The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (2017)
0.5727Canon Score · ranked #8 all time
Aggregated from 12 of 17 authoritative lists, weighted by authority and adjusted for each list's scope and age. How scoring works →
About the game
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is a 2017 action-adventure game developed by Nintendo EPD for the Wii U and Nintendo Switch. Set near the end of the Zelda timeline, it follows Link as he sets out to save Princess Zelda and prevent Calamity Ganon from destroying the world. The player explores the open world of Hyrule, collects items, and completes objectives such as puzzles and side quests.
Why it ranks #8
Every list on which The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild appears, with its position as published.
| List | Authority | Position |
|---|---|---|
| EDGE 100 Greatest (2017) | Critics' canon | #1 / 100 |
| IGN Top 100 (2021) | Critics' canon | #1 / 100 |
| Rolling Stone 50 Greatest (2025) | Editorial list | #1 / 50 |
| Guardian 50 Best of 21st C (2019) | Editorial list | #2 / 50 |
| Metacritic all-time (2026-07 snapshot) | Editorial list | #6 / 214 |
| gamesTM 200 Greatest (2018) | Editorial list | #38 / 200 |
| Slant 100 Greatest (2020) | Editorial list | #43 / 100 |
| Game Informer Top 300 (2018) | Critics' canon | #100 / 300 |
| Hardcore Gaming 101 Top 200 (2020) | Editorial list | Selected |
| The Game Awards GOTY winners | Award | Winner |
| D.I.C.E. Award GOTY winners | Award | Winner |
| GDC Choice GOTY winners | Award | Winner |