6 Games like Zelda II: The Adventure of Link on Nintendo Switch that you should try

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We filtered the 46 games similar to Zelda II: The Adventure of Link down to the 6 that fit the “Nintendo Switch” category. Death's Door, Tunic and Pillars of Eternity top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Zelda II: The Adventure of Link.

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The best games like Zelda II: The Adventure of Link on Nintendo Switch

6 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 overall match

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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.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Progression56Tone54Visuals37

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Steam GOG Epic

#3Pillars 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.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Progression70Combat69Visuals58

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Steam

#4Dragon QuestClosest on combat

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric 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

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric 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

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Steam GOG Epic

#6Shadowrun: Dragonfall - Director's Cut

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric 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

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Steam GOG Epic

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