Choose The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Choose The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 92.5% positive across 101,764 reviews.
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim vs The RPG
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim and The RPG 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 (2011) is 14 years older than The RPG (2025). The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim scores higher on Steam reviews (92.5% positive) than The RPG (84.7% 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 RPG
Choose The RPG if you want an Action, Indie, and Adventure game with Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Playable without Timed Input. On Steam, it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. The RPG launched in 2025.
Both The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim and The RPG 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 |  The RPG | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2011 | 2025 |
| Genres | RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92.5% positive (101,764 reviews) | 84.7% positive (313 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Bethesda Game Studios | Dionysus Acroreites |
Side by side
- Both are RPG games on Steam.
- The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (2011) is 14 years older than The RPG (2025).
- The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim scores higher on Steam reviews (92.5% positive) than The RPG (84.7% positive).
- The RPG is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (14.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is Deck Playable, The RPG is Deck Verified.
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim vs The RPG — FAQ
- Which is better, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim or The RPG?
- On Steam reviews The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim scores higher (92.5% positive) than The RPG (84.7% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim 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 or The RPG first?
- If you want chronology, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (2011) came out before The RPG (2025). 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 and The RPG 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.