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Few titles capture what makes The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask unique: adventure storytelling, dark, oppressive atmosphere and open world exploration. After measuring 10 attributes across over 6,700 games, the NextGameLike team picks the 48 most faithful alternatives. The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom top the ranking, with The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess at number one (84/100).

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Year 2000Dev Nintendo EAD Software Development Group No.3

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The closest game to The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask is The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess — scoring 84/100 on our similarity scale. The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom follow close behind.

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Top games similar to The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask

48 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask. Each one has been evaluated across 10 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: Twilight Princess

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

Matches like this one are rare: it meets The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask on genre, combat and game mode. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. They part company on setting: this one brings a medieval setting.

Same studio: Nintendo EAD Software Development Group No.3.

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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

Of everything here, this is the nearest thing to The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask — the two agree 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: historical setting.

Same studio: Nintendo EAD Software Development Group No.3.

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The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

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The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloRangedOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
Year 2023Dev Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 3 · NintendoOn Switch

What brings it close to The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 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 world: a sandbox world and a sci-fi setting.

Released 23 years after The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask.

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The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

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The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloRangedOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
Year 2017Dev Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 3 · NintendoOn Switch

If The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask worked for you because of open world exploration, ranged combat and fantasy world, the same is here. To that it adds a third-person camera and single-player focus. They part company on setting and progression: this one brings a sandbox world and a sci-fi setting.

Released 17 years after The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask.

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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

The resemblance to The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask is about as close as this list gets: they line up on genre, combat and game mode. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. The distance is in tone and setting — its own ground is strong narrative focus.

Released 5 years after The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask.

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The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

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The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloRangedDarkOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
Year 1998Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · Nintendo

Of everything here, this is the nearest thing to The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask — the two agree on genre, combat and game mode. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and a third-person camera. The distance is in setting and world — its own ground is a sandbox world.

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Fatum Betula

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Fatum Betula
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloDarkOpen WorldHorrorExploration
Year 2020Dev Bryce BucherPlaytime ~1hOn PC

What brings it close to The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask is dark, oppressive atmosphere, open world exploration and horror setting, and the two track each other on genre, game mode and world. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. They part company on visuals and tone: this one brings a casual, approachable feel and a first-person view.

Released 20 years after The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask.

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The Exit 8

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The Exit 8
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloDarkOpen WorldHorrorExploration
Year 2023Dev KOTAKE CREATE · PLAYISMOn Xbox · PS4 · Switch

On paper it is what The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask is — dark, oppressive atmosphere, open world exploration and horror setting — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is visuals and setting: strong narrative focus and linear, story-driven structure.

Released 23 years after The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Tone61Setting60World60
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Scribblenauts Unlimited

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Scribblenauts Unlimited
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloRangedDarkOpen WorldFantasyExploration
Year 2012Dev 5th Cell · WB GamesOn Android · PC · iOS

On paper it is what The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask is — dark, oppressive atmosphere, open world exploration and ranged combat — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. The distance is in visuals and tone — its own ground is a casual, approachable feel and a sandbox world.

Released 12 years after The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask.

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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 shares the essentials of what The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask does: open world exploration, fantasy world and single-player focus. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and a third-person camera. Where the two diverge is tone and setting: a relaxing pace.

Released 16 years after The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask.

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Telling Lies

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Telling Lies
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloDarkOpen WorldExplorationNarrative
Year 2019Dev Furious Bee Limited · Annapurna InteractiveOn PS4 · PC · iOS

It shares the essentials of what The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask does: dark, oppressive atmosphere, open world exploration and single-player focus. Both also lean on exploration and discovery. The distance is in visuals and tone — its own ground is strong narrative focus and a first-person view.

Released 19 years after The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask.

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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

If The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask worked for you because of open world exploration, ranged combat and single-player focus, the same is here. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and a third-person camera. The distance is in tone and setting — its own ground is strong narrative focus and historical setting.

Released 14 years after The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask.

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Pilgrims

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Pilgrims
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldFantasyExplorationRelaxing
Year 2019Dev Amanita DesignOn Linux · Android · PC

If The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask worked for you because of open world exploration, fantasy world and single-player focus, the same is here. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery. Where the two diverge is tone and visuals: a relaxing pace and a cartoon aesthetic.

Released 19 years after The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Setting31Tone0
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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

What brings it close to The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask is open world exploration, fantasy world and single-player focus, and the two track each other on genre, game mode and world. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery. Where the two diverge is tone and visuals: strong narrative focus and 3D presentation.

Released 22 years after The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask.

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