28 Adventure games like Zelda II: The Adventure of Link that you should try

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We filtered the 46 games similar to Zelda II: The Adventure of Link down to the 28 that fit the “Adventure” category. Death's Door, Tunic and Final Fantasy II top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Zelda II: The Adventure of Link.

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The best adventure games like Zelda II: The Adventure of Link

28 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Zelda II: The Adventure of Link. Each one has been evaluated across 14 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.

#1Death's DoorClosest on genre

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloHardcoreFantasyExplorationLootIsometric

Steam👍 93%· 21KIGDB87· 11OC88· 140

Year 2021Dev Acid Nerve · Devolver DigitalOn Xbox · PS4 · Android

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and Metroidvania exploration

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, cozy, relaxing feel and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping precision platforming

Where it drifts furthest from Zelda II: The Adventure of Link: combat and visuals.

Released 34 years after Zelda II: The Adventure of Link.

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Steam GOG Epic

#2Tunic

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloHardcoreFantasyExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 91%· 17KIGDB89· 5OC85· 120

Year 2022Dev Andrew Shouldice · FinjiOn Xbox · PS4 · Switch

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and Metroidvania exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, puzzle design and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping precision platforming

Where it drifts furthest from Zelda II: The Adventure of Link: combat and visuals.

Released 35 years after Zelda II: The Adventure of Link.

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Steam GOG Epic

#3Final Fantasy IIClosest overall match

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SoloMagicFantasyExplorationSkill TreeIsometricPixel Art

IGDB40· 1

Year 1988Dev Square · Square Enix

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and combat magic

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, sandbox world and open world exploration, while skipping precision platforming

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#4Silverfall

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SoloMagicFantasySkill TreeLootIsometric

Steam👍 59%· 167MC62IGDB72· 3

Year 2007Dev Monte Cristo · Focus Home InteractivePlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and combat magic

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, melee combat and ranged combat, while skipping precision platforming

Silverfall, a once glorious city, lies in the fantastical Kingdom of Nelwë, where the forces of Technology and Nature are strongly opposed. Symptoms of this terrible conflict have begun to manifest physically as melded cyberbiologic organics and living steam-driven automatons.

Released 20 years after Zelda II: The Adventure of Link.

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#5Hades IIClosest on progression

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SoloHardcoreFantasyExplorationLootSkill TreeIsometric

IGDB93· 4OC94· 140

Year 2024Dev Supergiant GamesOn PC

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, roguelike runs and strong narrative focus, while skipping precision platforming

With the end of the first Star Wars everyone believed that the greatest battle on Earth was over..... a big mistake. Year 2356, you are on Antauros, one of the most important bases for the Universal Federation. Located on Pluto, this base is strategically placed in this solar system.

Where it drifts furthest from Zelda II: The Adventure of Link: combat.

Released 37 years after Zelda II: The Adventure of Link.

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#6King's Bounty: Armored Princess

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMagicFantasyExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 91%· 1.3KRAWG👍 90%· 240MC82IGDB90· 1

Year 2009Dev Katauri Interactive · 1C-SoftClubPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and combat magic

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, open world exploration and combat tactical, while skipping precision platforming

King’s Bounty: Armored Princess is a real-time strategy game, serving as a direct sequel to King’s Bounty: The Legend, and based on an older series of King’s Bounty.

Where it drifts furthest from Zelda II: The Adventure of Link: progression and setting.

Released 22 years after Zelda II: The Adventure of Link.

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Steam Epic

#7Pillars of Eternity

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMagicFantasySkill TreeExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 88%· 26KIGDB81· 6OC89· 71

Year 2015Dev Obsidian EntertainmentOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and combat magic

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, dark, oppressive atmosphere and open world exploration, while skipping precision platforming

Where it drifts furthest from Zelda II: The Adventure of Link: tone.

Released 28 years after Zelda II: The Adventure of Link.

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#8King's Bounty: CrossworldsClosest on combat

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMagicFantasyIsometricHistorical

Steam👍 92%· 1.6KRAWG👍 81%· 158MC78IGDB74· 1

Year 2010Dev Katauri Interactive · 1C-SoftClubPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and combat magic

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, historical setting and setting medieval, while skipping precision platforming

###The king’s heroes The Russian approach to the game King's Bounty released on the largest platforms back in the 1990s.

Where it drifts furthest from Zelda II: The Adventure of Link: setting and visuals.

Released 23 years after Zelda II: The Adventure of Link.

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Steam GOG Epic

#9Chrono Cross

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMagicFantasyExplorationIsometric

Year 1999Dev Square Product Development Division 3 · Square EnixOn PlayStation 3

✓ Both are isometric Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and combat magic

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, strong narrative focus and open world exploration, while skipping precision platforming

Where it drifts furthest from Zelda II: The Adventure of Link: tone and progression.

Released 12 years after Zelda II: The Adventure of Link.

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#10Final Fantasy IIIClosest on visuals

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMagicFantasyExplorationIsometric2DPixel Art

IGDB100· 1

Year 1994Dev Square

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and combat magic

≠ Its own twist: sandbox freedom, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus, while skipping precision platforming

Where it drifts furthest from Zelda II: The Adventure of Link: tone and setting.

Released 7 years after Zelda II: The Adventure of Link.

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#11Torchlight

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMagicFantasyLootExplorationSkill TreeIsometric

Steam👍 91%· 7.3KRAWG👍 72%· 666MC83IGDB83· 3

Year 2009Dev Runic Games · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

✓ Both are isometric Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and combat magic

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, roguelike runs and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping precision platforming

The game takes place in the city called Torchlight, which, according to the creators, is situated on the nameless mountain. The boomtown is built above a source of valuable crystal resource associated with magic. The resource is called Ember.

Where it drifts furthest from Zelda II: The Adventure of Link: tone and setting.

Released 22 years after Zelda II: The Adventure of Link.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMagicFantasySkill TreeExplorationLootIsometric

Steam👍 77%· 2.8KRAWG👍 76%· 191MC80IGDB83· 4

Year 2005Dev Gas Powered Games · Square EnixPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and combat magic

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, melee combat and ranged combat, while skipping precision platforming

The game combines the genres of Action / RPG / Hack and slash. Dungeon Siege II is part of the Dungeon Siege series.

Where it drifts furthest from Zelda II: The Adventure of Link: visuals and game mode.

Released 18 years after Zelda II: The Adventure of Link.

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#13Legends of Eisenwald

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SoloMagicHardcoreFantasySkill TreeIsometric

Steam👍 76%· 1.8KRAWG👍 47%· 50MC71IGDB68· 2

Year 2015Dev Aterdux EntertainmentPlaytime ~4hOn PC

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Where it differs: brings turn-based strategy, strong narrative focus and combat tactical, while skipping precision platforming

Knight's EditionThe Knight's Edition contains Legends of Eisenwald OST in MP3 and FLAC formats and artbook. The last two screenshots above in the carousel are from the arbtook. About the GameLegends of Eisenwald is an adventure game with tactical battles, RPG and strategy elements.

Where it drifts furthest from Zelda II: The Adventure of Link: setting and visuals.

Released 28 years after Zelda II: The Adventure of Link.

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Steam GOG

#14Titan Souls

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloHardcoreFantasyPixel ArtIsometric2D

Steam👍 79%· 14KIGDB72· 8OC75· 53

Year 2015Dev Acid Nerve · Devolver DigitalOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, survival mechanics and strong narrative focus, while skipping precision platforming

Where it drifts furthest from Zelda II: The Adventure of Link: combat.

Released 28 years after Zelda II: The Adventure of Link.

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Steam GOG PS

#15Golden Sun: The Lost Age

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMagicFantasyExplorationIsometric

IGDB80· 1

Year 2002Dev Camelot Software Planning · Nintendo

✓ Both are isometric Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and combat magic

≠ Where it differs: brings turn-based strategy, open world exploration and melee combat, while skipping precision platforming

Where it drifts furthest from Zelda II: The Adventure of Link: visuals and progression.

Released 15 years after Zelda II: The Adventure of Link.

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