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Games like Middle-earth: Shadow of War

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As Talion you roam Mordor, dominating orc captains to build your own army and storm fortresses. The Nemesis System makes enemies remember you, rise in rank, and grow into personal rivals with their own stories.

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In short: Games like Middle-earth: Shadow of War

Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Middle-earth: Shadow of War special. The reasons are listed right on each game.

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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

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A vast, freely explorable northern realm packed with dragons, dungeons and side quests, where you grow into any role simply by doing it – warrior, mage or thief. The joy lies in wandering off in any direction and stumbling into stories everywhere.

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