25 Games with a fantasy setting like The Legend of Zelda 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 25 that fit the “Fantasy” 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 with a fantasy setting like The Legend of Zelda

25 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

iRank90

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

iRank71

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

iRank92

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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#4The Spirit and the Mouse

iRank90

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, open world exploration and fantasy world

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

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: visuals.

Released 36 years after The Legend of Zelda.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person

IGDB89· 1

Year 1996Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · Nintendo

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

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming and visual third person, while skipping visual isometric

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

Released 10 years after The Legend of Zelda.

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#6Abzu

iRank87

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

#7RiME

iRank83

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

#9Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

iRank58

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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#10The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds

iRank91

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloOpen WorldFantasyExplorationIsometric

IGDB92· 15OC90· 71

Year 2013Dev Nintendo EAD Software Development Group No.3 · Nintendo

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

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, sandbox freedom and sandbox world

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

Released 27 years after The Legend of Zelda.

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Nintendo

#11The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess

iRank96

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloOpen WorldFantasyExplorationRanged

IGDB96· 1

Year 2006Dev Nintendo EAD Software Development Group No.3 · Nintendo

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

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, dark, oppressive atmosphere and ranged combat, while skipping visual isometric

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

Released 20 years after The Legend of Zelda.

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#12AER: Memories of Old

iRank77

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.

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Steam GOG Epic

#13Obduction

iRank75

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

#14The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask

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GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloOpen WorldFantasyExplorationRanged

IGDB90

Year 2000Dev Nintendo EAD Software Development Group No.3 · Nintendo

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

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, dark, oppressive atmosphere and ranged combat, while skipping visual isometric

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

Released 14 years after The Legend of Zelda.

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Nintendo

#15The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloOpen WorldFantasyExplorationRanged

Year 1998Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · Nintendo

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

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, sandbox freedom and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping visual isometric

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

Released 12 years after The Legend of Zelda.

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