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We filtered the 31 games similar to Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness down to the 18 that fit the “PC” category. Final Fantasy VII Remake, The Amazing Spider-Man 2 and Lost Judgment top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness.

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Year 2005Dev Genius Sonority

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Within the “PC” category, the closest game to Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness is Final Fantasy VII Remake — scoring 70/100 on our similarity scale. The Amazing Spider-Man 2 and Lost Judgment follow close behind.

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The best games like Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness on PC

18 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness. Each one has been evaluated across 6 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

#1Final Fantasy VII RemakeClosest overall match

70

Final Fantasy VII Remake

GenreRPG

SoloFantasyThird PersonSci-FiPost-Apocalyptic

IGDB89· 10OC88· 186

Year 2020Dev Square Enix Creative Business Unit I · Square EnixOn Xbox · PS4 · Switch

✓ Shared with Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with setting scifi and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping exploration and discovery

Where it drifts furthest from Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness: setting.

Released 15 years after Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Setting47

#2The Amazing Spider-Man 2Closest on progression

69

The Amazing Spider-Man 2

GenreRPG

SoloExplorationThird PersonMeleeStealth

Steam👍 66%· 1.2KIGDB52· 14OC53· 57

Year 2014Dev Beenox · Square EnixOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Shared with Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, fighting mechanics and open world exploration, while skipping fantasy world

Released 9 years after Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100

#3Lost Judgment

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Lost Judgment

GenreRPG

SoloExplorationThird PersonMeleeNarrative

Steam👍 94%· 9.2KIGDB81· 7OC83· 133

Year 2021Dev Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios · SegaOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: fighting mechanics, action RPG combat and strong narrative focus, while skipping fantasy world

Where it drifts furthest from Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness: setting.

Released 16 years after Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100Setting0

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Smuta

GenreRPG

SoloExplorationThird PersonOpen WorldHistorical

Year 2024Dev Cyberia NovaOn PC

✓ If you enjoyed Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with open world exploration and historical setting, while skipping fantasy world

Where it drifts furthest from Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness: setting.

Released 19 years after Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness.

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#5Pirates of the Caribbean

67

Pirates of the Caribbean

GenreRPG

SoloExplorationThird PersonOpen WorldHistorical

IGDB49· 3

Year 2003Dev Akella · Bethesda SoftworksOn PC

✓ Shared with Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: open world exploration and historical setting, while skipping fantasy world

Where it drifts furthest from Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness: setting.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100Setting0

#6Wuthering Waves

67

Wuthering Waves

GenreRPG

SoloFantasyExplorationThird PersonCo-op

Steam👍 89%· 46KOC76· 10

Year 2024Dev Kuro GamesOn Xbox · Android · PC

✓ Shared with Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: open world exploration, setting scifi and co op

Where it drifts furthest from Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness: game mode.

Released 19 years after Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness.

Genre100Progression100Visuals100Setting64Game mode47

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#7Two Worlds Epic Edition

65

Two Worlds Epic Edition

GenreRPG

SoloFantasyExplorationThird PersonMultiplayer

Steam👍 77%· 5.9KRAWG👍 37%· 187MC65

Year 2009Dev Reality PumpPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Shared with Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: open world exploration, setting medieval and multiplayer gameplay

Two Worlds Epic Edition tells a story about brother and sister who are involved into the conflict between Orcs and the free world. 300 years passed after the banishment of Aziraal. The younger sister named Kyra disappears in strange circumstances.

Where it drifts furthest from Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness: game mode.

Released 4 years after Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness.

Genre100Progression100Visuals100Setting65Game mode35

#8Lil Gator Game

64

Lil Gator Game

GenreRPG

SoloThird PersonMeleeCasualCozy

Steam👍 99%· 5.9KRAWG👍 97%· 28OC84· 35

Year 2022Dev MegaWobble · Playtonic FriendsPlaytime ~4hOn PC · Nintendo

✓ Shared with Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: vibe casual, cozy, relaxing feel and vibe relaxing, while skipping fantasy world

More from Playtonic Friends About the Game There’s a buddy atop every hill in this open-world, movement-focused adventure and they all seem to need help! Bop cardboard baddies, brave serene hills and forests, and scale sheer rocks that only a kid would dare!

Released 17 years after Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals61

#9Where Winds Meet

64

Where Winds Meet

GenreRPG

SoloFantasyExplorationThird PersonMultiplayer

Steam👍 87%· 109KIGDB55· 1OC73· 30

Year 2024Dev Everstone Studio · NetEase GamesOn Android · PC · iOS

✓ Like Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings open world exploration, historical setting and setting medieval

Where it drifts furthest from Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness: game mode and setting.

Released 19 years after Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness.

Genre100Progression100Visuals100Setting43Game mode34

#10AbsolverClosest on setting

64

Absolver

GenreRPG

SoloFantasyExplorationThird PersonMultiplayer

Steam👍 72%· 15KIGDB75· 15OC73· 85

Year 2017Dev Sloclap · Devolver DigitalOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Like Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: fighting mechanics, MMO world and community and action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness: game mode.

Released 12 years after Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness.

Genre100Setting100Visuals100Progression65Game mode19

#11DC Universe Online

63

DC Universe Online

GenreRPG

SoloFantasyExplorationThird PersonMultiplayer

Steam👍 81%· 22KRAWG👍 35%· 177MC72IGDB74· 7OC74· 15

Year 2011Dev Daybreak Games Company · Daybreak Game CompanyPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with fighting mechanics, action RPG combat and MMO world and community

DC Universe Online is an MMO game set in the world of Batman and Superman. The game offers the player to become a completely new superhero or a supervillain.

Where it drifts furthest from Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness: game mode.

Released 6 years after Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness.

Genre100Setting100Visuals100Progression56Game mode16

#12Yakuza Kiwami

63

Yakuza Kiwami

GenreRPG

SoloExplorationThird PersonMultiplayerOpen World

Steam👍 79%· 868IGDB83· 22OC81· 145

Year 2016Dev Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios · Deep SilverOn Xbox · PlayStation 3 · PS4

✓ If you enjoyed Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, fighting mechanics and open world exploration, while skipping fantasy world

Released 11 years after Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness.

Genre100Progression100Visuals100Game mode54

#13East Trade Tycoon: Inheritance

61

East Trade Tycoon: Inheritance

GenreRPG

Solo

Steam👍 62%· 173

Year 2022Dev Kinky Lemur GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and single-player focus.

≠ Missing: fantasy world.

HERE IS INHERITANCE: LADEINA’S PATH ACTION ADVENTURE WITH OUTSTANDING ADULT CONTENT Join the adventure of Astarte, promising warrior, and protector of the power of Ladeina! Customize your character and play with your style! Beat your enemies, find your way, discover your destiny.

Released 17 years after Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness.

#14Vigil: Blood Bitterness

61

Vigil: Blood Bitterness

GenreRPG

SoloDarkHorror

Steam👍 22%· 147MC61

Year 2007Dev FreegamerPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Shared with Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting, while skipping fantasy world

Vigil: Blood Bitterness plunges you into the dark and disturbing story of an ancient civilization where you must reveal the secrets of your past and exact revenge on the Evil destroying your universe. Ritualistic killings and blood lust blur the line between your own kind and the Evil you seek to annihilate.

Where it drifts furthest from Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness: setting.

Genre100Game mode100Setting0

#15Yakuza Kiwami 2

58

Yakuza Kiwami 2

GenreRPG

SoloThird PersonMultiplayer

Steam👍 78%· 939IGDB85· 13OC86· 129

Year 2017Dev Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios · SegaOn Xbox · PS4 · Switch

✓ If you enjoyed Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: multiplayer gameplay, while skipping fantasy world

Released 12 years after Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode54

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