These dungeon crawling games weren't the best spin-off, but they were the starting point for the even better games that followed. This game had many issues: broken IQ mechanics, several 99 floor dungeons, and semi-broken graphics. Also, the plot leaves a bit to be desired. However, this massive game has so much replay value and difficulty that I have only beat it twice all the way through. Ridiculously difficult, by the way.
9. Pokemon Conquest
What do you get when you cross Pokemon and Fire Emblem? This game. It had a decent setting and nice gameplay, but it sort of got old fast. Also, this game's plot is only one third of everything you can do. The special stories make this ridiculously hard to finish, and I never did. Maybe one day if I'm really bored and want to complete 30 insanely hard and long missions.
8. Pokemon Snap
I will get lots of flak for not putting this at the top of the list, but it's not top of the list worthy. Let's take pictures of 63 Pokemon! Hardly. Anyway, a good game and a childhood memory earn Pokemon Snap this spot. Some good gameplay, but it would be better if it had more Pokemon in it. Wii U Remake, Please? I would buy it.
7. Pokemon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
The first Pokemon Ranger game that I played. It's got the Pokemon Ranger gameplay you know: draw circles around Pokemon. Granted, this gets old real fast, but you also face increasingly difficult Pokemon to make it more interesting. Sure, target clears and battling Team Dim Sun weren't the best parts of it, but it's got a good premise and it delivers.
6. Pokemon Ranger: Guardian Signs
The second Ranger game I played, this one gets a slight edge with better graphics, story, and mechanics. Also, who doesn't love summoning and riding Raikou, Entei, Suicune and Latios? Anyway, it's a little sillier than Shadows of Almia, but it's also more colorful and fun.
5. Pokemon Stadium
While Pokemon Stadium is outdated with only the first generation of Pokemon at this point, it still has the memory of insane difficulty if you didn't have your own Pokemon and great mini-games. Run, Rattata, Run, Magikarp Splash, Lickitung Lick...Great multiplayer fun, all of them.
4. Pokemon Battle Revolution
Essentially the modern Pokemon Stadium. While lacking mini-games or a plot, this game makes up for it with truly amazing 3D graphics and four generations of Pokemon to show off. I still can't beat the final boss on the hardest difficulty.
3. Pokemon Colosseum
Pokemon Colosseum is unlike any other Pokemon game (except its sequel). You start with Umberon and Espeon. You get to Snag Pokemon, and not just any Pokemon: Shadow Pokemon. This game, while boasting level curve issues, has several great things going for it. It's so much fun to play, and it has great graphics and music. You'll enjoy it.
2. Pokemon XD: Gales of Darkness
This game fixes several issues with Pokemon Colosseum. It provides an easier way to purify many Pokemon (which you'll need, because there are many more), fixes the level curve, and expands the game immensely. It's very good.
1. Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time/Darkness/Sky
Now this is what improved upon Red and Blue Rescue Team in every way. A bigger and better plot, better IQ mechanics, and Gen 4 Pokemon. Also, the third game is essentially the enhanced remake you've seen in Emerald or Platinum before. It's better in every way and almost blows away the originals.
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