Fan Games

Some fans are inspired by The Legend of Zelda series; for tribute, they even make Fan Games based on this series. There are three types of Zelda fan games: original fan games, remakes, and hacks. All these games are for non-profit and made by a group of dedicated Zelda fans. All these games are also considered non-canonical. Here is a listing of some completed Zelda fan games!

Romhacks

Main article: Romhack

A romhack is a fan game which is built by hacking a backup of an existing official game (called a "rom" after the Read Only Memory which cartridges stored data on).

Original Fan Games

Zelda Classic (ZQuest Classic)

Main article: Zelda Classic

ZQuest Classic
Zelda Classic

Release
Versions	Date
1.00	1999
1.50	2000 (v1.50)
2.50.0	December 21, 2012
2.50.1	October 5, 2013
2.50.2	October 13, 2015
2.53	April 19, 2019
2.53.1 (Beta 56)	July 11, 2021
2.55	February 20, 2024
3.00	Ongoing as of June 2024
Credits
Developer	Armageddon Games (historical; for active list of developers, see GitHub)

Zelda Classic is a tribute to The Legend of Zelda. Beginning as an exact replica of the original NES game, Zelda Classic allows the development of new quests that can use either the traditional graphics or enhanced graphics, as well as new enemies, items, and challenges. It was renamed to ZQuest Classic in July 2022 over trademark issues, although the ZeldaClassic.com domain still works as of April 2023.

Originally, it was released for DOS. As of 2023, versions are released for Windows 10+, MacOS and Linux.

Download

• Download Zelda Classic Installer from ZeldaClassic.com.
• Alpha releases on GitHub
• Download Completed Zelda Classic Quests from ZeldaClassic.com, or from PureZC.net

Popular Quests

1. Lost Isle - Quest by DarkFlameWolf and Peteo. Beginning in January of 2013, Webmaster of Zelda Dungeon Mases, began a Let's Play of Lost Isle.

Book of Mudora

The Legend of Zelda: Book of Mudora

Release
Platform	Date
v1.3: Windows, Linux, Mac	May 27, 2017
v1.4: Windows, Linux, Mac	May 29, 2019
Credits
Developer	ZeldaHistorian

Plot

A new and powerful tribe has emerged from the darkness to threaten Hyrule. Link begins his quest to gather the scattered pages of the legendary Book of Mudora, all the while growing stronger and settling conflicts throughout the land. Only the completed Book of Mudora will guide him to his final showdown with the Dark Tribe.

The Book of Mudora is a complete Zelda fan game which includes eight full dungeons, a large open exploration world, and a number of side quests. The minimum game play time to complete is about 10 hours, with an average to complete and collect everything of 24 hours!

Download

• Download game from the official site.
• Solarus mirror: https://www.solarus-games.org/games/the-legend-of-zelda-book-of-mudora/
  • Solarus launcher required

References

• https://github.com/wrightmat/zbom/

Zeldaroth (3 games)

Return of the Hylian

The Legend of Zelda: Return of the Hylian

Release
Versions	Date
Original	December 12, 2006
v6.11, Windows & Linux	February 19, 2009
v6.11, Mac OSX	April 13, 2009
v6.11, Pandora	July 14, 2010
v6.10, AmigaOS4	February 9, 2009
Solarus Edition, Windows, Mac & Linux	August 13, 2015
Solarus Edition v1.2.1, Windows, Mac & Linux	August 10, 2019
Credits
Developer	Vincent Jouillat Zeldaroth Team

This is a first game of Roth Trilogy. This game takes place after the events of The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past.

Plot

After Link's victory over Ganon (in "A Link to the Past"), no one knows what Link's wish to the Triforce was. But this wish reunified the Light World and the Dark World and brought the 7 wise men's descendants back to life. Peace was back in Hyrule. But unfortunately, this wish also resurrected Ganon and his henchmen. He was preparing his revenge, but he couldn't do anything without the Triforce. One night, a familiar voice speaks to Link in his sleep...

Download

• Download game from official site.
• Solarus Edition: https://www.solarus-games.org/games/the-legend-of-zelda-return-of-the-hylian-se/ (Solarus launcher required)

Walkthrough

• http://www.zeldaroth.fr/us/forum/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=77

Oni-Link Begins

The Legend of Zelda: Oni-Link Begins

Release
Versions	Date
Original	December 12, 2006
v3.6, Windows, Linux & Mac OSX	April 27, 2009
v3.6, Pandora	July 14, 2010
v3.5, AmigaOS4	March 26, 2009
Credits
Developer	Vincent Jouillat Zeldaroth Team

This is a second game of Roth Trilogy. This game takes place after the events of The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past.

Plot

Brought down by a terrible curse since his recent victory on the Dark Lord, Link is changing, day by day, into a powerful creature with a destructive nature named Oni-Link. Banished from Hyrule, the young Hylian asks the Princess Zelda for some help. She shows him his last hope: a portal to a secret world.

Download

• Download game from official site.

Walkthrough

• http://www.zeldaroth.fr/us/forum/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=89

Time to Triumph

The Legend of Zelda: Time to Triumph

Release
Versions	Date
Original	December 12, 2009
v1.9, Windows	January 16, 2010
v1.9, Linux & Mac OSX	March 7, 2010
v1.8, Pandora	July 14, 2010
Credits
Developer	Vincent Jouillat Zeldaroth Team

This is a third game of Roth Trilogy. This game takes place after the events of The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past.

Plot

After the events that occurred in Termina and the victory of the hero on his evil alter-ego, Zelda and Link knew that, from the bottom of hell, Ganon the immortal drawed his power from his wish to the Triforce, and rounded up his army with a view to invade Hyrule. Until the day when, after months spent watching out for an attack, an event came up and put an end to this endless waiting.

Download

• Download game from official site.

Solarus Team (3 games)

Mystery of Solarus DX

The Legend of Zelda: Mystery of Solarus DX

Release
Versions	Date
Original	April 26, 2002
DX 1.0	December 16, 2011
DX 1.12.3 (Solaris 1.6.x)	April 6, 2021
Credits
Developer	Christopho Zelda Solarus Team

The Legend of Zelda: Mystery of Solarus is an old creation of Zelda Solarus Team, made ​​with RPG Maker 2000 software. The development of the game lasted a year and a half. It was released on April 26, 2002, and has been downloaded over 600,000 times. This game is intended to be a logical extension of "A Link to the Past" on SNES.

An enhanced remake, The Legend of Zelda: Mystery of Solarus DX was unveiled on April 1st, 2008 and written in C++. Its objectives are to correct the many flaws of its predecessor: the battle system, the bosses, the use of items, etc. However, that is hardly all of it as new graphical elements and musics will accompany you throughout the game.

This Deluxe version will be the opportunity for you to relive the adventure in a brand new way, or even to discover it for the first time if you've never played it before! The full game was released in French on December 16th, 2011, and is now also available in English.

Current versions (1.12.3) are available as quests for the Solarus launcher program for Windows, macOS and Linux.

Download

• Download The Legend of Zelda: Mystery of Solarus DX quest: https://www.solarus-games.org/games/the-legend-of-zelda-mystery-of-solarus-dx/
  • Solarus launcher (required): https://www.solarus-games.org/download/
• Download source code from Gitlab

References

1. Video demo - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUxREyXILLs
2. https://www.solarus-games.org/en

Mystery of Solarus XD

The Legend of Zelda: Mystery of Solarus XD

Release
Versions	Date
Original	April 1, 2011
1.12.2 (Solaris 1.6.x)	August 16, 2019
Credits
Developer	Christopho Zelda Solarus Team

The Legend of Zelda: Mystery of Solarus XD, is a parodic mini-game. The game was released on April 1st, 2011. While it was initially just an April 1st joke, Zelda Mystery of Solarus XD is a real game with two huge dungeons and 5 to 10 hours of playing. But don't expect a game that looks like others: everything is possible here! It is made with the Solarus engine, just like Zelda Mystery of Solarus DX. The game is available in French and English.

Download

• Download The Legend of Zelda: Mystery of Solarus XD quest: https://www.solarus-games.org/games/the-legend-of-zelda-mystery-of-solarus-xd/
  • Solarus launcher (required): https://www.solarus-games.org/download/
• Download source code from Gitlab

Video Guides

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNlWPqK8CSc&list=PL4170BC88D275AFDD

References

1. https://www.solarus-games.org/games/the-legend-of-zelda-mystery-of-solarus-xd/

XD2: Mercuris Chess

The Legend of Zelda XD2: Mercuris Chess

Release
Versions	Date
Original	April 1, 2017
1.1.2 (Solaris 1.6.x)	April 6, 2021
Credits
Developer	Solarus Team

"The Legend of Zelda XD2: Mercuris Chess is the sequel of the first XD parodic game, and was also released on April 1st, in 2017 this time. As a direct sequel, the overworld is expanded, the story is extended and the funny tone is kept, if not bettered!

The game was made in 10 weeks (!), beginning with an a discussion about how people always mispronounce Mercuris Chest (note the T at the end). Diarandor suggested that a game could be named Mercuris Chess to make fun of the title, and the same day it was decided that it would be the next big April’s fools joke.

The team worked really hard, and you can feel the improvements from the previous games. The game has 2 dungeons, and lots of side-quests and secrets everywhere, and also feature silly NPCs around the overworld. Be sure to speak to every one to not miss a joke!"

— Solarus Team

Download

• Download The Legend of Zelda XD2: Mercuris Chess quest: https://www.solarus-games.org/games/the-legend-of-zelda-xd2-mercuris-chess/
  • Solarus launcher (required): https://www.solarus-games.org/download/
• Download source code from Gitlab

References

1. https://www.solarus-games.org/games/the-legend-of-zelda-xd2-mercuris-chess/

Undyingnephalim (2 games)

The Fallen Sage

The Legend of Zelda: The Fallen Sage

Release
Platform	Date
Windows (RPGMakerXP)	January 11, 2008
Credits
Developer	Undyingnephalim (Chasen Lindsey)

It details the journey of Link as he befriends a group of other characters tied up into a series of tragic events that threaten the Kingdom of Hyrule. The game has become very popular in gaming forums, and its most noteworthy features are the inclusion of multiple playable characters, a series of villains, and a Final Fantasy style battle system

Download

• Download game from Archive.org.

References

1. https://www.gaiaonline.com/forum/gaming-discussion/the-legend-of-zelda-the-fallen-sage-completed/t.31750931/

Time's Menagerie

The Legend of Zelda: Time's Menagerie

Release
Platform	Date
Windows (RPGMakerXP)	November 17, 2010
Credits
Developer	Undyingnephalim (Chasen Lindsey)

The game was officially released November 17th, 2010, just a day after Shigeru Miyamoto's birthday. Join Link and attempt to save Hyrule once again, or follow in. It features an all new enhanced engine of its predecessor and replaces the old static frontal battle system with a new fully animated side-battle system.

Download

• Download game from Archive.org.

References

1. Teaser trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQzsJjoursE

The Hall of Undead

The Legend of Zelda: The Hall of Undead

Release
Platform	Date
Windows	1999
Credits
Developer	Teemu Hyanninen

Plot

An untold chapter in the history of Hyrule will unfold now. Behold, the sinister king Ganon has cast a malevolent curse upon all the land. Only Link, the Legendary Hero, can fight the power and minions of the dark king. The final up keeper of the spell dwells in the dungeon of restless souls... The Hall of the Undead...

Download

• Wayback Machine copy

References

• https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x19aygl

Zelda Forever - The Tower of Evil

Zelda Forever

Release
Platform	Date
Windows
Credits
Developer	Softendo

Plot

Welcome to the world of The Legend of Zelda. Our brave hero, Link, will defend the beautiful Princess Zelda and her kingdom. Evil ghost Sarcophagus comes to their planet and wants to disrupt their peace and harmony. Enter the world of this colorful logical game where everything is possible. Over 100 levels to complete, enormous world map, secrets, and atmospheric music.

Download

• Download game.

Courage, Power, and Wisdom

The Legend of Zelda: Courage, Power, and Wisdom

Release
Versions	Date
Version 1.0	June 7, 2008
Version 1.1b	June 16, 2008
Version 2.0	September 27, 2008
Credits
Developer	C-Division

The Zelda fan game by C-Division's Work. The Legend of Zelda: Courage, Power, and Wisdom has over 2500 downloads. Windows-only.

Download

• Download game.

References

• https://cdivisionworks.blogspot.com
• Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbpgLBk8bbE

lierinwait (2 games)

The Wheel of Fate

The Legend of Zelda: The Wheel of Fate

Release
Platform	Date
Windows	August 13, 2009
Credits
Developer	lierinwait

This game contains 6 really difficult dungeons and a huge overworld. There are 30+ items including the hookshot, wrecking ball, statue control rod, shovel, lens of truth, and four remote-control summon monsters (including Navi!). There are secrets, treasures, NPCs (including Gorons, Zoras and Gerudo), mini games and side quests.

Plot

The game follows the epic story of Din, last daughter of the dying Goddess Tribe. Her tribe alone knows the truth of Hyrule's past, that Ganon, Zelda and Link are locked into an endless cycle of reincarnation, dooming Hyrule to continual recurring war. Din can break the cycle by finding and rejoining the three pieces of the broken triforce. Unfortunately, they are contained within the living bodies of Ganon, Zelda and Link, and the only way to get them out is to kill all three of them. Din must also find her two sisters, Nayru and Farore, who have gone out into Hyrule and never returned, for they hold the key to defeating the mysterious force that has kept the Goddesses from saving their world.

Download

• Download game at Archive.org.

Return to Hyrule

The Legend of Zelda: Return to Hyrule

Release
Platform	Date
Windows
Credits
Developer	lierinwait

Epic adventure in the classic Zelda style. Seven dungeons, a huge world, dozens of items including six rings that change you into different forms.

Download

• https://web.archive.org/web/20120812050125/http://sandbox.yoyogames.com/games/14237-zelda-return-to-hyrule

The Final Challenge

The Legend of Zelda: The Final Challenge

Release
Platform	Date
Windows	August 19, 2005
Credits
Developer	Team Kousou

"This game was made in three weeks. Zelda Fan Game Central were hosting a competition for fan games made entirely by you in a certain set time limit. So, we entered, and produced this wonderful game - the only thing letting it down is the lack of organisation we had, this being our first ever team project.

Features: >Four Playable characters >Four dungeons (with different puzzles depending on the character) >A lot of puzzles which took me a very long time to think up. >__>"

— Team Kousou

Download

• Download game.

References

1. https://web.archive.org/web/20161014143237/http://forums.kousougames.com:80/index.php?showtopic=262

sbs91 (3 games)

Kaepora Gaebora

The Legend of Zelda: Kaepora Gaebora sbs91

Release
Platform	Date
Windows	2007
Credits
Developer	sbs91

The Legend of Zelda: Kaepora Gaebora is the first Zelda fan game by sbs91. This game has 10 dungeons (plus an extra sub-temple), 11 races that you find throughout the game, 11 different skills (weapons), 14 different types of enemies, 3 slot to save files, about 5 hours of game-play, and lot of extras and secrets. This game is only available in Spanish.

Download

• Download game (Spanish).

References

1. http://kokiri-forest.weebly.com/the-legend-of-zelda-kaepora-gaebora.html

Flames of Darkness

The Legend of Zelda: Flames of Darkness

Release
Platform	Date
Windows	2009
Credits
Developer	sbs91

The Legend of Zelda: Flames of Darkness is the second Zelda fan game by sbs91 and it is the sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Kaepora Gaebora. This game has 2 playable worlds (Hyrule and Tartarus), many references to other Zelda games, especially the Oracle series, Game Boy-style rooms, A fairy (Freizza) you find in Tartarus will accompany you throughout the adventure, 7 races with their different villages, Link can get 8 different items, 12 different enemies, 8 final boss battles, and many more extras and secrets. This game is only available in Spanish.

Plot

Two years ago, Link emerged victorious in a tough battle against the King of Evil, Ganon, an evil being of the Gerudo race. All the menace seemed to be eliminated, until the two Gerudo Witches, Koume and Kotake devised a plan to revive the great Ganon ...

After two years, to date, Link, while resting, listening to the words of Kaepora Gaebora, the wise owl of Hyrule, he asks for help. He says he was kidnapped in the Hero's Cave, soon to die ...

Link decides to go and see what happens, and that's when he realizes the evil plan of the Witches: Slaughtered all three Goddesses; Din in Holodrum, Nayru in Labrynna, and Farore in Hyrule, and destroy the respective lands to create the world of Tartarus with dark power to pull away from each destroyed world. The population of each world is transferred to Tartarus, where they will become slaves for Ganon. They will light the Flame of Darkness and begin the sacrifice, and Ganon comes back to life ...

Download

• Download game (Spanish).

References

1. http://kokiri-forest.weebly.com/the-legend-of-zelda-flames-of-darkness.html

Realm of Shadows

The Legend of Zelda: Realm of Shadows

Release
Platform	Date
Windows	Version 2.0  November 30, 2010
Credits
Developer	sbs91, Efa Games, Bunabart

The Legend of Zelda: Realm of Shadows is the third Zelda fan game by sbs91 and it is the sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Flames of Darkness. This game has 8 dungeons, a really big map (Land of Eluryh), 4-5 hours of game-play, and lot of extras and secrets. The original game was written in Spanish, but Bunabart translated it to English (the English of the game is not perfect, please note that he is Spaniard!)

Plot

Dark Link is born from the negative energy accumulated Link. Create your possession a psychedelic dimension (where they change the culture, weather and other factors) and reverse Hyrule Link to lock it directing toward a single destination. Since it is a copy of Hyrule, the three Spiritual Stones live there, the same as open (next to the Master Sword) the Gate of Time Hyrule causing desynchronization of the chronology that could cause the return of Ganon in the past. Link should look for in a trap with no other destiny. It also reveals what happened to Kaepora Gaebora after previous game.

Download

• Download game.

References

1. Trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwnvuM5d8jM
2. http://kokiri-forest.weebly.com/the-legend-of-zelda-realm-of-shadows.html

Imfletcher (2 games)

Darkness Uprising

The Legend of Zelda: Darkness Uprising

Release
Platform	Date
Windows	July 9, 2004
Credits
Developer	Imfletcher (Kyle Van Dongen)

The Legend of Zelda: Darkness Uprising is a fan game made by Zsanctuary Productions. Unlike most Zelda games, there are no swords, shields or boomerangs. Instead, Link must use the aid of the idols to summon creatures who have different abilities for different tasks. Using these idols, Link must also save the Princess Zelda after being captured by Yarivan, the creature controlling the island.

Download

• Download game.

References

1. Review - http://zfgc.com/forum/index.php?topic=30777.0

Hall of the Dead

The Legend of Zelda: Hall of the Dead

Release
Platform	Date
Windows	April 22, 2007
Credits
Developer	Imfletcher (Kyle Van Dongen)

The Legend of Zelda: Hall of the Dead is the second fan game created by Imfletcher after Darkness Uprising. This game has complete overworld, bosses, dungeons, a lot of stuff to find (that's 100 pearls and 17 heart containers), and it'll take a good player 3 or 4 hours to complete this game. This game has a few small glitches, such as getting stuck in walls. But, they're very rare.

Download

• Download game.

References

1. http://dayjo.org/uncannyvisions/hotd.html
2. http://www.zfgc.com/forum/index.php?topic=16411.0

Tingle Tactics

Tingle Tactics

Release
Platform	Date
Windows	August 29, 2004
Credits
Developer	Brad

A fun addicting game where you shoot down Tingles and collect their Rupees.

Download

• Download game.

Gallery

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A Twist of Fate

The Legend of Zelda: A Twist of Fate

Release
Platform	Date
Windows	2000
Credits
Developer	Aaron Holt

This is the second fan game created by ZeldaPower's Aaron Holt in 2000. The game is fairly long, filled with plenty of dungeons and enemies.

Download

• Download game at Archive.org.

The Quest Arrives

The Legend of Zelda: The Quest Arrives

Release
Platform	Date
Windows	2000
Credits
Developer	Artificial Reality

A fever dream remnant of early 2000s Clickteam game development. The Quest Arrives by Artificial Reality is an on-the-rail interactive adventure with an ending so explosive that the Lost Woods is literally engulfed by a pixelated gorefest of fire and Kidd Pix 2 art.

Featuring an inconsistent art style, you won’t even recognize it as the game you started playing just ten minutes prior. Be amazed at the game’s showcase of the of the eras amateur Movie Maker video design. And do not think you are safe from bugs! Step into the unknown at your own peril as softlocking is possible if you try to deviate from the linear.

Download

• Download game at Archive.org.

Kao (2 games)

The Lost Tales

The Legend of Zelda: The Lost Tales

Release
Platform	Date
Windows	2000
Credits
Developer	Kao

This fan game was created by Kao in the Spring of 2000. This was the first game featured in ZeldaPower's original Fan Game section. This is a fairly decent game, with some fun gameplay, nice animation, and a good plot. You'll have to deal with some primitive graphics and clunky controls, though.

Plot

One night, while all of Hyrule slept, Zelda left the castle. She was headed for Ganon's old lair because she felt something was going on there. She knew Ganon was back again. BUT HOW?

Zelda used her telepathy to contact Link. "I fear Ganon is immortal!" she stammered. "I am going to try to fight him. Get the three mystical objects from three secret chambers. Then come to Ganon's lair! Hurry to the lake!" Who could have known it could have gone so wrong?

Download

• Download game at Archive.org.

Next Generation

The Legend of Zelda: Next Generation

Release
Platform	Date
Windows	2000
Credits
Developer	Kao

This fan game was created by Kao in the Summer of 2000. This was Kao's second contribution to the Fan Game section of Zelda Power. Like Kao's Lost Tales game, Next Generation has some fun game-play, several dungeons, and a good plot. Though the game is technically better than Lost Tales, there are several glitches that make it difficult to play.

Plot

A long, long time ago....

The world was in an age of peace. King Link and Queen Malon have raised two wonderful children, Daunt and Lalon. They were very adventurous like Link, but also very righteous at heart. But unfortunately, Hyrule will be destroyed. The only one who can save Hyrule is the ancient wise man. Daunt must seek out the wise man. He has but one hour to accomplish this task. Will the wise man be able to help?

Download

• Download game at Archive.org.

Trapped In The Dark World

The Legend of Zelda: Trapped In The Dark World

Release
Platform	Date
Windows	November 2, 2008
Credits
Developer	Firesean73

Plot

There is an ancient tale of a parallel world to our own. A world of shadows said to be the very birthplace of evil. Through a mysterious turn of events, Link was sealed in that very world of darkness. His only hope lies in the Triforce, a relic of the gods said to be able to grant any wish. Can Link conquer the Dark World, or will light finally fade to darkness? Join Link on his most dangerous quest yet, traversing a massive overworld, conquering 12 unique dungeons, and slaying an army of deadly beasts.

Download

• Download game.

References

1. Video Demo - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_fNY4t6AXE
2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aaQLT1cizoE

Molblin's Magic Spear DS

The Legend of Zelda: Molblin's Magic Spear DS

Release
Platform	Date
Nintendo DS	August 26, 2009
Credits
Developer	Multiple Option

This is not a game, it is a Nintendo DS version of a children's book officially published by Nintendo made by DesertDog of Multiple Option. Its story takes place during the events of The Legend of Zelda, and was supposedly a minor adventure Link had while on his quest to rescue Princess Zelda. As well as the DS book DesertDog has also made a video version with narration by Winter11 and music from Ocarina of Time.

Download

• Download from Archive.org

References

1. https://www.zeldadungeon.net/molblins_magic_spear_ds_homebr/
2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-kYwSMg7DY
3. http://www.ds-scene.net/?s=viewtopic&nid=8401

The Legend of Princess

The Legend of Princess

Release
Platform	Date
Windows	January 2009
Credits
Developer	Joakim Sandberg

The Legend of Princess is a one-level 2D side-scrolling platformer inspired by Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda series of games. Note that the game has only one playable level, although arcade veterans could technically replay the entire adventure at a higher difficulty setting by choosing a different set of starting equipment with each new try. Also, the chances of getting a rare blue or red gem increases if you defeat more enemies and avoid getting hurt too frequently.

Download

• Download completed game.

References

1. http://www.konjak.org/index.php?folder=4&file=11
2. Video demo - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g0IL66pagbA

Thrill Digger Simulator

Thrill Digger Simulator

Release
Platform	Date
Online Game	March 2012
Credits
Developer	Clayton Chowaniec (Badnix.com)

Thrill Digger Simulator is basically a recreation of the Skyward Sword Thrill Digger mini game. The game is similar to Minesweeper. The point is to win Rupees and avoid Rupoors and Bombs. There are three difficulty levels each requiring a higher amount of Rupees to play, but each having a larger payout for the player. Throughout the game, you may collect more Rupees for your wallet and even discover some items.

Play Game

• Play game here

Link's Journey Deluxe

The Legend of Zelda: Link's Journey Deluxe

Release
Platform	Date
Windows	November 3, 2007
Credits
Developer	Tropical Bird

Plot

For a long time, Link lived happily in Kokiri Forest, protected by the great and wise Deku Tree. But the peace does not last long. Ganondorf has returned and destroyed the Great Deku Tree. Now only the three Feenperlen can stop Ganondorf. Find them and bring peace back to Hyrule.

Features

• Two games in one. You can play the normal game, or the deluxe version with completely new and improved dungeons!
• 10 dungeons.
• Lots of mini-games: Zelda Quiz, shell game, horse racing etc...
• Known music from different parts of Zelda.
• Din's Fire, Farore's Wind, and Nayru's hug can be used.
• Riding on Epona, to be faster.
• Dungeon cards (normal version).
• Game and dungeon time display.
• Innovative end boss (deluxe version only).

Download

• https://rmarchiv.de/games/150 (German).

Winds of Eternity

The Legend of Zelda: RPG

Release
Platform	Date
Windows	October 18, 2022
Credits
Developer	Jotari

The Legend of Zelda: Winds of Eternity, formerly The Legend of Zelda: RPG, is an RPG take on the traditional Zelda formula. Created using RPG Maker XP, players fight an assortment of traditional Zelda enemies using familiar weapons and abilities only in a turn based environment. The cast includes ten main playable characters; Link, Zelda, Impa, a knight of Hyrule, a kokiri, a deku, a twilit, a gerudo, a zora and a goron alongside several guest characters. The game began production in later 2011 and finally came to completion in 2022 after 11 continuous years of development.

Plot

The plot follows a standard Zelda set up of journeying through dungeons and searching for key items. However it uses the expanded nature of an RPG to utilize characters and plot lines from multiple games in the series including Ocarina of Time, Twilight Princess, Skyward Sword, the Oracle Games and The Wind Waker.

Features

1. Ten playable characters.
2. Almost 200 weapons from the Zelda series.
3. 30-40 hours of gameplay
4. Many side quests including a trading quest and a version of the Kafei and Anju quest from Majora's Mask.
5. Several mini games including horse racing and Money Making Game.
6. A massive, but easily traversable, overworld, carefully mapped to give a consistent sense of place and scale between areas.

References

1. Trailer 1
2. Trailer 2
3. Overworld Map

Download

• Download game here.

Lonk's Awakening

Lonk's Awakening

Release
Platform	Date
Windows, Flash game, iOS, Apple Mac, Linux, Android	2014
Credits
Developer	Virtually Competent

Story

Prince Zeldo's been kidnapped...again. Looks like a job for Lonk, the Heroine of Thyme! Grab your sword and...oh, you forgot it at home? Uh, that's fine. Probably

Downloads

• Windows, Apple Mac, Linux: https://virtually-competent.itch.io/lonks-awakening

Dungeons of Infinity

The Legend of Zelda: Dungeons of Infinity

Release
Platform	Date
Windows	September 2024
Credits
Developer	Justin Bohemier

"This game is a procedurally-generated rogue-like ‘Link to the Past’ dungeon crawler. It’s not a rom hack, it was created in Gamemaker Studio from scratch using the original assets. Many new features and assets were added to this game, but special care was put in to ensure it still looks, feels, and plays like the original game.

The goal of the game is to descend through the many enemy-infested dungeons to defeat Link’s nemesis, Aghanim. Along the way you will find many weapons, items, and treasures that will help you along your quest.

This game is designed in the style of a Rogue-like dungeon crawler, which means:

• The dungeon layouts, items, and enemies are randomly generated every time you play.
• If you die, you will have to restart at the beginning. No continues or extra lives.

I worked on this game full-time for over 4 years. This is by far my greatest achievement."

— Developer description

Downloads

• Website
• Dungeons of Infinity Discord server

Flash games (deprecated)

The Seeds of Darkness

The Legend of Zelda: The Seeds of Darkness

Release
Platform	Date
Flash Online Game
Credits
Developer	Guillaume Fugère

Plot

The forest of Hyrule has always been peaceful.

A place still untouched by evil,

But the time change...and so did the forest.

Three seeds rest there waiting to grow.

The first, source of sadness,

The second, bearer of jealousy,

The third, creator of anger.

These seeds must be destroyed ‼

The journey is entrusted to you, Link.

Now go...

Play Game

• Play game at gameshot.org. (The server uses the Ruffle emulator for Flash to allow it to remain playable after Flash's deprecation.)

The Lampshade of No Real Significance

The Legend of Zelda: The Lampshade of No Real Significance

Release
Platform	Date
Online Game	2005
Credits
Developer	Super Flash Bros

Plot

Explore the secrets of Hyscule town and confront the lampshade demon in this comic adventure game.

Play Game

• https://www.mostfungames.com/the-legend-of-zelda-the-lampshade-of-no-real-significance.htm (The server uses the Ruffle emulator for Flash to allow it to remain playable after Flash's deprecation.)

Zelda Valentine Quest

Zelda Valentine Quest

Release
Platform	Date
Flash Online Game	February 4, 2008
Credits
Developer	Louissi and RedFox

Plot

You're Link and you have recently woken up. You forgot that today is Valentine's Day and that you had to go to Zelda's house to visit her and spend a good time together. Help Link gather together the right ingredients to get flowers for Zelda.

Play Game

• Play game here. (The server uses the Ruffle emulator for Flash to allow it to remain playable after Flash's deprecation.)

Zelda Flash

Zelda Flash Game

Release
Platform	Date
Flash Online Game

You need to talk with many NPCS to solve the riddles that are awaiting you in this funny flash game world. Use the space bar to control Link's sword and the arrow keys to control link's movements.

Play Game

• Play game here. (The server uses the Ruffle emulator for Flash to allow it to remain playable after Flash's deprecation.)

The Legend of Zelda Chess

The Legend of Zelda Chess

Release
Platform	Date
Flash Online Game

Online Game where you play chess with the characters of Zelda.

Play Game

• Play game here (The server uses the Ruffle emulator for Flash to allow it to remain playable after Flash's deprecation.)

Super Mario Bros. Crossover

Super Mario Bros. Crossover

Release
Platform	Date
Flash Video Game	April 27, 2010
Credits
Developer	Exploding Rabbit

Super Mario Bros. Crossover is a crossover platform Flash video game launched on Newgrounds on April 27, 2010 by Exploding Rabbit. It is based mostly on the game-play of Nintendo's Super Mario Bros. for the NES. In this game, you can play as Link, Mario, Luigi, Mega Man, Bill Rizer. (From contra), Simon Belmont (From Castlevania), Samus Aran (From Metroit), Ryu Hayabusa (From Ninja Gaiden), SOPHIA III (From Blaster Master), and Bass (From Mega Man 10).

References

• Super Mario Bros. Crossover
• http://supermariobroscrossover.com/resources/super-mario-bros-crossover.84/
• https://kotaku.com/super-mario-crossover-gets-crossover-box-art-5542915

Play Game

• Play game Here

Remakes

Zelda II: The Adventure of Link 3D

Zelda II: The Adventure of Link 3D

Related	The Adventure of Link
Release
Platform	Date
UnityWebPlayer	May 28, 2010
Unity WebGL	May 5, 2019
Credits
Developer	Michael A Johnston

Zelda 2: The Adventure of Link 3D is a remake of the first section of The Adventure of Link, as a first-person shooter using UnityWebPlayer.

"This game was incredibly fun to make. I am a fan of the original NES game and love its innovations and clever game design. But as we all know, Zelda games are long and complex. When starting this project I had to choose very carefully what I had time to accomplish if this game was ever to see the light of day. As a result I decided to remake the beginning of the game up to the end of the first boss. This seemed simple enough, but I knew it would be a challenge. This is the result of my learning programming for the first time and a labor of love making this game in 3D."

— Michael A Johnston

In 2019, Johnston ported the existing part of the game to Unity WebGL to ensure it continued to be playable, but observed that:

"After I first made this fan game, I did want to continue it. I modeled and animated the Goriya enemy and had layouts for the 2nd and 3rd palaces. However, after seeing how Nintendo DMCAs these types of projects I figured it wasn't worth it."

— Michael A Johnston

Play Game

• https://3dnes.blogspot.com/

Zelda Again: Link is Adventuresome

Zelda Again: Link is Adventuresome
Zelda II Enhanced PC Edition

Title screen

Related	The Adventure of Link
Release
Versions	Date
F.00	October 24, 2022
G.00	January 26, 2023
Credits
Developer	Hoverbat

"I grew up playing Zelda II and still enjoy playing it to this day. I love the adventure and combat of the game but the original feels unfinished and lacking content so I built an engine to add more. ...

• Made with GameMaker 1.4 - https://gamemaker.io/en/gamemaker
• Levels made with Tiled - https://www.mapeditor.org/
• Resolution: 480x270 (Widescreen)
• This is a 1:1 translation of the original ASEMBLY [sic] code so all the physics and character behaviors are accurate."

— HoverBat

Download

• https://hoverbat.itch.io/ziiaol

References

• Project Discord
• HoverBat on YouTube
• HoverBat on Twitch

Link's Awakening DX HD

Link's Awakening DX HD

Title screen

Related	Link's Awakening DX
Release
Versions	Date
1.00	December 03, 2023
Credits
Developer	Anonymous

"Dive into the enchanting world of The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX as you've never experienced it before, with this meticulously crafted PC version that breathes new life into this classic adventure. Immerse yourself in the nostalgia of Koholint Island with enhanced graphics and widescreen support, bringing the charming landscapes and characters to vivid detail on your modern PC display.

But that's not all – we've turbocharged the gameplay with high framerate support, ensuring that every sword swing, puzzle solve, and enemy encounter feels smoother and more responsive than ever. Rediscover the magic of this timeless Zelda title with improved performance, letting you explore dungeons, uncover secrets, and engage in epic battles with unparalleled fluidity.

Whether you're a long-time fan of Link's Awakening or a newcomer to the series, this PC version offers a fresh take on the beloved classic, combining the essence of the original with cutting-edge enhancements. Embark on a journey across the mysterious island, solve puzzles, meet quirky characters, and relive the adventure with a level of polish and finesse that pays homage to the legendary legacy of The Legend of Zelda."

— Developer

Download

• https://archive.org/details/links-awakening-dx-hd-v-1.0.0_20231214

The Faces of Evil Remastered and The Wand of Gameleon Remastered

The Faces of Evil Remastered
The Wand of Gameleon Remastered

Related	Link: The Faces of Evil Zelda: The Wand of Gamelon
Release
Platform	Date
Windows, Linux (v1.0)	November 27, 2020
Windows, Linux, Android (v1.4.2)	June 16, 2023
Credits
Developer	Dopply (v1.0) Anonymous (later versions)

GameMaker remakes of the infamous Philips CD-i games by Seth "Dopply" Fulkerson, using the original assets - including backgrounds and the infamous cutscenes:

"I wanted to prove to myself that I could make a game. It started as a joke between friends, but then I wanted to see if I could actually pull it off. I’ve flirted with game making for a while but never finished something. This was my chance to do that (well, over the course of four years, I guess). Over time, remastered versions of these notorious titles was something I wanted for myself as well.

[...]

...they were remade from scratch, so movement, enemy spawns, and a litany of other things will be different (I’m sure someone will catalog all the differences eventually). However, they are based off of the originals and mimic them very closely...as mentioned, speed of movement, slight collision differences, and frequency and some locations of enemy spawns will be different. The game was tweaked and re-balanced around these changes for a more fun experience. I did my best to create what I think a modern release of these games would look and play like."

— Dopply from the FAQ

While the original Google Drive release of the games was removed shortly after release, the files were preserved on archive.org, and further patches made by persons unknown.

The same creator later made a "spiritual successor", Arzette: The Jewel of Faramore.

Download

• https://archive.org/details/foer-and-wogr-windows_20201130_0247 (original release)
• https://archive.org/details/foer-wogr-patched-12-9-20 (v1.4.2)

References

• Announcement thread on Twitter
• FAQ (Wayback Machine)
• Faces of Evil Remastered playthrough, no commentary
• Wand of Gamelon Remastered playthrough, no commentary

Zelda's Adventure for Game Boy

Zelda's Adventure

Related	Zelda's Adventure
Release
Platform	Date
Game Boy	April 19, 2023
Credits
Developer	John Lay
Composer	BeatScribe

"In the 1990s Nintendo made a deal with Philips to develop 3 Zelda titles. The first 2 were side scrolling platformers, similar to Zelda II, and the third was a traditional top-down action adventure game.

Zelda’s Adventure looked interesting and I thought it would be fun to play on a portable system. I chose the Game Boy because of the existing Zelda games on the system.

The game sticks to the aesthetics of Link’s Awakening, but also incorporates some features from Oracle of Ages and Oracle of Seasons.

This is a complete port of the CDi original and was developed in GB Studio, with a few modifications. Thanks to Beatscribe for composing the music. I hope you enjoy playing the game as much as enjoyed making it."

— John Lay

• 

  Title screen

• 

  Starting screen

Download

• Download or play online at https://john-lay.itch.io/zeldas-adventure

References

• Launch trailer
• Developer playthrough