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. 125,909 Steam reviews back the pick.
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition vs Beast Quest
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition and Beast Quest 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 2 years older than Beast Quest (2018). The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition scores higher on Steam reviews (94.7% positive) than Beast Quest (20% 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 Beast Quest
Choose Beast Quest if you want an Action and Adventure experience. Beast Quest launched in 2018.
Both The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition and Beast Quest 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 |  Beast Quest | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2018 |
| Genres | RPG | Action, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | 39.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 94.7% positive (125,909 reviews) | 20% positive (25 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Bethesda Game Studios | Torus Games |
Side by side
- Both are RPG games on Steam.
- The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition (2016) is 2 years older than Beast Quest (2018).
- The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition scores higher on Steam reviews (94.7% positive) than Beast Quest (20% positive).
- The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Beast Quest has no Deck rating yet.
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition vs Beast Quest — FAQ
- Should I play The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition or Beast Quest first?
- If you want chronology, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition (2016) came out before Beast Quest (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 V: Skyrim Special Edition and Beast Quest 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.