The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds

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The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds is hard to replace: few games combine adventure storytelling, sandbox world and combat magic in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 16 gameplay attributes and found 52 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Shadow of the Colossus, Scribblenauts Unlimited and Refunct lead the list, with Shadow of the Colossus reaching a 93/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds special.

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Year 2013Dev Nintendo EAD Software Development Group No.3

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The closest game to The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds is Shadow of the Colossus — scoring 93/100 on our similarity scale. Scribblenauts Unlimited and Refunct follow close behind.

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Games like The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds

52 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

#1Shadow of the Colossus

93

Shadow of the Colossus

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloOpen WorldExplorationThird PersonNarrative

OC92· 136

Year 2012Dev Team Ico · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, puzzle design and open world exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming and strong narrative focus, while skipping sandbox freedom

#2Scribblenauts Unlimited

92

Scribblenauts Unlimited

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloMagicRangedSandbox WorldOpen WorldFantasyExploration

Steam👍 94%· 12KIGDB72· 10

Year 2012Dev 5th Cell · WB GamesOn Android · PC · iOS

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, puzzle design and sandbox freedom

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, vibe casual and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping historical setting

93

Refunct

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloOpen WorldExplorationRelaxingCasual

Steam👍 96%· 17KRAWG👍 66%· 152

Year 2015Dev Dominique GrieshoferPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, puzzle design and open world exploration

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, vibe relaxing and vibe casual, while skipping sandbox freedom

91

A Short Hike

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloOpen WorldFantasyExplorationSkill TreeIsometricThird Person

Steam👍 99%· 22KRAWG👍 91%· 469MC84IGDB78· 2OC87· 32

Year 2019Dev adamgryuPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Apple Macintosh

✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with adventure storytelling, open world exploration and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe relaxing, cozy, relaxing feel and vibe casual, while skipping puzzle design

#5Shadow of the Colossus

90

Shadow of the Colossus

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person

IGDB93· 13OC92· 136

Year 2018Dev Bluepoint Games · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PS4

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

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming and strong narrative focus, while skipping sandbox freedom

#6The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

89

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloRangedSandbox WorldOpen WorldFantasyExplorationLootSkill TreeThird Person

IGDB98· 27OC96· 167

Year 2017Dev Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 3 · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Same family of open-world adventures: adventure storytelling, puzzle design and sandbox freedom

≠ Its own twist: setting scifi, post-apocalyptic world and crafting mechanics, while skipping combat magic

#7The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword

90

The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloRangedOpen WorldFantasyHistoricalMedievalExplorationThird Person

IGDB93· 7

Year 2011Dev Nintendo EAD Software Development Group No.3 · Nintendo

✓ Nearly identical: adventure storytelling, puzzle design and open world exploration.

≠ Missing: sandbox freedom.

91

Blue Prince

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloOpen WorldExplorationNarrativeProcedural

Steam👍 87%· 18KIGDB91· 5OC89· 117

Year 2025Dev Dogubomb · Raw FuryOn Xbox · Switch · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with roguelike runs, deep simulation and strong narrative focus, while skipping sandbox freedom

#9Kerbal Space Program

91

Kerbal Space Program

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloSandbox WorldOpen WorldExplorationSkill TreeIsometricThird Person

Steam👍 95%· 140KRAWG👍 84%· 408MC88IGDB87· 7OC81· 41

Year 2015Dev Squad · Private DivisionPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of open-world adventures: adventure storytelling, sandbox freedom and sandbox world

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, punishing difficulty and setting space, while skipping puzzle design

#10The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess

89

The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloRangedOpen WorldFantasyMedievalExplorationThird Person

IGDB96· 1

Year 2006Dev Nintendo EAD Software Development Group No.3 · Nintendo

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, puzzle design and open world exploration

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping sandbox freedom

89

Pilgrims

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloOpen WorldFantasyExplorationRelaxing

Steam👍 96%· 6.1K

Year 2019Dev Amanita DesignOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ Same family of open-world adventures: adventure storytelling, puzzle design and open world exploration

≠ Its own twist: card game strategy, vibe relaxing and vibe casual, while skipping sandbox freedom

#12The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

89

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloRangedSandbox WorldOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person

IGDB95· 6OC95· 164

Year 2023Dev Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 3 · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Same family of open-world adventures: adventure storytelling, puzzle design and sandbox freedom

≠ Its own twist: setting scifi and crafting mechanics, while skipping combat magic

#13Super Mario 64

90

Super Mario 64

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person

IGDB89· 1

Year 1996Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · Nintendo

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

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, while skipping puzzle design

#14The Spirit and the Mouse

90

The Spirit and the Mouse

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloOpen WorldFantasyExplorationNarrative

Steam👍 97%· 1.0KOC75· 8

Year 2022Dev Alblune · Armor Games StudiosPlaytime ~6hOn PC · Nintendo

✓ Same family of open-world adventures: adventure storytelling, puzzle design and open world exploration

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, strong narrative focus and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping sandbox freedom

89

SpaceEngine

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloOpen WorldSandbox WorldExplorationCasual

Steam👍 96%· 16KRAWG👍 89%· 36

Year 2019Dev Vladimir RomanyukPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with sandbox freedom, open world exploration and sandbox world

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, vibe casual and vibe relaxing, while skipping adventure storytelling

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds?: The closest game to The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds is Shadow of the Colossus, scoring 93/100 on our similarity scale. They share 6 gameplay attributes, including adventure storytelling, puzzle design and single-player focus. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds?: The three closest games to The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds are: 1. Shadow of the Colossus (93/100, 6 shared attributes) 2. Scribblenauts Unlimited (92/100, 10 shared attributes) 3. Refunct (93/100, 5 shared attributes). All share The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 52 candidates across 16 dimensions.
Is Scribblenauts Unlimited similar to The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds?: Yes, very much so — Scribblenauts Unlimited scores 92/100 similarity to The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds. They share 10 attributes, including adventure storytelling and puzzle design. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What Adventure games are similar to The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds?: The best Adventure games similar to The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds are Shadow of the Colossus, Scribblenauts Unlimited, Refunct and A Short Hike. All share the Adventure genre alongside other key The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds attributes like adventure storytelling, puzzle design and single-player focus.
How is similarity to The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds calculated?: We compare The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds against every game in our catalog using 16 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.