The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim cover art

games like

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim leans Optimization (Pure Optimization). Below: catalogued games with the closest cheat-test profile, and exactly where each one differs.

Matched first against: Role-playing (RPG) - then ranked by cheat-test profile.

EXECUTION3 /10READS0 /10VARIANCE2 /10OPTIMIZATION7 /10

12 games like The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

A cross-genre tag below means that pick didn't share a genre - it filled a slot on cheat-test profile alone.

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion cover art
The Elder Scrolls IV: OblivionPure Optimization · open-world RPG

Both lean on execution about the same (3 vs 3). Biggest difference: reads (0 vs 1) - Scripted enemies

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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt cover art
The Witcher 3: Wild HuntPracticed Mastery · narrative action RPG

Both lean on variance about the same (2 vs 2). Biggest difference: execution (3 vs 4) - Combat timing matters but generous dodges forgive sloppy play.

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Fallout 4 cover art
Fallout 4Pure Optimization · action RPG

Both lean on variance about the same (2 vs 2). Biggest difference: execution (3 vs 4) - FPS aiming, VATS softens demand

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Kingdom Come: Deliverance cover art
Kingdom Come: DeliverancePracticed Mastery · sim-RPG

Both lean on variance about the same (2 vs 2). Biggest difference: execution (3 vs 6) - Directional sword combat, real timing needed

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Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars cover art
Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven StarsPure Optimization · turn-based RPG

Both lean on execution about the same (3 vs 3). Otherwise the profiles match closely.

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Pokémon Legends: Arceus cover art
Pokémon Legends: ArceusPure Optimization · action RPG

Both lean on execution about the same (3 vs 3). Otherwise the profiles match closely.

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Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom cover art
Ni no Kuni II: Revenant KingdomPure Optimization · action JRPG

Both lean on execution about the same (3 vs 3). Otherwise the profiles match closely.

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South Park: The Stick of Truth cover art
South Park: The Stick of TruthPure Optimization · comedy turn-based RPG

Both lean on execution about the same (3 vs 3). Biggest difference: optimization (7 vs 6) - Build, gear and ability choices comfortably solve every fight

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Dragon Age: Inquisition cover art
Dragon Age: InquisitionPure Optimization · action RPG

Both lean on execution about the same (3 vs 3). Biggest difference: reads (0 vs 1) - Scripted enemy behaviour

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Death Stranding cover art
Death StrandingPure Optimization · traversal sim

Both lean on execution about the same (3 vs 3). Biggest difference: reads (0 vs 1) - BTs and MULEs scripted, predictable.

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Castlevania: Symphony of the Night cover art
Castlevania: Symphony of the NightPure Optimization · metroidvania RPG

Both lean on variance about the same (2 vs 2). Biggest difference: execution (3 vs 4) - Forgiving action combat

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The Outer Worlds cover art
The Outer WorldsPure Optimization · action RPG

Both lean on execution about the same (3 vs 3). Biggest difference: reads (0 vs 1) - Scripted enemies

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Game details

Released
2011
Developer
Bethesda Game Studios
Franchise
The Elder Scrolls
Platforms
PS3, PC, X360
Modes
Single player
IGDB critics
80/100
IGDB users
88/100
Role-playing (RPG)AdventureActionFantasyStealthSandboxOpen world