Games Like The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

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 28.7%, Moddable 15.1%, Dragons 15% ★, RPG 11.2%, Fantasy 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: It is the closest possible match to original Skyrim, with the same open-world fantasy sandbox, all DLC, and an even stronger modding ecosystem.

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

Why similar: Open World 34%, RPG 18.8%, Fantasy 11.4%, Character Customization 6.5%, Great Soundtrack 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: This is Skyrim’s direct predecessor modernized, with Bethesda’s signature first-person fantasy exploration, faction questlines, and open-ended adventuring.

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 30%, Dragons 15.6% ★, RPG 12.5%, Moddable 12.3%, Fantasy 7%

Why You'll Like It: It is still Skyrim at heart, but VR makes the world, combat, and exploration even more immersive if you want the same game in a new form.

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: Open World 28.3%, Moddable 18.4%, RPG 14.6%, Great Soundtrack 8%, Fantasy 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: Morrowind is a more systems-heavy Elder Scrolls sandbox that rewards curiosity, exploration, and roleplaying even more than Skyrim does.

Avowed is a first-person fantasy RPG set in the world of Eora, where your choices carve a path through war, intrigue, and ancient mysteries. Navigate a land in turmoil, forge powerful alliances or deadly rivalries, and wield magic and steel to shape the fate of the Living Lands—and your own destiny.

Why similar: Open World 23.4%, RPG 15.5%, Fantasy 12.7%, Magic 11.9%, Character Customization 8%

Why You'll Like It: Its first-person fantasy combat, magic-heavy build options, and exploration-driven questing make it one of the clearest modern alternatives to Skyrim.

From Bethesda Game Studios, the award-winning creators of Starfield and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, comes Fallout 4. A landmark in open-world RPG design and winner of over 200 ‘Best Of’ honors, including the DICE and BAFTA Game of the Year.

Why similar: Open World 48.2%, RPG 13.9%, Great Soundtrack 7.1%, First-Person 5.2%, Sandbox 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: Despite the post-apocalyptic setting, it shares Skyrim’s Bethesda-style loop of roaming, looting, crafting, questing, and building a character your own way.

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

Why similar: Open World 29.6%, Dragons 18.7% ★, RPG 15.7%, Fantasy 8%, Character Customization 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: It captures Skyrim’s sense of grand fantasy adventure with dangerous wilderness travel, huge monsters, flexible vocations, and lots of organic exploration.

You are Geralt of Rivia, mercenary monster slayer. Before you stands a war-torn, monster-infested continent you can explore at will. Your current contract? Tracking down Ciri — the Child of Prophecy, a living weapon that can alter the shape of the world.

Why similar: Open World 40.1%, RPG 15.3%, Fantasy 7.8%, Great Soundtrack 7.2%, Medieval 6%

Why You'll Like It: It trades sandbox freedom for stronger storytelling, but its enormous fantasy world, monster hunting, and side-quest exploration scratch a very similar itch.

Step into a dark reimagination of Arthurian legends in this first person, open world RPG. Explore a world stuck in everlasting autumn, witness falling legends and make meaningful choices woven into a complex, branching storyline.

Why similar: Open World 40.3%, RPG 18.4%, First-Person 8.3%, Character Customization 8.1%, Adventure 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: This first-person open-world fantasy RPG strongly channels the Elder Scrolls formula with free exploration, melee and magic builds, and atmospheric world discovery.

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: Open World 33.5%, RPG 24.1%, Fantasy 12.8%, Action RPG 7.3%, Character Customization 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: Its big fantasy zones, satisfying combat, loot progression, and easy respec freedom make it a great fit for players who liked Skyrim’s accessible RPG design.

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 39.6%, Medieval 18.7%, RPG 18.5%, First-Person 5.6%, Story Rich 4%

Why You'll Like It: While grounded instead of fantastical, it delivers a similarly immersive first-person open world where exploration, roleplaying, and getting lost in side adventures are the point.

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

Why similar: Open World 26%, Dragons 24.4% ★, RPG 11.7%, Medieval 8.1%, Magic 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: Gedonia offers a surprisingly Skyrim-like indie experience with open-world questing, magic, dragons, and a lot of freedom in how you explore and develop your character.

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: Open World 39.5%, RPG 23.9%, Fantasy 9.1%, Magic 4.2%, Great Soundtrack 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: Its faction choices, handmade world, and emphasis on exploration and character growth make it a strong old-school alternative for Skyrim fans.

The Bloodline is a sandbox adventure RPG that lets you play your way. Reforge bonds between kingdoms, explore the wilds, craft and plan adventures and wield mighty weapons or magic as you prepare for what is to come…

Why similar: Open World 27.2%, RPG 14.1%, Medieval 12.7%, Fantasy 10.5%, Sandbox 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: It is an indie first-person fantasy sandbox with freeform exploration, build variety, and a playful Elder Scrolls-like sense of 'go anywhere and try things.'

Welcome to Vegas. New Vegas. Enjoy your stay!

Why similar: Open World 37%, Moddable 25.2%, RPG 16.1%, First-Person 3.9%, Story Rich 2.9%

Why You'll Like It: It is less about fantasy exploration and more about player choice, but it shares Skyrim’s open-ended roleplaying, quest freedom, and moddable sandbox spirit.

No remarkable journey is achieved without great effort. In Outward, the cold of the night or an infected wound can be as dangerous as a predator lurking in the dark. Explore the vast world of Aurai solo or in Co-op. The Definitive Edition features both DLCs and quality of life improvements.

Why similar: Open World 49.3%, RPG 25.6%, Moddable 8.9%, Fantasy 8.6%, Adventure 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: This is a harsher, more survival-focused take on open-world fantasy adventuring where travel, preparation, and build experimentation matter as much as combat.

A nameless hero becomes a legend! Myrtana, a world in upheaval: overrun by orcs from the dark lands in the north, King Rhobar is defending Vengard, the former stronghold of the humans, with his last troop of followers.

Why similar: Open World 37.5%, RPG 21.4%, Fantasy 8.5%, Medieval 6.5%, Great Soundtrack 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a rougher but very freeform open-world fantasy experience centered on faction alignment, exploration, and making your own adventure.

Prepare for the Future™ With Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition, experience the most acclaimed game of 2008 like never before. Create a character of your choosing and descend into an awe-inspiring, post-apocalyptic world where every minute is a fight for survival.

Why similar: Open World 37.9%, Moddable 25.1%, RPG 16%, First-Person 4.4%, Great Soundtrack 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: Fallout 3 mirrors Oblivion and Skyrim’s structure especially closely, just with ruins and wastelands instead of caves, castles, and dragons.

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

Why similar: Dragons 24.6% ★, Open World 23.1%, RPG 17.1%, Fantasy 9.6%, Magic 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: This action RPG leans into open-world questing, fantasy exploration, and even dragon transformation, which gives it a distinct but still Skyrim-adjacent appeal.

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: Open World 29.4%, Dragons 16.7% ★, RPG 15.7%, Fantasy 9.8%, Character Customization 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: Its expansive zones, fantasy politics, dragons, and action-oriented character builds make it a good fit if you want a more guided version of epic fantasy adventuring.

Check out the new Velvet Edition bundle including both Two Worlds II and Pirates of the Flying Fortress DLC.

Why similar: Open World 35%, RPG 29.1%, Fantasy 10.5%, Medieval 4.7%, Magic 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: This is a janky but earnest open-world fantasy RPG with lots of side content, loot, and spell experimentation for players who enjoy wandering off the main path.

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

Why similar: Open World 28.9%, RPG 20.9%, Dragons 13.1% ★, Fantasy 6.9%, Medieval 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: Though older and denser than Skyrim, it delivers the same satisfaction of starting weak, exploring a hostile world, and growing into a powerful fantasy hero.

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: Open World 37.3%, RPG 24.3%, Character Customization 9.2%, Fantasy 7.7%, Story Rich 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: It mixes fantasy exploration, faction politics, side quests, and hybrid combat in a way that will appeal if you enjoy RPG worlds full of lore and choices.

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 30.7%, Moddable 21%, Medieval 17.5%, RPG 14.4%, Sandbox 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: It is lighter on authored story, but its medieval sandbox freedom and self-directed adventuring suit players who love making their own stories in open worlds.

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: Open World 31%, RPG 22%, Fantasy 11.4%, Great Soundtrack 5.6%, Adventure 4%

Why You'll Like It: Fable is more compact and guided, but its fantasy questing, character growth, and adventurous tone make it a solid lighter-weight alternative.

Fight through Mordor and uncover the truth of the spirit that compels you, discover the origins of the Rings of Power, build your legend and ultimately confront the evil of Sauron in this new chronicle of Middle-earth.

Why similar: Open World 43.9%, Fantasy 12.3%, RPG 11%, Adventure 4.6%, Lore-Rich 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: Its open-world fantasy action and dynamic enemy encounters create a satisfying roam-and-fight loop that can appeal to players who loved Skyrim’s combat-driven exploration.

Starfield is the first new universe in 25 years from Bethesda Game Studios, the award-winning creators of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim and Fallout 4.

Why similar: Open World 34.5%, Moddable 17.7%, RPG 14.9%, Character Customization 5.6%, First-Person 5.3%

Hogwarts Legacy is an immersive, open-world action RPG. Now you can take control of the action and be at the center of your own adventure in the wizarding world.

Why similar: Open World 33.3%, Magic 14.5%, Fantasy 12.4%, RPG 12.2%, Character Customization 6.2%

ELEX is a handcrafted action role-playing experience from the award-winning creators of the Gothic series, set in a brand new post-apocalyptic Science Fantasy universe that puts players into a huge seamless game world full of original characters, mutated creatures, deep moral choices and powerful action.

Why similar: Open World 51%, RPG 24.2%, Fantasy 9.3%, Adventure 3.7%, Third Person 2.9%

Why You'll Like It: Janky but ambitious, ELEX offers the same kind of faction-based open-world RPG freedom where exploration and character progression matter more than polish.

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 29%, Moddable 20.1%, RPG 13.7%, Fantasy 7.8%, Great Soundtrack 5.5%

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: Open World 34.8%, RPG 18.4%, Fantasy 12.8%, Lore-Rich 6.1%, Magic 5.8%

THE GREAT MACHINE AWAKENS

Why similar: Open World 30.2%, RPG 22.8%, Fantasy 14.6%, Action RPG 6.6%, Great Soundtrack 6%

Vault-Tec engineers have worked around the clock on an interactive reproduction of Wasteland life for you to enjoy from the comfort of your own vault. Included is an expansive world, unique combat, shockingly realistic visuals, tons of player choice, and an incredible cast of dynamic characters.

Why similar: Open World 40.9%, Moddable 20.6%, RPG 15.2%, First-Person 4.6%, Character Customization 3.1%

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 27.5%, Open World 18.7%, Fantasy 12.3%, Great Soundtrack 6.8%, Adventure 6.4%

The minds of New York Times bestselling author R.A. Salvatore, Spawn creator Todd McFarlane, and Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion lead designer Ken Rolston have combined to create Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning, a new role-playing game set in a world worth saving.

Why similar: Open World 34.2%, RPG 23.5%, Fantasy 13.7%, Action RPG 5.4%, Magic 4.7%

THE LEGEND BEGINS

Why similar: RPG 27.3%, Open World 19.8%, Fantasy 19.4%, Action RPG 9.4%, First-Person 7%

Crimson Desert is an open-world action-adventure set on the continent of Pywel. Join Kliff on his journey to rebuild the Greymane faction and to save the land from a looming threat. From vast wilderness and cities to ruins and the mysterious Abyss, forge your path through battles and discovery.

Why similar: Open World 38.9%, Dragons 22.8% ★, RPG 8.5%, Medieval 8.4%, Fantasy 7.7%

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 29.2%, Open World 16.8%, Fantasy 15.2%, Great Soundtrack 7.1%, Medieval 5.9%

A time of untold chaos has come. Mighty forces clash behind the scenes in a struggle for power and influence. The Northern Kingdoms mobilize for war. But armies on the march are not enough to stop a bloody conspiracy...

Why similar: RPG 32.5%, Open World 19.7%, Fantasy 17%, Story Rich 5.5%, Medieval 5.4%

Dragon’s Dogma 2 is a single player, narrative driven action-RPG that challenges the players to choose their own experience – from the appearance of their Arisen, their vocation, their party, how to approach different situations and more - in a truly immersive fantasy world.

Why similar: Open World 27.4%, Dragons 21.1% ★, RPG 11.3%, Fantasy 7.9%, Medieval 6.5%

Minimalistic Skyrim + West of Loathing + Supraland. An RPG-lite adventure with intentionally twisted traditional role-playing games aspects, where your choices do matter.

Why similar: Open World 35.7%, Dragons 32.5% ★, RPG 15.2%, Medieval 4.9%, Adventure 4.6%

A strategy/action RPG. Create a character, engage in diplomacy, craft, trade and conquer new lands in a vast medieval sandbox. Raise armies to lead into battle and command and fight alongside your troops in massive real-time battles using a deep but intuitive skill-based combat system.

Why similar: Open World 31.2%, Moddable 17.3%, Medieval 15.2%, RPG 12.8%, Sandbox 6.7%

THE CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED FANTASY ACTION RPG. Rise, Tarnished, and be guided by grace to brandish the power of the Elden Ring and become an Elden Lord in the Lands Between.

Why similar: Open World 43.1%, RPG 17.8%, Fantasy 10.1%, Great Soundtrack 9.5%, Action RPG 6.2%

Experience an epic open-world brought to life by the award-winning Nemesis System. Forge a new Ring of Power, conquer Fortresses in massive battles and dominate Mordor with your personal orc army in Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™.

Why similar: Open World 45.9%, RPG 13.8%, Fantasy 10.5%, Medieval 6.3%, Magic 4.7%

Calradia is a land at war, offering great riches and even greater dangers to adventurers and mercenaries that flock to shed their blood on its soil. With courage and a strong sword, an unknown stranger can make a name as a warrior. Free-form sand-box gameplay.

Why similar: Open World 30.7%, RPG 18.4%, Medieval 16%, Moddable 13.6%, Sandbox 6.1%

Explore a stunning world, make complex moral choices, and engage in bone-crushing combat against massive and terrifying creatures. The Ultimate Edition includes Dragon Age: Origins, Dragon Age: Origins - Awakening and all nine content packs.

Why similar: RPG 28%, Fantasy 17.4%, Dragons 16.6% ★, Open World 11%, Moddable 9.3%

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: Open World 35.7%, RPG 23.5%, Fantasy 9%, Medieval 6.8%, Great Soundtrack 5%

An open-world action adventure game set in a simulated world in which humans never reached the top of the food chain.

Why similar: Open World 35.1%, RPG 13.9%, Great Soundtrack 12.3%, Fantasy 10%, Adventure 5.3%

War covers the southern islands until it finally reaches the idyllic isle of Feshyr. You take on the role as the new nameless hero after your village has been pillaged and destroyed by paladins of the king. Seeking revenge, you soon realize that this cowardly attack did not just happen on a reckless mercenary`s whim.

Why similar: Open World 36.5%, RPG 31.8%, Fantasy 10.8%, Medieval 4.4%, Action RPG 3.6%

The Legend is Back - Return to the Valley of the Mines in this faithful remake of the genre-defining classic RPG. Explore a hand-crafted, organic open world that reacts dynamically to your actions in a gritty, unrestricted experience like no other.

Why similar: RPG 20.6%, Medieval 14.7%, Fantasy 14.6%, Magic 13.1%, Action RPG 8.4%

Take the journey, now in ultimate quality. Boasting a wealth of bonus content and supporting ultra high-resolution graphical options and HDR 10, you can now enjoy the beautiful and carefully-crafted experience of FINAL FANTASY XV like never before.

Why similar: Open World 39.4%, RPG 19.3%, Great Soundtrack 11.8%, Fantasy 10.5%, Story Rich 4.1%

The standalone expansion for Mount & Blade! With Fire & Sword builds and expands upon the highly regarded combat system from Mount & Blade: Warband. Firearms have been introduced to the battlefield.

Why similar: Open World 33.4%, RPG 18.2%, Medieval 13.9%, Moddable 12.7%, Sandbox 5.3%

Dark Souls continues to push the boundaries with the latest, ambitious chapter in the critically-acclaimed and genre-defining series. Prepare yourself and Embrace The Darkness!

Why similar: Open World 23.3%, RPG 20.3%, Lore-Rich 12.9%, Great Soundtrack 12.7%, Action RPG 5.6%

There isn’t much better than a wide open game world in which you have essentially no limits and can alter the very landscape in which you play – that is, unless you add dragons, of course…

Why similar: Dragons 29.6% ★, Open World 25%, RPG 13%, Fantasy 8.2%, Sandbox 7.5%

Experience an amazing adventure in one of the most fascinating universes! Amidst conspiracy and betrayal, try to survive the orchestrated machinations around the Iron Throne.

Why similar: RPG 36.2%, Fantasy 18.2%, Medieval 12.4%, Open World 10.5%, Story Rich 5.5%

Dive into an adrenaline-fuelled free-roaming adventure with 400 square miles of rugged terrain and hundreds of weapons and vehicles.

Why similar: Open World 62.8%, Moddable 12%, Sandbox 9%, Action 4.9%, Third Person 4.7%

The Dragon Ball RPG of your dreams! For the first time, you can play the rest of the story. Step into the universe of Dragon Ball Z in all its iconic glory and become the hero you were always meant to be!

Why similar: Open World 29.3%, RPG 23.1%, Dragons 15.1% ★, Great Soundtrack 5.7%, Action 5.3%