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24 Games with a fantasy setting like The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask that you should try

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We filtered the 48 games similar to The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask down to the 24 that fit the “Fantasy” category. Dear Esther: Landmark Edition, Thief Gold and The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask.

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Year 2000Dev Nintendo EAD Software Development Group No.3

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Within the “Fantasy” category, the closest game to The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask is Dear Esther: Landmark Edition — scoring 68/100 on our similarity scale. Thief Gold and The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess follow close behind.

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The best games with a fantasy setting like The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask

24 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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Dear Esther: Landmark Edition

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Dear Esther: Landmark Edition
Closest on genre
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldHorrorFantasyExploration
Year 2016Dev Rob Briscoe · Curve DigitalOn PS4 · PC · iOS

If The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask worked for you because of open world exploration, horror setting and single-player focus, the same is here. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery. Where the two diverge is tone and visuals: strong narrative focus and linear, story-driven structure.

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

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Thief Gold

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Thief Gold
Closest on world
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloDarkOpen WorldHorrorFantasyExploration
Year 1999Dev Looking Glass Studios · Eidos InteractiveOn PC

If The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask worked for you because of dark, oppressive atmosphere, open world exploration and horror setting, the same is here. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. They part company on combat and visuals: this one brings stealth mechanics and a first-person view.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Setting79Tone73
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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.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone100World100Progression100
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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.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone100Progression100Visuals100
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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.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100World100Progression100Visuals100
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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.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Progression64World62
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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.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100World62Progression39
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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.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100World100Progression100Visuals100
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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.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Combat64Setting53World52
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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.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Visuals100Setting63
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AER: Memories of Old

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AER: Memories of Old
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
Year 2017Dev Forgotten Key · Daedalic EntertainmentOn PS4 · Linux · 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. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and a third-person camera. They part company on tone and setting: this one brings a relaxing pace and post-apocalyptic world.

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

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Visuals100Setting45
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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.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Setting64Tone0
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Obduction

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

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. To that it adds exploration and discovery. They part company on tone and visuals: this one brings strong narrative focus and a sci-fi setting.

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

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Setting46Tone0
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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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