{"id":363,"date":"2021-10-31T14:18:00","date_gmt":"2021-10-31T14:18:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogofgames.com\/?p=363"},"modified":"2024-11-15T07:49:16","modified_gmt":"2024-11-15T07:49:16","slug":"5-games-like-breath-of-the-wild-for-the-nintendo-switch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogofgames.com\/5-games-like-breath-of-the-wild-for-the-nintendo-switch\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Games Like Breath of the Wild for the Nintendo Switch"},"content":{"rendered":"

Have you got a BOTW<\/em> itch that you just can\u2019t scratch? Yeah, I did too. And if you\u2019re having trouble waiting patiently for BOTW2, fear not, there are some other similar games to be getting on with.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Here are 5 games like Breath of the Wild<\/em> for the Nintendo Switch that will hopefully fill the void left by the immense game.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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The Legend of Zelda Skyward Sword \u2013 Link<\/p>\n

It seems an obvious place to start if you\u2019re looking for games like Breath of the Wild<\/em>, and Skyward Sword<\/em> is every bit as good as it. Some even argue that it\u2019s better, but in my book there\u2019s no need to pick favorites between two greats.\u00a0<\/p>\n

One of Skyward Sword\u2019s<\/em> strong points is its story and, although it is more played in a more linear style a la traditional Zelda<\/em> games, it is thoroughly engaging and sucks you in right from the outset.<\/p>\n

Where Skyward Sword<\/em> has the upper hand on BOTW<\/em> is its dungeons and story, but in terms of beauty and freedom, BOTW<\/em> does better.\u00a0<\/p>\n

In truth, if you liked Breath of the Wild<\/em> and the Zelda<\/em> canon in general, then it\u2019s almost certain that you will love Skyward Sword.<\/em> \u00a0<\/p>\n

AC Odyssey \u2013 Alexios<\/p>\n

AC Odyssey<\/em> is one of the best Assassins Creed games to have ever been released. It is similar to Breath of the WIld<\/em> in the sense that you get to explore an open world, and you scale up your player while discovering new enemies along the way.\u00a0<\/p>\n

In some regards, AC Odyssey<\/em> offers a better open world experience, so if this is what you liked most about BOTW<\/em> then this game is a good place to start. If you\u2019re a Greek mythology aficionado, then the fun and engagement is increased tenfold.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Odyssey<\/em> is so abrim with lore and info about ancient Greece that at times you really feel you have been transported back in time. The developers did a superb job on recreating the hustle and bustle of Athens of yesteryear, but also of the whole of ancient Greece. Even for those who already know a lot about the myths, being able to put a story to a place is a mind-boggling experience.<\/p>\n

Overall, if you enjoyed the action and open world freedom of Breath of the Wild<\/em>, then Odyssey<\/em> is the choice for you.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Download AC Odyssey on Steam\u00a0<\/p>\n

A Short Hike Gameplay<\/p>\n

Despite being a smaller and shorter game than Breath of the Wild<\/em>, A Short Hike<\/em> \u00a0may be just what you are looking for if you liked the climbing, gliding, and exploring of BOTW<\/em>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

There is no combat in A Short Hike<\/em>, but that doesn\u2019t take anything away from the experience. In fact, it augments it. In a world abrim with intriguing NPCs, there is a lot to keep you busy in the game.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Reaching the end of the game doesn\u2019t require a huge effort, so A Short Hike<\/em> is great for those looking for a quick game to play like Breath of the Wild<\/em>. It can usually be picked up for cheap, too, so it\u2019s also an option for those on a budget.<\/p>\n

Skyrim \u2013 Alduin\u2019s first appearance<\/p>\n

In terms of the vast exploration involved in BOTW<\/em>, there\u2019s no game even close to rivalling it as much as Skyrim<\/em> does. Most people who have played the Elder Scrolls<\/em> game have great memories of wandering around the cold, mountainous land of the Nord\u2019s for the first time, and it can still be an incredible experience for newcomers, too.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Quite simply, Skyrim<\/em> is one of the greatest open-world RPGs of all time, and it\u2019s a game that all fans of the genre should try at least once.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Skyrim<\/em> is far more story-oriented than BOTW<\/em>, but the sense of magical awe is very similar, and you can spend hours upon end stumbling upon new areas and quests to explore.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Immortals Fenyx Rising Gameplay<\/p>\n

If you are looking for the game that is the<\/em> most similar to Breath of the Wild<\/em>, then you\u2019ve found it in Immortals Fenyx Rising.<\/em>\u00a0<\/p>\n

Arguably, Immortals<\/em> is easier than BOTW<\/em>, as you are given a lot of upgrades early on and there is essentially no grinding required to level up your character.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The aesthetics of the two games are very similar, with Immortals Fenyx Rising<\/em> providing an even more vibrant and colorful artstyle.\u00a0<\/p>\n

For those looking for a more light-hearted touch to a game, Immortals Fenyx Rising<\/em> may even be better than BOTW<\/em>, as the humor is very well written and implemented.\u00a0<\/p>\n

All in all, Immortals Fenyx Rising<\/em> is the closest thing you can find to Breath of the Wild<\/em> for the Nintendo Switch, and this should be your first port of call if you\u2019re after the most similar game.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Yes. Breath of the Wild<\/em> is quite simply one of the best games to have ever been released on any console, let alone for the Nintendo Switch. This is a must play for gamers and fans of all genres.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

There is an awful lot of gameplay in Breath of the Wild<\/em>, and completing it could take you anywhere between 50-200 hours. On average, though, it should take you around 60-70<\/strong> hours to complete the main story.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The best game to play after Breath of the Wild<\/em> is Immortals Fenyx Rising<\/em>. After that, you might want to consider Skyrim<\/em>, A Short Hike<\/em>, AC Odyssey<\/em>, and Skyward Sword<\/em>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Have you tried any of these games like Breath of the Wild<\/em>? Perhaps you have some other recommendations for similar games on the Switch? If so, let us know in the comment section below!<\/p>\n

For any enquiries, contact me at richard@blogofgames.com<\/p>\n

If you just can\u2019t wait for Breath of the Wild 2, check out the gameplay footage below by Commonwealth Realm on YouTube.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Have you got a BOTW itch that you just can\u2019t scratch? Yeah, I did too. And if you\u2019re having trouble waiting patiently for BOTW2, fear not, there are some other similar games to be getting on with.\u00a0 Here are 5 games like Breath of the Wild for the Nintendo Switch that will hopefully fill the […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1244,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[17,18],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-363","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-rpg-games","8":"category-video-game-news"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogofgames.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/363","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogofgames.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogofgames.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogofgames.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogofgames.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=363"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/blogofgames.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/363\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2506,"href":"https:\/\/blogofgames.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/363\/revisions\/2506"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogofgames.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1244"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogofgames.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=363"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogofgames.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=363"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogofgames.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=363"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}