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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 18 that fit the “Xbox” category. Abzu, RiME and The First Tree top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to The Legend of Zelda.

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Within the “Xbox” category, the closest game to The Legend of Zelda is Abzu — scoring 74/100 on our similarity scale. RiME and The First Tree follow close behind.

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The best games like The Legend of Zelda on Xbox

18 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.

#1AbzuClosest overall match

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Abzu

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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RiME

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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#3The First Tree

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The First Tree

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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#4AER: Memories of Old

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AER: Memories of Old

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

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Obduction

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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#6Dear Esther: Landmark Edition

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Dear Esther: Landmark Edition

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.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Setting57World49Visuals0

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Refunct

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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Telling Lies

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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#9Thank Goodness You're Here!Closest on visuals

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Thank Goodness You're Here!

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloOpen WorldExplorationIsometricCasual

Steam👍 96%· 8.0KRAWG👍 87%· 50IGDB90· 3OC84· 62

Year 2024Dev Coal Supper · PanicPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with adventure storytelling, open world exploration and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, precision platforming and vibe casual, while skipping fantasy world

Thank Goodness You're Here! is an absurd comedy slapformer set in the bizarre Northern English town of Barnsworth.

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

Released 38 years after The Legend of Zelda.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Visuals67Setting0

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Road 96

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloOpen WorldExplorationMeleeNarrative

Steam👍 92%· 25KIGDB83· 8OC78· 93

Year 2021Dev DigixArt · RavenscourtOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with adventure storytelling, open world exploration and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, strong narrative focus and procedural generation, while skipping fantasy world

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

Released 35 years after The Legend of Zelda.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100World58Visuals0

66

Blue Prince

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen 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, open world exploration and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, roguelike runs and deep simulation, while skipping fantasy world

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

Released 39 years after The Legend of Zelda.

Genre100Game mode100Progression71World49Visuals0

65

Outer Wilds

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloOpen WorldExplorationMeleeNarrative

Steam👍 96%· 102KIGDB85· 7OC85· 61

Year 2019Dev Mobius Digital · Annapurna InteractiveOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, deep simulation and horror tension, while skipping fantasy world

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

Released 33 years after The Legend of Zelda.

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Stray

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloOpen WorldExplorationMeleeStealth

Steam👍 97%· 171KRAWG👍 84%· 1.3KMC82IGDB85· 8OC84· 200

Year 2022Dev BlueTwelve · Annapurna InteractivePlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with adventure storytelling, open world exploration and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, puzzle design and horror tension, while skipping fantasy world

Lost, alone and separated from family, a stray cat must untangle an ancient mystery to escape a long-forgotten city. Stray is a third-person cat adventure game set amidst the detailed, neon-lit alleys of a decaying cybercity and the murky environments of its seedy underbelly.

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

Released 36 years after The Legend of Zelda.

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65

Firewatch

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen 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 fantasy world

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

Released 30 years after The Legend of Zelda.

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#15The Vanishing of Ethan Carter

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The Vanishing of Ethan Carter

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloOpen WorldExplorationMagicNarrative

Steam👍 88%· 9.0KIGDB82· 16OC79· 90

Year 2014Dev The AstronautsOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

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

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

Released 28 years after The Legend of Zelda.

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