30 Games like The Legend of Zelda on PlayStation 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 48 games similar to The Legend of Zelda down to the 30 that fit the “PlayStation” category. A Short Hike, From Dust and Shadow of the Colossus top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to The Legend of Zelda.

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The best games like The Legend of Zelda on PlayStation

30 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.

#1A Short HikeClosest overall match

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GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloOpen WorldFantasyExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 99%· 22KRAWG👍 91%· 469MC84IGDB78· 2OC87· 32

Year 2019Dev adamgryuPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Apple Macintosh

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

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe relaxing, cozy, relaxing feel and vibe casual

Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park. Follow the marked trails or explore the backcountry as you make your way to the summit. Along the way, meet other hikers, discover hidden treasures, and take in the world around you.

Released 33 years after The Legend of Zelda.

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Steam GOG Epic

#2From DustClosest on progression

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GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloOpen WorldFantasyExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 67%· 2.9KIGDB80· 5

Year 2011Dev Ubisoft Montpellier · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, sandbox freedom and puzzle design

Released 25 years after The Legend of Zelda.

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Steam Epic

#3Shadow of the Colossus

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GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloOpen WorldFantasyExplorationNarrative

IGDB93· 13OC92· 136

Year 2018Dev Bluepoint Games · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PS4

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

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

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

Released 32 years after The Legend of Zelda.

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#4Abzu

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GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloOpen WorldFantasyExplorationRelaxing

Steam👍 93%· 27KIGDB81· 27OC80· 122

Year 2016Dev Giant Squid · 505 GamesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, puzzle design and vibe relaxing, 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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Steam GOG Epic

#5RiME

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GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloOpen WorldFantasyExplorationMelee

Steam👍 90%· 5.2KIGDB73· 15OC79· 120

Year 2017Dev Tequila Works · Six FootOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, 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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GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen 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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Steam GOG Epic

#7Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

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GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloOpen WorldFantasyExplorationMagic

IGDB58· 8

Year 2007Dev Rebellion Developments · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Mac

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

≠ Stands apart with combat magic and visual third person, while skipping visual isometric

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

Released 21 years after The Legend of Zelda.

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#8AER: Memories of Old

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GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloOpen WorldFantasyExplorationRelaxing

Steam👍 86%· 7.7KIGDB68· 4OC67· 44

Year 2017Dev Forgotten Key · Daedalic EntertainmentOn PS4 · Linux · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, vibe relaxing 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.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Setting63Visuals0

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, 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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Steam GOG Epic

#10Proteus

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GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloOpen WorldFantasyExplorationCasual

Steam👍 76%· 2.8KRAWG👍 38%· 183MC80IGDB70· 4

Year 2013Dev Curve Digital · Twisted TreePlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Apple Macintosh

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

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

Steam Big Picture Mode About the GameProteus is a game about exploration and immersion in a dream-like island world where the soundtrack to your play is created by your surroundings. Played in first-person, the primary means of interaction is simply your presence in the world and how you observe it.

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

Released 27 years after The Legend of Zelda.

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#11The Last Clockwinder

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GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloOpen WorldFantasyExplorationNarrative

Steam👍 96%· 784IGDB80· 1OC83· 12

Year 2022Dev pontoco · Cyan VenturesPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS

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

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

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: visuals and progression.

Released 36 years after The Legend of Zelda.

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Steam

#12Dear Esther: Landmark Edition

iRank70

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, 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.

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Steam GOG Xbox

#13Refunct

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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, open world exploration and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, precision platforming and vibe relaxing, while skipping fantasy world

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: visuals.

Released 29 years after The Legend of Zelda.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen 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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GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloOpen WorldFantasyExplorationStealth

IGDB81· 4

Year 2007Dev Ubisoft Montreal · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

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

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, sandbox freedom and sandbox world, while skipping visual isometric

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

Released 21 years after The Legend of Zelda.

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