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The Elder Scrolls® Online vs Wizard101

The Elder Scrolls® Online and Wizard101 both land in Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, RPG on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, RPG on Steam. The Elder Scrolls® Online (2017) is 1 year older than Wizard101 (2018). Wizard101 scores higher on Steam reviews (83.4% positive) than The Elder Scrolls® Online (81.6% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.

Which should you pick?

Choose The Elder Scrolls® Online

Choose The Elder Scrolls® Online if you want an Action game with HDR available, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 73,647 Steam reviews back the pick.

Choose Wizard101

Choose Wizard101 if you want a Strategy, Free To Play, and Casual experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. 8,374 Steam reviews back the pick.

Both The Elder Scrolls® Online and Wizard101 sit in Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, and RPG on Steam and both list Multi-player, MMO, and Online PvP, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (81.6% vs 83.4% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.

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The Elder Scrolls® Online vs Wizard101 — Steam metadata comparison
The Elder Scrolls® Online — Steam game coverThe Elder Scrolls® OnlineWizard101 — Steam game coverWizard101
Released20172018
GenresAction, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, RPGStrategy, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Free To Play, Casual
PlatformsWindows, macOSWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedDeck Unsupported
Price19.99 USDFree to play
Steam reviews81.6% positive (73,647 reviews)83.4% positive (8,374 reviews)
MultiplayerMulti-player, Online Co-op, Co-opMulti-player, Online Co-op, Co-op
DevelopersZeniMax Online StudiosKingsIsle Entertainment

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The Elder Scrolls® Online vs Wizard101 — FAQ

Which is better, The Elder Scrolls® Online or Wizard101?
On Steam reviews the two are nearly tied: The Elder Scrolls® Online sits at 81.6% positive (73,647 reviews), Wizard101 at 83.4% (8,374). The choice usually comes down to genre fit and the platform features each one supports — see the comparison table above.
Should I play The Elder Scrolls® Online or Wizard101 first?
If you want chronology, The Elder Scrolls® Online (2017) came out before Wizard101 (2018). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
Are The Elder Scrolls® Online and Wizard101 similar?
They overlap on Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, RPG on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
Do both The Elder Scrolls® Online and Wizard101 have co-op?
Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: The Elder Scrolls® Online ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Wizard101 ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
Is Wizard101 free?
Yes — Wizard101 is a free-to-play Steam title. The Elder Scrolls® Online is paid (19.99 USD).
The Elder Scrolls® Online vs Wizard101 — Verdict (2026) · imho.run