A game bearing strong similarities to Palworld has appeared on the Nintendo eShop, drawing attention as Palworld's developer, Pocketpair, continues to face legal action from Nintendo.
Palworld, released in January 2024, became widely known for blending monster-taming elements with survival gameplay and combat involving firearms, leading to frequent comparisons with Pokémon.
Its rapid success was followed by a lawsuit from Nintendo, which cited similarities to its own franchise. Pocketpair has since continued developing the title, but made changes to core mechanics.
The newly released title, Palland, was first highlighted by NintendoSoup. It became available on July 31 2025, and is currently being sold at a discounted price of $3.99. The game's visual style closely mirrors Palworld's 3D aesthetic, but comparisons extend beyond appearance.
According to its official description, Palland is "a captivating survival, building, and exploration game" in which players construct a base, gather resources, and encounter wild creatures that may pose threats or provide power.
The inclusion of firearms alongside creature interaction further strengthens the resemblance to Palworld. Some of the creatures in Palland have also been noted by players for their likeness to existing Pokémon designs, with particular similarities to Parasect and Charmander.
The emergence of Palland comes while Pocketpair is still dealing with Nintendo's legal claim, raising questions over whether Nintendo will also pursue action against Palland's developer, BoggySoft. As of now, no official statement has been made regarding potential enforcement.
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