Rank 01Why this
Same atmospheric mood as The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition.
- $49.99 (Price checked Nov 3)
- Deck Verified
- 2015
Games like The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition
- 32 games
- Updated Nov 3, 2026
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The closest matches to The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition: The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition (2009), The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind® Game of the Year Edition, Fallout 4, and ELDEN RING. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Shares faction politics with The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition.
- $14.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
- Deck Playable
- 2009
Rank 03- $14.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
- Deck Playable
- 2009
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Fallout 4
Why this: Shares environmental storytelling with The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition.
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ELDEN RING
Why this: Shares open world exploration with The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition.
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The full ranked list: top 24 games like The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition
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- 1The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Same atmospheric mood as The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition.
- 97% of 234,915 reviews
- 2The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition (2009)
Shares faction politics with The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition.
- 95% of 31,816 reviews
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- 4Fallout 4
Shares environmental storytelling with The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition.
- 81% of 181,116 reviews
- 5ELDEN RING
Shares open world exploration with The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition.
- 94% of 426,636 reviews
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- 11FINAL FANTASY XIV Online
Same nostalgic mood as The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition.
- 87% of 60,003 reviews
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- 24Monster Hunter: World
Same immersive mood as The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition.
- 92% of 113,948 reviews
- Released: 2016
- Developer: Bethesda Game Studios
- Price: $39.99checked Nov 3
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 95% of 125,909 reviews
- Genres: RPG
- Metacritic 74
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Mods enhance gameplay significantly
- World feels alive and responsive
- Atmospheric
- Immersive
- Nostalgic
- Environmental storytelling
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Why this: Shares open world exploration with The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition.
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Why this: Shares faction politics with The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition.
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Why this: Same atmospheric mood as The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition.
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Why this: Shares faction politics with The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition.
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Why this: Same nostalgic mood as The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition.
Two Worlds Epic Edition
Why this: Shares open world exploration with The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition.
Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition.
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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition.
Fallout 4
Why this: Shares environmental storytelling with The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition.
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Why this: Shares open world exploration with The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition.
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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Why this: Shares open world exploration with The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition.
Co-op via mod
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition has no co-op on Steam, but a fan mod adds it.
- Partial campaign
- Updated after the latest patch
Explore Skyrim as a group. Quest progress follows the party leader, who does the talking with NPCs. Keep your other mods few: they are not guaranteed to sync.
Skyrim Together Reborn
- v1.8.3
- Checked Oct 4, 2026
Unofficial fan mod. Back up your saves.
Get it on Nexus ModsAbout The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition
The closest matches to The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition: The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition (2009), The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind® Game of the Year Edition, Fallout 4, and ELDEN RING. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition is your kind of game, the closest matches are The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition (2009) and The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind® Game of the Year Edition — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, immersive and nostalgic, and single out its environmental storytelling and faction politics. 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.
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.
Is The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 95% of 125,909 Steam reviews are positive.
- Last 30 days: 93% positive across 2,497 new reviews, in line with its all-time score.
- Price: $39.99 (checked Nov 9).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 79 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Mods enhance gameplay significantly
- World feels alive and responsive
People who play it also play: The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition (2009), The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind® Game of the Year Edition
Frequently asked about The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition
Can I run it?
Is The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
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 Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition (2009), The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind® Game of the Year Edition.
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.