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18 Games like The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom on Xbox that you should try

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We filtered the 49 games similar to The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom down to the 18 that fit the “Xbox” category. Kerbal Space Program, Obduction and Abzu top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.

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Year 2023Dev Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 3

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Within the “Xbox” category, the closest game to The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is Kerbal Space Program — scoring 68/100 on our similarity scale. Obduction and Abzu follow close behind.

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The best games like The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom on Xbox

18 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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Kerbal Space Program

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Kerbal Space Program
Closest overall match
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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Obduction

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

On paper it is what The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is — open world exploration, fantasy world and single-player focus — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. Both also lean on exploration and discovery. The distance is in visuals and world — its own ground is a first-person view.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Progression66World53Visuals0
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Abzu

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Abzu
Closest on visuals
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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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

Same family as The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom: 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 setting and world: this one brings post-apocalyptic world.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Progression69World64Setting47
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Sherlock Holmes: Crimes & Punishments

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

The genre is the same as The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom’s, and with it open world exploration, ranged combat and single-player focus. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and a third-person camera. Where the two diverge is setting and world: historical setting and a first-person view.

It predates The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression65Visuals64World63
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The Witness

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The Witness
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationNarrative
Year 2016Dev NVIDIA Lightspeed Studios · TheklaPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

On paper it is what The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is — open world exploration, a sci-fi setting and single-player focus — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. Both also lean on exploration and discovery. The distance is in visuals and world — its own ground is procedural generation and a first-person view.

Genre100Game mode100Setting69Progression65World46Visuals0
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Dear Esther: Landmark Edition

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

Same family as The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom: open world exploration, fantasy world and single-player focus. To that it adds exploration and discovery. They part company on visuals and world: this one brings linear, story-driven structure and horror setting.

Genre100Game mode100Progression70Setting43World38Visuals0
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Telling Lies

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NGL73
Telling Lies
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldExplorationNarrativeDark
Year 2019Dev Furious Bee Limited · Annapurna InteractiveOn PS4 · PC · iOS

Genre puts it alongside The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, and so does exploration and discovery, open world exploration, and single-player focus. The distance is in visuals and world — its own ground is a first-person view.

Genre100Game mode100Progression68World65Visuals0
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Refunct

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Refunct
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldExplorationRelaxingCasual
Year 2015Dev Dominique GrieshoferPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

Genre puts it alongside The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, and so does exploration and discovery, open world exploration, and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is visuals and world: a first-person view.

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

Genre100Game mode100Progression63World61Visuals0
10

Roblox

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Roblox
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloSandbox WorldOpen WorldExplorationThird Person
Year 2006Dev Roblox CorporationOn PS4 · Android · PC

Same family as The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom: exploration and discovery, a sandbox world, and single-player focus. To that it adds a third-person camera. They part company on game mode and visuals: this one brings multiplayer gameplay and a first-person view.

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

Genre100World100Progression64Visuals62Game mode34
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Blue Prince

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Blue Prince
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldExplorationNarrativeProcedural
Year 2025Dev Dogubomb · Raw FuryOn Xbox · Switch · PC

Same family as The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom: exploration and discovery, open world exploration, and single-player focus. They part company on visuals and world: this one brings procedural generation and resource management.

Genre100Game mode100Progression54World36Visuals0
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Thank Goodness You're Here!

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NGL90
Thank Goodness You're Here!
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldExplorationCasualNarrative
Year 2024Dev Coal Supper · PanicPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

Same family as The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom: exploration and discovery, open world exploration, and single-player focus. They part company on setting and visuals: this one brings a cartoon aesthetic and 2D presentation.

Genre100Game mode100Progression68World59Setting0Visuals0
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The Exit 8

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

On paper it is what The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is — exploration and discovery, open world exploration, and single-player focus — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. They part company on setting and visuals: this one brings linear, story-driven structure and horror setting.

Genre100Game mode100Progression67World43Setting0Visuals0
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The First Tree

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The First Tree
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
Year 2017Dev David WehleOn PS4 · Linux · Android

The genre is the same as The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom’s, and with it 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 setting and world: deep simulation and strong narrative focus.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Progression66World60Setting57
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Farming Simulator 15

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Farming Simulator 15
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloSandbox WorldOpen WorldExplorationThird Person
Year 2014Dev Giants Software · Focus Home InteractivePlaytime ~9hOn PC · PS · Xbox

Same family as The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom: exploration and discovery, a sandbox world, and single-player focus. Both also lean on a third-person camera. The distance is in game mode and progression — its own ground is multiplayer gameplay and resource management.

It predates The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100World100Visuals62Progression55Game mode33

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