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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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The closest matches for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim are Hogwarts Legacy, Gothic 3 and Assassin's Creed Valhalla. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim special – the reasons are listed right on each game.
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As a fifth-year student in 19th-century Hogwarts, you roam a lavishly recreated castle and the Scottish Highlands, chaining spells in flashy real-time duels while unraveling a mystery of ancient magic. The real draw is the feeling of finally living inside the wizarding school yourself.
94 % −80 %Open world
A vast, freely explorable Myrtana under orc rule where you side with orcs, rebels, assassins or nomads and carve your own path through the world. The game is notoriously buggy but beloved for its atmosphere and Kai Rosenkranz's sweeping score.
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92 % 59.99 €
Strong character progression
As the Viking Eivor you raid your way across 9th-century England, grow your settlement and forge alliances. Brutal melee combat meets a vast world full of secrets and Norse mythology.
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92 % 39.99 €
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An open-world fantasy action RPG where you roam a perilous land with customized and borrowed AI companions called Pawns. Flexible vocations, climbable giant monsters and free-form exploration define the experience.
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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.
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91 % 69.99 €
Open world
A visually stunning open-world adventure across the harsh continent of Pywel, where the mercenary Kliff fights bandits and colossal bosses with weighty, acrobatic combat built around parries and grapples. Its richly detailed world invites free exploration on foot and horseback.
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91 % 14.79 €
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A sprawling open-world fantasy RPG where you search for your kidnapped sister across a huge, freely explorable land, juggling rival factions and upgrading gear by stacking duplicates. Rough around the edges and infamous for its stilted dialogue, but generous with freedom.
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90 % 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.
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90 % −80 %Strong character progression
A vast, sun-drenched ancient Greece explored by land and sea as a Spartan mercenary, with dialogue choices, naval battles and mythical beasts. The series' full shift to action RPG brings loot, skill trees and romances.
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90 % 24.99 €
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A pixel-art action RPG in the spirit of classic old-school role-playing games, featuring an open world to roam freely, rival factions and meaningful decisions. Exploration and character growth take center stage, with fairly challenging combat.
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