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This article describes a subject that is or may be outside the core Zelda canon.

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

The Legend of Zelda: Outlands

The Legend of Zelda: Outlands
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Release

Platform

Date

NES

Credits

Developer

GameMark24

Plot

The Thunderbird, a horrible guardian encountered by Link in the Great Palace of Zelda 2, has somehow survived and is out for revenge. Having lost the Triforce of Courage at the hands of its adversary, it has stolen the Triforce of Power and flown to the vast neighbor of Hyrule, the Outlands. In a world similar to yet completely different from Zelda 1, Link must track down the captured Tetrarch Fairies and, with their help, break open Ganon's secret golden vault where the creature now resides.

Link will face dangers and traps unlike anything Ganon had ever devised. His adventure will span 18 new dungeons hidden within a completely unfamiliar terrain. Zelda herself will make appearances to help the hero, providing items and sage advice crucial to the new journey. Link has become very skilled in his familiar world of Hyrule, but skill alone is his only advantage -- the land of the Outlands is a beautiful yet deadly world bearing no resemblance to his own cherished kingdom.

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Shin Zelda Densetsu

Shin Zelda Densetsu
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Release

Platform

Date

NES

18 January 2004
09 May 2013 (Bug-fixed)

Credits

Developer

Lord Steak
Aesirraven
Chris Miller (Bug-fixer)

Shin Zelda Densetsu is a complete hack of The Legend of Zelda. In a novel twist, the player must guide Princess Zelda on a quest to rescue Link from the forces of evil.

The overworld is completely revamped, with few if any recognizable landmarks or routes from the original game. It is superbly designed, and won't bore the player.

The same goes for the dungeons. Instead of numbered levels, the dungeons are identified by symbols of the zodiac, another interesting twist.

This hack was made by one Lord Steak years ago. I'm not one hundred percent sure of the exact date. It's a very well-made hack, and would have made a worthy sequel to the original game if it had been done back in the day.

The original version of the hack was perfect except for one game-breaking bug – it was impossible to finish Level 3 in the first quest. That's been fixed, so the player can now complete the hack in its entirety.

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References

  1. https://armageddongames.net/showthread.php?88259-Another-zelda-question-this-time-a-hack
  2. https://tinycartridge.com/post/50088143516/the-legend-of-zelda-starring-princess-zelda-shin

The Legend of Zelda: Parallel Worlds

The Legend of Zelda: Parallel Worlds
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Release

Platform

Date

SNES

Version 1.0
December 31, 2006
Version 1.1
December 2, 2007
Version 2.0 (Re-model)
July 28, 2012

Credits

Developer

Euclid & SePH

Plot

You are a treasure hunter from another land. You moved here with your friend, in order to find treasure of course!

A lot of things started to happen not long after you moved here.

Seven people has "appeared out of nowhere" and begins questioning about the Parallel Tower and the inhabitants of Kakariko Village. The Parallel Tower was situated in the Sky Islands northeast of the village. The legend behind the Parallel Tower was long lost, and only the elders knew the legend.

Word begins to spread out about the Parallel Tower, and people started to learn about the legend again. The legend says it was a by product of a war long ago and a power, known as the Triforce, existed at the top of it. It is said that nobody knows about the clues as to how to get to the top of the Tower. The seven people are said to know about these "clues" to the Tower.

The king was notified of these seven people and he invited them to the castle to find out what they wanted with the tower. Just the night before the seven people are to have an audience with the king, the king's assistant, Draegor, eliminates the king and claims the throne by default.

The seven people walked right into an obvious trap. Draegor, who people believe is a power hungry person, caught all 7 people and forces them to tell him what they know about the Tower.

When the people learn of the king's fate, a rebel force is gathered in secret to plot against Draegor. The rebel force learns that 2 out of 7 people who Draegor caught are still alive and imprisoned in the guardhouse. They quickly rallied anyone who may be interested in the Tower and the locals to help these last 2 people.

You and your friend heard about this plan and are willing help the rebels against Draegor.

The night of the operation begins the story...

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Zelda's Birthday

Zelda's Birthday
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Release

Platform

Date

Nintendo 64

December 30, 2008

This game was released in honor of the 10th Anniversary of the release of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for the Nintendo 64.

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References

  1. https://www.zophar.net/forums/showthread.php?t=9949

The Adventure of Link 2

The Adventure of Link 2
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Release

Platform

Date

GNU/Linux/BSD and Windows

June 25, 2013

Credits

Developer

bubble.rogue

This is a sequel to The Adventure of Link. It has overworld and battle maps. The game is yet unfinished, but can be made into any Zelda game. The game was programmed in Python and Pygame. The source code features castles, towns, overworld map and lots more.

There is also map editor software for e.g. overworld maps at https://github.com/zork9/pygame-pyLevelMaker.

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Read the README.txt for key bindings and installation instructions.

See the README files for further help.

References

  1. https://github.com/zork9/pygame-pyZeldaII

The Legend of Zelda: Voyager of Time

The Legend of Zelda: Voyager of Time
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Release

Platform

Date

Nintendo 64

May 1, 2013

Credits

Developer

giadrosich

About

Voyager of Time takes place after Majora's Mask, but it is not a direct sequel. Link has come back to the Kokiri Forest to try​ and find peace after his last adventure. It is implied that he has had a third adventure in Termina, but with the fairy Tael instead of Tatl. The younger brother of the feisty Tatl is a bit more subdued, but also more brave than what we've seen in Majora's Mask. He can hold his own and he and Link have grown to be great friends.

The game starts out with Link having nightmares of his past adventures. The Deku Tree Sprout, descendant of the Great Deku Tree, has summoned Link because he has sensed great evil growing lately. Link is sent on a quest to help out with the growing problems in Hyrule.

Along the way, you find that the Door of Time has been broken again by the evil villain, Ganondorf, and you must find a way to stop his rampage once more. There are some twists and turns along the way, as Link's items are spread out in an unfamiliar way. Link also has to face some major problems that hit a little too close to home.

The game features heavy time travel as well as side stories that highlight the problems with time traveling in general. Many places are transformed over the period of seven years that Ganondorf was in rule, and Link has to deal with the problems​ of his closest friends. On top of that, there may be another problem Link and his friends don't realize until it's too late...


The overworld is changed quite a lot from the original Ocarina of Time. There is an attempt to make each village and section of the map seem more lively and have more character than ever before. NPCs are useful to talk to, and they give hints to the world around you. There are small stories they tell you of history, and even new side quests you can accept.

The biggest change is the difference between the child and adult sections. The child sections are meant to feel more innocent and alive, and the adult sections are meant to showcase the utter destruction of Ganondorf. This is not to be intentionally dark, but just to show a realistic change that would happen over seven years.

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References

  1. https://www.the-gcn.com/voyageroftime/

Dawn and Dusk

Zelda 64 - Dawn and Dusk
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Release

Platform

Date

Nintendo 64 (DD)

September 21, 2019

Credits

Developer

Captain Seedy-Eye

Created by CDI-Fails (also known as Captain Seedy-Eye), Zelda 64 - Dawn and Dusk is largely credited as both the first fully custom romhack of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, as well as the first Nintendo 64 romhack compatible with the 64DD, a failed Nintendo 64 add-on.

Story

Make your way from the peaceful forests and rivers of the Dawnside to the harrowing chasms and caves of the Duskside in a grand quest to defeat evil.

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References

  1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lWSG0U_nLWc

Original Fan Games

The Legend of Zelda: Book of Mudora

The Legend of Zelda: Book of Mudora
ZeldaBoM-logo.png
Release

Platform

Date

Windows, Linux, Mac

5/27/17 (version 1.3)

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!

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References

https://github.com/wrightmat/zbom/

The Legend of Zelda: Return of the Hylian

The Legend of Zelda: Return of the Hylian
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Release

Platform

Date

Windows, GNU/Linux, OS X, Amiga, Android

Disember 12, 2006

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...

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Walkthrough

The Legend of Zelda: Oni-Link Begins

The Legend of Zelda: Oni-Link Begins
ZeldaOLB-boxart.jpg
Release

Platform

Date

Windows, GNU/Linux, OS X, Amiga

Disember 12, 2007

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.

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Walkthrough

The Legend of Zelda: Time to Triumph

The Legend of Zelda: Time to Triumph
Zelda3T-boxart.png
Release

Platform

Date

Windows, GNU/Linux, OS X

Disember 12, 2009

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.

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Zelda Classic

Zelda Classic
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Release

Platform

Date

Windows, GNU/Linux, OS X, DOS, Wii Homebrew

September 28, 2007

Credits

Developer

Armageddon Games

Zelda Classic is a tribute to The Legend of Zelda. It has been developed into an exact replica of the NES version that we all know and love. Beyond that, 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.

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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.

The Legend of Zelda: Mystery of Solarus DX

The Legend of Zelda: Mystery of Solarus DX
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Release

Platform

Date

Windows, GNU/Linux, OS X, Amiga, Android

Original Version
April 26, 2002
DX Version
December 16, 2011

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.

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References

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

The Legend of Zelda: Mystery of Solarus XD

The Legend of Zelda: Mystery of Solarus XD
The Legend of Zelda - Mystery of Solarus XD.jpg
Release

Platform

Date

Windows, GNU/Linux, OS X

April 1st, 2011

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.

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Video Guides

References

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

The Legend of Zelda: The Fallen Sage

The Legend of Zelda: The Fallen Sage
ZeldaFG-cover.jpg
Release

Platform

Date

Windows

January 11th, 2008

Credits

Developer

Undyingnephalim

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

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References

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

The Legend of Zelda: Time's Menagerie

The Legend of Zelda: Time's Menagerie
ZeldaTM-cover.jpg
Release

Platform

Date

Windows

November 17, 2010

Credits

Developer

Undyingnephalim

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.

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References

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

The Legend of Zelda: The Hall of Undead

The Legend of Zelda: The Hall of Undead
ZeldaTHoTU.jpg
Release

Platform

Date

Windows

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...

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Zelda Forever - The Tower of Evil

Zelda Forever
Zeldaforeverscreens.jpg
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.

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The Legend of Zelda: Courage, Power, and Wisdom

The Legend of Zelda: Courage, Power, and Wisdom
ZeldaCPW.png
Release

Platform

Date

Windows

Version 1.0
June 7, 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.

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References

  1. https://cdivisionworks.blogspot.com

The Legend of Zelda: The Wheel of Fate

The Legend of Zelda: The Wheel of Fate
Zelda-The-Wheel-of-Fate.jpg
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.

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The Legend of Zelda: 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.

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The Legend of Zelda: The Final Challenge

The Legend of Zelda: The Final Challenge
Release

Platform

Date

Windows

Credits

Developer

Kousougames

This game was made in three weeks for fan games competition hosting by 'Zelda Fan Game Central'. There are four playable characters, four dungeons (with different puzzles depending on the character), and a lot of puzzles which took me a very long time to think up.

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References

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

The Legend of Zelda: Kaepora Gaebora

The Legend of Zelda: Kaepora Gaebora sbs91
ZeldaKaeporaGaebora.png
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

The Legend of Zelda: Flames of Darkness

The Legend of Zelda: Flames of Darkness
ZeldaFoD.png
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 entirely, 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

The Legend of Zelda: Realm of Shadows

The Legend of Zelda: Realm of Shadows
ZROS.png
Release

Platform

Date

Windows

Version 2.0
30 November 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.

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References

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

The Legend of Zelda: Darkness Uprising

The Legend of Zelda: Darkness Uprising
ZDU.png
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.

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References

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

The Legend of Zelda: Hall of the Dead

The Legend of Zelda: Hall of the Dead
ZeldaHOTD.png
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.

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References

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

The Legend of Zelda: The Seeds of Darkness

The Legend of Zelda: The Seeds of Darkness
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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...

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The Legend of Zelda: The Lampshade of No Real Significance

The Legend of Zelda: The Lampshade of No Real Significance
ZeldaLoNRS.png
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.

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Tingle Tactics

Tingle Tactics
TingleTacticsDX.png
Release

Platform

Date

Windows

Credits

Developer

Brad

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

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Gallery

The Legend of Zelda: A Twist of Fate

The Legend of Zelda: A Twist of Fate
ZTOF.jpg
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.

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The Legend of Zelda: The Lost Tales

The Legend of Zelda: The Lost Tales
Losttales.jpg
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?

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The Legend of Zelda: Next Generation

The Legend of Zelda: Next Generation
Loz-nga.jpg
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?

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The Legend of Zelda: Trapped In The Dark World

The Legend of Zelda: Trapped In The Dark World
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Release

Platform

Date

Windows

November 02, 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.

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References

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

Zelda Valentine Quest

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Zelda Valentine Quest
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Release

Platform

Date

Flash Online Game

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 him and spend a good time together. Help Link gather together the right ingredients to get flowers for Zelda.

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Zelda Flash

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Zelda Flash Game
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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.

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The Legend of Zelda Chess

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The Legend of Zelda Chess
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Release

Platform

Date

Flash Online Game

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

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The Legend of Zelda: Molblin's Magic Spear DS

The Legend of Zelda: Molblin's Magic Spear DS
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Release

Platform

Date

NDS

Credits

Developer

Multiple Option

This is not a game, it is a NDS 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.

References

  1. https://www.zeldadungeon.net/molblins_magic_spear_ds_homebr/
  2. http://www.ds-scene.net/?s=viewtopic&nid=8401

The Legend of Princess

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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.

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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
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Release

Platform

Date

Online Game

March 2012

Credits

Developer

Clayton Chowaniec (Badnix.com)

Thrill Digger Simulator is basically a recreation of what you do in 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.

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Super Mario Bros. Crossover

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Super Mario Bros. Crossover
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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

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The Legend of Zelda: Link's Journey Deluxe

The Legend of Zelda: Link's Journey Deluxe
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Release

Platform

Date

Windows

November 03, 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).

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The Legend of Zelda: RPG

The Legend of Zelda: RPG
Release

Platform

Date

Windows

October 31, 2015

Credits

Developer

DedicatedSpecialist

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 is in beta but currently has a demo with over ten hours worth of gameplay.

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 and the Oracle Games. Elements from The Wind Waker and Link's Awakening are also due to be worked into the game.

Features

  1. Ten playable characters.
  2. Almost 200 weapons from the Zelda series.
  3. Currently over ten hours worth 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
  2. Overworld Map

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Lonk's Awakening

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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

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Remakes

Zelda Mobile

Zelda Mobile
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Release

Platform

Date

Java Mobile Phones

Java Mobile Phones
May 23, 2010


Blackberry
June 01, 2010

Credits

Developer

Gorthwogh

A remake of The Legend of Zelda for mobile phones by Gorthwogh.

Download

  • Download game (Beta 4).

Zelda 2: The Adventure of Link 3D

Zelda 2: The Adventure of Link 3D
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Release

Platform

Date

Online Game

Credits

Developer

Michael A Johnston

Zelda 2 - The Adventure of Link remake in 3D, as an first-person shooter. You must download UnityWebPlayer first to play it.

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