Top Zelda-inspired games to play before Tears of the Kingdom.

With the release of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom in May, Polygon has compiled a list of the 11 best alternatives to play while waiting. These "Zelda-like" games include Eastward, Death's Door, Okami HD, Nobody Saves the World, Tunic, Unsighted, Fez, Outer Wilds, Chicory: A Colorful Tale, Hyper Light Drifter, and Elden Ring. Each game offers a unique take on the pillars of the Zelda franchise, from puzzles to combat, and showcases the malleability of the genre.