The similarities between them that are also a break from much of the rest of the Pokémon series are: - Open world - Player leveling (via star rank in Arceus)

The similarities between them that are also a break from much of the rest of the Pokémon series are: - Open world - Player leveling (via star rank in Arceus) to progress in the game - Resource gathering and crafting - Capture monsters with or without engaging in combat (stealth is a viable strategy in both as well)