Rank 01Why this
Shares skill based progression with The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.
- $14.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
- Deck Playable
- 2009
Games like The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
- 33 games
- Updated Nov 3, 2026
Players who liked The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim also play
The closest matches to The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim: The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition (2009), The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Fallout: New Vegas, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition, and ELDEN RING. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
- Rank 01
Rank 02Why this
Same epic mood as The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.
- $49.99 (Price checked Nov 3)
- Deck Verified
- 2015
Rank 03Why this
Same immersive mood as The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.
- $9.99 (Price checked Nov 3)
- Deck Playable
- 2010
Rank 04 
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition
Why this: Shares open world exploration with The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.
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Dread Delusion
Why this: Same nostalgic mood as The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.
Rank 08 
The full ranked list: top 24 games like The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
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- 1The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition (2009)
Shares skill based progression with The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.
- 95% of 31,816 reviews
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- 4The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition
Shares open world exploration with The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.
- 95% of 125,909 reviews
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- 18Lords of the Fallen
Also Dragons and Lore-Rich, like The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.
- 73% of 19,785 reviews
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- Released: 2011
- Developer: Bethesda Game Studios
- Price: $19.99checked Nov 3
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 92% of 101,764 reviews
- Genres: RPG
- Metacritic 94
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Dragon battles feel epic and cinematic
- Endless side quests and activities
- Freedom to play as any class or faction
- Epic
- Immersive
- Nostalgic
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Why this: Same nostalgic mood as The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.
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Why this: Shares skill based progression with The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.
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Why this: Shares quest branching and open world exploration with The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.
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Why this: Shares open world exploration with The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.
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Why this: Also Dragons and Lore-Rich, like The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.
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Why this: Shares quest branching with The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.
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Why this: Also Dragons and Medieval, like The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.
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Why this: Same immersive mood as The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.
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Why this: Same nostalgic mood as The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Why this: Same epic mood as The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.
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Why this: Shares open world exploration with The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.
Dread Delusion
Why this: Same nostalgic mood as The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.
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Why this: Same immersive mood as The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.
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Why this: Shares open world exploration with The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.
About The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
The closest matches to The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim: The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition (2009), The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Fallout: New Vegas, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition, and ELDEN RING. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is your kind of game, the closest matches are The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition (2009), The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and Fallout: New Vegas — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as epic, immersive and nostalgic, and single out its home base customization and modding support. 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 is an open-world RPG developed by Bethesda Game Studios and released in 2011. The game features skill-based progression, branching quests, home-base customization, and extensive modding support. Players describe the experience as epic, immersive, nostalgic, and whimsical, with reviewers highlighting dragon battles as cinematic moments. The freedom to build any class and join various factions provides significant replayability, while the sheer volume of side quests and activities keeps players engaged for hundreds of hours. The modding community has continuously expanded the game, with players noting that modifications can completely reinvent the experience. Skyrim is playable on Steam Deck and holds a 92% positive rating from over 101,000 Steam reviews, priced at $19.99.
About The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim: 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.
Is The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 92% of 101,764 Steam reviews are positive.
- Last 30 days: 88% positive across 86 new reviews, in line with its all-time score.
- Price: $19.99 (checked Nov 8).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 113 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Dragon battles feel epic and cinematic
- Endless side quests and activities
- Freedom to play as any class or faction
- Modding community expands the game endlessly
People who play it also play: The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition (2009), The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Fallout: New Vegas
Frequently asked about The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Can I run it?
Does The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim run on Steam Deck?
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim cost?
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is listed on Steam at 19.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim are The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition (2009), The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Fallout: New Vegas.
Who developed The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim?
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim was developed by Bethesda Game Studios and published by Bethesda Softworks.