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2011 PCPlayStationXbox 14.99 € 👍 95 % Overwhelmingly positive, 317,279 reviews on Steam

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.

What defines The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim:

  • Open world
  • Lots to discover
  • Fantasy setting
  • Strong character progression

The closest matches for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim are The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Special Edition, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion and Hogwarts Legacy. 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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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Special Edition

98 %

2016 PCPlayStationXboxNintendo Switch 39.99 € 👍 92 % Very positive, 337,058 reviews on Steam

  • Open world
  • Lots to discover
  • Fantasy setting

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.

Hogwarts Legacy

Open world

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.

Gothic 3

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.

Two Worlds II

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.

Crimson Desert Enhanced

Lavish presentation

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.

Dragon's Dogma II

Open world

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.

Two Worlds

Open world

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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