Thanks to Xbox Game Pass we've always got lots of unique experiences to be blasting through on our PCs and Xbox consoles, but every now and then another platform delivers something you just can't seem to resist. Over the last week, Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has taken the gaming world by storm, and of course, it's only playable on Nintendo Switch.
However, there are lots of games out there that borrow elements from Nintendo's legendary series, and some open world affairs that even inspired Zelda's move to an open-ended Hyrule in the first place.
Lots of these titles exist on Xbox platforms, and a good bunch of them also reside in the Xbox Game Pass library too. So, we've gathered 10 Xbox & PC games that are absolutely worth a look if you're craving something Zelda-ish right now. Whether you've just finished Tears of the Kingdom or you're merely looking for an Xbox alternative, we've curated a lovely list of similar titles in the video up above.
Is there anything from this list you might try thanks to Craig's sound recommendation? Leave a comment down below telling us which you might check out!
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I have a Switch, and I have ToTK…but haven’t started it yet! I’m waiting till I finish up SW Jedi survivor. It’s soooooo tempting though…
@Kaloudz I’ve always pronounced it “you-be-soft”, though I could be wrong. Where’s my cookie? 😉
I would really, really, really like to go home and play more TOTK.
@SplooshDmg it's a switch, you should of brought it with you 😜
I think the closest game to it has to be Immortals Fenyx rising, a very good game as well.
@Kaloudz
I'm pretty sure it's you-be-soft. The way I remember is because they chose that name to call back to the fact that their games are available on many platforms in a "ubiquitous" fashion.
@Kaloudz lol, for me, it has always been "oo-bee-soft", maybe 'cause Spanish is my native tongue. But, whatever it is, I am a fan of them, as you may have noticed already! BTW, it seems the new AC is due this year .
Immortals is an excellent game that I actually enjoyed more than Breath of the Wild in many ways.
@Kaloudz I think it's pronounced youbesoft but I still say ooobesoft
I think it's just my London accent
I pronounce mario with the "ma" sound like map rather than march
I pronounce Ryu with the Ry sound like sky rather than we
And I pronounce Yoshi like Yo-shee and not like yosch-ee
I picked those out because those are the ones I know I say incorrectly, at least compared to most people 😂
@UltimateOtaku91 I can get away with a lot in this office, but they'd probably catch on quickly that I was playing Zelda.
@Kaloudz well, if even Ubisoft officials weren’t sure on how to pronounce it then I guess there isn’t a “right” way. For what it’s worth I am from the UK. I’m sticking with “you-be-soft”.
Thanks for the 🍪 😂
Oceanhorn is a really good zelda style game
Immortals is a better game than BOTW in my opinion. Played both and I enjoyed immortals more. One of my favourite games on the series X still.
I also really liked Sable. Performance was rough when I played it but it had a lovely sense of exploration and discovery and it looks incredible.
@Kaloudz
Here in Spanish Language Land, we tend to spanishize things like that, so I've never heard you-be-soft.
But now I'm feeling really stupid if that's the case.
Edit: They're French so I'll go with oui-be-soft.
Sorry french people, love you! lol
@Kaloudz can you believe some people actually say You Bee I Soft?
Anyways enjoy this video for the most authoritative source on “it does not matter however you want to say it”.
I, personally say You-bee-soft, and Spanish is my first language.
Back on topic: UBisoft: make Immortals a proper IP!!! Give us a sequel!!!!
@Kaloudz I'm on a mispronunciation spree. Just ask @Kezelpaso 😅 and thank you!
Just buy a switch.
Immortals Fenyx Rising is by far one of my favourite games released. I truly enjoyed every minute of the base game and all three DLC packs.
Tunic is a solid game as well. I had been waiting for its official release for sometime and it was worth the wait.
@Kaloudz
Yeah they rarely do exclusive stuff. The only one I could think of would be the Mario & Rabbids games on Switch.😄
@Kaloudz Immortals, that I would like, yessir! But knowing Ubi (or YouBee or Oobi!), I don't have high hopes, but one can dream.
If they start releasing some real bangers on a constant basis, who knows, maybe that much maligned Ubisoft+ subscription will be more appealing.
Im currently playing Zelda TotK. I clicked in for the list somehow missing its a video 😂 im an idiot obviously
@Ryu_Niiyama Back on the topic at hand, I fully agree, only the Switch have something like ToTK.
I love my Xbox and GP and there are great games on this video. But Nintendo has been on a roll lately.
And this comes from someone who didn't love BoTW. But ToTK feels, at least to me, like an overall better game this time around.
Immortals Fenyx Rising is way better. I'm delighted to see Banjo-Kazooie Nuts & Bolts acknowledged!
Tunic might be may favourite indie title of all time!! If you like the sense of discovery from the new open world zeldas, it's well worth a look
@Kaloudz The "for vets" part made me feel old, lol!
Just kidding, of course . But yeah, in terms of Ubisoft, I am a true vet: I have been having played their games since the PS2 era, all the Raymans and Splinter Cells and Princes of Persia...I remember fondly the 15-year-old me, who thought Ubisoft and Konami were, like, THE GREATEST PUBLISHERS/DEVS ever, and they could not do wrong.
I know, I was very naive...
@Kaloudz I was ribbing @HelloCraig about him pronouncing Nintendo's ever-popular home console as an ES EN EE ES instead of a SNES. It's a SNESSSS 😄
No Switch, big problem. Lol. TotK is a different kind of animal I swear. Im so happy I got all three consoles.
Playing TOTK now. It is fantastic. I will say though Immortals Fenix Rising is one of the best games I have played. It is much different than BOTW. Although there are some comparisons, it is much different and has it’s own unique style. The gaming press loved to make it a copycat of Zelda which is ridiculous. It was so annoying. It is great game and I give Ubisoft a lot of credit.
Seems I’m the odd one out on Immortals. I liked it just fine, but that’s about it. Total light 7/10 for me. Tunic and Death’s Door are both strong options though. Tunic looks more Zelda, but Death’s Door nails the feel a bit more. I wanted to like Sable more than I did. I do think Elden Ring is the closest thing to that BotW/TotK itch though. But seriously, go get a Switch if you don’t have one. TotK is essential gaming. Few games have this level of masterful craft to them. If you play games, you need to play TotK.
MS needs to work right now on a sequel to Nuts and Bolts, to capitalize on the ToTK success. An open world Banjo with their whatever system in place (no, I never played Bolts and Nuts…)
I enjoyed Immortals....heck I enjoyed all the Assassins Creed open world games If im being honest. Never tried any of the banjo games as I skipped the N64 but guess there is a few darlings on rare replay I would like to try.
Wished MS wouldn't give up on games so easily, Lost Odyssey, Blue Dragon, Ryse and Recore to name a few. Really enjoyed Recore as it felt like there was something to build off in that one.
@Kaloudz Camp "Oobi" over here.
Also, Immortals running on Series X is freaking gorgeous.
Can I see the list without watching the video?
Ubisoft is a portmanteau of Ubiquitous Software. So it depends how you prefer to pronounce ubiquitous I guess. I pronounce the ‘u’ the same as the word you.
@Kaloudz
I always pronounced it you-be-soft, oo-be-soft is a little uncomfortable for me
Well, I want my cookie😂
Honestly, just buy a Switch. A used Lite goes for less than $150. I know money is tight but the Switch complents the Xbox really well as a second console.
Not to mention the numerous other games that are Switch exclusive. Breath of the Wild, Super Mario Odyssey, Metroid Dread, and Super Smash Bros Ultimate are all amazing. Only negative is unlike Playstation and Xbox games, Nintendo games do not drop in price over time. All the tent pole titles still go for around 50 bucks a pop or so.
And your weapons probably won't collapse every 2 minutes
@Kaloudz
There's no exact release date yet
Now it's the worst possible time to buy a Switch. It's really dated and overpriced hardware and not even first-party games run properly on it. Switch Lite, that I own, is rubbish. If you want a Switch and don't have one yet, wait for its successor.
@Kaloudz it's always been you-be-soft as far as I've been concerned!
If I'm going to be picky, the video title and some of the selections don't match up. Tears of the Kingdom is not classic Zelda, so classic Zelda "clones" shouldn't really apply. Obviously Immortals Fenyx Rising is a lot like Breath of the Wild, and I can even see a few of the other choices even loosely, but several of the games are nothing like Breath of the Wild/Tears of the Kingdom Zelda.
Not looking to argue or anything. Just, like I said, being picky.
Great video, some truly AMAZING games here. A couple I haven't played too. Appreciated... for when I finish TotK
@Kaloudz It's a French company, should be oo-bee-soft but even they seem confused.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IU61WkEVFWY
Just taking a break from Dishonoured to dip back into Fenyx and it really is a very likeable game. Stunning to look at too. Vaults can get repetitive but I'm just working on OPing myself to hack n slash my way through and generally have some fun.
Honestly I must have played a different game to everyone else as immortals fenyx rising is rubbish. (My opinion not hating on anyone else for liking it).
I also hated BOTW and Witcher 3, so maybe these openworld fantasy games are designed for another demographic. Give me Forza 4/5 or MGS5 any day. Games with a basis in reality are more my bag.
@HarmanSmith I am kinda glad Zelda is out because Nintendo has been taking my pay checks like I owe them taxes. TotK should hopefully (cuz I can’t put it down) last a few months so I can recover financially. I’m going to have to catch up on xbox games during all the BF sales (granted I am really just waiting for TES. ) but yeah nothing really like it. There are open world games sure but the particular mix that makes BotW and TotK so good? Yeah only on switch. I do need to finish Immortals though. It just couldn’t hold my interest at the time but I want to finish it.
@Kaloudz Great, thanks. Trying to spend less time here talking about games and more time playing them! Head down playing Zelda mostly. How you getting on?
@Kaloudz Haha! it's only just hitting 20 my good man. Enjoy the shade
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