Games Like The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall

The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind® Game of the Year Edition includes Morrowind plus all of the content from the Bloodmoon and Tribunal expansions. The original Mod Construction Set is not included in this package. An epic, open-ended single-player RPG, Morrowind allows you to create and play any kind of character imaginable.

Why similar: Classic 25.3% ★, Open World 18.1%, RPG 17.9%, Fantasy 9.6%, Great Soundtrack 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: It serves as the spiritual successor to Daggerfall, refining its complex RPG systems within a more focused and atmospheric world.

Gothic II: Gold Edition brings together the excitement of Gothic II and the add-on Night of the Raven to your fingertips!

Why similar: Classic 38.1% ★, RPG 20.1%, Open World 14.5%, Fantasy 7.1%, Action RPG 6%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a challenging, highly immersive open-world experience where player choices and faction allegiances significantly impact the game world.

THE LEGEND BEGINS

Why similar: Classic 20.6% ★, Action RPG 16.6%, RPG 15.5%, Fantasy 12%, Open World 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: As the direct predecessor, it provides the foundational experience for the series' massive scale and first-person combat.

This critically acclaimed first-person RPG from Arkane Studios takes the player on an amazing journey into the fantasy world of Arx. Arx is wrought with turmoil, brought to the brink of destruction by a violent war.

Why similar: Classic 31.8% ★, RPG 24%, Fantasy 9.7%, First-Person 8%, Dungeon Crawler 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: This immersive sim features a complex first-person magic system and deep dungeon exploration that will feel familiar to Daggerfall veterans.

War has been waged across the kingdom of Myrtana. Orcish hordes invaded human territory and the king of the land needed a lot of ore to forge enough weapons, should his army stand against this threat. Whoever breaks the law in these darkest of times is sentenced to serve in the giant penal colony of Khorinis, mining the so much needed...

Why similar: Classic 34.1% ★, RPG 20.4%, Open World 16.3%, Fantasy 8.4%, Action RPG 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: The predecessor to Gothic II, it provides a gritty, atmospheric open-world RPG experience that rewards exploration and careful character growth.

A free-roaming squad based RPG. Focusing on open-ended sandbox gameplay features rather than a linear story. Be a trader, a thief, a rebel, a warlord, an adventurer, a farmer, a slave, or just food for the cannibals. Train your men up from puny victims to master warriors.

Why similar: Open World 53.4%, RPG 35.7%, Character Customization 6.5%, Singleplayer 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: It mirrors Daggerfall's commitment to total player freedom and emergent gameplay in a harsh, unforgiving sandbox environment.

A New Wizardry for a New GenerationThe universe is in the throes of violent upheaval and change. Vast and mysterious forces are preparing for the final confrontation. A small group of heroes from distant lands must plunge into the heart of the maelstrom, to uncover long-forgotten secrets, and bring about a new era.

Why similar: Classic 32.9% ★, RPG 22.8%, Dungeon Crawler 15.5%, Fantasy 8.6%, First-Person 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: This classic RPG offers deep, complex party management and first-person exploration that rewards strategic thinking and character building.

You've just unearthed the classic post-apocalyptic role-playing game that revitalized the entire CRPG genre. The Fallout® SPECIAL system allows drastically different types of characters, meaningful decisions and development that puts you in complete control. Explore the devastated ruins of a golden age civilization.

Why similar: Classic 43.5% ★, RPG 25.7%, Open World 15.3%, CRPG 5.4%, Retro 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: It shares the deep, choice-driven narrative and complex character development systems that defined 90s PC RPGs.

Fallout® 2 is the sequel to the critically acclaimed game that took RPG'ing out of the dungeons and into a dynamic, apocalyptic retro-future. It's been 80 long years since your ancestors trod across the wastelands.

Why similar: Classic 40.4% ★, RPG 23.6%, Open World 14.2%, CRPG 4.7%, Story Rich 4%

Why You'll Like It: It expands on the original's freedom and world-building, offering a vast, reactive world that rewards player curiosity.

Imagine a place of wonder, where magick and technology coexist in an uneasy balance, and an adventurer might just as easily wield a flintlock pistol as a flaming sword. Welcome to the land of Arcanum.

Why similar: Classic 31.8% ★, RPG 20.8%, Open World 9.9%, Fantasy 9%, CRPG 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: This title offers unparalleled depth in character building and world-building, matching the complexity of Daggerfall's systems.

Winner of more than 200 Game of the Year Awards, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition brings the epic fantasy to life in stunning detail. The Special Edition includes the critically acclaimed game and add-ons with all-new features.

Why similar: Open World 26.3%, RPG 19.6%, Fantasy 12.7%, Classic 12.1% ★, Character Customization 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: While more streamlined, it remains the definitive modern open-world fantasy experience for fans of the Elder Scrolls series.

In a land torn asunder by incessant warfare, it is time to assemble your own band of hardened warriors and enter the fray. Lead your men into battle, expand your realm, and claim the ultimate prize: the throne of Calradia!

Why similar: Open World 41.9%, RPG 37.6%, First-Person 6.5%, Action 5.7%, Fantasy 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a massive sandbox world where players can forge their own path, similar to the open-ended nature of Daggerfall's questing.

Dread Delusion is an open world RPG brimming with strange places and dark perils. Carve your own path through the flying continents of a shattered land. Discover curious towns, unearth occult secrets, master powerful magic - and change the world through your choices.

Why similar: Open World 23.9%, RPG 23.1%, First-Person 10.1%, Action RPG 10%, Story Rich 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: A modern title that intentionally captures the retro-RPG aesthetic and surreal, first-person exploration of 90s classics.

Delve into a gritty, raw and atmospheric fantasy world in which every action has a consequence. In the epic world of Risen, filled with mysterious earthquakes, fearsome monsters and unimaginable treasures, forge your path with the sword, learn the art of staff fighting or become a powerful mage.

Why similar: RPG 29.8%, Open World 25.7%, Fantasy 12.1%, Classic 7.9% ★, Action RPG 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: Developed by the creators of Gothic, it delivers a focused, challenging open-world RPG experience with a strong emphasis on exploration.

TRAPPED IN THE REALM OF DARKNESS

Why similar: Action RPG 27.3%, RPG 23.8%, Fantasy 17.5%, Violent 8.8%, Story Rich 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A spin-off that focuses heavily on first-person dungeon crawling and combat, stripping away the open world for a more focused experience.

Divine Divinity is an epic role-playing game with hack-and-slash action, offering a huge world to explore and thousands of items to investigate, trade and use.

Why similar: Classic 29.3% ★, RPG 26%, Action RPG 12.3%, Fantasy 12.1%, Open World 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: This classic ARPG blends open-world exploration with deep character customization, reminiscent of the flexibility found in Daggerfall.

ONE MAN AGAINST AN EMPIRE

Why similar: RPG 26.1%, Action RPG 23.2%, Fantasy 18.1%, Classic 12.4% ★, Story Rich 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure title that provides a unique, third-person perspective on the lore and world of the Elder Scrolls universe.

Cast into the Great Well, unwanted by the world above. You delve the dark in search of the Old One, your last salvation. Lunacid is a dark fantasy dungeon crawler inspired by Shadow Tower and King’s Field.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 30.5%, RPG 16.7%, Action RPG 15.1%, First-Person 11.6%, Retro 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: A modern first-person dungeon crawler that evokes the mysterious, atmospheric exploration found in early 3D RPGs.

Dungeon Siege® combines the immersive elements of a role-playing game with over-the-top intensity and non-stop action. Dungeon Siege plunges you into a continuous 3D fantasy world where you face off against an army of evil that has been unleashed.

Why similar: Classic 27.8% ★, RPG 23.2%, Action RPG 17.1%, Fantasy 12.8%, Dungeon Crawler 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a seamless, large-scale world to explore with a focus on party-based action that captures the spirit of classic RPG adventures.

Set in a huge open world, Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen presents a rewarding action combat experience.

Why similar: RPG 22.8%, Open World 22.6%, Action RPG 15.3%, Fantasy 12.5%, Character Customization 11%

Why You'll Like It: It features a vast, dangerous open world with deep combat mechanics and a sense of adventure that feels grand in scale.

Explore Cyrodiil like never before with stunning new visuals and refined gameplay in The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion™ Remastered.

Why similar: RPG 19%, Open World 18%, Action RPG 13.9%, Fantasy 12.3%, Character Customization 7.8%

FULL-COLOR ANIMATED graphics DIGITIZED sound (NO add-on cards required)HARD DISK supported11 Races, 14 Professions (with rankings!)Weaponry, Physical and Academia SkillsSix Spellbooks, 462 CombinationsNon-Player CharactersAn arsenal of over 400 researched itemsVaried Fighting ModesPrimary and Secondary AttackContinuous JourneyUnlimited...

Why similar: Classic 31.1% ★, RPG 28.6%, Dungeon Crawler 17.5%, First-Person 7.7%, Fantasy 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: A foundational dungeon crawler that offers the kind of deep, punishing character development that Daggerfall fans often appreciate.

Each person you aid, each flower you crush, and each creature you slay will change this world forever. Fable: Who will you be?

Why similar: RPG 26%, Classic 24.2% ★, Fantasy 12.5%, Open World 9.2%, Action RPG 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: While more linear, it offers a charming, choice-driven fantasy world that emphasizes character growth and exploration.

Story-driven open-world RPG that immerses you in an epic adventure in the Holy Roman Empire. Avenge your parents' death as you battle invading forces, go on game-changing quests, and make influential choices. Explore castles, forests, villages and other realistic settings in medieval Bohemia!

Why similar: Open World 29.7%, RPG 26.4%, Nudity 9.3%, Action RPG 9.2%, Story Rich 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: This hardcore simulation RPG provides a grounded, first-person open-world experience that values realism and deep systems.

A large scale fully openworld RPG full of fast-paced action, dungeon crawling, with single or multiplayer adventures! Fight plenty of ferocious monsters, collect masses of loot and take on ancient lost puzzles within the depths of Caspartia!

Why similar: RPG 33%, Action RPG 19.6%, Dungeon Crawler 17.7%, Open World 14.7%, Retro 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: An indie RPG that captures the sprawling, open-world feel of classic dungeon crawlers with a focus on exploration and loot.

PUBLISHER UPDATE - This is the product page for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Game of the Year Edition, released in 2009. ---The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition presents one of the best RPGs of all time like never before. Step inside the most richly detailed and vibrant game-world ever created.

Why similar: Open World 22.2%, RPG 20.3%, Classic 12.7% ★, Fantasy 12.2%, Action RPG 6.2%

A true, full-length open-world game for VR has arrived from Bethesda Game Studios. Skyrim VR reimagines the complete epic fantasy masterpiece with an unparalleled sense of scale, depth, and immersion. Skyrim VR also includes all official add-ons.

Why similar: Open World 28.9%, RPG 22.8%, Fantasy 13.7%, First-Person 6.5%, Character Customization 5.1%

Play (or Re-play) This Classic Dungeon Crawler!During the golden days of action RPGs, FATE was a powerhouse, winning runner-up for PC Magazine’s Role-Playing Game of the year. Popular enough to spawn 3 sequels, this was one of the premier dungeon crawlers of its time.

Why similar: Classic 23.2% ★, Dungeon Crawler 17.8%, RPG 17.6%, Action RPG 16.8%, Fantasy 10.1%

Summoners have toppled empires and challenged gods. They are venerated as saviours and feared as destroyers. With rings crafted by the ancient Khosani, the gifted can call forth demons, dragons, and elementals, but only the strongest can control the forces they unleash.

Why similar: RPG 32.2%, Classic 26.9% ★, Action RPG 13.8%, Fantasy 12.3%, Open World 5.1%

Roam freely through a huge open world full with dangers, ancient secrets and adventure. An old-school action-RPG with a challenging environment, tough choices and a unique setting. Explore, fight, make friends and enemies... and above all, Roleplay!

Why similar: RPG 32.8%, Open World 20.6%, Dungeon Crawler 15.5%, Fantasy 10.5%, Action RPG 8.5%

Every legend starts somewhere and in The Elder Scrolls Online, it starts with you. Join millions of players in an online, fantasy RPG set in a vast living Elder Scrolls world.

Why similar: RPG 22.4%, Open World 22.2%, Fantasy 16.7%, Action RPG 11.9%, Character Customization 6.7%

Welcome to EverQuest® - the original fantasy MMORPG. Explore huge worlds, fight challenging foes, and grow your character with friends. Discover why players have quested, grouped, and raided in Norrath for more than two decades.

Why similar: Classic 43.8% ★, RPG 31.5%, Fantasy 17.3%, Open World 6%, Action 1.4%

Dragons: they have been hunted, they have been slain, but now the hour to strike back has come.

Why similar: RPG 28.4%, Open World 20%, Fantasy 17%, Action RPG 16.5%, Character Customization 4.8%

Experience incredibly atmospheric and intense medieval combat action! Go ahead and enter a new world, the award-winning world of ENCLAVE!The people of Light and Darkness are divided by a bottomless rift that split the earth many millennia ago.

Why similar: RPG 49.3%, Classic 21.9% ★, Fantasy 12.2%, Action RPG 4.6%, Action 4.2%

You are Hawke, a refugee seeking to escape the darkspawn-plagued land of Ferelden and become Champion of Kirkwall. Rise to power and fight epic battles while making decisions that determine the course of civilization.

Why similar: RPG 28.1%, Fantasy 17.1%, Action RPG 14.5%, Character Customization 8.3%, Sexual Content 6.9%

It’s been a generation since you vanquished the evil that plagued the Land of Ehb, and now…a new menace has awakened. In Dungeon Siege II, the sequel to the best-selling RPG from Gas Powered Games, you will be called on to again wield sword and spell to save the world from a growing abomination many years in the making.

Why similar: RPG 31.4%, Action RPG 21.6%, Classic 21.1% ★, Fantasy 14.8%, Dungeon Crawler 6.8%

Experience the world of Ancaria in its full glory with Sacred 2: Gold Edition. Containing Sacred 2 Fallen Angel and the awesome add-on Ice and Blood. Defeat countless dangerous enemies; capture powerful weapons and valuable treasures. Prepare yourself for the ultimate battle and become a legend.

Why similar: RPG 30.5%, Open World 24.7%, Action RPG 22.6%, Fantasy 10.2%, Character Customization 3.5%

The ultimate thief is back! Tread softly as you make your way through 15 new complex, non-linear levels full of loot to steal and guards to outsmart. Improved enemy AI, new gadgets and a riveting story will draw you into the world of Thief II: The Metal Age, a place of powerful new technologies, fanatical religions and corruption.

Why similar: Classic 60.8% ★, First-Person 10.5%, Fantasy 9.1%, Story Rich 6%, Atmospheric 5.6%

With simple gameplay, sense of freedom and even graphics/sound customization, create and raise your very own party of characters before setting forth across this fantasy world to defeat the monsters that lurk in the labyrinth-like dungeons in this 3D dungeon RPG.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 22%, RPG 20.1%, Classic 14.7% ★, Violent 7.3%, Fantasy 6.6%

Developed by the award-winning id Software, Quake® is the ground-breaking, original dark fantasy first-person shooter that inspires today’s retro-style FPS games. With Quake (Enhanced), experience the authentic, updated, and visually enhanced version of the original.

Why similar: Classic 70.6% ★, Great Soundtrack 7.1%, Retro 6.7%, First-Person 6.1%, Action 4.4%

Beyond Divinity is the follow-up to the award-winning Divine Divinity.

Why similar: RPG 39.7%, Classic 28% ★, Action RPG 11.6%, Fantasy 10.1%, CRPG 3%

Discover a new breed of Action-RPG game powered by an enhanced version of the Source™ Engine by Valve. Set in the Might & Magic® universe, players will experience ferocious combat in a dark and immersive fantasy environment. Swords, Stealth, Sorcery. Choose your way to kill.

Why similar: RPG 25.8%, Classic 25.5% ★, Fantasy 16.5%, First-Person 12.3%, Action RPG 8.5%

Winner of over 130 Game of the Year awards, discover the definitive Dragon Age: Inquisition experience. The Game of the Year Edition includes the critically acclaimed game, all three official add-ons - Jaws of Hakkon, The Descent, and Trespasser - and more.

Why similar: RPG 19.4%, Open World 19.2%, Fantasy 13%, Character Customization 11.2%, Action RPG 9.9%

Re-discover what made System Shock the first of it's kind, a ground breaking immersive sim that would inspire a generation of games to come....

Why similar: Classic 51.6% ★, RPG 17.4%, Retro 7%, First-Person 6.7%, Great Soundtrack 5.6%

A new legacy begins...

Why similar: Action RPG 23.9%, Dungeon Crawler 19.5%, RPG 19.2%, CRPG 11.7%, Fantasy 11.4%

Explore various dungeons, making use of various weapons and magic! Challenge the most deadly locations, make your name as an adventurer! Clear the corridors of monsters, collecting tools and weapons as you go. Watch out for booby traps!

Why similar: RPG 25.2%, Classic 19.3% ★, Dungeon Crawler 17%, Action RPG 10.6%, Fantasy 7.8%

Enter a world of danger and adventure with Dungeons & Dragons Online® based on the beloved RPG that started it all.

Why similar: RPG 32.5%, Fantasy 20.1%, Open World 18.6%, Dungeon Crawler 14.2%, Character Customization 9.7%

Sudeki, a world torn apart into light, shadow and dark. Rent asunder by deceit and betrayal, the land cries out for a peace that only four united heroes can bring. Beyond the protective walls of Illumina Castle lie miles of pastoral, rolling countryside, though once a serene landscape, the Aklorian forces have transformed the countryside...

Why similar: RPG 36.6%, Action RPG 23.2%, Classic 19.5% ★, Fantasy 13.3%, Action 5.3%

The hit RPG returns! Remastered with stunning visuals and refined gameplay Re-Reckoning delivers intense, customizable RPG combat inside a sprawling game world.

Why similar: RPG 24.7%, Action RPG 22.4%, Open World 18%, Fantasy 14%, Character Customization 7.7%

A shadow of evil has fallen on the kingdom of Ancaria. It is a time for champions - a time to journey into the perilous world of SACRED. Battle blood-thirsty orcs & lumbering ogres... Destroy undead wizards & rotting mummies... Slay hellish demons & legendary dragons.

Why similar: Classic 29.7% ★, RPG 22.9%, Open World 16.7%, Action RPG 13.4%, Fantasy 9.5%

RuneScape is a high fantasy open world MMORPG. Explore an ever changing and evolving living world where new challenges, skills, and quests await. Featuring unprecedented player freedom, you choose how to play, adventure, and grow.

Why similar: Open World 25.6%, Classic 21.1% ★, RPG 18.6%, Fantasy 12.8%, Character Customization 9.3%

MONOMYTH is an immersive, first-person dungeon-crawling RPG inspired by the genre's late classics. Embark on a journey through a vast and highly interactive game world as you unravel the mysteries hidden beneath the ancient fortress of Lysandria.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 20.8%, Action RPG 20.7%, Open World 15.8%, RPG 12.6%, Character Customization 8.3%

Gedonia is a classic open world rpg, featuring a complete freedom of building your character, exploring a huge world and completing quests.

Why similar: Classic 22.7% ★, Open World 20.3%, RPG 17.5%, Fantasy 11.2%, Character Customization 8.7%

Become The Witcher, Geralt of Rivia, a legendary monster slayer caught in a web of intrigue woven by forces vying for control of the world. Make difficult decisions and live with the consequences in a game that will immerse you in an extraordinary tale like no other.

Why similar: RPG 28.5%, Fantasy 15.9%, Classic 10.2% ★, Open World 8.6%, Nudity 8.2%

Stonekeep is a first-person full-screen role-playing game. Immerse yourself as you journey through a detailed fantasy world of faeries, goblins, a giant dragon and undead skeletons.

Why similar: RPG 31.3%, Dungeon Crawler 27.9%, Classic 24.6% ★, Fantasy 10.3%, Action 6%

FOR EVERY CHOICE, A CONSEQUENCE.Fully re-mastered with HD visuals and audio, Fable Anniversary is a stunning rendition of the original game that will delight faithful fans and new players alike! The all new Heroic difficulty setting will test the mettle of even the most hardcore Fable fan.

Why similar: Classic 27.5% ★, RPG 19.8%, Open World 14.6%, Fantasy 10.9%, Action RPG 10.4%

Play the top-down RPG-Maker version of Dungeon Master and battle your way through over 30 levels and 20 hours of classic dungeon crawling. ZO KATH RA!

Why similar: RPG 26.1%, Classic 24.6% ★, Dungeon Crawler 17.4%, Fantasy 8.2%, Great Soundtrack 6.6%

Engage in a core roleplaying experience, and forge the destiny of a new world seeping with magic, and filled with riches, lost secrets, and fantastic creatures. With diplomacy, deception and force, become part of a living, evolving world - influence its course and shape your story.

Why similar: RPG 25.1%, Open World 20%, Character Customization 11.3%, Action RPG 9.9%, Fantasy 8.5%