5 Pokemon-like games to play on iOS

If you’re looking to play Pokemon-like games on your iOS devices, then you are in the right place. The App Store offers numerous such titles for fans of the franchise to download and play. Among them, some that truly stand out for the experience they offer are RPGs like Monster Hunter Now by Capcom/Niantic and Neo Monster by ZigZagames Inc.

In such titles, one can catch unique-looking creatures in their overworld, train them for battles, and earn exciting rewards through the completion of challenges. In this article, we will detail the names of such games so that you can download them from the App Store.

Note: You can type the names discussed here in the search bar of the iOS App Store to download these games. This article is subjective and reflects the writer's point of view.

---

Monster Hunter Now, Dino Tamer, and three other Pokemon-like games to play on iOS

1) Nexomon

Nexomon is just like Pokemon (Image via Lime Turtle, Inc.)

As one gets to perform so many activities in Nexomon’s overworld, one is always on the go to do something exhilarating in it. In the world of Pokemon, fans have the opportunity to capture a wide variety of Pocket Monsters, including Shadow, Shiny, Mythical, Ultra Beasts, and more. Although Nexomon doesn’t have a wide variety of entities (status-wise), it has a good number of Common and Legendary species.

Lime Turtle Inc.’s Nexomon allows you to select a starter from seven different options to begin your adventure. Creatures in this game can evolve into a powerful version of themselves through the evolution method. Overall, it has nice graphics and animations, with good narratives and an interesting storyline.

---

2) Monster Hunter Now

Monster Hunter Now (Image via Niantic/Capcom)

Pokemon GO and Monster Hunter Now share similar gameplay mechanics and features. The latter is developed by Niantic and Capcom, companies known for creating the best monster-catching games in the industry.

Capcom has already released multiple installments of Monster Hunter for consoles and PC, and the collaboration with Niantic to launch a mobile version of the series is what drives fanatics of the franchise to try out this amazing piece of work.

Monster Hunter Now invites fans to embark on a journey to become a hunter to track down and collect monsters. In this title, you can use weapons to hunt the creature, which is something you can not do in the Pokemon games. That said, Monster Hunter Now can be added to your collection for free from the iOS App Store.

---

3) Neo Monsters

Neo Monsters (Image via ZIgZagames Inc.)

To get the best experience from Neo Monsters, one should play the game on iPads. Developed by ZigZagames Inc., this role-playing game has received a 4.7 rating on the App Store.

In GO, trainers can build a team to fight opponents in PvP plays, which is the GO Battle League. Similarly, you can challenge contenders to PvP battles in Neo Monsters.

The best part of Neo Monsters is that one can compete in epic turn-based 4v4 battles. Aside from this, you can become a champion, a title given to a person who defeats six Leagues. With a variety of things to accomplish in this entry, you may fall in love with it and play it for hours nonstop.

---

4) Dino Tamers: Jurassic MMORPG

Dino Tamers (Image via AppForge Inc.)

Pokemon Sun and Moon introduced the rideable mechanic, allowing trainers to mount Pocket Monsters. This was followed through in Sword and Shield, and Scarlet and Violet. So, if you want to experience how it feels to hop on a Dinosaur’s back, then make sure you download Dino Tamers: Jurassic MMORPG from the iOS store.

From taming herbivores dinosaurs, such as triceratops, to carnivores, raptors, spinosaurs, and Trex, you can catch the monsters to your liking. The evolution method allows tamers to evolve them, with some growing a wing as a feature. Further, you can join Boss Battles, like Raids of Pokemon GO, to earn exclusive rewards.

---

5) Drakomon Masters

Drakomon Masters (Image via GAMEDEV Sarl)

Drakomon Masters is a Monster Battle Game specially made for iPad users, developed by GAMEDEV Sarl. You can immerse yourself in the 3D overworld of Dragonia to find new characters as well as Dragons. The storyline of Drakomon Masters is so engaging that you would not want to leave the game incomplete. The more you explore, the more you want to know the unknown.

In Drakomon Masters, one can capture dragon monsters, train them, battle with them, and evolve them to make them powerful. The tamed ones can learn skills to boost their performance. That is not all; the character customization feature allows trainers to change the style of their hair, clothes, and more.