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PC Games like Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

2026-06-10 23:43 UTC

I’m looking for any games on PC (preferably Steam) that plays like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Mainly, I’m looking for large, open-world games, with lots of things to do, with an over-arching narrative/destination available. Think Minecraft, with but an actual definitive objective to complete. I’m aware of Fromsoft’s work (Elden Ring), but I’m looking for non-soulslike games.

Replies (17)

  • There was one called Immortals Fenyx Rising that I remember being quite similar to BotW. Unfortunately it's Ubisoft

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  • @cheat700000007@lemmy.world 2026-06-11 02:59

    Sounds like Crimson Desert

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  • @psx_crab@lemmy.zip 2026-06-11 00:26

    I haven’t played this, but Crimson Desert seems pretty close

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  • @phar@lemmy.world 2026-06-11 00:23

    Horizon Zero Dawn is on steam. Amazing game. Open world. I haven’t played the second one yet but I need to.

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  • Not the MOST open world but the new tomb raider games are pretty great. Exploration, crafting, axing badguys in their stupid faces. Friendship, Bow and arrows. It’s a good set of games.

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  • @Kolanaki@pawb.social 2026-06-11 03:50

    Crimson Desert is very inspired by BOTW/TOTK, and a bunch of other games, rolled into one. It’s also on PC.

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  • @Flasheroni@feddit.org 2026-06-11 04:09

    Maybe Kena Bridge of Spirits? Its not full open world if i remember correctly but it goes into the Zelda direction and i had a lot of fun with it

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  • @xnx@piefed.social 2026-06-11 01:13

    Genshin impact

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  • @Bonje@lemmy.world 2026-06-11 05:22

    Witcher 3 Ghost of Tsushima Crimson Desert Dragons dogma 1/2 Skyrim Oblivion Kingdom come deliverance 1/2 Lego Batman? Guild Wars 1/2 Genshin/wuwa/ open world gacha of choice Not quite Minecraft but open world and lots to do.

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  • @CubitOom@infosec.pub 2026-06-11 05:54

    Here is a few I can think of that are a bit similar Sable Bastion Planet of Lana A Short Hike Spirit of the North TASOMACHI: Behind the Twilight AER Memories of Old The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Btw, you should definitely try Elden ring if you haven’t already

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  • @tsalpasnah@lemmy.zip 2026-06-11 06:07

    Pine? Pine

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  • @lucientheluckless@lemmy.zip 2026-06-12 03:15

    I enjoyed botw and totk, so you might also enjoy Enshrouded. Open world, lots of craft ability, base building and combat is fun and challenging. It’s a little less cartoony than Zelda but definitely not as intense as Elden Ring. They are still in early access but the next big update should be 1.0.

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  • @chippydingo@lemmy.world 2026-06-11 12:51

    Another one to consider if you prefer less intense (i.e. frustrating) combat is Swords N Magic and Stuff. It’s on Steam in early access and is a steal for about $25. It offers the large open world and tons of exploration along with a variety of play-style options, crafting, and farming. The only thing it doesn’t really seem to offer is the over-arching narrative but there is definitely lore to discover along the way.

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  • @Big_Boss_77@fedinsfw.app 2026-06-10 23:50

    I’ve found Palworld to be a lot like that, and it’s hitting 1.0 in July or so.

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  • @MrGabr@ttrpg.network 2026-06-11 03:06

    The Outer Wilds All due respect to the other recommendations in this thread (The Witcher 3 is in my top 3 favorite games ever), but I get the sense you’re looking for a similar vibe - that self-paced, quiet, almost lonely exploration where, though you do have a goal, the point of the game is to wander the world and discover things. While most of these recs (and most open world games in general, so it’s understandable) have a strong story focus, The Outer Wilds will give you that quiet, unguided exploration BoTW does so well. (And I know explicitly turned down souls-likes, but Elden Ring also hits that vibe super well. If you’re really stuck for something to play, it might be worth a try with one of the magic-focused builds that significantly reduce the skill needed)

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  • @blockheadjt@sh.itjust.works 2026-06-11 08:31

    Skyrim Admittedly it’s a bit older

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  • @Xenny@lemmy.world 2026-06-12 06:08

    Really enjoying outward right now. It feels like a mix of botw Elden ring and a healthy dose of modded skyrim

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