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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentHow this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

We filtered the 46 games similar to Zelda II: The Adventure of Link down to the 9 that fit the “Mobile” category. Death's Door, Titan Souls and Dragon Quest top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Zelda II: The Adventure of Link.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG
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Year 1987Dev Nintendo R&D4

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Within the “Mobile” category, the closest game to Zelda II: The Adventure of Link is Death's Door — scoring 67/100 on our similarity scale. Titan Souls and Dragon Quest follow close behind.

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The best games like Zelda II: The Adventure of Link on Mobile

9 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 Door
Death's Door
RPGAction RPGIsometric 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.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Progression85Tone42Visuals39
Titan Souls
RPGAction RPGIsometric 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.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Visuals89Tone63Combat0
#3Dragon Quest
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Dragon Quest
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMagicFantasyExplorationIsometric
Year 2004Dev UIEvolution · Square EnixOn PS4 · Android · iOS

✓ 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 17 years after Zelda II: The Adventure of Link.

Genre100Game mode100Combat79Progression48Visuals44Setting33
Shadowrun Returns
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMagicFantasySkill TreeIsometric
Steam👍 88%· 14KIGDB73· 8
Year 2013Dev Harebrained SchemesOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

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

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, strong narrative focus and combat tactical, while skipping precision platforming

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

Released 26 years after Zelda II: The Adventure of Link.

Genre100Game mode100Combat77Visuals58Progression49Setting26
Shadowrun: Dragonfall - Director's Cut
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMagicFantasySkill TreeIsometric
Steam👍 89%· 6.5KIGDB80· 4
Year 2014Dev Harebrained SchemesOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

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

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, sandbox freedom and strong narrative focus, while skipping precision platforming

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

Released 27 years after Zelda II: The Adventure of Link.

Genre100Game mode100Combat59Visuals58Progression49Setting31
#6The Escapists
The Escapists
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloHardcorePixel ArtIsometric2D
Steam👍 90%· 16KIGDB69· 11OC73· 58
Year 2015Dev Mouldy Toof Studios · Team17On PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Both are isometric Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, puzzle design and sandbox freedom, while skipping precision platforming

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

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

Genre100Tone100Visuals90Game mode77Combat0Progression0
Twinsen's Little Big Adventure Classic
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMagicExplorationIsometricMelee
Steam👍 88%· 445
Year 1994Dev Adeline Software International · ActivisionOn Android · PC · iOS

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

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, strong narrative focus and cozy, relaxing feel, 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.

Genre100Game mode100Combat70Visuals61Progression56Tone0
Grandia
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMagicFantasyLootSkill TreeIsometric
Year 1997Dev Game Arts · Ubi Soft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · Android

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, combat magic and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings turn-based strategy, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat, while skipping precision platforming

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

Released 10 years after Zelda II: The Adventure of Link.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Progression82Combat58Visuals56
Planescape: Torment
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMagicFantasyExplorationIsometric
IGDB70· 1
Year 1999Dev Black Isle Studios · Interplay EntertainmentOn Linux · PC · iOS

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, combat magic and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, 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.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Combat79Visuals56Progression48

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