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If The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition is your kind of game, the closest matches are The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR and Dragon's Dogma 2 — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its mods enhance gameplay significantly, writing quality is exceptional and atmospheric. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
Get personalized picks →The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition is a fantasy RPG released in 2016 by Bethesda Game Studios. It features open-world exploration, faction politics, environmental storytelling, and diverse quests alongside deep character customization. The game includes robust mod support. Players describe it as atmospheric, immersive, and nostalgic, with reviewers highlighting that mods enhance gameplay significantly and the world feels alive and responsive. It holds a 95 percent positive rating from over 125,000 Steam reviews and costs $39.99 USD. The game is not supported on Steam Deck.
About The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition: Winner of more than 200 Game of the Year Awards, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition brings the epic fantasy to life in stunning detail. The Special Edition includes the critically acclaimed game and add-ons with all-new features.
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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
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Shares open world exploration and a nostalgic mood with The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition.
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EPIC FANTASY REBORN The next chapter in the highly anticipated Elder Scrolls saga arrives from the makers of the 2006 and 2008 Games of the Year, Bethesda Game Studios. Skyrim reimagines and revolutionizes the open-world fantasy epic, bringing to life a complete virtual world open for you to explore any way you choose.
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR
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Shares an atmospheric mood with The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition.
Second-strongest match for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition.
A true, full-length open-world game for VR has arrived from Bethesda Game Studios. Skyrim VR reimagines the complete epic fantasy masterpiece with an unparalleled sense of scale, depth, and immersion. Skyrim VR also includes all official add-ons.
Dragon's Dogma 2
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Shares an immersive mood with The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition.
Third-strongest match for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition.
Dragon’s Dogma 2 is a single player, narrative driven action-RPG that challenges the players to choose their own experience – from the appearance of their Arisen, their vocation, their party, how to approach different situations and more - in a truly immersive fantasy world.
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition (2009)
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Shares mod support, faction politics and an atmospheric mood with The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition.
Ranked #4 for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition.
PUBLISHER UPDATE - This is the product page for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Game of the Year Edition, released in 2009. ---The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition presents one of the best RPGs of all time like never before. Step inside the most richly detailed and vibrant game-world ever created.
Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen
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Shares an atmospheric mood with The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition.
Ranked #5 for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition.
Set in a huge open world, Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen presents a rewarding action combat experience.
Dragon Age™ Inquisition
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Shares faction politics and an immersive mood with The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition.
Ranked #6 for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition.
Winner of over 130 Game of the Year awards, discover the definitive Dragon Age: Inquisition experience. The Game of the Year Edition includes the critically acclaimed game, all three official add-ons - Jaws of Hakkon, The Descent, and Trespasser - and more.
Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning™
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Shares an atmospheric mood with The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition.
Ranked #7 for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition.
The minds of New York Times bestselling author R.A. Salvatore, Spawn creator Todd McFarlane, and Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion lead designer Ken Rolston have combined to create Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning, a new role-playing game set in a world worth saving.
Hogwarts Legacy
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Ranked #8 for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition.
Hogwarts Legacy is an immersive, open-world action RPG. Now you can take control of the action and be at the center of your own adventure in the wizarding world.
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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
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You are Geralt of Rivia, mercenary monster slayer. Before you stands a war-torn, monster-infested continent you can explore at will. Your current contract? Tracking down Ciri — the Child of Prophecy, a living weapon that can alter the shape of the world.
The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind® Game of the Year Edition
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The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind® Game of the Year Edition includes Morrowind plus all of the content from the Bloodmoon and Tribunal expansions. The original Mod Construction Set is not included in this package. An epic, open-ended single-player RPG, Morrowind allows you to create and play any kind of character imaginable.
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered
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Shares mod support, open world exploration and an atmospheric mood with The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition.
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Explore Cyrodiil like never before with stunning new visuals and refined gameplay in The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion™ Remastered.
Starfield
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Shares faction politics and an atmospheric mood with The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition.
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Starfield is the first new universe in 25 years from Bethesda Game Studios, the award-winning creators of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim and Fallout 4.
Fallout: New Vegas
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Shares faction politics and an atmospheric mood with The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition.
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Welcome to Vegas. New Vegas. Enjoy your stay!
ELDEN RING
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THE CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED FANTASY ACTION RPG. Rise, Tarnished, and be guided by grace to brandish the power of the Elden Ring and become an Elden Lord in the Lands Between.
Quake
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Developed by the award-winning id Software, Quake® is the ground-breaking, original dark fantasy first-person shooter that inspires today’s retro-style FPS games. With Quake (Enhanced), experience the authentic, updated, and visually enhanced version of the original.
Horizon Zero Dawn™ Complete Edition
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Experience Aloy’s legendary quest to unravel the mysteries of a future Earth ruled by Machines. Use devastating tactical attacks against your prey and explore a majestic open world in this award-winning action RPG!
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Terraria
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Dig, fight, explore, build! Nothing is impossible in this action-packed adventure game. Four Pack also available!
Stardew Valley
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Fallout: New Vegas
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Vampire Survivors
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Mow down thousands of night creatures and survive until dawn! Vampire Survivors is a gothic horror casual game with rogue-lite elements, where your choices can allow you to quickly snowball against the hundreds of monsters that get thrown at you. Be the bullet hell!
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Fight, Farm, Build and Explore Together in the standalone multiplayer expansion to the uncompromising wilderness survival game, Don't Starve.
Mount & Blade: Warband
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In a land torn asunder by incessant warfare, it is time to assemble your own band of hardened warriors and enter the fray. Lead your men into battle, expand your realm, and claim the ultimate prize: the throne of Calradia!
OMORI
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Fallout 4
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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
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Shares open world exploration and a nostalgic mood with The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition.
Another title from Bethesda Game Studios, the studio behind The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition. Shares RPG with The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition.
EPIC FANTASY REBORN The next chapter in the highly anticipated Elder Scrolls saga arrives from the makers of the 2006 and 2008 Games of the Year, Bethesda Game Studios. Skyrim reimagines and revolutionizes the open-world fantasy epic, bringing to life a complete virtual world open for you to explore any way you choose.
Starfield
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Shares faction politics and an atmospheric mood with The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition.
Another title from Bethesda Game Studios, the studio behind The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition. Shares RPG with The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition.
Starfield is the first new universe in 25 years from Bethesda Game Studios, the award-winning creators of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim and Fallout 4.
Fallout 76
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Another title from Bethesda Game Studios, the studio behind The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition. Shares RPG with The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition.
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The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered
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Shares mod support, open world exploration and an atmospheric mood with The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition.
Another title from Bethesda Game Studios, the studio behind The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition. Shares RPG with The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition.
Explore Cyrodiil like never before with stunning new visuals and refined gameplay in The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion™ Remastered.
Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition
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Shares open world exploration and an atmospheric mood with The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition.
Another title from Bethesda Game Studios, the studio behind The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition. Shares RPG with The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition.
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The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition (2009)
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Shares mod support, faction politics and an atmospheric mood with The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition.
Another title from Bethesda Game Studios, the studio behind The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition. Shares RPG with The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition.
PUBLISHER UPDATE - This is the product page for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Game of the Year Edition, released in 2009. ---The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition presents one of the best RPGs of all time like never before. Step inside the most richly detailed and vibrant game-world ever created.
The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind® Game of the Year Edition
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Shares an atmospheric mood with The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition.
Another title from Bethesda Game Studios, the studio behind The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition. Shares RPG with The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition.
The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind® Game of the Year Edition includes Morrowind plus all of the content from the Bloodmoon and Tribunal expansions. The original Mod Construction Set is not included in this package. An epic, open-ended single-player RPG, Morrowind allows you to create and play any kind of character imaginable.
Frequently asked about The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition
- Does The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition work on Steam Deck?
- The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition is currently rated Unsupported on Steam Deck. It may not launch or may have significant issues that block normal play.
- How much does The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition cost?
- The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition is listed on Steam at 39.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- What games are most similar to The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition are The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR, Dragon's Dogma 2.
- Who developed The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition?
- The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition was developed by Bethesda Game Studios and published by Bethesda Softworks.
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