The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
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.
- Released
- 2011
- Developer
- Bethesda Game Studios
- Platforms
- 1 systems
- Critics
- 94
- Steam Deck
- playable
- Download
- Not stated
What is The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim?
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.
Description as published by the developer on its own store page, read 30 August 2026. It is marketing copy, not our assessment.
The record
| First released | 9 November 2011 |
|---|---|
| Developer | Bethesda Game Studios |
| Publisher | Bethesda Softworks |
| Platforms | PC |
| Genres | Role-Playing |
| Languages | 9 supported |
Source. Catalogue facts from Wikidata , seeded TBA. Store data from Steam, read 30 August 2026.
How was The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim received?
Method. Player figures are Steam's own totals for the PC version, read 30 August 2026. The Metacritic score is the one Steam publishes on its store page and can lag the site itself. Metacritic page. Neither is our opinion. We have not published a review of this game.
Accessibility
Seeing
None declared
Hearing
None declared
Input
- Partial Controller Support
Difficulty
None declared
Method. Features the publisher declared on its own store page. A declaration is a floor, not a review.
What does it support?
| Capability | Support |
|---|---|
| Controller | partial support |
| Cloud saves | Yes |
| Cross-platform play | No |
| Mod support | Steam Workshop |
| Online play | Single-player only |
| In-game purchases | No |
| Steam Deck | playable |
| Download size | Not stated |
| Add-on content | 1 DLC listed |
| Age gate | 17+ |
Content descriptors
- Some nudity or sexual content
- General mature content
Method. Read from the publisher's Steam listing on 30 August 2026. Describes the PC version. Console versions differ.
What does it cost?
Steam price in US dollars, read 30 August 2026. Prices move hourly and vary by region. Check the current price.
Games like The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
24 games overlap with The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim on the tags Steam players applied to it, on genre, and on theme. The closest are The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind Game of the Year Edition, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Game of the Year Edition (2009) and The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Game of the Year Edition Deluxe (2009).
Common questions about The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
What platforms is The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim on?
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is available on PC. It first released in 2011.
How much does The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim cost?
$19.99 on Steam in the United States, read on 30 August 2026. Prices move often and vary by region, so check the store before buying.
Do players recommend The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim?
95% of 317,769 Steam reviews are positive, which Steam rates Very Positive. That is players rating it, not our review. We have not published a review of this game.
What is the Metacritic score for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim?
94 out of 100 for the PC version, as published on the game's own Steam store page. Steam can lag Metacritic by a few points.
Does The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim work on Steam Deck?
Valve rates The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim as playable on the Steam Deck, from its own testing.
Who made The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim?
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim was developed by Bethesda Game Studios and published by Bethesda Softworks.