Series

The Legend of Zelda art styles

24 games · 1986–2024

1986

The Legend of Zelda screenshot: pixel art, three-quarter, black outlines, flat / unlit (environment, combat)

The Legend of ZeldaPixel art1986

2D Pixel art Three-quarter Flat / Unlit

1987

Zelda II: The Adventure of Link screenshot: pixel art, side-scrolling, top-down, flat / unlit (environment)

Zelda II: The Adventure of LinkPixel art1987

2D Pixel art Side-scrolling Top-down Flat / Unlit Dithered shading

1991

The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past screenshot: pixel art, three-quarter, colored outlines, baked lighting (environment)

The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the PastPixel art1991

2D Pixel art Three-quarter Baked lighting

1993

The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening screenshot: pixel art, stylized 3d, diorama, three-quarter, side-scrolling, black outlines, soft gradient (environment)

The Legend of Zelda: Link's AwakeningPixel art1993

2D 3D 2.5D Pixel art Stylized 3D Diorama Three-quarter Side-scrolling Soft gradient

1998

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time screenshot: low-poly, third-person, no outlines, soft gradient (environment)

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of TimeLow-poly1998

3D Low-poly Third-person Soft gradient

2000

The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask screenshot: low-poly, third-person, no outlines, soft gradient (environment, character)

The Legend of Zelda: Majora's MaskLow-poly2000

3D Low-poly Third-person Soft gradient

2001

The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages screenshot: pixel art, three-quarter, black outlines (environment)

The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of AgesPixel art2001

2D Pixel art Three-quarter

2001

The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons screenshot: pixel art, three-quarter, black outlines (environment)

The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of SeasonsPixel art2001

2D Pixel art Three-quarter

2002

The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker screenshot: cel-shaded, third-person, no outlines, two-tone cel (environment)

The Legend of Zelda: The Wind WakerCel-shaded2002

3D Cel-shaded Third-person Two-tone cel

2004

The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures screenshot: pixel art, three-quarter, colored outlines, baked lighting (environment)

The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords AdventuresPixel art2004

2D Pixel art Three-quarter Baked lighting Soft gradient

2004

The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap screenshot: pixel art, three-quarter, colored outlines, baked lighting (environment)

The Legend of Zelda: The Minish CapPixel art2004

2D Pixel art Three-quarter Baked lighting

2006

The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess screenshot: stylized 3d, third-person, no outlines, soft gradient (environment)

The Legend of Zelda: Twilight PrincessStylized 3D2006

3D Stylized 3D Third-person Soft gradient

2007

The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass screenshot: cel-shaded, low-poly, three-quarter, third-person, no outlines (environment)

The Legend of Zelda: Phantom HourglassCel-shaded2007

3D Cel-shaded Low-poly Three-quarter Third-person

2009

The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks screenshot: cel-shaded, low-poly, three-quarter, third-person, no outlines (environment)

The Legend of Zelda: Spirit TracksCel-shaded2009

3D Cel-shaded Low-poly Three-quarter Third-person

2011

The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword screenshot: stylized 3d, painterly, third-person, no outlines, soft gradient (environment, character)

The Legend of Zelda: Skyward SwordStylized 3D2011

3D Stylized 3D Painterly Third-person Soft gradient

2013

The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds screenshot: stylized 3d, three-quarter, no outlines, soft gradient (environment)

The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between WorldsStylized 3D2013

3D Stylized 3D Three-quarter Soft gradient

2013

The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD screenshot: cel-shaded, third-person, no outlines, two-tone cel (environment)

The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HDCel-shaded2013

3D Cel-shaded Third-person Two-tone cel Soft gradient

2015

The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D screenshot: stylized 3d, third-person, no outlines, soft gradient (environment, character)

The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3DStylized 3D2015

3D Stylized 3D Third-person Soft gradient

2015

The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes screenshot: stylized 3d, three-quarter, no outlines, soft gradient (environment)

The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force HeroesStylized 3D2015

3D Stylized 3D Three-quarter Soft gradient

2016

The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD screenshot: stylized 3d, third-person, no outlines, soft gradient (environment)

The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HDStylized 3D2016

3D Stylized 3D Third-person Soft gradient

2017

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild screenshot: cel-shaded, painterly, third-person, no outlines, two-tone cel (environment)

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the WildCel-shaded2017

3D Cel-shaded Painterly Third-person Two-tone cel Soft gradient

2021

The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD screenshot: stylized 3d, painterly, third-person, no outlines, soft gradient (environment, character)

The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HDStylized 3D2021

3D Stylized 3D Painterly Third-person Soft gradient

2023

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom screenshot: cel-shaded, third-person, no outlines, two-tone cel (environment, character)

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the KingdomCel-shaded2023

3D Cel-shaded Third-person Two-tone cel Soft gradient

2024

The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom screenshot: stylized 3d, diorama, three-quarter, no outlines, soft gradient (environment)

The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of WisdomStylized 3D2024

3D Stylized 3D Diorama Three-quarter Soft gradient