The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

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We filtered the 50 games similar to The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time down to the 16 that fit the “Xbox” category. Telling Lies, Abzu and AER: Memories of Old top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.

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Within the “Xbox” category, the closest game to The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is Telling Lies — scoring 61/100 on our similarity scale. Abzu and AER: Memories of Old follow close behind.

#1Telling Lies61 #2Abzu61 #3AER: Memories of Old60 #4Sherlock Holmes: Crimes & Punishments59 #5Roblox59

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The best games like The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time on Xbox

16 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. Each one has been evaluated across 11 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.

#1Telling LiesClosest overall match

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Telling Lies

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloDarkOpen WorldExplorationNarrative

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 dark, oppressive atmosphere

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

Where it drifts furthest from The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time: visuals.

Released 21 years after The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100World65Tone63Visuals0

#2AbzuClosest on setting

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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

Where it drifts furthest from The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time: tone.

Released 18 years after The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Progression100Visuals100World52

#3AER: 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

Where it drifts furthest from The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time: tone.

Released 19 years after The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100World64Setting63

#4Sherlock 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: Ocarina of Time: tone and setting.

Released 16 years after The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Visuals64World63

#5RobloxClosest on world

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Roblox

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloSandbox WorldOpen WorldExplorationThird Person

Year 2006Dev Roblox CorporationOn PS4 · Android · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, precision platforming and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time: game mode.

Released 8 years after The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.

Genre100World100Progression100Visuals62Game mode34

#6Kerbal 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: Ocarina of Time: tone and setting.

Released 17 years after The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression70Visuals45Tone0

57

The Exit 8

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloDarkOpen WorldExplorationNarrative

Steam👍 93%· 11KIGDB93· 2

Year 2023Dev KOTAKE CREATE · PLAYISMOn Xbox · PS4 · Switch

✓ Same family of open-world adventures: adventure storytelling, puzzle design and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with horror tension, deep simulation and strong narrative focus, while skipping sandbox freedom

Where it drifts furthest from The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time: setting and visuals.

Released 25 years after The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Tone56World43Setting0

56

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: Ocarina of Time: tone and visuals.

Released 18 years after The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Setting64World53Tone0

#9Dear 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: Ocarina of Time: tone and visuals.

Released 18 years after The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Setting57World38Tone0

55

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: Ocarina of Time: tone and visuals.

Released 17 years after The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100World61Tone0Visuals0

53

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

Where it drifts furthest from The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time: tone and visuals.

Released 27 years after The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.

Genre100Game mode100Progression71World36Tone0Visuals0

#12Thank Goodness You're Here!

51

Thank Goodness You're Here!

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloOpen WorldExplorationCasualNarrative

Steam👍 96%· 8.0KRAWG👍 87%· 50IGDB90· 3OC84· 62

Year 2024Dev Coal Supper · PanicPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

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

Thank Goodness You're Here! is an absurd comedy slapformer set in the bizarre Northern English town of Barnsworth.

Where it drifts furthest from The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time: tone and setting.

Released 26 years after The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100World59Tone0Setting0

51

The Witness

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloOpen WorldExplorationNarrativeHardcore

Steam👍 85%· 21KRAWG👍 77%· 1.3KMC87IGDB88· 12OC86· 98

Year 2016Dev NVIDIA Lightspeed Studios · TheklaPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

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

The Witness is a 3D puzzle game where you explore a mysterious island full of natural and artificial structures. The game is focused on non-verbal communication that should make the player more attentive to the environment surrounding him.

Where it drifts furthest from The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time: tone and setting.

Released 18 years after The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100World46Tone0Setting0

#14The First Tree

50

The First Tree

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 75%· 5.8KOC80· 14

Year 2017Dev David WehleOn PS4 · Linux · Android

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

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, precision platforming and strong narrative focus, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time: tone.

Released 19 years after The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Progression100Visuals100World60

#15The Suicide of Rachel Foster

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The Suicide of Rachel Foster

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloDarkOpen WorldExplorationNarrative

Steam👍 68%· 6.8KIGDB65· 4OC68· 61

Year 2020Dev ONE-O-ONE GAMES · Daedalic EntertainmentOn PS4 · Linux · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus, vibe casual and horror setting, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time: setting and visuals.

Released 22 years after The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100World65Tone43Setting0

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