A Short Hike
Maybe not immediately recognizable as a game influenced by BOTW compared to other entries on this list, but the similarities do reveal themselves gradually once adamgryu’s A Short Hike gives you free rein to explore its beautiful world. From serenely gliding down the top of mountain peaks to solving rudimentary puzzles with very specific pieces of gear, A Short Hike is a cozy, reflective adventure that’s great for simply existing in some nature.
And that’s that, 13 games that should fill the gaping The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild-shaped hole in your heart while you pine for Tears of the Kingdom to arrive. Happy adventuring.
