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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition vs Dragon's Dogma 2

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition and Dragon's Dogma 2 both land in 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 are RPG games on Steam. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition (2016) is 8 years older than Dragon's Dogma 2 (2024). The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition scores higher on Steam reviews (94.7% positive) than Dragon's Dogma 2 (67.1% 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 V: Skyrim Special Edition

Choose The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition if you want the Stereo Sound, Surround Sound, and Playable without Timed Input side of the pairing. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 94.7% positive across 125,909 reviews.

Choose Dragon's Dogma 2

Choose Dragon's Dogma 2 if you want an Action game with HDR available. On Steam, it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. 43,321 Steam reviews back the pick.

Both The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition and Dragon's Dogma 2 sit in RPG on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.

Side-by-side comparison

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition vs Dragon's Dogma 2 — Steam metadata comparison
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition — Steam game coverThe Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special EditionDragon's Dogma 2 — Steam game coverDragon's Dogma 2
Released20162024
GenresRPGAction, RPG
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck UnsupportedDeck Unsupported
Price39.99 USD69.99 USD
Steam reviews94.7% positive (125,909 reviews)67.1% positive (43,321 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersBethesda Game StudiosCAPCOM Co., Ltd.

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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition vs Dragon's Dogma 2 — FAQ

Which is better, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition or Dragon's Dogma 2?
On Steam reviews The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition scores higher (94.7% positive) than Dragon's Dogma 2 (67.1% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
Should I play The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition or Dragon's Dogma 2 first?
If you want chronology, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition (2016) came out before Dragon's Dogma 2 (2024). 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 V: Skyrim Special Edition and Dragon's Dogma 2 similar?
They overlap on 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.