Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like The Elder Scrolls Online (2026)
Every game below overlaps with The Elder Scrolls Online on things players said about it rather than on our opinion of what feels alike. Each entry shows what it matched on, so you can throw out the ones matching on the part you did not care about.
The short version
- Closest match: FINAL FANTASY XIV Online, which both open world, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric.
- The Elder Scrolls Online is tagged RPG, MMORPG, Open World, Fantasy, Adventure, Multiplayer, Exploration, Singleplayer by Steam players. Those tags are what the matching runs on.
- 24 games qualify, each with at least fifty player reviews behind its sentiment figure.
- 6 are free to download, so you can test the resemblance yourself at no cost.
How these were matched
Steam tags carry the most weight, because players apply them and they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Souls-like, Atmospheric and Cozy exist as tags and as nothing else, which is exactly the vocabulary this question needs. Formal genres count for less, themes and a shared studio for more.
Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are thrown out before matching. Nearly everything is tagged Singleplayer, so matching on it is matching on nothing. That cutoff is computed from the catalogue rather than fixed, so it moves as the catalogue grows.
All 24, closest first
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FINAL FANTASY XIV Online
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 9 player tags including MMORPG, RPG and Massively Multiplayer; released around the same time (2014).
Join over 30 million adventurers worldwide and take part in an epic and ever-changing FINAL FANTASY. Experience an unforgettable story, exhilarating battles, and a myriad of captivating environments to explore.
FINAL FANTASY XIV Online at a glance Released 2014 Studio Square Enix Player sentiment 87% positive of 85,571 Price $19.99 MMORPGRPGMassively MultiplayerCharacter CustomizationFantasyStory RichMagicExploration
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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including RPG, Fantasy and Magic; published by the same company; released around the same time (2011).
EPIC FANTASY REBORN The next chapter in the highly anticipated Elder Scrolls saga arrives from the makers of the 2006 and 2008 Games of the Year, Bethesda Game Studios. Skyrim reimagines and revolutionizes the open-world fantasy epic, bringing to life a complete virtual world open for you to explore any way you choose.
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim at a glance Released 2011 Studio Bethesda Game Studios Player sentiment 95% positive of 317,769 Price $19.99 RPGFantasyMagicStory RichLore-RichCharacter CustomizationAction RPG
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Old School RuneScape
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy and story-rich; shares 10 player tags including MMORPG, Fantasy and Story Rich.
The best retro fantasy MMORPG on the planet. Old School is RuneScape but… older! This is the open world you know and love, but as it was in 2007. Saying that, it’s even better than that – Old School is shaped by you, its players, with regular new content, fixes and expansions voted for by the fans!
Old School RuneScape at a glance Released 2021 Studio Jagex Ltd Player sentiment 83% positive of 20,728 Price Free MMORPGFantasyStory RichMassively MultiplayerRPGCharacter CustomizationPvEPvP
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RuneScape
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy and story-rich; shares 10 player tags including MMORPG, Massively Multiplayer and RPG.
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.
RuneScape at a glance Released 2001 Studio Jagex Player sentiment 82% positive of 27,176 Price Free MMORPGMassively MultiplayerRPGFantasyCharacter CustomizationStory RichPvELore-Rich
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RuneScape
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy and story-rich; shares 10 player tags including MMORPG, Massively Multiplayer and RPG.
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.
RuneScape at a glance Released 2020 Studio Jagex Ltd Player sentiment 82% positive of 27,182 Price Free MMORPGMassively MultiplayerRPGFantasyCharacter CustomizationStory RichPvELore-Rich
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Guild Wars 2
Why it matched: both fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 9 player tags including MMORPG, RPG and Character Customization; released around the same time (2012).
Guild Wars 2 is an award-winning online roleplaying game with fast-paced action combat, deep character customization, and no subscription fee required. Choose from an arsenal of professions and weapons, explore a vast open world, compete in PVP modes and more. Join over 16 million players now!
Guild Wars 2 at a glance Released 2012 Studio ArenaNet Player sentiment 88% positive of 29,449 Price Free MMORPGRPGCharacter CustomizationFantasyMassively MultiplayerPvPClass-BasedExploration
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The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind Game of the Year Edition
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including RPG, Fantasy and Magic; published by the same company.
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.
The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind Game of the Year Edition at a glance Released 2009 Studio Bethesda Game Studios Player sentiment 95% positive of 28,571 Price $14.99 RPGFantasyMagicExplorationStory RichCharacter CustomizationAction RPG
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The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Game of the Year Edition (2009)
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including RPG, Fantasy and Exploration; published by the same company.
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.
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Game of the Year Edition (2009) at a glance Released 2009 Studio Bethesda Game Studios Player sentiment 95% positive of 52,982 Price $14.99 RPGFantasyExplorationMagicCharacter CustomizationStory RichAction RPG
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Swords of Legends Online
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including MMORPG, Character Customization and Action RPG.
Swords of Legends Online is an action MMORPG set in a breathtaking fantasy world with sophisticated combat mechanics and a unique storyline based on Chinese mythology.
Swords of Legends Online at a glance Released 2021 Studio Wangyuan Shengtang Entertainment Technology CO. Player sentiment 67% positive of 5,795 Price Not listed MMORPGCharacter CustomizationAction RPGFantasyMassively MultiplayerRPGStory RichMagic
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Fable - The Lost Chapters
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including RPG, Fantasy and Magic; released around the same time (2011).
Each person you aid, each flower you crush, and each creature you slay will change this world forever. Fable: Who will you be?
Fable - The Lost Chapters at a glance Released 2011 Studio Lionhead Studios Player sentiment 92% positive of 8,277 Price $9.99 RPGFantasyMagicStory RichAction RPGCharacter CustomizationExploration
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Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including RPG, Character Customization and Fantasy; released around the same time (2016).
Set in a huge open world, Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen presents a rewarding action combat experience.
Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen at a glance Released 2016 Studio Capcom Player sentiment 88% positive of 49,002 Price $29.99 RPGCharacter CustomizationFantasyAction RPGMagicExplorationStory Rich
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The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Game of the Year Edition Deluxe (2009)
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including RPG, Fantasy and Exploration; published by the same company.
PUBLISHER UPDATE - This is the product page for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Game of the Year Deluxe 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.
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Game of the Year Edition Deluxe (2009) at a glance Released 2009 Studio Bethesda Game Studios® Player sentiment 95% positive of 52,989 Price $19.99 RPGFantasyExplorationMagicCharacter CustomizationStory RichAction RPG
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Dark Souls III
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including RPG, Lore-Rich and Exploration; released around the same time (2016).
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!
Dark Souls III at a glance Released 2016 Studio FromSoftware Player sentiment 94% positive of 439,389 Price $59.99 RPGLore-RichExplorationStory RichAction RPGPvPCharacter Customization
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The Lord of the Rings Online
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy and story-rich; shares 8 player tags including MMORPG, Massively Multiplayer and Fantasy; released around the same time (2012).
Join the world’s greatest fellowship of players in the award-winning online re-creation of J. R. R. Tolkien’s legendary Middle-earth.
The Lord of the Rings Online at a glance Released 2012 Studio Standing Stone Games Player sentiment 81% positive of 23,171 Price Free MMORPGMassively MultiplayerFantasyRPGCharacter CustomizationExplorationStory RichPvP
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Hogwarts Legacy
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Magic, Fantasy and RPG.
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.
Hogwarts Legacy at a glance Released 2023 Studio Avalanche Software Player sentiment 90% positive of 371,874 Price $5.99 MagicFantasyRPGCharacter CustomizationExplorationStory RichAction RPG
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Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including RPG, Fantasy and Action RPG.
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.
Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning at a glance Released Not recorded Studio Big Huge Games Player sentiment 88% positive of 13,009 Price Not listed RPGFantasyAction RPGStory RichMagicCharacter CustomizationExploration
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Neverwinter
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including MMORPG, RPG and Massively Multiplayer; released around the same time (2013).
Neverwinter is a free, action MMORPG based on the acclaimed Dungeons & Dragons fantasy roleplaying game. Epic stories, action combat and classic roleplaying await those heroes courageous enough to enter the fantastic world of Neverwinter!
Neverwinter at a glance Released 2013 Studio Cryptic Studios Player sentiment 77% positive of 39,651 Price Free MMORPGRPGMassively MultiplayerFantasyCharacter CustomizationPvPAction RPGPvE
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Two Worlds Epic Edition
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including RPG, Fantasy and Action RPG.
... 300 years after Aziraal has been banished, a brother and sister are drawn into the conflict which has flared up between the Orcs and the free world. Kyra, the hero's younger sister, suddenly disappears in mysterious circumstances.«...If my family really belongs to the chosen ones, why then have we always been as poor as church mice?
Two Worlds Epic Edition at a glance Released 2009 Studio Reality Pump Studios Player sentiment 78% positive of 5,919 Price $14.99 RPGFantasyAction RPGStory RichCharacter CustomizationMagicExploration
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Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including RPG, Fantasy and Action RPG.
The hit RPG returns! Remastered with stunning visuals and refined gameplay Re-Reckoning delivers intense, customizable RPG combat inside a sprawling game world.
Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning at a glance Released 2020 Studio KAIKO Player sentiment 77% positive of 8,147 Price $39.99 RPGFantasyAction RPGCharacter CustomizationStory RichMagicExploration
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The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including RPG, Fantasy and Exploration; published by the same company.
Explore Cyrodiil like never before with stunning new visuals and refined gameplay in The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion™ Remastered.
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion at a glance Released 2006 Studio 4J Studios Player sentiment 75% positive of 70,052 Price $49.99 RPGFantasyExplorationAction RPGCharacter CustomizationStory Rich
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The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including RPG, Fantasy and Exploration; published by the same company.
Explore Cyrodiil like never before with stunning new visuals and refined gameplay in The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion™ Remastered.
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered at a glance Released 2025 Studio Bethesda Game Studios Player sentiment 75% positive of 70,071 Price $49.99 RPGFantasyExplorationAction RPGCharacter CustomizationStory Rich
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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 5 player tags including RPG, Fantasy and Character Customization; published by the same company; released around the same time (2016).
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.
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition at a glance Released 2016 Studio Bethesda Game Studios Player sentiment 92% positive of 376,171 Price $39.99 RPGFantasyCharacter CustomizationStory RichMagic
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Fable Anniversary
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including RPG, Fantasy and Action RPG; released around the same time (2014).
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.
Fable Anniversary at a glance Released 2014 Studio Lionhead Studios Player sentiment 86% positive of 16,542 Price $10.49 RPGFantasyAction RPGStory RichCharacter CustomizationMagic
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Risen
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including RPG, Fantasy and Exploration.
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.
Risen at a glance Released 2009 Studio Piranha Bytes Player sentiment 89% positive of 10,815 Price $14.99 RPGFantasyExplorationMagicAction RPGStory RichCharacter Customization
Common questions
What game is most like The Elder Scrolls Online?
FINAL FANTASY XIV Online, on the evidence we have. It both open world, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric. That is a statement about overlap, not a promise you will like it as much: two games can share every tag and still feel different to play.
How is "similar to The Elder Scrolls Online" decided?
By overlap on the tags Steam players applied to each game, the formal genres, the themes both sit in, and whether the same studio made them. Tags carry the most weight because players write them, so they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are ignored: matching on "Singleplayer" is matching on nothing. Every entry below shows exactly what it matched on.
Are these ranked by quality?
No. They are ordered by how much they overlap with The Elder Scrolls Online. Where two games overlap equally, the better received one goes first, but that only moves a game a place or two. Each entry shows its own player sentiment so you can weigh that separately.
Do you get paid for these recommendations?
No. The order is computed from tag and genre overlap and nothing else. No placement here can be bought, and a game appearing high on this page is a statement about resemblance rather than an endorsement.