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We filtered the 48 games similar to The Legend of Zelda down to the 6 that fit the “Mobile” category. The First Tree, Obduction and Scribblenauts Unlimited top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to The Legend of Zelda.

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Year 1986Dev Nintendo R&D4
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Within the “Mobile” category, the closest game to The Legend of Zelda is The First Tree — scoring 74/100 on our similarity scale. Obduction and Scribblenauts Unlimited follow close behind.

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The best games like The Legend of Zelda on Mobile

6 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to The Legend of Zelda. Each one has been evaluated across 6 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 First Tree
74
iRank77
The First Tree
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldFantasyExplorationNarrative
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 visual isometric

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

Released 31 years after The Legend of Zelda.

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#2Obduction
72
iRank75
Obduction
AdventureOpen 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, open world exploration and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, strong narrative focus and vibe casual, while skipping visual isometric

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

Released 30 years after The Legend of Zelda.

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#3Scribblenauts Unlimited
71
iRank87
Scribblenauts Unlimited
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloOpen WorldFantasyExplorationMagic
Steam👍 94%· 12KIGDB72· 10
Year 2012Dev 5th Cell · WB GamesOn Android · PC · iOS

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

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, precision platforming and sandbox freedom, while skipping visual isometric

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

Released 26 years after The Legend of Zelda.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Progression100World52Visuals0
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#4Pilgrims
71
iRank96
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, open world exploration and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, card game strategy and vibe relaxing, while skipping visual isometric

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

Released 33 years after The Legend of Zelda.

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SteamGOGEpic
#5Dear Esther: Landmark Edition
69
iRank70
Dear Esther: Landmark Edition
AdventureOpen 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, open world exploration and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, horror tension and strong narrative focus, while skipping visual isometric

Where it drifts furthest from The Legend of Zelda: visuals and world.

Released 30 years after The Legend of Zelda.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Setting57World49Visuals0
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#6Telling Lies
69
iRank73
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, open world exploration and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, puzzle design and strong narrative focus, while skipping fantasy world

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

Released 33 years after The Legend of Zelda.

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