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[Uwu_Oocoo2]

Although I tend to refer to myself as a gamer, truth be told Zelda is the only series I actually play, and I really need to broaden my horizons.
What are some of your favorite zelda-esque games/series that you would recommend for a newbie?
For example, I would like to try Metroid Prime because of its open but linear map and how it encourages you to explore.

(also I've never tried making a thread please someone tell me if I did this right!)

 

[S.t.n.h]

Terraria is cool

 

[Gorozoron]

Pikmin ( Any three of the games )

 

[Chevywolf30]

So, this sounds kinda like me. I'm looking to broaden my gaming horizons, and here's some of the games I have on my list:
Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition
Okami (This one has Zelda as a direct influence)
Undertale
Hollow Knight
There's a few others, but they're more sandboxy, or actual Zelda games.

(And you did a really good job on starting a thread.)

EDIT: These are all Switch games, I'm saving for a Switch. What consoles do you have?

 

[Dark Boo]

Final Fantasy III-IX.

 

[Spiritual Mask Salesman]

Okami

I highly recommend Okami, it's a great game that is inspired by Zelda.

If you like 2D Zelda games Hyper Light Drifter is a lot of fun.

Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy is a unique spin on the Zelda formula and it has an HD port.

 

[Mikey the Moblin]

Dark Souls! High fantasy, metroidvania-esque worldbuilding, compelling characters and story, hits all the zelda notes
Miyazaki, the director, has said he was inspired by zelda's world and exploration, but the game itself is kind of a western game adaptation of the berserk anime
and you can even pick up remastered for the switch
nothing else I play is like zelda, I think

Someone recommended undertale so I have to keep the balance and decry it as the worst game I've ever played

 

[mαrkαsscoρ]

this totally depends on what systems you have or if you're ok w/ emulation, though I guess if we're going by action adventure-y kind of stuff

okami (and heck in that same vein, how about viewtiful joe?)
the first two paper mario games
shadow of the colosseus
bioshock
spyro reignited trilogy
beyond good and evil
shantae and the pirates curse; half genie hero

genre differs in some of these but they all have a degree of exploring and fighting

 

[twilitfalchion]

Not exactly Zelda-esque (and to be honest, it's not the easiest to play unless you're willing to emulate or play it on PS3), but Sly Cooper has some really fun gameplay. 3D adventure game with some stealth elements. Charming visuals and cast of characters.

Rune Factory is also like Zelda, top-down 2D Zelda in particular, but with a lot of extra gameplay elements like crafting and farming. The combat is what reminds me of Zelda the most, although it's less stiff than 2D Zelda. More free and fun, with multiple weapons you can use. Rune Factory 4 is the best entry point, tbh. Has the most QoL features and is on the Switch as well.

 

[Spiritual Mask Salesman]

Immortals Fenyx Rising is also a newer Zelda-like game. If you liked Breath of the Wild it might interest you.

 

[Uwu_Oocoo2]

Geez louise, I need to start writing these down xD

EDIT: These are all Switch games, I'm saving for a Switch. What consoles do you have?

I have a Switch, a Wii, a 3DS, and a PS3 (but it doesn't work very well). I will definitely start looking into other consoles, because a lot of these games sound interesting.

 

[Dizzi]

Dragon Quest builders 1+2 there are demos availible so you could try some demos to get ideas of games you might like....

 

[VikzeLink]

Pikmin ( Any three of the games )

What about the spin-off "Hey! Pikmin" for 3DS? I know it's not as good as the main games, but it's still a cute little game ^^