What is the best game similar to The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind?

The closest game to The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind is Fallout: New Vegas, scoring 86/100 on our similarity scale. They share 14 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and sandbox freedom. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.

What are the top games like The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind?

The three closest games to The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind are: 1. Fallout: New Vegas (86/100, 14 shared attributes) 2. Cyberpunk 2077 (86/100, 14 shared attributes) 3. Fallout 4 (85/100, 13 shared attributes). All share The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 50 candidates across 18 dimensions.

Is Cyberpunk 2077 similar to The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind?

Yes, very much so — Cyberpunk 2077 scores 86/100 similarity to The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind. They share 14 attributes, including deep RPG systems and action RPG combat. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.

What RPG games are similar to The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind?

The best RPG games similar to The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind are Fallout: New Vegas, Cyberpunk 2077, Fallout 4 and The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall. All share the RPG genre alongside other key The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind attributes like deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and sandbox freedom.

How is similarity to The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind calculated?

We compare The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind against every game in our catalog using 18 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.

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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentUpdated May 19, 2026How this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

If The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind left you wanting more, this list of 50 similar games is for you. Each one shares part of its essence — deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and open world exploration — and is ranked by a similarity score computed across 18 attributes. Fallout: New Vegas comes closest (86/100).

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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind. Each one has been evaluated across 18 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.

#1Fallout: New VegasClosest overall match

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SoloMeleeRangedNarrativeOpen WorldSandbox WorldExplorationSkill TreeFirst PersonThird 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, action RPG combat and sandbox freedom

≠ Stands apart with shooter, survival mechanics and first-person shooting, while skipping procedural generation

The writing is why it endures: factions with coherent positions, quests that resolve several ways, and an ending that actually reflects a decade of small choices. Reputation matters everywhere. Technically it is fragile — it shipped buggy and remains so, with crashes common enough on modern systems that most players install community patches first.

Where it drifts furthest from The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind: setting.

Released 8 years after The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind.

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#2Cyberpunk 2077Closest on progression

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SoloRangedMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldSandbox WorldExplorationSkill TreeFirst PersonThird 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, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: shooter, first-person shooting and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping procedural generation

Cyberpunk 2077 is a science fiction game loosely based on the role-playing game Cyberpunk 2020. ###Setting The game is set in the year 2077 in a fictional futuristic metropolis Night City in California.

Where it drifts furthest from The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind: setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind.

Released 18 years after The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind.

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SoloRangedMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldSandbox WorldExplorationFirst PersonThird 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, action RPG combat and sandbox freedom

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, survival mechanics and first-person shooting, while skipping procedural generation

The best shooting in the series by some distance, plus settlement building that becomes its own game if you let it. Power armour finally feels like a vehicle. The dialogue wheel is the loss — four options that collapse into the same outcome, and a voiced protagonist that narrows roleplaying compared with New Vegas.

Where it drifts furthest from The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind: setting and progression.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind.

Same studio: Bethesda Game Studios.

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#4The Elder Scrolls II: DaggerfallClosest on combat

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

SoloMagicMeleeRangedSandbox WorldOpen WorldProceduralFantasyMedievalExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 86%· 3.5KIGDB89· 1

Year 1996Dev Bethesda SoftworksOn PC

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

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere and historical setting, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind: tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldSandbox WorldExplorationSkill TreeFirst PersonThird 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, action RPG combat and sandbox freedom

≠ Stands apart with shooter, survival mechanics and first-person shooting, while skipping procedural generation

Its strength is atmosphere and discovery: the Capital Wasteland rewards wandering, and the metro tunnels connecting it create a genuine sense of a broken city. VATS makes combat readable. The main quest is thin and railroads hard at the end, and the green filter over everything flattens the visual variety across dozens of hours.

Where it drifts furthest from The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind: setting and combat.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind.

Same studio: Bethesda Game Studios.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldSandbox WorldExplorationSkill TreeFirst PersonThird 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, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with shooter, first-person shooting and deep simulation, while skipping procedural generation

At its best in the hand-built cities and the faction questlines, where the writing and the systems both hold. Ship building is deeper than it first appears. The exploration loop is the weak point — procedurally generated planets repeat their points of interest quickly, and the constant loading screens between surface, ship and space break any sense of continuity.

Where it drifts furthest from The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind: setting and combat.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against overwhelmingly positive for The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind.

Same studio: Bethesda Game Studios.

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#7The Elder Scrolls: Arena

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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: action RPG combat.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind.

It predates The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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#8The Elder Scrolls V: SkyrimClosest on setting

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMagicMeleeRangedNarrativeOpen WorldSandbox WorldProceduralFantasyMedievalExplorationSkill TreeFirst PersonThird Person

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

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

✓ Shared with The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere, stealth mechanics and crafting mechanics

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.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind.

Same studio: Bethesda Game Studios.

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#9The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion

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SoloMagicMeleeRangedNarrativeOpen WorldSandbox WorldFantasyMedievalExplorationSkill TreeFirst PersonThird Person

Steam👍 95%· 52KIGDB81· 6

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

✓ If you enjoyed The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind, expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings dark, oppressive atmosphere, historical setting and setting mythology, while skipping procedural generation

Same studio: Bethesda Game Studios.

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#10Gothic 3

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SoloMeleeMagicRangedNarrativeOpen WorldSandbox WorldFantasyMedievalExplorationSkill TreeThird PersonFirst Person

Steam👍 82%· 12KIGDB62· 3

Year 2006Dev Piranha Bytes · Aspyr MediaOn PC

✓ Like The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with crafting mechanics, while skipping procedural generation

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind.

Released 4 years after The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind.

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#11Fable: The Lost Chapters

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SoloMeleeMagicRangedNarrativeOpen WorldSandbox WorldFantasyExplorationSkill TreeThird Person

Steam👍 92%· 8.2KIGDB84· 3

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

✓ Like The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping procedural generation

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind.

Released 3 years after The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind.

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#12Avowed

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SoloMagicNarrativeOpen WorldFantasySkill TreeExplorationFirst PersonThird Person

Steam👍 77%· 12KIGDB85· 5OC80· 200

Year 2025Dev Obsidian Entertainment · Xbox Game StudiosOn Xbox · PC · PS5

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

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere and visual 3d, while skipping sandbox freedom

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against overwhelmingly positive for The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind.

Released 23 years after The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind.

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#13Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor

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SoloMeleeRangedMagicNarrativeOpen WorldSandbox WorldFantasyMedievalExplorationSkill TreeThird Person

Steam👍 92%· 96KIGDB84· 18OC85· 103

Year 2014Dev Monolith Productions · WB GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

✓ If you enjoyed The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind, expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings dark, oppressive atmosphere, stealth mechanics and loot and gear systems, while skipping procedural generation

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind.

Released 12 years after The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind.

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#14Legend of Grimrock

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SoloMagicMeleeRangedNarrativeFantasyExplorationSkill TreeFirst Person

Steam👍 94%· 6.7KRAWG👍 75%· 298MC82IGDB75· 3

Year 2012Dev Almost Human GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · iOS · Apple Macintosh

✓ Both are first-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, survival mechanics and combat tactical, while skipping action RPG combat

For all your misdeeds, you are sentenced to die at the top of Mount Grimrock. No one ever returned from this gruesome prison alive, but you can try and be the first to escape. On the inside, Mount Grimrock is full of dungeons that can allow the prisoners to slowly descend to the earth level.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind.

Released 10 years after The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMagicMeleeRangedNarrativeSandbox WorldOpen WorldFantasyExploration

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Year 1994Dev Square

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

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy, post-apocalyptic world and setting mythology, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind: visuals and setting.

It predates The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind?: The closest game to The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind is Fallout: New Vegas, scoring 86/100 on our similarity scale. They share 14 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and sandbox freedom. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind?: The three closest games to The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind are: 1. Fallout: New Vegas (86/100, 14 shared attributes) 2. Cyberpunk 2077 (86/100, 14 shared attributes) 3. Fallout 4 (85/100, 13 shared attributes). All share The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 50 candidates across 18 dimensions.
Is Cyberpunk 2077 similar to The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind?: Yes, very much so — Cyberpunk 2077 scores 86/100 similarity to The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind. They share 14 attributes, including deep RPG systems and action RPG combat. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What RPG games are similar to The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind?: The best RPG games similar to The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind are Fallout: New Vegas, Cyberpunk 2077, Fallout 4 and The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall. All share the RPG genre alongside other key The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind attributes like deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and sandbox freedom.
How is similarity to The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind calculated?: We compare The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind against every game in our catalog using 18 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.