The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition

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We filtered the 50 games similar to The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition down to the 35 that fit the “PC” category. Scribblenauts Unlimited, From Dust and Grow Home top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition.

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Within the “PC” category, the closest game to The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is Scribblenauts Unlimited — scoring 80/100 on our similarity scale. From Dust and Grow Home follow close behind.

#1Scribblenauts Unlimited80 #2From Dust70 #3Grow Home70 #4Kerbal Space Program68 #5L.A. Noire67

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

35 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition. Each one has been evaluated across 12 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 setting scifi

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

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

Genre100Game mode100World100Combat64Progression59Setting56

70

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: Tears of the Kingdom - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition: combat and visuals.

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

Genre100Game mode100World100Setting64Progression64Combat0

#3Grow HomeClosest on visuals

70

Grow Home

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloOpen WorldSandbox WorldSci-FiExplorationThird 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

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

Genre100Game mode100World100Visuals100Progression70Setting69

#4Kerbal Space Program

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Kerbal Space Program

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloSandbox WorldOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationThird 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: Tears of the Kingdom - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition: setting and visuals.

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

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression51Visuals45Setting36

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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: Tears of the Kingdom - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition: setting.

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

Genre100Game mode100World100Visuals100Combat79Progression66

#6The Last ClockwinderClosest on setting

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The Last Clockwinder

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloOpen WorldSci-FiFantasyExploration

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: Tears of the Kingdom - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition: visuals and progression.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100World62Progression37Visuals0

65

Obduction

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloOpen WorldFantasySci-FiExploration

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 visual first person, while skipping sandbox freedom

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

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

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Progression66World53Visuals0

64

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: Tears of the Kingdom - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Progression67Setting65World52

#9AER: 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: Tears of the Kingdom - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition: setting.

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

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Progression69World64Setting47

#10Sherlock Holmes: Crimes & PunishmentsClosest on combat

63

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: Tears of the Kingdom - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition: setting.

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

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression65Visuals64World63

#11The 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: Tears of the Kingdom - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition: visuals.

Genre100Game mode100Setting66Progression65World56Visuals0

61

Antichamber

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationNarrative

Steam👍 95%· 18KRAWG👍 83%· 435MC82IGDB83· 6

Year 2013Dev Alexander Bruce · DemruthPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

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

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

You control a nameless and faceless protagonist, who starts in a white chamber in the center of a high-tech maze. Your goal is to move forward through the maze by solving many difficult and intricate puzzles.

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

It predates The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Setting69Progression63World54Visuals0

61

The Witness

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationNarrative

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: Tears of the Kingdom - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition: visuals and world.

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

Genre100Game mode100Setting69Progression65World46Visuals0

#14Cosmic Osmo and the Worlds Beyond the Mackerel

60

Cosmic Osmo and the Worlds Beyond the Mackerel

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationCasual

Steam👍 79%· 115

Dev Cyan WorldsPlaytime ~1hOn PC

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

≠ Stands apart with horror tension, vibe casual and strong narrative focus, while skipping sandbox freedom

You're an Osmo, a strange creature indeed. You explore the galaxy in your spaceship, and the planets you encounter are almost as bizarre as the Osmos themselves. There are seven worlds presented for your consideration, each more goofy and peculiar than the last.

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

Genre100Game mode100Progression65Setting58World45Visuals0

60

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: Tears of the Kingdom - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition: visuals and setting.

Genre100Game mode100World64Progression59Setting31Visuals0

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