The closest games to Pokémon Go are other location-based walking games such as Pikmin Bloom and Monster Hunter Now, which also use GPS and a real-world map. If you want the same "walk to collect monsters" feeling without GPS or going to specific places, try a step-powered game like Monster Walk, which turns your daily step count into progress wherever you walk.
Walking games like Pokémon Go
| Game | How you play | Needs GPS | Works indoors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monster Walk | Daily steps clear the fog, save monsters and unlock regions in a walking RPG | No | Yes |
| Pikmin Bloom | Steps grow Pikmin and you plant flowers along your route on a map | Yes | Partly (steps count) |
| Monster Hunter Now | Hunt monsters that appear at real-world locations | Yes | Limited |
| Run Legends | Walk or run to battle enemies with your pace, solo or co-op | No | Outdoors is best |
Pokémon Go, Pikmin Bloom and Monster Hunter Now were made by Niantic and are now owned by Scopely, which bought Niantic's games business in 2025.
GPS games or step games: which do you want?
Pick a GPS game if the fun for you is exploring: visiting landmarks, finding things at places, and meeting other players there.
Pick a step game if you want every step to count without planning a route: treadmills, errands, walking the dog, bad weather, or living somewhere with few points of interest. Monster Walk reads your steps from Apple Health or Health Connect, so it also counts steps you took before you opened the app.
FAQ
What is the best game like Pokémon Go without GPS?
Monster Walk is a free walking RPG with monsters that counts your steps from Apple Health or Health Connect instead of using GPS, so it works anywhere, including indoors.
Are there Pokémon Go alternatives that work indoors?
Yes. Step-powered games like Monster Walk count steps from your phone, so walking at home or on a treadmill counts.
Related guides
- Monster Walk vs Pokémon Go: which walking game is right for you?
- Walking games that work without GPS (and indoors)
- How to stay motivated to walk every day
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