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Games like The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition

If you like The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition (rpg, open world and fantasy), these 10 games are similar in what you do and how you play. They go from most to least similar.

  1. 01 · Very similar

    The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Game of the Year Edition

    RPG · Open world · Fantasy

    • In common: long sessions and exploring

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

  2. 02 · Very similar

    The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind Game of the Year Edition

    RPG · Open world · Classic

    • In common: exploring and long sessions

    When you want to get properly lost in a strange, fascinating world, with no rush and no arrows to follow.

  3. 03 · Very similar

    Gothic 1 Classic

    RPG · Open world · Dark fantasy

    • In common: long sessions and exploring
    • Difference: harder

    When you fancy a classic RPG where you earn the respect of a camp in which every prisoner follows a daily routine.

  4. 04 · Very similar

    Fallout: New Vegas

    RPG · Post-apocalyptic · Choices

    • In common: long sessions and exploring

    When you have hours and fancy an RPG with choices that really change the ending.

  5. 05 · Very similar

    Gothic II: Gold Edition

    RPG · Open world · Dark fantasy

    • In common: progression and long sessions
    • Difference: harder

    When you fancy a long RPG with quests that have several solutions and a world where every resident follows their own routine.

  6. 06 · Very similar

    The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

    RPG · Open world · Narrative

    • In common: long sessions and exploring
    • Difference: less creative

    When you want to lose yourself in a long story and feel that every quest has something to tell. Ideal for whole afternoons.

  7. 07 · Similar

    Middle-earth™: Shadow of Mordor™

    Action · Open world · Fantasy

    • In common: progression and long sessions
    • Difference: less exploring

    When you're out for revenge: hunting down the orc captains who have beaten you and crashing their duels and feasts.

  8. 08 · Similar

    Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

    RPG · Realistic medieval · Open world

    • In common: long sessions and exploring

    When you have a long afternoon and want to live another life calmly and in detail.

  9. 09 · Similar

    Cyberpunk 2077

    Action RPG · Open world · Science fiction

    • In common: long sessions and progression

    When you have the energy and hours to immerse yourself in a spectacular city with a mature story and action.

  10. 10 · Similar

    DRAGON BALL Z: KAKAROT

    Action · RPG · Anime

    • In common: long sessions and progression
    • Difference: less creative

    When you fancy a long, stress-free adventure: the story runs around 30-40 hours and doesn't force you to grind.

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About The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition

A huge Nordic open world where you can be almost anything: warrior, mage, thief or all at once. Its strength is freedom: you stray from the path and a cave, a quest or a dragon appears.

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