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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 13 that fit the “Nintendo Switch” category. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and Abzu 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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GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure
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Year 2025Dev Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 3

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Within the “Nintendo Switch” category, the closest game to The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild — scoring 95/100 on our similarity scale. The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and Abzu follow close behind.

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

13 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.

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloRangedSandbox WorldOpen WorldFantasySci-FiExplorationCraftingThird 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: post-apocalyptic world, loot and gear systems and skill tree progression

Same studio: Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 3.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100World100Visuals100Setting79
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloRangedSandbox WorldOpen WorldFantasySci-FiExplorationCraftingThird Person
IGDB95· 6OC95· 164
Year 2023Dev Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 3 · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Nearly identical: adventure storytelling, puzzle design and sandbox freedom.

Same studio: Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 3.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting100World100Progression100
Abzu
AdventureOpen 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
AER: Memories of Old
AdventureOpen 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
Sherlock Holmes: Crimes & Punishments
AdventureOpen 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
Super Mario Odyssey
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloSandbox WorldOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
IGDB97· 17OC97· 157
Year 2017Dev Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 8 · NintendoOn Switch

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

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming and co op, while skipping puzzle design

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

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

Genre100World100Visuals100Setting64Progression64Game mode47
Pilgrims
AdventureOpen 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
Telling Lies
AdventureOpen 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: Tears of the Kingdom - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition: visuals.

Genre100Game mode100Progression68World65Visuals0
Blue Prince
AdventureOpen 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: Tears of the Kingdom - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition: visuals and world.

Genre100Game mode100Progression54World36Visuals0
The Exit 8
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldExplorationNarrativeDark
Steam👍 93%· 11KIGDB93· 2
Year 2023Dev KOTAKE CREATE · PLAYISMOn Xbox · PS4 · Switch

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

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

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

Genre100Game mode100Progression67World43Setting0Visuals0
The First Tree
AdventureOpen 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

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

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Progression66World60Setting57
The Suicide of Rachel Foster
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldExplorationNarrativeDark
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, open world exploration and single-player focus

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

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

Genre100Game mode100Progression69World65Setting0Visuals0
Firewatch
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldExplorationNarrativeDark
Steam👍 91%· 97KIGDB79· 18OC80· 134
Year 2016Dev Campo Santo · PanicOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, open world exploration and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with horror tension, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping puzzle design

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 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Progression67World63Setting0Visuals0

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