The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim— Guide, genres & similar games
The fifth game in the series, Skyrim takes us on a journey through the coldest region of Cyrodiil. Once again player can traverse the open world RPG armed with various medieval weapons and magic, to become a hero of Nordic legends –Dovahkiin, the Dragonborn. After mandatory character creation player
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is a rpg game developed by Bethesda Game Studios, 2011. It delivers narrative-driven gameplay with stealth combat set in a fantasy world. Available in single-player mode. With an iRank Score of 90/100, it ranks as a exceptional title in our catalog.
iRank Score
90/100 ↗Rating
👍 89%
5K votes
Type
RPG, Action RPG, Adventure
Released
2011
Updated May 2026
Developer
Bethesda Game Studios
Publisher: Bethesda Softworks
Avg. playtime
~46h
Platforms
PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo
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About The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
The fifth game in the series, Skyrim takes us on a journey through the coldest region of Cyrodiil. Once again player can traverse the open world RPG armed with various medieval weapons and magic, to become a hero of Nordic legends –Dovahkiin, the Dragonborn. After mandatory character creation players will have to escape not only imprisonment but a fire-breathing dragon. Something Skyrim hasn’t seen in centuries.
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