7 Games Like Zelda – Playing Link Without Link

July 3, 2012 by Ian Miles Cheong

Games Like Zelda: We like to play games like the Legend of Zelda. Just like the original Zelda titles, they’re enjoyable and full of adventure.

7. 3D Dot Game Heroes

3D Dot Game Heroes could be described as a parody of the Zelda games, but calling it that would be a disservice to the game. It is a love letter to the Zelda series—an homage, rather than a rip-off.

There's much to like in the game, from its engrossing combat—which sees you gleefully chopping enemies into pixelated bits—to the playfulness and irreverence of Miyamoto's masterpieces.

Remarkably well designed, and charming in spite of its goofiness, 3D Dot Game Heroes will put a huge grin on your face if you spent your childhood pretending to be Link.