The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR similar games & best alternatives

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR

PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation VR • 2018

Should you play it?

A true, full-length open-world game for VR has arrived from Bethesda Game Studios. Skyrim VR reimagines the complete epic fantasy masterpiece with an unparalleled sense of scale, depth, and immersion. Skyrim VR also includes all official add-ons.

What works
  • Highly immersive vr experience with mods
  • Extensive modding community and customization
  • Large open world with rich fantasy content
  • Strong player autonomy and exploration
  • Long playtime and replayability
Things to keep in mind
  • Poor base game experience without mods
  • Steep learning curve for modding
  • Combat mechanics less polished than dedicated vr combat games
  • Requires significant time investment to optimize
  • Limited social and cooperative features

What to play next

Similar games, hidden gems, and fresh directions from this game.

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered

  • Trials of Mana

  • Horizon Forbidden West™ Complete Edition

  • Wigmund

  • AI Roguelite

  • Cubic Odyssey

  • DRAGON QUEST VII Reimagined

  • FINAL FANTASY II

  • Visions of Mana
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • AI Roguelite

  • Deep Sleep: Labyrinth of the Forsaken

  • Planet Alcatraz 2
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Similarity map

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Similarity map

Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Why this game works” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

  • Purple star: this page’s game — everything on the map is relative to it.
  • Coloured chips: click to highlight games that mainly differ on that motivation; click again to reset.
  • Dotted line: link between this page’s game and the one selected for comparison.
  • Hover a dot for a screenshot preview, score, and top score gaps; click to compare in the panel on the right.
  • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers (hidden on purpose).

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Fellowship, Violence, Survival, Cooperation. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Expression, Exploration, Relaxation.

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

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    "Players have freedom to explore a vast open world, choose quests in any order, and customize combat and skill approaches."

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    "Players have extensive freedom to explore, choose quests, and customize gameplay especially with mods enhancing player control and interaction."

  • Competence

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    "The game offers skill challenges in platforming, puzzles, and combat with feedback and progression through upgrades."

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    "The game offers skill challenges in combat, spellcasting, and exploration, with mods increasing complexity and feedback."

  • Competition

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    "Focus is on personal exploration and progression rather than competing against others."

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    "Focus is on personal exploration and roleplaying rather than competing against others."

  • Continuation

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    "Players report hundreds to thousands of hours played, with strong attachment and habitual play, especially with mod support extending longevity."

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    "Players report hundreds to thousands of hours played, with high attachment and habitual play, especially with mods."

  • Cooperation

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    "Primarily a single-player experience with limited multiplayer or cooperative elements."

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    "Primarily a single-player experience with limited multiplayer or cooperative elements."

  • Creativity

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    "Extensive modding community and in-game customization allow players to create unique experiences and modify gameplay."

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    "Extensive modding and customization options allow players to create unique experiences and modify the game world."

  • Domination

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    -4

    "Interactions are balanced and strategic without emphasis on overpowering or dominating other players."

    Capsule for Dicefolk Dicefolk

    "Interactions are balanced and roleplay-focused without emphasis on dominating other players."

  • Escapism

    Game with the same Escapism vibe

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    "Strong immersion and presence in fantasy VR world provides escape from real life."

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    "Strong desire to immerse and escape into the fantasy world of Skyrim, enhanced by VR and mods."

  • Expectation

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    "Players engage voluntarily driven by intrinsic interest and nostalgia rather than obligation."

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    "Players engage voluntarily driven by intrinsic interest and nostalgia rather than obligation."

  • Experimenting

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    "Players experiment with mods, new strategies, and different game modes; game encourages trying new content."

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    "Modding and exploring new gameplay mechanics encourage experimentation and trying new things."

  • Exploration

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    "Core motivation is discovering new areas, secrets, and hidden items in a large open world."

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    "Core motivation is discovering new areas, secrets, and content in a vast open world."

  • Expression

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    "Character customization and mod support allow for personal expression and avatar personalization."

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    "Character customization and mod-based avatar personalization support self-expression."

  • Fantasy

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    "Strong fantasy setting with dragons, mythical creatures, magic, and epic storytelling."

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    "Strong fantasy setting with dragons, magic, and mythical creatures central to the experience."

  • Fellowship

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    "Minimal social connection; mostly solo play with limited community interaction."

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    "Minimal social connection; mostly solo play with limited community interaction outside modding."

  • Growth

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    "Players develop skills in combat, crafting, and navigation; progression through learning."

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    "Players develop skills in combat, magic, and modding, with ongoing learning opportunities."

  • Health

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    -3

    "Primarily sedentary gameplay with some standing or roomscale movement but no physical exercise focus."

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    "Primarily sedentary gameplay with some physical movement but no explicit health or exercise focus."

  • Idle

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    "Requires focused attention and active engagement rather than casual or background play."

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    "Requires sustained attention and active engagement rather than casual or background play."

  • Intimacy

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    "Limited social interaction; focus on individual experience rather than close relationships."

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    "Limited emotional or close social interactions; focus is on individual experience."

  • Leadership

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    -4

    "No leadership or group management roles; gameplay is individual and self-directed."

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    "No leadership or group management roles; gameplay is individual and self-directed."

  • Progression

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    5

    "Strong emphasis on leveling up, acquiring items, and upgrading characters and equipment."

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    "Strong emphasis on leveling up, acquiring items, and upgrading character abilities."

  • Relaxation

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    "Immersive and enjoyable gameplay provides flow and relaxation despite some combat tension."

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    "Immersive exploration and ambient environments provide relaxation, though combat adds tension."

  • Sensation

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    "Visuals, sound design, and immersive VR mechanics provide strong sensory stimulation and emotional engagement."

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    "VR visuals and audio provide rich sensory stimulation and emotional engagement."

  • Status

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    -3

    "Achievements and recognition are mostly personal; limited social status or visibility."

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    "Achievements and recognition are mostly personal; little social status or visibility."

  • Story

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    "Engaging narrative with quests, characters, and lore that players appreciate."

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    "Engaging narrative and lore with quests and character interactions, enhanced by mods."

  • Strategy

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    3

    "Combat and quest approaches require tactical thinking and planning."

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    "Combat and questing require planning and tactical thinking, especially with modded content."

  • Thrill

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    "Combat and exploration provide moments of suspense and excitement."

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    "Combat and exploration provide moments of suspense and excitement."

  • Value

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    "Good value for enthusiasts due to extensive free mods and content, though base game is limited."

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    "Good value when modded, though base game is criticized for poor out-of-the-box experience."

  • Violence

    Game with the same Violence vibe

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    "Combat and destruction are central gameplay elements, with shooting and melee combat against enemies."

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    "Combat and destruction are core gameplay elements with melee, archery, and magic battles."

  • Survival

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    "Light survival elements like resource gathering and health management add challenge without overwhelming difficulty."

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    "Some survival elements and resource management, especially with mods adding difficulty."

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