Have you heard of Cassette Beasts? It's a pretty cool game that is initially perceived as a Pokémon clone, but it does so much more to make itself unique and infinitely more fun. Lots of great reviews too: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1321440/Cassette_Beasts/
I wish there was something as good on itch... There might be and we just haven't found it yet. Sometimes I feel like my game will be seen as a Pokémon clone even though it plays literally nothing like it