Choose Fallout 4 VR
Choose Fallout 4 VR if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 4,488 Steam reviews back the pick.
Fallout 4 VR vs The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR
Fallout 4 VR and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR 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. Fallout 4 VR (2017) is 1 year older than The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR (2018). The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR scores higher on Steam reviews (74.3% positive) than Fallout 4 VR (60.3% 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 VR
Choose The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 74.3% positive across 7,277 reviews.
Both Fallout 4 VR and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR sit in RPG on Steam and both list SteamVR Collectibles, Tracked Controller Support, and VR Only, 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
 Fallout 4 VR |  The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2018 |
| Genres | RPG | RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 59.99 USD | 59.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 60.3% positive (4,488 reviews) | 74.3% positive (7,277 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Bethesda Game Studios | Bethesda Game Studios |
Side by side
- Both are RPG games on Steam.
- Fallout 4 VR (2017) is 1 year older than The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR (2018).
- The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR scores higher on Steam reviews (74.3% positive) than Fallout 4 VR (60.3% positive).
- The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Fallout 4 VR (59.99 USD vs. 59.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Unsupported.
Fallout 4 VR vs The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR — FAQ
- Which is better, Fallout 4 VR or The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR?
- On Steam reviews The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR scores higher (74.3% positive) than Fallout 4 VR (60.3% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Fallout 4 VR or The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR first?
- If you want chronology, Fallout 4 VR (2017) came out before The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR (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 Fallout 4 VR and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR 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.