, giving birth to a baby Rathalos. Just days later, the village is attacked by a Monstie infected by the Black Blight, which sets off a series of events that form a story about friendship and triumph. The game has several Monsties in its vast world filled with eggs that you can hatch to get new Monsties.
System requirements
- OS: Android 5.0 or above
- RAM: 2GB
- Size: 2GB
Rating
Google Play Store rating: 4.7/5
Price
Monster Hunter Stories: Rs 1,300 (included in Google Play Pass subscription)
Download links
Monster Hunter Stories download: Google Play Store
9. Beastie Bay
Beastie Bay is basically Stardew Valley meets Pokemon to deliver an engaging gameplay experience. You need to plant crops, build bases, and develop power sources to turn your island into a paradise. The world of Beastie Bay is filled with various beasts called critters. You can catch these critters, train them to fight, as well as trade them with friends. As you progress in the game, you will unlock new gear and technology to further develop your island.
System requirements
- OS: Android 4.4 or above
- RAM: 2GB
- Size: 45MB
Rating
Google Play Store rating: 4.4/5
Price
Beastie Bay: Free
Download links
Beastie Bay download: Google Play Store
10. Rick and Morty: Pocket Mortys
Rick and Morty: Pocket Mortys applies the signature Pokemon formula to the fan favourite grandpa-grandson duo. You play as Rick who gets teleported into an unfamiliar dimension by a mysterious Rick. In this dimension, you find out that collecting and fighting Mortys from the multiverse is the biggest trend. However, the Council of Ricks takes your portal gun and now you have defeats various Ricks across the multiverse to get it back. The game features more than 300 Mortys that you can use to battle and trade.
System requirements
- OS: Android 5.0 or above
- RAM: 2GB
- Size: 89MB
Rating
Google Play Store rating: 3.6/5
Price
Rick and Morty: Pocket Mortys: Free
Download links
Rick and Morty: Pocket Mortys download: Google Play Store
10 Best Pokemon games for PC worth playing
| Name | Metacritic rating | Download links |
| Monster Hunter Stories 2 | 82/100 | Steam |
| Digimon Masters Online | 71/100 | Steam |
| Ooblets | 85/100 | Epic Games Store |
| Slay the Spire | 89/100 | Steam |
| Temtem | 79/100 | Steam |
| Ni No Kuni 2 | 81/100 | Steam |
| World of Final Fantasy | 77/100 | Steam |
| Coromon | 73/100 | Steam |
| Monster Rancher 1 & 2 DX | 61/100 | Steam |
| Nexomon | 67/100 | Steam |
1. Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin
Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin is a spinoff of Capcom’s popular Monster Hunter franchise. The game is all about finding and befriending wild animals called monsties. You play as a monster Rider to protect a special Rathalos egg while guiding your tamed monsties through turn-based battles. Along with these, you can create new monsties on your own by splicing genes from different monsties to develop new combinations.
System requirements
Minimum system requirements
- OS: Windows 10 or higher
- Processor: Intel Core i5-3470 or AMD FX-6300
- GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 960 or AMD Radeon RX 560
- RAM: 4GB
- Storage: 28GB
Recommended system requirements
- OS: Windows 10 or higher
- Processor: Intel Core i5-4460 or AMD FX-8300
- GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 960 or AMD Radeon RX 560
- RAM: 8GB
- Storage: 28GB of free space
Rating
Metacritic rating: 82/100
Price
- Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin: Rs 3,499
- Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin Deluxe Edition: Rs 4,155
Download links
Download links for PC: Steam
2. Digimon Masters Online
Digimon Masters Online is a free-to-play MMO game with RPG elements, great graphics, and real-time combat. You can train and evolve Digimons by battling against enemies. The game features over 100 Digimons that can be collected, and you can even ride on Digimons to travel across different locations. Along with these, you can team up with friends to defeat raid bosses and explore dungeons.
System requirements
Minimum system requirements
- OS: Windows 7 or higher
- Processor: Intel Pentium4 2.8G or AMD Sempron 2800
- GPU: Nvidia GeForce FX5200
- RAM: 2GB
- Storage: 8GB
Recommended system requirements
- OS: Windows 7 or higher
- Processor: Intel Pentium Dual Core or AMD Athlon 64X2
- GPU: Nvidia GeForce 8 Series or AMD Radeon HD
- RAM: 4GB
- Storage: 10GB
Rating
Metacritic rating: 71/100
Price
Digimon Masters Online: Free
Download links
Download links for PC: Steam
3. Ooblets
Ooblets combines the elements of Pokemon into farming and life sim. In Ooblets, you can collect creatures and have them compete in dance battles, instead of fights. You can build a team of various ooblets that have different abilities. Along with these, you can build your own farm, customize your character and house, and befriend townsfolk. The game is still in early access, but you can try it out right now.
System requirements
Minimum system requirements
- OS: Windows 7 or higher
- Processor: 3.0GHz Dual Core processor
- GPU: DirectX 10 graphics adapter with 1 GB VRAM
- RAM: 2GB
Recommended system requirements
- OS: Windows 10 or higher
- Processor: 3.2GHz Dual Core processor
- GPU: DirectX 11 graphics adapter with 1 GB VRAM
- RAM: 4GB
Rating
Metacritic rating: 85/100
Price
Ooblets: Rs 745
Download links
Download links for PC: Epic Games Store
4. Slay the Spire
Slay the Spire lets you build a deck to battle creatures against each other. You can craft a unique deck and encounter bizarre creatures on your journey. The game also features roguelike elements where the layout of the Spire, enemies, cards, and bosses will change in every playthrough. Along with these, you can find powerful relics that can greatly improve your deck.
System requirements
Minimum system requirements
- OS: Windows XP or above
- Processor: 2.0GHz processor
- GPU: 1GB Video Memory
- RAM: 2GB
- Storage: 1GB
Rating
Metacritic rating: 89/100
Price
Slay the Spire: Rs 569
Download links
Download links for PC: Steam
5. Temtem
Temtem is quite similar to what you would expect from a Pokemon game. You have a squad of different creatures that fight each other, and an evil group of villains to defeat. Just like Pokemon games, you get to explore various regions to look for new creatures. Along with these, Temtem is an MMO experience where you can go on adventures with friends as well as strangers.
System requirements
Minimum system requirements
- OS: Windows 10 or higher
- Processor: Intel Celeron G530
- GPU: Nvidia GT 650M
- RAM: 4GB
- Storage: 5GB
Recommended system requirements
- OS: Windows 10 or higher
- Processor: Intel Core i3-6100T
- GPU: Nvidia GTX 970
- RAM: 8GB
- Storage: 5GB
Rating
Metacritic rating: 79/100
Price
- Temtem: Rs 1,599
Download links
Download links for PC: Steam
6. Ni No Kuni 2: Revenant Kingdom
Ni No Kuni 2: Revenant Kingdom puts you on a thrilling adventure with charming characters and great worldbuilding. The game has a unique and fluid combat system that is designed for casual players as well as experts. Ni No Kuni 2’s companions are called Higgledies, who help you during battles by healing characters, attacking enemies, and offering shields with protective spells. The game also has a city-building tool that can be used to manage resources in the kingdom.
System requirements
Minimum system requirements
- OS: Windows 7 or higher
- Processor: Intel Core i5-4460 or AMD FX-6300
- GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 750 Ti or AMD Radeon R7 260X
- RAM: 4GB
- Storage: 40GB
Recommended system requirements
- OS: Windows 7 or higher
- Processor: Intel Core i7-3770 or AMD FX-8350
- GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 970 or AMD Radeon R9 series
- RAM: 8GB
- Storage: 40GB
Rating
Metacritic rating: 81/100
Price
- Ni No Kuni 2: Revenant Kingdom: Rs 4,299
- Ni No Kuni 2: Revenant Kingdom The Prince’s Edition: Rs 6,448
Download links
Download links for PC: Steam
7. World of Final Fantasy
The Final Fantasy spinoff, World of Final Fantasy, puts you in Gyrmoire where you explore the world to collect creatures known as Mirages. You can use Mirages to battle against enemies, just like Pokemon. What makes the game unique is that you can strategically stack Mirages on top of each other based on their abilities. The game also features various vertically stacked dungeons where Mirages will help you in overcoming obstacles.
System requirements
Minimum system requirements
- OS: Windows 7 or higher
- Processor: Intel Core i3 2.0GHz
- GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTS 450 or AMD Radeon HD 5770
- RAM: 4GB
- Storage: 15GB
Recommended system requirements
- OS: Windows 8 or higher
- Processor: Intel Core i3 2.4GHz
- GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 660 or AMD Radeon HD 7850
- RAM: 8GB
- Storage: 15GB
Rating
Metacritic rating: 77/100
Price
World of Final Fantasy: Rs 811
Download links
Download links for PC: Steam
8. Coromon
Coromon takes place on Velua, where you play as a new Battle Researcher for the global research society called Lux Solis. Everything goes well on your first day until a mysterious force attacks your workplace. You need to build a squad of Coromon to track down the invaders and fight against the threat. The game features a turn-based combat system to challenge wildlife, trainers, and bosses. The game has more than 100 Coromon with various skills, elements, and traits. You can also challenge your friends online to test your skills.
System requirements
Minimum system requirements
- OS: Windows 7 or higher
- Processor: 1.0GHz
- GPU: Integrated graphics
- RAM: 1GB
- Storage: 2GB
Rating
Metacritic rating: 73/100
Price
- Coromon: Rs 529
- Coromon Deluxe Edition: Rs 709
Download links
Download link for PC: Steam
9. Monster Rancher 1 & 2 DX
Monster Rancher 1 & 2 DX lets you raise, train, and battle monsters just like the original titles. The games are pretty similar to Pokemon titles and have been reintroduced to PC more than 20 years after their release. These games also have online multiplayer where you can get more monsters and compete against other players. While the graphics seem pretty outdated, they offer a retro look to these games.
System requirements
Minimum system requirements
- OS: Windows 8.1 or higher
- Processor: Intel Core i3 4340
- GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 570/ AMD Radeon R9 280X/ Intel HD Graphics 4600
- RAM: 4GB
- Storage: 1500MB
Recommended system requirements
- OS: Windows 8.1 or higher
- Processor: Intel Core i3 4340
- GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 570/ AMD Radeon R9 280X/ Intel HD Graphics 4600
- RAM: 8GB
- Storage: 1500MB
Rating
Metacritic rating: 61/100
Price
Monster Rancher 1 & 2 DX: Rs 699
Download links
Download link for PC: Steam
10. Nexomon
Nexomon’s gameplay experience is quite similar to classic Pokemon games. The game features more than 300 Nexomon to catch and train for battle. You can also evolve your Nexomon to witness new and more powerful forms. You will encounter and battle eight legendary Nexomon and embark on an exciting to adventure to save the world from the wrath of the Nexomon King. Nexomon has 10 vibrant regions to explore filled with hundreds of Nexomon.
System requirements
Minimum system requirements
- OS: Windows XP or higher
- Processor: 2GHz
- GPU: Integrated graphics
- RAM: 3GB
- Storage: 2GB
Recommended system requirements
- OS: Windows 7 or higher
- Processor: 2GHz
- GPU: Integrated graphics
- RAM: 4GB
- Storage: 2GB
Rating
Metacritic rating: 67/100
Price
Nexomon: Rs 349
Download links
Download link for PC: Steam
