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Few titles capture what makes The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom unique: adventure storytelling, a sandbox world and ranged combat. After measuring 12 attributes across over 6,700 games, the NextGameLike team picks the 49 most faithful alternatives. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds and Scribblenauts Unlimited top the ranking, with The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild at number one (95/100).

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Year 2023Dev Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 3

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The closest game to The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild — scoring 95/100 on our similarity scale. The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds and Scribblenauts Unlimited follow close behind.

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Top games similar to The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

49 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Each one has been evaluated across 12 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: Breath of the Wild

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The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Closest overall match
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloRangedSandbox WorldOpen WorldFantasySci-FiExplorationCraftingThird Person
Year 2017Dev Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 3 · NintendoOn Switch

If The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom 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: this one brings loot and gear systems.

Same studio: Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 3.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100World100Visuals100Setting79
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Scribblenauts Unlimited

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

Genre puts it alongside The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, and so does 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 setting: this one brings magic-based combat and 2D presentation.

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

Genre100Game mode100World100Combat64Progression59Setting56
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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
SoloRangedSandbox WorldOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
Year 1998Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · Nintendo

It shares the essentials of what The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom does: a sandbox world, ranged combat and fantasy world. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and a third-person camera. They part company on setting and progression: this one brings dark, oppressive atmosphere.

It predates The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom by 25 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100World100Visuals100Setting64
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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

If The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom 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 world: this one brings a medieval setting.

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

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Progression64World62
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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: Tears of the Kingdom 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 world and setting — its own ground is precision platforming and strong narrative focus.

It predates The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom by 18 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Setting64Progression64
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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: Tears of the Kingdom 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 setting and world — its own ground is historical setting.

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

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Progression64World62
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Grow Home

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Grow Home
Closest on progression
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldSandbox WorldSci-FiExplorationThird Person
Year 2015Dev Ubisoft Reflections · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PS4 · Linux · PC

What brings it close to The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is open world exploration, a sci-fi setting and single-player focus, and the two track each other on genre, game mode and world. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and a third-person camera. The distance is in setting — its own ground is precision platforming and a casual, approachable feel.

It predates The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100World100Visuals100Progression70Setting69
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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: Tears of the Kingdom is open world exploration, ranged combat and fantasy world, and the two track each other on genre, combat and game mode. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and a third-person camera. They part company on setting and world: this one brings horror setting.

It predates The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom by 23 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Progression64World62
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Kerbal Space Program

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Kerbal Space Program
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloSandbox WorldOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationThird Person
Year 2015Dev Squad · Private DivisionPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

The genre is the same as The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom’s, and with it a sandbox world, a sci-fi setting and single-player focus. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and a third-person camera. The distance is in setting and visuals — its own ground is a space setting and skill tree progression.

It predates The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression51Visuals45Setting36
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L.A. Noire

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L.A. Noire
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloRangedOpen WorldSandbox WorldExplorationThird Person
Year 2011Dev Team Bondi · Take-Two InteractiveOn PlayStation 3 · PC

What brings it close to The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is open world exploration, ranged combat and single-player focus, and the two track each other on genre, game mode and world. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and a third-person camera. They part company on setting and progression: this one brings historical setting.

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

Genre100Game mode100World100Visuals100Combat79Progression66
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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

Same family as The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom: 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: resource management and a first-person view.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100World62Progression37Visuals0
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From Dust

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From Dust
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloSandbox WorldOpen WorldFantasyExploration
Year 2011Dev Ubisoft Montpellier · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PC

Genre puts it alongside The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, and so does a sandbox world, fantasy world and single-player focus. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery. Where the two diverge is combat and visuals: magic-based combat and an isometric view.

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

Genre100Game mode100World100Setting64Progression64Combat0
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Super Mario Odyssey

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Super Mario Odyssey
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloSandbox WorldOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
Year 2017Dev Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 8 · NintendoOn Switch

The genre is the same as The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom’s, and with it a sandbox world, fantasy world and single-player focus. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and a third-person camera. The distance is in game mode and setting — its own ground is co-op play.

Genre100World100Visuals100Setting64Progression64Game mode47
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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: Tears of the Kingdom and shares open world exploration, fantasy world and single-player focus. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and a third-person camera. The distance is in world and setting — its own ground is deep simulation and a relaxing pace.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Progression67Setting65World52

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