28 Puzzle games like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition that you should try

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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentUpdated May 19, 2026How this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

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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 28 that fit the “Puzzle” category. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 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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The best puzzle games like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition

28 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.

#1The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of TimeClosest overall match

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SoloRangedSandbox WorldOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person

Year 1998Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · Nintendo

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

≠ Where it differs: brings dark, oppressive atmosphere

It predates The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition by 27 years, with what that implies technically.

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#2The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

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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

Same studio: Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 3.

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#3The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

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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 loot and gear systems

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

Same studio: Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 3.

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#4The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds

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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: combat magic, historical setting and setting medieval

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 12 years, with what that implies technically.

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#5Scribblenauts Unlimited

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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.

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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.

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#7Shadow of the Colossus

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SoloRangedOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person

IGDB89· 4OC92· 136

Year 2005Dev Team Ico · Sony Computer Entertainment

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

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

It predates The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition by 20 years, with what that implies technically.

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#8The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess

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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 and setting medieval, while skipping sandbox freedom

It predates The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition by 19 years, with what that implies technically.

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#9The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask

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Year 2000Dev 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 and horror setting, while skipping sandbox freedom

It predates The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition by 25 years, with what that implies technically.

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#10The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword

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IGDB93· 7

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

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

≠ Where it differs: brings historical setting and setting medieval, 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 14 years, with what that implies technically.

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#11Abzu

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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.

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#12AER: Memories of Old

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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.

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#13Sherlock Holmes: Crimes & Punishments

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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.

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#14The Spirit and the Mouse

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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.

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#15Obduction

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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.

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Steam GOG Epic

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