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The first Elder Scrolls game sends you across a huge, procedurally generated Tamriel to free the imprisoned emperor. Dungeon crawling, towns and freeform character building laid the foundation for later open-world RPGs.
What defines The Elder Scrolls: Arena:
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The closest matches for The Elder Scrolls: Arena are The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall, Two Worlds and Dragon View. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes The Elder Scrolls: Arena special – the reasons are listed right on each game.
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Daggerfall is a vast sandbox RPG with a huge, procedurally filled world of cities and dungeons. You create your own class, join guilds and factions, and approach the main quest however you like.
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Strong character progression
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Realistic visuals
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93 % 4.99 €
Strong character progression
An early Larian action RPG with a huge, freely explorable world, countless side quests and a classless character system that lets you blend warrior, mage and thief skills as you like.
92 % 24.50 €
Strong character progression
An open-world fantasy RPG with very free character development, spell crafting and magic cards. The story of fighting Gandohar mainly serves as a backdrop to exploring the world.
91 % 39.99 €
Lots to discover
A vast, freely explorable northern fantasy land where you play the Dragonborn and chart your own course through quest lines, dungeons, magic and swordplay. The Special Edition adds improved visuals and a foundation for countless mods.
91 %
Lots to discover
As the warrior Rynn you fight with sword and bow on foot, then take to the skies on the dragon Arokh and burn your enemies. Seamless transitions between outdoor and indoor areas gave this 1999 action-adventure a distinctive feel.
91 % 9.99 €
Strong character progression
Play as Scarlett, daughter of Death, exploring a fantastical Venice and its surroundings, fighting in real time and growing supernatural powers to stop an undead necromancer.
90 % 14.99 €
Lots to discover
A classic action RPG from Nihon Falcom in which a gravely wounded knight explores a labyrinthine dungeon realm in search of the legendary Dragon Slayer sword. Exploration, gear and real-time combat take center stage.
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