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More about this game →We filtered the 31 games similar to The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim down to the 25 that fit the “Adventure” category. Kingdom Hearts II, Final Fantasy IV and Pokémon Legends: Z-A top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.
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Within the “Adventure” category, the closest game to The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is Kingdom Hearts II — scoring 95/100 on our similarity scale. Final Fantasy IV and Pokémon Legends: Z-A follow close behind.
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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. Each one has been evaluated across 8 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.
✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and fantasy world.
≠ Missing: open world exploration.
✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and fantasy world.
≠ Missing: open world exploration.
✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and fantasy world.
≠ Missing: open world exploration.
✓ If you enjoyed The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and open world exploration
≠ Stands apart with historical setting, while skipping fantasy world
✓ Shared with The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and open world exploration
≠ Its own twist: historical setting, while skipping fantasy world
The full catalog of games sharing gameplay DNA with The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, ordered from highest to lowest similarity score. Use the filters above to narrow down by genre, setting or game mode and find the alternative that best fits your playstyle.
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