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The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Game of the Year Edition

Image: Steam / its publisher

  • RPG
  • Open world
  • Fantasy

A huge medieval fantasy world you explore at your own pace while demonic gates open across the empire. Guilds, memorable side quests and total freedom to be whoever you want. This edition includes its expansions.

Why play it now

When you want to lose yourself in a classic open world, unhurried, following whatever path you like.

Who it's for

For Skyrim fans who want to try its predecessor, and anyone who enjoys RPGs with freedom.

When not to pick it

If old graphics and animations bother you: it's from 2006 and it shows.

What it offers

  • Exploring: 90 out of 100
  • Story: 65 out of 100
  • Combat / action: 55 out of 100
  • Creating: 50 out of 100
  • Thinking: 40 out of 100
  • Relaxing: 35 out of 100
  • Managing: 30 out of 100

Our own editorial classification, not Steam data.

Details

Disk space
4.6 GB (minimum)
Steam Deck
Playable
Steam reviews
95% positive (53,099)
Metacritic
94/100
Developer
Bethesda Game Studios
Release date
16 JUN 2009
Steam genres
RPG

Based on what the game states on Steam.