There are plenty of Pokemon games available on Switch. While order doesn’t matter all that much in the Pokemon franchise, some fans still enjoy playing these titles according to chronological release. If you find yourself in a similar scenario, then we’ve got all you’ll need to know about the order of Pokemon Switch games, both mainline and spin-off, so follow along below.
All Mainline Pokemon Games on Nintendo Switch, Listed in Release Order
These Nintendo Switch Pokemon games are all considered to be part of the ‘core’ series, following the familiar formula of exploring a Region, capturing as many ‘Mons as possible to fill your Dex, and battling it out against Gym Leaders, Team organizations, and the Elite Four (or similar individuals).
- 1: Pokemon Let’s Go: Pikachu & Let’s Go Eevee (2018)
- 2: Pokemon Sword & Shield (2019)
- 3: Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl (2021)
- 4: Pokemon Legends: Arceus (2022)
- 5: Pokemon Scarlet & Violet (2022)
All Spin-Offs Pokemon Games on Nintendo Switch, Listed in Release Order
These Pokemon spin-off titles for Switch still feature the lovable little critters that everyone adores but throw away the usual formula in favor of trying out new genres or gameplay mechanics, such as MOBAS, dungeon explorers, and even PvP fighter games.
- 1: Pokken Tournament DX (2017)
- 2: Pokemon Quest (2018)
- 3: Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX (2020)
- 4: Pokemon Cafe ReMix (2020)
- 5: New Pokemon Snap (2021)
- 6: Pokemon UNITE (2021)
- 7: Detective Pikachu Returns (2023)
That’s it for every Pokemon game on the Nintendo Switch listed by release order. For more helpful gameplay guides, check out the rest of our content here at Twinfinite. We have plenty of Pokemon topics that are sure to help you catch ’em all, such as 10 Pokemon fans who are most excited to see return in Scarlet & Violet’s Indigo Disk DLC. If you’re looking to play this through, then this may be worth a glance to help you pre-plan your team before the adventure begins.
