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We filtered the 50 games similar to Scribblenauts Unlimited down to the 5 that fit the “Magic” category. The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds, From Dust and Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Scribblenauts Unlimited.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

The best magic games like Scribblenauts Unlimited

5 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Scribblenauts Unlimited. 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.

#1The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds

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GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloMagicRangedSandbox WorldOpen WorldFantasyExploration

IGDB92· 15OC90· 71

Year 2013Dev Nintendo EAD Software Development Group No.3 · Nintendo

✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with adventure storytelling, puzzle design and sandbox freedom

≠ Its own twist: historical setting, setting medieval and loot and gear systems, while skipping precision platforming

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloMagicSandbox WorldOpen WorldFantasyExploration

Steam👍 67%· 2.9KIGDB80· 5

Year 2011Dev Ubisoft Montpellier · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with adventure storytelling, sandbox freedom and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation and visual isometric, while skipping precision platforming

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Steam Epic

#3Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

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GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloMagicOpen WorldFantasyExploration

IGDB58· 8

Year 2007Dev Rebellion Developments · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Mac

✓ Same family of open-world adventures: adventure storytelling, open world exploration and combat magic

≠ Stands apart with visual third person, while skipping puzzle design

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#4Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

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GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloMagicOpen WorldFantasyExploration

IGDB66· 7

Year 2009Dev EA Bright Light · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Mac

✓ Same family of open-world adventures: adventure storytelling, open world exploration and combat magic

≠ Stands apart with multiplayer gameplay and visual third person, while skipping puzzle design

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#5The Vanishing of Ethan Carter

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GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloMagicDarkOpen WorldExploration

Steam👍 88%· 9.0KIGDB82· 16OC79· 90

Year 2014Dev The AstronautsOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, puzzle design and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Its own twist: horror tension, strong narrative focus and horror setting, while skipping precision platforming

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Steam GOG Epic

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