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The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild leans Optimization (Practiced Mastery). Below: catalogued games with the closest cheat-test profile, and exactly where each one differs.

Matched first against: Puzzle, Adventure - then ranked by cheat-test profile.

EXECUTION4 /10READS1 /10VARIANCE2 /10OPTIMIZATION6 /10

12 games like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

A cross-genre tag below means that pick didn't share a genre - it filled a slot on cheat-test profile alone.

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom cover art
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the KingdomPure Optimization · open-world adventure

Both lean on execution about the same (4 vs 4). Biggest difference: optimization (6 vs 8) - Build contraptions and route the open world

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Genshin Impact
Genshin ImpactPracticed Mastery · action RPG

Both lean on reads about the same (1 vs 1). Biggest difference: execution (4 vs 6) - Spiral Abyss time trials demand precise rotation and dodge timing

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Elden RingPracticed Mastery · open-world soulslike

Both lean on reads about the same (1 vs 1). Biggest difference: execution (4 vs 8) - Dodge timing and weapon spacing carry every fight.

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Immortals Fenyx RisingPracticed Mastery · open-world adventure

Both lean on execution about the same (4 vs 4). Biggest difference: reads (1 vs 0) - Mythic beasts follow fixed movesets

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Okami cover art
OkamiPracticed Mastery · action adventure

Both lean on execution about the same (4 vs 5). Biggest difference: execution (4 vs 5) - Brush strokes and combat timing, forgiving

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Horizon Zero DawnPracticed Mastery · action RPG

Both lean on reads about the same (1 vs 1). Biggest difference: execution (4 vs 5) - Bow aiming and dodge timing matter.

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Shadow of the ColossusPracticed Mastery · action adventure

Both lean on reads about the same (1 vs 1). Biggest difference: execution (4 vs 6) - Climbing, grip management, and sword timing on moving giants.

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Ghost of TsushimaPracticed Mastery · open-world action

Both lean on reads about the same (1 vs 1). Biggest difference: execution (4 vs 6) - Parry and stance timing carry duels and standoffs

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The Witcher 3: Wild HuntPracticed Mastery · narrative action RPG

Both lean on execution about the same (4 vs 4). Otherwise the profiles match closely.

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Assassin's Creed Odyssey cover art
Assassin's Creed OdysseyPracticed Mastery · action RPG

Both lean on execution about the same (4 vs 4). Otherwise the profiles match closely.

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Final Fantasy XV cover art
Final Fantasy XVPracticed Mastery · action RPG

Both lean on execution about the same (4 vs 4). Otherwise the profiles match closely.

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Assassin's Creed Rogue cover art
Assassin's Creed RoguePracticed Mastery · stealth action

Both lean on execution about the same (4 vs 4). Otherwise the profiles match closely.

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Game details

Released
2017
Developer
Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 3
Franchise
The Legend of Zelda
Platforms
WiiU, Switch
Modes
Single player
IGDB critics
98/100
IGDB users
92/100
PuzzleAdventureActionFantasyScience fictionSandboxOpen world