The 5 Best Pokemon Clones for Android

Closest Pokemon Clone: Pocket Mortys

If you're looking for something as close to Pokemon as possible, this is what you'll want. Adult Swim Games and Big Pixel Studios have closely replicated the Pokemon formula inside the Rick and Morty world. The concept is that you're fighting Mortys from across the multiverse of the show. The artists have gone all-in, creating all sorts of goofy Morty variations that grow increasingly more absurd.

The game is based on the combat and feel of Pokemon games, except with more of a mobile-friendly structure with randomized levels along with a whole crafting system. Overall, it's the closest thing to a standard Pokemon game that you can get on Android without emulating one of the classics.

Best Real-Time Strategy Monster Battler: Teeny Titans

Teeny Titans is another Pokemon-style game made by Cartoon Network, but it uses a real-time battle system where players charge up a meter to use various abilities. Players can swap between three characters at will to gain an elemental advantage at a moment's notice.

The game is full of the goofy self-referential humor that defines the Teen Titans series. Also, it's a paid game without in-app purchases, which might appeal to parents wanting a fun game for their kids or anyone who objects to in-app purchases.

Best Cross-Platform Multiplayer Pokemon Clone: EvoCreo

EvoCreo was created by a developer who wanted a Pokemon-style game for mobile but was annoyed by various features in other games and wanted to apply his own changes. So, he funded the project through Kickstarter and brought his idea to life.

One change is that certain moves are rechargeable, so characters can't blast off several overpowered moves in a row. The addition of traits, abilities, and boons helps alter the strategy that you use to win. Otherwise, this game stays close to the familiar classic Pokemon formula.

EvoCreo supports cross-platform multiplayer and saving, so you can start the game on Android and continue playing on another platform.

Make Your Own Battle Monsters: MonsterCrafter

Sure, discovering new and exciting monsters to collect is fun, but what about creating monsters of your own? That's the hook of MonsterCrafter, which lets you make your own monsters to take into battle.

The combat is a bit simplified compared to other Pokemon-style games, with one main attack and several special attacks that charge up over time. Still, if you want a more hands-on experience when it comes to raising and creating your monster while still partaking in battles and online multiplayer, this is your game.