Xbox Game Pass has a host of incredible games, but for obvious reasons, one thing it doesn't have is Zelda, arguably one of the most iconic franchises in gaming. If you're looking for an Xbox alternative to open-world Zelda games like Breath of the Wild or Tears of the Kingdom, however, Game Pass has an unexpected sci-fi RPG that's the next-best thing.
Revenge of the Savage Planet is a highly underrated sci-fi RPG available on Xbox Game Pass that definitely scratches the same itch as many of the iconic open-world Zelda games thanks to its blend of environmental puzzles, quirky creatures, and a massive toolkit of items with varying uses.
Revenge of the Savage Planet is Racoon Logic's 2025 sequel to Typhoon Studios' original Journey to the Savage Planet, and it launched as a day-one release on Xbox Game Pass earlier this year. It shares many overlapping beloved qualities with games like BOTW in that it has an exploration-first design, quirky puzzles built into a vast open world, and a huge array of exploration tools that feel very Zelda-esque.
Revenge of the Savage Planet is a massive step up in quality and...
