8 Games like Zelda II: The Adventure of Link on Xbox that you should try

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We filtered the 46 games similar to Zelda II: The Adventure of Link down to the 8 that fit the “Xbox” 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 Xbox

8 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.

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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

#4TorchlightClosest on progression

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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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Steam GOG Epic

#5Shadowrun ReturnsClosest on combat

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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

#7The EscapistsClosest on tone

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric 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

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Steam GOG Epic

#8Dungeon Defenders II

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMagicIsometricMultiplayerCo-op

On Xbox

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, combat magic and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: tower defense planning, melee combat and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping precision platforming

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

Genre100Combat73Visuals46Game mode34

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