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The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

25 Puzzle games like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild that you should try

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We filtered the 48 games similar to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild down to the 25 that fit the “Puzzle” category. The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds and The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure
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Solo
Year 2017Dev Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 3

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Within the “Puzzle” category, the closest game to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom — scoring 94/100 on our similarity scale. The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds and The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time follow close behind.

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The best puzzle games like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

25 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Each one has been evaluated across 15 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.

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The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

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The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Closest overall match
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloRangedSandbox WorldOpen WorldFantasySci-FiExplorationCraftingThird Person
Year 2023Dev Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 3 · NintendoOn Switch

If The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild worked for you because of a sandbox world, ranged combat and fantasy world, the same is here. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. Where they diverge is progression.

Same studio: Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 3.

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The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

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AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloRangedSandbox WorldOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
Year 1998Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · Nintendo

If The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild worked for you because of a sandbox world, ranged combat and fantasy world, the same is here. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. They part company on progression and setting: this one brings dark, oppressive atmosphere.

It predates The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild by 19 years, with what that implies technically.

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Scribblenauts Unlimited

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AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloRangedSandbox WorldOpen WorldFantasyExploration
Year 2012Dev 5th Cell · WB GamesOn Android · PC · iOS

The genre is the same as The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild’s, and with it a sandbox world, ranged combat and fantasy world. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. They part company on visuals and progression: this one brings magic-based combat and 2D presentation.

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AER: Memories of Old

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AER: Memories of Old
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldFantasyPost-ApocalypticExplorationThird Person
Year 2017Dev Forgotten Key · Daedalic EntertainmentOn PS4 · Linux · PC

It comes from the same genre as The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and shares open world exploration, fantasy world and single-player focus. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and a third-person camera. They part company on progression and world: this one brings a relaxing pace.

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Shadow of the Colossus

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Shadow of the Colossus
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloRangedOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
Year 2005Dev Team Ico · Sony Computer Entertainment

What brings it close to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is open world exploration, ranged combat and fantasy world, and the two track each other on genre, combat and game mode. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and a third-person camera. The distance is in progression and setting — its own ground is precision platforming and strong narrative focus.

It predates The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100World62Setting47
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The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess

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The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloRangedOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
Year 2006Dev Nintendo EAD Software Development Group No.3 · Nintendo

It shares the essentials of what The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild does: open world exploration, ranged combat and fantasy world. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. They part company on setting and progression: this one brings a medieval setting.

It predates The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100World62Progression39
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The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask

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The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloRangedOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
Year 2000Dev Nintendo EAD Software Development Group No.3 · Nintendo

What brings it close to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is open world exploration, ranged combat and fantasy world, and the two track each other on genre, combat and game mode. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and a third-person camera. Where the two diverge is setting and progression: horror setting.

It predates The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild by 17 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100World62Progression39
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The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword

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The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloRangedOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
Year 2011Dev Nintendo EAD Software Development Group No.3 · Nintendo

What brings it close to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is open world exploration, ranged combat and fantasy world, and the two track each other on genre, combat and game mode. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and a third-person camera. Where the two diverge is setting and progression: historical setting.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100World62Progression39
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The Last Clockwinder

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The Last Clockwinder
Closest on setting
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldSci-FiFantasyExploration
Year 2022Dev pontoco · Cyan VenturesPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS

Shelved next to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild for good reason: open world exploration, a sci-fi setting and single-player focus. Both also lean on exploration and discovery. The distance is in visuals and progression — its own ground is resource management and a first-person view.

Released 5 years after The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.

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Obduction

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Obduction
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldFantasySci-FiExploration
Year 2016Dev Cyan WorldsOn PC · PS4 · iOS

Genre puts it alongside The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, and so does open world exploration, fantasy world and single-player focus. To that it adds exploration and discovery. They part company on visuals and progression: this one brings a first-person view.

Genre100Game mode100Setting79World53Progression42Visuals0
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Abzu

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Abzu
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
Year 2016Dev Giant Squid · 505 GamesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

It comes from the same genre as The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and shares open world exploration, fantasy world and single-player focus. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and a third-person camera. They part company on progression and setting: this one brings deep simulation and a relaxing pace.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100World52Setting48Progression43
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Sherlock Holmes: Crimes & Punishments

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Sherlock Holmes: Crimes & Punishments
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloRangedOpen WorldExplorationThird Person
Year 2014Dev Frogwares · Focus EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

On paper it is what The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is — open world exploration, ranged combat and single-player focus — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and a third-person camera. They part company on setting and progression: this one brings historical setting and a first-person view.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals64World63Progression40
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The Spirit and the Mouse

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The Spirit and the Mouse
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldFantasyExplorationNarrative
Year 2022Dev Alblune · Armor Games StudiosPlaytime ~6hOn PC · Nintendo

Genre puts it alongside The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, and so does open world exploration, fantasy world and single-player focus. Both also lean on exploration and discovery. The distance is in visuals and progression — its own ground is 3D presentation.

Released 5 years after The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.

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Antichamber

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Antichamber
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationNarrative
Year 2013Dev Alexander Bruce · DemruthPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

It comes from the same genre as The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and shares open world exploration, a sci-fi setting and single-player focus. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery. Where the two diverge is visuals and progression: a first-person view.

Genre100Game mode100World54Setting51Progression38Visuals0

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