Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition (2026)
Every game below overlaps with The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition 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: The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind Game of the Year Edition, which made by the same studio, Bethesda Game Studios.
- The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition is tagged Open World, RPG, Adventure, Singleplayer, Fantasy, Character Customization, Moddable, Dragons 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.
- 5 are from the same studio: The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind Game of the Year Edition, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Game of the Year Edition (2009), The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered.
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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The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind Game of the Year Edition
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Bethesda Game Studios; both open world, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 10 player tags including RPG, Fantasy and Classic.
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 RPGFantasyClassicGreat SoundtrackModdableFirst-PersonMagicStory Rich
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The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Game of the Year Edition (2009)
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Bethesda Game Studios; both open world, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 10 player tags including RPG, Fantasy and Moddable.
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 RPGFantasyModdableFirst-PersonGreat SoundtrackMagicCharacter CustomizationStory Rich
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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Bethesda Game Studios; both open world, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 10 player tags including RPG, Fantasy and Dragons.
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 RPGFantasyDragonsModdableFirst-PersonMagicStory RichGreat Soundtrack
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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 10 player tags including RPG, Fantasy and Moddable; 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 RPGFantasyModdableFirst-PersonGreat SoundtrackMagicCharacter CustomizationStory Rich
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Fable Anniversary
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 9 player tags including RPG, Fantasy and Classic; 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 RPGFantasyClassicRemakeThird PersonStory RichCharacter CustomizationGreat Soundtrack
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Fable
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 9 player tags including RPG, Fantasy and Classic.
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 at a glance Released 2007 Studio Lionhead Studios Player sentiment 86% positive of 16,533 Price $10.49 RPGFantasyClassicRemakeThird PersonStory RichCharacter CustomizationGreat Soundtrack
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The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
Why it matched: made by the same studio, 4J Studios; both open world, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including RPG, Fantasy and First-Person.
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 RPGFantasyFirst-PersonCharacter CustomizationThird PersonStory RichGreat Soundtrack
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The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Bethesda Game Studios; both open world, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including RPG, Fantasy and First-Person.
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 RPGFantasyFirst-PersonCharacter CustomizationThird PersonStory RichGreat Soundtrack
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Dishonored
Why it matched: both open world, stealth, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Stealth, First-Person and Story Rich; published by the same company; released around the same time (2012).
Dishonored is an immersive first-person action game that casts you as a supernatural assassin driven by revenge. With Dishonored’s flexible combat system, creatively eliminate your targets as you combine the supernatural abilities, weapons and unusual gadgets at your disposal.
Dishonored at a glance Released 2012 Studio Arkane Studios Player sentiment 98% positive of 88,064 Price $9.99 StealthFirst-PersonStory RichMagicRPGFantasy
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Dishonored 2
Why it matched: both open world, stealth, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Stealth, First-Person and Story Rich; published by the same company; released around the same time (2016).
Reprise your role as a supernatural assassin in Dishonored 2. Declared a “masterpiece” by Eurogamer and hailed “a must-play revenge tale” by Game Informer, Dishonored 2 is the follow up to Arkane’s 1st-person action blockbuster & winner of 100+ 'Game of the Year' awards, Dishonored.
Dishonored 2 at a glance Released 2016 Studio Arkane Studios Player sentiment 90% positive of 66,755 Price $29.99 StealthFirst-PersonStory RichFemale ProtagonistMagicGreat Soundtrack
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FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including RPG, Fantasy and Story Rich; released around the same time (2018).
FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE - This revered classic returns, now fully remastered for the first time for PC, featuring all new and enhanced gameplay.
FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE at a glance Released 2018 Studio Square Enix Player sentiment 89% positive of 10,211 Price $49.99 RPGFantasyStory RichGreat SoundtrackClassicThird PersonRemakeFemale Protagonist
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Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 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 CustomizationFantasyDragonsThird PersonMagicGreat SoundtrackStory Rich
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Dishonored: Death of the Outsider
Why it matched: both open world, stealth, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Stealth, First-Person and Female Protagonist; published by the same company; released around the same time (2017).
From the award-winning developers at Arkane® Studios comes Dishonored®: Death of the Outsider, the next standalone adventure in the critically-acclaimed Dishonored® series.
Dishonored: Death of the Outsider at a glance Released 2017 Studio Arkane Studios Player sentiment 88% positive of 13,351 Price $29.99 StealthFirst-PersonFemale ProtagonistStory RichMagicFantasy
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Styx: Master of Shadows
Why it matched: both open world, stealth, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Stealth, Story Rich and Third Person; released around the same time (2014).
Styx: Master of Shadows is an infiltration game with RPG elements taking place in a dark fantasy universe, where you sneak, steal and assassinate your way through as Styx, a Goblin two-centuries of age.
Styx: Master of Shadows at a glance Released 2014 Studio Cyanide Studio Player sentiment 83% positive of 11,709 Price $19.99 StealthStory RichThird PersonFantasyRPGMagicGreat Soundtrack
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Arx Fatalis
Why it matched: both open world, stealth, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including RPG, First-Person and Classic.
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.
Arx Fatalis at a glance Released 2002 Studio Arkane Studios Player sentiment 88% positive of 2,634 Price $4.99 RPGFirst-PersonClassicFantasyStory RichMagicStealth
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Dragon Age: Inquisition
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including RPG, Character Customization and Fantasy; released around the same time (2014).
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.
Dragon Age: Inquisition at a glance Released 2014 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 76% positive of 21,376 Price $39.99 RPGCharacter CustomizationFantasyStory RichDragonsThird PersonFemale ProtagonistGreat Soundtrack
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Dragon Age Inquisition
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including RPG, Character Customization and Fantasy; released around the same time (2020).
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.
Dragon Age Inquisition at a glance Released 2020 Studio BioWare Player sentiment 76% positive of 21,380 Price $39.99 RPGCharacter CustomizationFantasyStory RichDragonsThird PersonFemale ProtagonistGreat Soundtrack
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Middle-earth: Shadow of War
Why it matched: both open world, stealth, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including RPG, Fantasy and Third Person; released around the same time (2017).
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™.
Middle-earth: Shadow of War at a glance Released 2017 Studio Monolith Productions Player sentiment 89% positive of 116,690 Price $4.99 RPGFantasyThird PersonStealthStory RichMagic
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Fable - The Lost Chapters
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including RPG, Fantasy and Third Person.
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 RPGFantasyThird PersonClassicMagicStory RichGreat SoundtrackCharacter Customization
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Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including RPG, Story Rich and Classic.
It is four thousand years before the Galactic Empire and hundreds of Jedi Knights have fallen in battle against the ruthless Sith. You are the last hope of the Jedi Order. Can you master the awesome power of the Force on your quest to save the Republic? Or will you fall to the lure of the dark side?
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic at a glance Released 2003 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 91% positive of 33,918 Price $9.99 RPGStory RichClassicThird PersonFantasyGreat SoundtrackModdableFemale Protagonist
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STAR WARS Knights of the Old Republic
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including RPG, Story Rich and Classic.
It is four thousand years before the Galactic Empire and hundreds of Jedi Knights have fallen in battle against the ruthless Sith. You are the last hope of the Jedi Order. Can you master the awesome power of the Force on your quest to save the Republic? Or will you fall to the lure of the dark side?
STAR WARS Knights of the Old Republic at a glance Released 2009 Studio BioWare Player sentiment 91% positive of 33,917 Price $9.99 RPGStory RichClassicThird PersonFantasyGreat SoundtrackModdableFemale Protagonist
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Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including RPG, Fantasy and Third Person.
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 RPGFantasyThird PersonStory RichMagicCharacter CustomizationFemale ProtagonistGreat Soundtrack
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Gothic 3
Why it matched: both open world, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including RPG, Fantasy and Third Person.
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.
Gothic 3 at a glance Released 2009 Studio Piranha Bytes Player sentiment 82% positive of 12,375 Price $19.99 RPGFantasyThird PersonGreat SoundtrackStory RichMagicClassicFirst-Person
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Thief: Deadly Shadows
Why it matched: both open world, stealth, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Stealth, First-Person and Classic.
You are Garrett, the master thief. Rarely seen and never caught, Garrett is the best that ever was. Able to sneak past any guard, pick any lock, and break into the most ingeniously secured residences. Garrett steals from the wealthy and gives to himself, making his living in the dark and foreboding City.
Thief: Deadly Shadows at a glance Released 2007 Studio Ion Storm Player sentiment 81% positive of 2,604 Price $1.79 StealthFirst-PersonClassicThird PersonStory RichFantasyRPG
Common questions
What game is most like The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition?
The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind Game of the Year Edition, on the evidence we have. It made by the same studio, Bethesda Game Studios. 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 V: Skyrim Special Edition" 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 V: Skyrim Special Edition. 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.
What else did the makers of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition do?
The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind Game of the Year Edition, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Game of the Year Edition (2009), The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered are also from Bethesda Game Studios, and appear in the list below for that reason as well as on tag overlap.
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.