The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind

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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.

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We filtered the 50 games similar to The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind down to the 35 that fit the “Fantasy” category. The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall, Gothic 3 and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind.

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Within the “Fantasy” category, the closest game to The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind is The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall — scoring 83/100 on our similarity scale. Gothic 3 and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim follow close behind.

#1The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall83 #2Gothic 380 #3The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim77 #4The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion77 #5Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor75

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The best games with a fantasy setting like The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind

35 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

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.

#1The Elder Scrolls II: DaggerfallClosest overall match

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The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall

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.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100World100Setting76Visuals72

#2Gothic 3Closest on tone

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Gothic 3

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

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.

Combat100Game mode100Tone100Setting100Visuals100World83

#3The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

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.

Game mode100Setting100World100Visuals100Progression81Combat77

#4The Elder Scrolls IV: OblivionClosest on progression

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The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

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.

Combat100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100World83Genre75

#5Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor

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Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

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.

Game mode100Setting100Progression83World81Genre75Combat75

70

Fable

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMagicMeleeRangedNarrativeSandbox WorldOpen WorldFantasyMedievalExplorationThird Person

IGDB90· 2

Year 2004Dev Big Blue Box · Microsoft Game Studios

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

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere and historical setting, while skipping action RPG combat

Combat100Game mode100World81Setting76Genre75Progression70

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Dragon Quest

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMagicMeleeNarrativeSandbox WorldOpen WorldFantasyMedievalExplorationFirst Person

Year 2004Dev UIEvolution · Square EnixOn PS4 · Android · iOS

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

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

Game mode100Tone100World81Combat79Genre75Progression70

#8Risen 3: Titan Lords

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Risen 3: Titan Lords

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMagicMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyMedievalExplorationSkill TreeThird Person

Steam👍 74%· 6.4KIGDB51· 7OC60· 41

Year 2014Dev Piranha Bytes · Deep SilverOn PlayStation 3 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping sandbox freedom

An old-school European RPG: three factions with genuinely different magic schools, a world that does not scale to your level, and exploration that rewards wandering into places you are not ready for. Combat is its weakest link — stiff, poorly telegraphed, and frustrating in the early hours before your character is competent at anything.

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

Released 12 years after The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind.

Game mode100Setting100Progression100Combat79Genre75Tone73

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Enclave

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMagicRangedMeleeFantasyMedievalThird Person

Steam👍 80%· 6.6KIGDB81· 2

Year 2002Dev Starbreeze Studios · Black Label GamesOn Linux · PC · Mac

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

≠ Its own twist: historical setting, while skipping sandbox freedom

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

Combat100Game mode100Setting77Genre75Visuals61

#10The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

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The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloFantasyMedievalThird PersonHistorical

IGDB65· 2

Year 2002Dev Hypnos Entertainment · Electronic Arts

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

≠ Where it differs: brings historical setting, while skipping sandbox freedom

A level-based hack-and-slash built around three characters with genuinely different movesets and an upgrade system tied to combo scoring. It cuts between film footage and play well for its era. It is short and entirely linear — a handful of hours, no exploration, and boss fights that come down to memorising a single pattern.

Game mode100Setting76Genre75Visuals60

#11The Banner Saga 2

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The Banner Saga 2

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMagicRangedNarrativeFantasyMedieval

Steam👍 90%· 3.8KIGDB84· 13OC82· 84

Year 2016Dev Stoic · Versus EvilOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ Shared with The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, deep simulation and combat tactical, while skipping action RPG combat

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

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

Released 14 years after The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind.

Game mode100Tone100Setting77Genre75Combat63Visuals0

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Fire Emblem

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMagicMeleeRangedFantasyMedieval

IGDB90· 1

Year 2003Dev Intelligent Systems · Nintendo

✓ Shared with The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind: deep RPG systems, combat magic and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings turn-based strategy, roguelike runs and combat tactical, while skipping action RPG combat

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

Game mode100Combat77Setting76Genre75Visuals0

#13The Elder Scrolls: Arena

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The Elder Scrolls: Arena

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: 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.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100World100Visuals72Progression70

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Avowed

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

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.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals77Combat70Setting67

#15Fable: The Lost Chapters

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Fable: The Lost Chapters

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

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.

Combat100Game mode100Progression100World82Genre75Tone67

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