The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition

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We filtered the 50 games similar to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition down to the 37 that fit the “PC” category. Scribblenauts Unlimited, From Dust and L.A. Noire top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition.

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Within the “PC” category, the closest game to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is Scribblenauts Unlimited — scoring 83/100 on our similarity scale. From Dust and L.A. Noire follow close behind.

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The best games like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition on PC

37 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition. 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.

#1Scribblenauts UnlimitedClosest overall match

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Scribblenauts Unlimited

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloRangedSandbox 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 visual third person

Where it drifts furthest from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition: visuals.

It predates The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100World100Progression100Combat64

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From Dust

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloSandbox 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, combat magic and visual isometric, while skipping ranged combat

Where it drifts furthest from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition: combat and visuals.

It predates The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100World100Progression100Combat0

#3L.A. NoireClosest on visuals

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L.A. Noire

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloRangedOpen WorldSandbox WorldExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 86%· 36KIGDB89· 7

Year 2011Dev Team Bondi · Take-Two InteractiveOn PlayStation 3 · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition: setting.

It predates The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Visuals100Combat79

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Abzu

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 93%· 27KIGDB81· 27OC80· 122

Year 2016Dev Giant Squid · 505 GamesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, vibe relaxing and strong narrative focus, while skipping sandbox freedom

It predates The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Progression100Visuals100World52

#5AER: Memories of Old

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AER: Memories of Old

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 86%· 7.7KIGDB68· 4OC67· 44

Year 2017Dev Forgotten Key · Daedalic EntertainmentOn PS4 · Linux · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe relaxing, strong narrative focus and vibe casual, while skipping sandbox freedom

It predates The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100World64Setting63

65

Grow Home

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloOpen WorldSandbox WorldExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 92%· 5.6KIGDB78· 6OC76· 38

Year 2015Dev Ubisoft Reflections · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PS4 · Linux · PC

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

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

Where it drifts furthest from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition: setting.

It predates The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Visuals100Setting0

#7Sherlock Holmes: Crimes & PunishmentsClosest on combat

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Sherlock Holmes: Crimes & Punishments

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloRangedOpen WorldExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 89%· 7.8KIGDB75· 14OC76· 65

Year 2014Dev Frogwares · Focus EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, historical setting and visual first person, while skipping sandbox freedom

Where it drifts furthest from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition: setting.

It predates The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Visuals64World63

#8Kerbal Space Program

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Kerbal Space Program

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloSandbox WorldOpen WorldExplorationThird 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

How to build a spaceship capable of delivering a human crew into space - and return this crew back?

Where it drifts furthest from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition: setting and visuals.

It predates The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression70Visuals45Setting0

#9The Spirit and the Mouse

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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

After a shocking thunderstorm brings them together, unlikely allies Lila the mouse and Lumion the Spirit guardian must work in tandem to restore balance to their quaint village. Thankfully, Lila has her big heart and electrifying new powers to aid her on this journey.

Where it drifts furthest from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition: visuals.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Progression100World56Visuals0

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Obduction

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloOpen WorldFantasyExplorationNarrative

Steam👍 80%· 4.0KIGDB67· 9OC72· 37

Year 2016Dev Cyan WorldsOn PC · PS4 · iOS

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

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, vibe casual and setting scifi, while skipping sandbox freedom

Where it drifts furthest from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition: visuals.

It predates The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Setting64World53Visuals0

#11The Last Clockwinder

61

The Last Clockwinder

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloOpen WorldFantasyExplorationNarrative

Steam👍 96%· 784IGDB80· 1OC83· 12

Year 2022Dev pontoco · Cyan VenturesPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS

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

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, strong narrative focus and vibe relaxing, while skipping sandbox freedom

You are on a mission to repair an ancient clocktower built into the trunk of a colossal tree. Inside, you find a pair of gloves that allow you to turn anything you do into a looping clockwork automaton. Use the Clockwinder’s gloves to turn every task into a looping clockwork automaton.

Where it drifts furthest from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition: visuals and progression.

Genre100Game mode100World62Setting58Progression48Visuals0

61

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

Where it drifts furthest from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition: visuals and setting.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100World64Setting38Visuals0

#13Dear Esther: Landmark Edition

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Dear Esther: Landmark Edition

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloOpen WorldFantasyExplorationNarrative

Steam👍 75%· 7.4KIGDB65· 11OC67· 38

Year 2016Dev Rob Briscoe · Curve DigitalOn PS4 · PC · iOS

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

≠ Where it differs: brings horror tension, strong narrative focus and vibe casual, while skipping sandbox freedom

Where it drifts furthest from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition: visuals and world.

It predates The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Setting57World38Visuals0

#14Telling Lies

60

Telling Lies

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloOpen WorldExplorationNarrativeDark

Steam👍 63%· 1.3KIGDB85· 7OC79· 50

Year 2019Dev Furious Bee Limited · Annapurna InteractiveOn PS4 · PC · iOS

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

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping sandbox freedom

Where it drifts furthest from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition: visuals.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100World65Visuals0

60

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

A short experience about restoring a world featuring: Platforming: Wall-jumps, slides, pipes, lifts, springboards Beautiful: Emotional soundtrack and vibrant visuals Peaceful: Non-violent, open world without death Playful: Learn to play without tutorials Relaxing: Play at your own pace without…

Where it drifts furthest from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition: visuals.

It predates The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100World61Visuals0

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