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We filtered the 50 games similar to The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall down to the 11 that fit the “Sandbox” category. Cyberpunk 2077, Fallout: New Vegas and Fallout 4 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall.

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The best sandbox games like The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall

11 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall. Each one has been evaluated across 16 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

#1Cyberpunk 2077

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

SoloRangedMeleeDarkOpen WorldSandbox WorldExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 86%· 938KRAWG👍 83%· 3.0KMC73IGDB75· 21OC76· 226

Year 2020Dev CD Projekt Red · CD PROJEKT REDPlaytime ~29hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of first-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and sandbox freedom

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, shooter and first-person shooting, while skipping procedural generation

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeRangedOpen WorldSandbox WorldHistoricalExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 96%· 257KRAWG👍 89%· 2.6KMC84IGDB82· 9

Year 2010Dev Obsidian Entertainment · Bethesda SoftworksPlaytime ~12hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are first-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, sandbox freedom and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, shooter and survival mechanics, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

SoloRangedMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 81%· 424KRAWG👍 70%· 3.4KMC84IGDB85· 21OC87· 159

Year 2015Dev Bethesda Game Studios · Bethesda SoftworksPlaytime ~38hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are first-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, sandbox freedom and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, shooter and survival mechanics, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 57%· 173KIGDB85· 9OC84· 221

Year 2023Dev Bethesda Game Studios · Bethesda SoftworksOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ Fits the first-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and sandbox freedom

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, shooter and first-person shooting, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 81%· 22KIGDB89· 10

Year 2008Dev Bethesda Game Studios · Bethesda SoftworksOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Fits the first-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, sandbox freedom and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, shooter and survival mechanics, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

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#6Fable

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMagicMeleeRangedDarkSandbox WorldOpen WorldFantasyHistoricalMedievalExploration

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Year 2004Dev Big Blue Box · Microsoft Game Studios

✓ If you enjoyed The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and sandbox freedom

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus and visual third person, while skipping procedural generation

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#7The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMagicMeleeRangedDarkOpen WorldSandbox WorldFantasyHistoricalMedievalExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 95%· 52KIGDB81· 6

Year 2006Dev Bethesda Game Studios · 2K GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ If you enjoyed The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and sandbox freedom

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, strong narrative focus and setting mythology, while skipping procedural generation

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMagicMeleeRangedSandbox WorldOpen WorldFantasyExploration

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Year 2006Dev Square Enix Product Development Division 4 · Square Enix

✓ If you enjoyed The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and sandbox freedom

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy, skill tree progression and visual third person, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

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#9The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMagicMeleeRangedDarkOpen WorldSandbox WorldProceduralFantasyMedievalExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 95%· 318KRAWG👍 89%· 4.9KMC94IGDB80· 10

Year 2011Dev Bethesda Game Studios · Bethesda SoftworksPlaytime ~46hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and sandbox freedom

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, strong narrative focus and stealth mechanics, while skipping historical setting

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#10Fable: The Lost Chapters

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeMagicRangedDarkOpen WorldSandbox WorldFantasyExploration

Steam👍 92%· 8.2KIGDB84· 3

Year 2005Dev Big Blue Box · Microsoft Game StudiosOn PC · Mac

✓ Like The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and sandbox freedom

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, strong narrative focus and skill tree progression, while skipping procedural generation

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#11The Elder Scrolls: Arena

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

SoloMagicMeleeRangedSandbox WorldOpen WorldProceduralFantasyExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 80%· 2.5KIGDB88· 2

Year 1994Dev Bethesda SoftworksOn PC

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, sandbox freedom and sandbox world.

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

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Steam GOG

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