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We filtered the 50 games similar to The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim down to the 12 that fit the “Stealth” category. Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor, Arcania: Gothic 4 and Gothic top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG
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NarrativeDarkSolo
Year 2011Dev Bethesda Game Studios

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Within the “Stealth” category, the closest game to The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor — scoring 98/100 on our similarity scale. Arcania: Gothic 4 and Gothic follow close behind.

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The best stealth games like The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

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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 21 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.

Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeStealthRangedMagicDarkNarrativeOpen WorldSandbox WorldFantasyMedievalExplorationSkill TreeThird Person
Steam👍 92%· 96KIGDB84· 18OC85· 103
Year 2014Dev Monolith Productions · WB GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings loot and gear systems, while skipping procedural generation

Arcania: Gothic 4
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloStealthMagicRangedMeleeOpen WorldFantasyMedievalExplorationSkill TreeCraftingThird Person
Steam👍 55%· 3.2KIGDB64· 5
Year 2010Dev Spellbound Entertainment · DreamCatcher InteractiveOn PS4 · Linux · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: historical setting and loot and gear systems, while skipping sandbox freedom

Gothic
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloStealthMagicRangedMeleeNarrativeDarkOpen WorldFantasyMedievalExplorationSkill TreeCraftingThird Person
Steam👍 93%· 18KIGDB78· 1
Year 2001Dev Piranha Bytes · JoWooD Entertainment AGOn PC

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: punishing difficulty, historical setting and loot and gear systems, while skipping sandbox freedom

Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMagicMeleeStealthNarrativeDarkOpen WorldFantasyExplorationSkill TreeFirst PersonThird Person
Steam👍 95%· 15KRAWG👍 87%· 905MC80IGDB72· 3
Year 2004Dev Troika Games · Activision BlizzardPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings horror tension and horror setting, while skipping sandbox freedom

Prince of Persia: The Two Thrones
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeStealthRangedNarrativeFantasyThird Person
Steam👍 80%· 2.7KRAWG👍 89%· 713MC85IGDB80· 2
Year 2005Dev Ubisoft · Ubisoft EntertainmentPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming and setting mythology, while skipping sandbox freedom

Styx: Master of Shadows
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloStealthMeleeMagicNarrativeDarkOpen WorldFantasySkill TreeExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 83%· 12KIGDB74· 9OC68· 41
Year 2014Dev Cyanide Studio · Focus EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings punishing difficulty, setting scifi and loot and gear systems, while skipping action RPG combat

Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeStealthMagicDarkNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyMedievalExplorationThird PersonFirst Person
Steam👍 89%· 115KRAWG👍 76%· 1.4KMC82OC82· 154
Year 2017Dev Warner Bros. InteractivePlaytime ~13hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: combat tactical, historical setting and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping sandbox freedom

Gothic II
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloStealthMagicRangedDarkOpen WorldFantasyExplorationSkill TreeCraftingThird Person
IGDB80· 1
Year 2002Dev Piranha Bytes · JoWooD Entertainment AGOn PC

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Its own twist: survival mechanics, horror setting and loot and gear systems, while skipping action RPG combat

A Plague Tale: Requiem
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeStealthNarrativeDarkMedievalExplorationCraftingThird Person
Steam👍 91%· 25KIGDB86· 6OC83· 161
Year 2022Dev Asobo Studio · Focus EntertainmentOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with historical setting, resource management and visual 3d, while skipping action RPG combat

Dreamfall: The Longest Journey
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloStealthMagicNarrativeFantasyThird Person
Steam👍 84%· 1.2KIGDB62· 2
Year 2006Dev Funcom · Empire InteractiveOn PC

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design and setting scifi, while skipping action RPG combat

Assassin's Creed III: Liberation
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeStealthOpen WorldSandbox WorldFantasyExplorationSkill TreeThird Person
Steam👍 54%· 3.2KIGDB69· 6
Year 2012Dev Ubisoft Milan · Ubisoft Entertainment

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

≠ Stands apart with historical setting, setting scifi and loot and gear systems, while skipping strong narrative focus

Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloStealthExplorationThird Person
IGDB73· 5
Year 2013Dev Armature Studio · WB Games

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

≠ Stands apart with shooter, third-person shooting and Metroidvania exploration, while skipping sandbox freedom

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