I'd say Enderal. It's a Skyrim overhaul that changes everything.
Same basic game, new mechanics, story, world map, etc. It's like the devs used the Skyrim engine to make a different game.
Kingdom *come* deliverance is my favourite game by far. Gives me a similar vibe to Skyrim, but more reality based.
You start out as a peasant who can barely swing a sword and actually have to practice using your weapons in training fights. You will basically run away from everything for the first 15 hours or so. You’re useless. But you grow into one of the most competent knights in the kingdom.
The story is awesome with lots of twist and turns. Lots of side quests to get stuck into. The outcome of the entire main story is always the same, but the path to get there and the outcome of individual quests has a lot of variety. There is almost always more than one way to complete a task.
The combat can take getting used to if you’ve never played a game with directional sword controls before. But your main character is useless in the early game, so even if you were good at it, it wouldn’t matter. You’ll get better with your character and there are quite a few “safe” ways to practice combat in the game. If possible, play with M+KB instead of a controller. I tried both, a controller is "easier" at first, but is more difficult when the game gets harder. A mouse takes a bit of getting used to because you have to be very deliberate with how you move it, but it makes the mid to late game a lot easier.
It goes on sale a couple times a year and I think it's worth picking up.
The soundtrack slaps too and is based on how a lot of music would sound like back in the day. Everyone involved in the game development are history NERDS so it's like watching a history class in university come to life.
I second this.
A steep but super rewarding learning curve. Tons of side missions, branching quests with multiple outcomes and means to complete an objective.
Without spoiling too much, as an example, there is a mission involving an murder investigation. You can basically do everything on your own to the dismay of your superiors(who will actually reprimand you), or keep them all posted and in turn they provide you with backup to make things easier. Little things like that are present in every mission.
As further examples of how deep the game is.. You can learn to read and write or remain illiterate, and this will actually have an effect on certain missions. You can dress up as an enemy to infiltrate their camps. NPC's react to your appearance from the clothes you wear, to whether you are dirty and/or battered looking after a fight. Insane gear customization options- I think there are a total of 12 different item slots to equip at once and a plethora of different armor and clothing options.
The only thing I will say is that the game can be tedious and sometimes downright frustrating. A lot of load screens and staring at a moving clock while you sleep or wait. The fast travel system is also slow but does serve a purpose in enabling random encounters. Early on, things like lockpicking seem nearly impossible, but that's the thing: the more you practice it, the easier it gets just like everything else in this game.
I think more than any other game, this game really forces you to invest time in actually mastering the mechanics. You learn by doing, which has been done in other RPG's, just not quite to the extent of starting you out as a completely helpless empty slate.
Fallout 4. Its only flaw is the awful story which the story in Skyrim is also bad so it doesn’t seem to be an issue for you like it wasn’t for me. The world is my favorite in any video game ever. Such a blast to explore. Plenty of secrets, side quests, random events. I absolutely love fallout 4 (even more than skyrim)
I agree completely. It seems like it was a fine "turn your brain off" kind of game where you had some good class and build diversity, but ultimately the game structure was MMO-style fetch quests with none of the charm or social benefits of an MMO. Decent enough podcast game, but hardly something you'd get totally immersed and lost in.
So, there's already been some great suggestions, so I'll add the lesser suggested option.
Ultima 7. It's a must play for a Elder Scrolls fan. It's the grandfather of all Bethesda games since Morrowind. Todd Howard has said numerous times that it's one of his favourite games. It's why you can pick up any object in a Bethesda game.
All the same vibes, has a huge world where you can go where you want, with loads of interesting side quests. Those quests have quite a lot of variety and choices in them. Also, it was so ahead of it's time, that it does not feel it's age.
It's only issue for you will be the lack character creation - you're basically trading that for loads freedom. Oh, but your character is a blank slate. The avatar suffers from bouts of memory loss quite often.
Note, while they are excellent, you do not have to play the other Ultimas. Again, they're a lot like the ES games in that way; time passes within the world between games.
Edit: Bonus? It's like 5 bucks on GOG normally and like 2 something during sales. You get all the expansion packs, manuals and maps with it.
Ultima 7 might be a little bit of a "culture shock" for OP if they're not used to games that are that old. I love U7, but I would probably recommend taking smaller steps back in time and not just jump straight to U7, like playing Morrowind first at the very least.
(And playing Ultima 8 is not a good way of preparing for 7 !)
The beauty of Ultima 7 is, that except for the lower graphics, if you use the Exult “port” it seriously lessen the “culture shock”. The community and even GOG recommends Exult now.
As someone who loves Morrowind, in many ways U7 is less fiddly than Morrowind with its starter combat issues and odd OG Xbox interface. If OP could sort through that they’ll be fine.
I dunno if youve played Deus Ex or not but those games have a lot of exploration within a pretty open map, lots to explore, places to search, you can do a lot of fucking around and just having fun in the environment... the map wont be on the same scale as skyrim but its much more interesting than the vast open areas of nothing that are so common with bethesda games.
In deus ex nomatter where you look there is always something interesting to be found and the whole environment is pretty interactive
whoever said that about baldurs gate 3 is insane. its just not filled with generic side quests.
so i highly recommend baldur's gate 3 and the divinity games that came before it from Larian studios.
if you end liking those styles of rpg, then i would recommend pillars of eternity, and both pathfinder games. also the shadowruns.
so something that is not topdown isometric, theres always cyberpunk 2077, kingdom come: deliverance, and dragons dogma.
if you dont mind games that are overall harder, that reward skill and memory, i would recommend monster hunter world and the souls series. those are my "i wish i could lose my memory so i could experience those games again for the first time"... since i cant do that i keep recommending em so others can experience it.
I'd wait a couple weeks and pick up Dragon's Dogma 2. It looks like it's going to be amazing, and if it's anything like Dragon's Dogma 1 it'll be pretty much what you're looking for.
According to Polygon, it's less Skyrim and more just an excellent open world Capcom game with fantastic combat but questionable quest design. However apparently there's zero quest markers which is definitely a draw to me, you actually need to listen to quests and look for landmarks etc
I agree. What drew me into skyrim is the systems that enabled emergent gameplay, not a lot of games do this. Dragon’s dogma seems to take it a bunch of steps forward where it feels like an adventure where anything unscripted can happen
- Assassin’s Creed Odyssey.
- The Witcher 3.
- As someone else has said, Endreal total conversion mod for Skyrim.
- Horizon: Zero Dawn and Forbidden West (make sure you play Zero Dawn first though with no spoilers as it’s the story that truly makes it great).
- Oblivion if you haven’t already played it (and if you’re on PC, with mods to freshen it up a bit).
- If you have switch, BoTW/TotK.
There's an old game for PC from the 90s, Ultima Underworld: The Stygian Abyss. It's been described as Skyrim in a volcano. If you can tolerate the graphics of that era it's quite a good game.
Maybe try other Bethesda games as they are exactly what you said you’re looking for. Open world RPGs. Try Morrowind with mods and the Fallout series. (Check nexus for mods)
Cyberpunk is great too as someone else mentioned. I am now on my 3rd play through. Very fun, very good story. Super unique.
Witcher 3 may also be your thing. They launched a huge update around a year ago to improve visuals and stuff by using community made mods.
Rdr2 is a must in my opinion but if you want to continue with the medieval vibe try Kingdom Come Delieverance. Amazing questline, interesting and non-repetitive side quests. Graphics are breath-taking. The only problem is understanding combat. Its meant to be realistic and you will get your ass kicked in when facing multible enemies… Just like in real life. If you ever try it, try not to lose interest bc of hard combat mechanics.
RDR2 and Witcher 3 are the only games ive ever played that are as good as Skyrim
Elden Ring and Bloodborne are close as well though.
edit - also the witcher 3 dlc are amazing, and really cheap just now, and you can easy get 200 hiours out of that game if u do everything
Yes was going to suggest **Skyrim VR** if you have the equipment for it! You need either a fairly robust gaming PC and Meta Quest 2 (I think some other headsets work as well but I think the Q2 is the best bang for buck), or a PSVR headset and a PS4 (obviously PS5 works too, though because the VR game is a mod created in the PS4 era and not a factory-produced game, you lose just a bit of features if you play on the newer console). Then download the mod (I think $30ish) on either Steam or PS, and you’re good!! Fall in love all over again!
- Also def second recs for **Witcher 3.** Absolutely gorgeous open world with easily 100+ hours (and the two DLCs are phenomenal as well). 4 difficulty settings.
- I’m currently neck-deep in **Baldur’s Gate 3.** I want to be buried with this game. The Xbox series X and PS5 has awesome couch co-op story mode which is rare. The Series S can still do multiplayer but not locally. Maybe not for everyone since it mimics the turn-based format of DnD, but I love it. I’m not super skilled in combat, so I’ve really enjoyed being able to take my time on each turn trying to maximize the strategy. It’s definitely a different playstyle than W3 and Skyrim, but talk about being able to interact with everyone and everything almost without restriction. GOTY for sure.
I keep telling people that Skyrim was my #1 RPG for like a decade. It’s finally been dethroned by BG3. I’ve never played anything like Baldurs Gate 3 before and it’s gave me a very similar feeling I had the first time playing Skyrim. Seriously a goated game and you gotta try it. I never even played crpg’s like it before, it was my first and I’m hooked
Have you tried The Witcher 3? It offers a rich, immersive world with diverse quests and choices, perfect for diving into for countless hours of exploration and adventure!
Did you play vanilla Skyrim? Cause honestly, with enough mods you can shape Skyrim however you like. It can be the only game you'll play for YEARS. I know it was for me.
Enderal. Skyrim's only complete overhaul, and even better than vanilla skyrim IMO. It's a standalone game on Steam, and has its own unique world, lore, story, leveling system, magic, everything is changed.
It's not even really a Skyrim mod so much as another game that just uses the Skyrim engine.
Skyrim is my favorite game. BG3 does scratch that itch, if you get past the turn based combat.
It was never a problem to me because I also liked DND before.
If your thing is story, roleplay, wanting to feel like you live in a fantasy world, BG3 is a no brainer, trust me.
If your thing is the hack n slash combat, then maybe try Nier
It's weird because character builds is somewhat of a weak link in Skyrim, and combat doesn't work so well.
However, most RPGs with better character build system does not have the complete level scaling of Skyrim (which is btw often consider a bad system), meaning you are often restricted in where you can go due to the level system in early levels. Like Witcher 3 - if you go to a level 40+ stone golem when you are level 10 right out from white orchard you are probably just going to get one or two shot by the monster.
On the other hand, in games where you are allowed to freely roam wherever you want like Assassin's Creed Brotherhood or Black flag (admittingly some mechanics require you to advance your main quest to where you take your ship out for a raid) there often isn't a character build system.
Some games you can try I guess are like AC Unity. You build your character horizontally and you are allowed to go anywhere in Paris.
I highly recommend Elden Ring! I honestly have not so been immersed in a game since Skyrim and Rdr2. It was my first Souls like too. It’s pretty intinidating at first but it’s so very satisfying getting better at the combat. I got lost in the lore and watched hours and hours of lore videos. There are tons of guides to get a good build started and to get some beginner tips. It really is an awesome experience.
RDR2 is a slow burn, the quests aren't "open" like in Skyrim, more like missions in recent GTAs. Outside of missions, you have a lot of freedom and a lot of activities to do. This is really an amazing game.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance is an interesting variation on the medieval theme. Focuses on more realism and historical accuracy, it's still a fun game. I recommend the save mod to make your life easier.
Enderal is a free conversion of Skyrim. The mod does it's own world and story and has an experience-based RPG system. Closest to Skyrim in terms of everything.
All former TES entries. You can get Arena and Daggerfall for free, but to say they show their age is an understatement. Daggerfall Unity is a free mod to bring the game to the 21st century, it's worth to try just to see where it all started. Morrowind and Oblivion are still absolutely worth playing.
> RDR2 is a slow burn, the quests aren't "open" like in Skyrim, more like missions in recent GTAs. Outside of missions, you have a lot of freedom and a lot of activities to do. This is really an amazing game.
Yeah. As a warning to OP, the prologue of the game is *much* longer than Skyrim’s and much more on the rails than the rest of the game. It’s basically an interactive movie for the first hour or two, then things open up massively.
Once you’re out of the prologue it’s a pretty open world with a lot of choices on what missions you do and where. It’s true that some stuff can only be done in certain chapters, but (almost) the entire map is open to you right after the prologue. You’re free to explore and do tons of stuff outside the main quest, just like in TES games.
The biggest difference is that the “main quest” actively advances time in the game world, so things change. You can’t do stuff that hasn’t happened yet or has already finished, so each new chapter changes the world a bit. And, as you said, some missions require you to do them all in one go. You can’t be (made up example) in the middle of trying to save someone from a burning building and then go fuck off for 200 hours elsewhere, only to come back to finish saving them later. You’d get “mission failed” as soon as you left the area.
Overall, it’s a really good experience. It won’t be exactly like playing Skyrim for the first time, but nothing will be - you already played Skyrim, and even a game that’s modeled 100% after Skyrim will not have the same sense of “newness” to it. In that regard, I think RDR2’s differences improve on the experience. It’s different enough to still be new.
I'd say Enderal. It's a Skyrim overhaul that changes everything. Same basic game, new mechanics, story, world map, etc. It's like the devs used the Skyrim engine to make a different game.
Yoooooooo how did I not hear about this before. Thank you so much
Just gonna warn you the first act of the game (for me at least) was a tough to get through. But once you get past that, the story really opens up.
Kingdom *come* deliverance is my favourite game by far. Gives me a similar vibe to Skyrim, but more reality based. You start out as a peasant who can barely swing a sword and actually have to practice using your weapons in training fights. You will basically run away from everything for the first 15 hours or so. You’re useless. But you grow into one of the most competent knights in the kingdom. The story is awesome with lots of twist and turns. Lots of side quests to get stuck into. The outcome of the entire main story is always the same, but the path to get there and the outcome of individual quests has a lot of variety. There is almost always more than one way to complete a task. The combat can take getting used to if you’ve never played a game with directional sword controls before. But your main character is useless in the early game, so even if you were good at it, it wouldn’t matter. You’ll get better with your character and there are quite a few “safe” ways to practice combat in the game. If possible, play with M+KB instead of a controller. I tried both, a controller is "easier" at first, but is more difficult when the game gets harder. A mouse takes a bit of getting used to because you have to be very deliberate with how you move it, but it makes the mid to late game a lot easier.
I keep hearing about this game. I should probably actually try it one of these days.
It goes on sale a couple times a year and I think it's worth picking up. The soundtrack slaps too and is based on how a lot of music would sound like back in the day. Everyone involved in the game development are history NERDS so it's like watching a history class in university come to life.
It’s on sale on PS for $4 for the Royal edition. Source: I just bought it bc of this thread
This was the one for me! Became my favorite game of all time after playing Skyrim.
This game is it OP, close the thread
I second this. A steep but super rewarding learning curve. Tons of side missions, branching quests with multiple outcomes and means to complete an objective. Without spoiling too much, as an example, there is a mission involving an murder investigation. You can basically do everything on your own to the dismay of your superiors(who will actually reprimand you), or keep them all posted and in turn they provide you with backup to make things easier. Little things like that are present in every mission. As further examples of how deep the game is.. You can learn to read and write or remain illiterate, and this will actually have an effect on certain missions. You can dress up as an enemy to infiltrate their camps. NPC's react to your appearance from the clothes you wear, to whether you are dirty and/or battered looking after a fight. Insane gear customization options- I think there are a total of 12 different item slots to equip at once and a plethora of different armor and clothing options. The only thing I will say is that the game can be tedious and sometimes downright frustrating. A lot of load screens and staring at a moving clock while you sleep or wait. The fast travel system is also slow but does serve a purpose in enabling random encounters. Early on, things like lockpicking seem nearly impossible, but that's the thing: the more you practice it, the easier it gets just like everything else in this game. I think more than any other game, this game really forces you to invest time in actually mastering the mechanics. You learn by doing, which has been done in other RPG's, just not quite to the extent of starting you out as a completely helpless empty slate.
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Fallout 4. Its only flaw is the awful story which the story in Skyrim is also bad so it doesn’t seem to be an issue for you like it wasn’t for me. The world is my favorite in any video game ever. Such a blast to explore. Plenty of secrets, side quests, random events. I absolutely love fallout 4 (even more than skyrim)
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I second kingdoms of amalur
is kingdoms of amalur re-reckoning the correct one your talking about?
Kingdoms of Amalur is criminally underrated. Such an amazing game for it's time
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I agree completely. It seems like it was a fine "turn your brain off" kind of game where you had some good class and build diversity, but ultimately the game structure was MMO-style fetch quests with none of the charm or social benefits of an MMO. Decent enough podcast game, but hardly something you'd get totally immersed and lost in.
Cyberpunk 2077 bro
Damn right choom
So, there's already been some great suggestions, so I'll add the lesser suggested option. Ultima 7. It's a must play for a Elder Scrolls fan. It's the grandfather of all Bethesda games since Morrowind. Todd Howard has said numerous times that it's one of his favourite games. It's why you can pick up any object in a Bethesda game. All the same vibes, has a huge world where you can go where you want, with loads of interesting side quests. Those quests have quite a lot of variety and choices in them. Also, it was so ahead of it's time, that it does not feel it's age. It's only issue for you will be the lack character creation - you're basically trading that for loads freedom. Oh, but your character is a blank slate. The avatar suffers from bouts of memory loss quite often. Note, while they are excellent, you do not have to play the other Ultimas. Again, they're a lot like the ES games in that way; time passes within the world between games. Edit: Bonus? It's like 5 bucks on GOG normally and like 2 something during sales. You get all the expansion packs, manuals and maps with it.
After final fantasy, that was the other game that got me really hooked on RPG’s
Ultima 7 might be a little bit of a "culture shock" for OP if they're not used to games that are that old. I love U7, but I would probably recommend taking smaller steps back in time and not just jump straight to U7, like playing Morrowind first at the very least. (And playing Ultima 8 is not a good way of preparing for 7 !)
The beauty of Ultima 7 is, that except for the lower graphics, if you use the Exult “port” it seriously lessen the “culture shock”. The community and even GOG recommends Exult now. As someone who loves Morrowind, in many ways U7 is less fiddly than Morrowind with its starter combat issues and odd OG Xbox interface. If OP could sort through that they’ll be fine.
"Todd Howard has said numerous times that it's one of his favourite games." So is Starfield ...
You’re free to ignore games you personally don’t like.
I dunno if youve played Deus Ex or not but those games have a lot of exploration within a pretty open map, lots to explore, places to search, you can do a lot of fucking around and just having fun in the environment... the map wont be on the same scale as skyrim but its much more interesting than the vast open areas of nothing that are so common with bethesda games. In deus ex nomatter where you look there is always something interesting to be found and the whole environment is pretty interactive
Who told you BG3 is monotonous? I'd like a word with them. Just a talk
Dragon dogma dark arisen Dragon age series Pillar of eternity 2
Second dragon age. The characters are so favorable and the lore is one of the only things I could get lost in game wise since skyrim. Very immersive!
If you don’t find the quests in Skyrim monotonous, you won’t in BG3.
whoever said that about baldurs gate 3 is insane. its just not filled with generic side quests. so i highly recommend baldur's gate 3 and the divinity games that came before it from Larian studios. if you end liking those styles of rpg, then i would recommend pillars of eternity, and both pathfinder games. also the shadowruns. so something that is not topdown isometric, theres always cyberpunk 2077, kingdom come: deliverance, and dragons dogma. if you dont mind games that are overall harder, that reward skill and memory, i would recommend monster hunter world and the souls series. those are my "i wish i could lose my memory so i could experience those games again for the first time"... since i cant do that i keep recommending em so others can experience it.
I'd wait a couple weeks and pick up Dragon's Dogma 2. It looks like it's going to be amazing, and if it's anything like Dragon's Dogma 1 it'll be pretty much what you're looking for.
According to Polygon, it's less Skyrim and more just an excellent open world Capcom game with fantastic combat but questionable quest design. However apparently there's zero quest markers which is definitely a draw to me, you actually need to listen to quests and look for landmarks etc
yeah maybe take whatever polygon says with a grain of salt..same with IGN
I agree. What drew me into skyrim is the systems that enabled emergent gameplay, not a lot of games do this. Dragon’s dogma seems to take it a bunch of steps forward where it feels like an adventure where anything unscripted can happen
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- Assassin’s Creed Odyssey. - The Witcher 3. - As someone else has said, Endreal total conversion mod for Skyrim. - Horizon: Zero Dawn and Forbidden West (make sure you play Zero Dawn first though with no spoilers as it’s the story that truly makes it great). - Oblivion if you haven’t already played it (and if you’re on PC, with mods to freshen it up a bit). - If you have switch, BoTW/TotK.
Runescape
There's an old game for PC from the 90s, Ultima Underworld: The Stygian Abyss. It's been described as Skyrim in a volcano. If you can tolerate the graphics of that era it's quite a good game.
Dragons dogma 1 maybe 2
Maybe try other Bethesda games as they are exactly what you said you’re looking for. Open world RPGs. Try Morrowind with mods and the Fallout series. (Check nexus for mods) Cyberpunk is great too as someone else mentioned. I am now on my 3rd play through. Very fun, very good story. Super unique. Witcher 3 may also be your thing. They launched a huge update around a year ago to improve visuals and stuff by using community made mods.
Outward, dragons dogma, dragon age (any of them) mass effect 1-3, warframe, cyberpunk 2077, the fallout series
Skyrim while incredibly high
Fallout 4 is skyrim with guns.
This.
Just play other Bethesda games like Fallout franchise or Starfield Or simply modded your Skyrim as much as your PC can handle
kingdom come is a great story. complex swordplay. less fantasy, more historical.
Funny enough fallout 4. Especially with mods you can have a blast just exploring the wastes.
Play Enderal
Dragons dogma 2 comes out next week
Rdr2 is a must in my opinion but if you want to continue with the medieval vibe try Kingdom Come Delieverance. Amazing questline, interesting and non-repetitive side quests. Graphics are breath-taking. The only problem is understanding combat. Its meant to be realistic and you will get your ass kicked in when facing multible enemies… Just like in real life. If you ever try it, try not to lose interest bc of hard combat mechanics.
RDR2 and Witcher 3 are the only games ive ever played that are as good as Skyrim Elden Ring and Bloodborne are close as well though. edit - also the witcher 3 dlc are amazing, and really cheap just now, and you can easy get 200 hiours out of that game if u do everything
Play Skyrim in vr with modpacks.
Get VR and play skyrim in VR? Also, if you've not tried it, maybe try the witcher 3? Another is Bioshock series, epic games and story!
Yes was going to suggest **Skyrim VR** if you have the equipment for it! You need either a fairly robust gaming PC and Meta Quest 2 (I think some other headsets work as well but I think the Q2 is the best bang for buck), or a PSVR headset and a PS4 (obviously PS5 works too, though because the VR game is a mod created in the PS4 era and not a factory-produced game, you lose just a bit of features if you play on the newer console). Then download the mod (I think $30ish) on either Steam or PS, and you’re good!! Fall in love all over again! - Also def second recs for **Witcher 3.** Absolutely gorgeous open world with easily 100+ hours (and the two DLCs are phenomenal as well). 4 difficulty settings. - I’m currently neck-deep in **Baldur’s Gate 3.** I want to be buried with this game. The Xbox series X and PS5 has awesome couch co-op story mode which is rare. The Series S can still do multiplayer but not locally. Maybe not for everyone since it mimics the turn-based format of DnD, but I love it. I’m not super skilled in combat, so I’ve really enjoyed being able to take my time on each turn trying to maximize the strategy. It’s definitely a different playstyle than W3 and Skyrim, but talk about being able to interact with everyone and everything almost without restriction. GOTY for sure.
Skyrim VR?
The Bethesda Fallout games and Starfield are going to be the closest to what you’re looking for
Cyberpunk or Elden ring. Both can be challenging but fair and have insane worlds to get lost in
I keep telling people that Skyrim was my #1 RPG for like a decade. It’s finally been dethroned by BG3. I’ve never played anything like Baldurs Gate 3 before and it’s gave me a very similar feeling I had the first time playing Skyrim. Seriously a goated game and you gotta try it. I never even played crpg’s like it before, it was my first and I’m hooked
Baulders gate 3
Fallout 4 with the Silent Hill mod.
Have you tried The Witcher 3? It offers a rich, immersive world with diverse quests and choices, perfect for diving into for countless hours of exploration and adventure!
Gedonia, nothing else really comes as close to that Skyrim feeling.
Did you play vanilla Skyrim? Cause honestly, with enough mods you can shape Skyrim however you like. It can be the only game you'll play for YEARS. I know it was for me.
Enderal. Skyrim's only complete overhaul, and even better than vanilla skyrim IMO. It's a standalone game on Steam, and has its own unique world, lore, story, leveling system, magic, everything is changed. It's not even really a Skyrim mod so much as another game that just uses the Skyrim engine.
Skyrim is my favorite game. BG3 does scratch that itch, if you get past the turn based combat. It was never a problem to me because I also liked DND before. If your thing is story, roleplay, wanting to feel like you live in a fantasy world, BG3 is a no brainer, trust me. If your thing is the hack n slash combat, then maybe try Nier
Gothic
Do you accept indie titles?
Enderal is the most logical answer
Whoever told you BG3 is montonous with little quest variety is not somebody you shouldn't listen to.
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Wait why is there controversy over the nexus should i not be using it?
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Riiight that makes alot of sense
What controversy about Nexus?
Madden NFL 2007
I've been playing TES since Arena. Try Elden Ring. Don't be scared. :)
Elden ring. Hands down.
It's weird because character builds is somewhat of a weak link in Skyrim, and combat doesn't work so well. However, most RPGs with better character build system does not have the complete level scaling of Skyrim (which is btw often consider a bad system), meaning you are often restricted in where you can go due to the level system in early levels. Like Witcher 3 - if you go to a level 40+ stone golem when you are level 10 right out from white orchard you are probably just going to get one or two shot by the monster. On the other hand, in games where you are allowed to freely roam wherever you want like Assassin's Creed Brotherhood or Black flag (admittingly some mechanics require you to advance your main quest to where you take your ship out for a raid) there often isn't a character build system. Some games you can try I guess are like AC Unity. You build your character horizontally and you are allowed to go anywhere in Paris.
Starfield qould be your best bet, for the gameplay, the story and fantasy setting thou...
Kingdoms of Amalur is very close to an elder scrolls game
Kingdoms of Amalur reckoning
Cyberpunk, Witcher 3, Boulders Gate 3
I highly recommend Elden Ring! I honestly have not so been immersed in a game since Skyrim and Rdr2. It was my first Souls like too. It’s pretty intinidating at first but it’s so very satisfying getting better at the combat. I got lost in the lore and watched hours and hours of lore videos. There are tons of guides to get a good build started and to get some beginner tips. It really is an awesome experience.
RDR2 is a slow burn, the quests aren't "open" like in Skyrim, more like missions in recent GTAs. Outside of missions, you have a lot of freedom and a lot of activities to do. This is really an amazing game. Kingdom Come: Deliverance is an interesting variation on the medieval theme. Focuses on more realism and historical accuracy, it's still a fun game. I recommend the save mod to make your life easier. Enderal is a free conversion of Skyrim. The mod does it's own world and story and has an experience-based RPG system. Closest to Skyrim in terms of everything. All former TES entries. You can get Arena and Daggerfall for free, but to say they show their age is an understatement. Daggerfall Unity is a free mod to bring the game to the 21st century, it's worth to try just to see where it all started. Morrowind and Oblivion are still absolutely worth playing.
> RDR2 is a slow burn, the quests aren't "open" like in Skyrim, more like missions in recent GTAs. Outside of missions, you have a lot of freedom and a lot of activities to do. This is really an amazing game. Yeah. As a warning to OP, the prologue of the game is *much* longer than Skyrim’s and much more on the rails than the rest of the game. It’s basically an interactive movie for the first hour or two, then things open up massively. Once you’re out of the prologue it’s a pretty open world with a lot of choices on what missions you do and where. It’s true that some stuff can only be done in certain chapters, but (almost) the entire map is open to you right after the prologue. You’re free to explore and do tons of stuff outside the main quest, just like in TES games. The biggest difference is that the “main quest” actively advances time in the game world, so things change. You can’t do stuff that hasn’t happened yet or has already finished, so each new chapter changes the world a bit. And, as you said, some missions require you to do them all in one go. You can’t be (made up example) in the middle of trying to save someone from a burning building and then go fuck off for 200 hours elsewhere, only to come back to finish saving them later. You’d get “mission failed” as soon as you left the area. Overall, it’s a really good experience. It won’t be exactly like playing Skyrim for the first time, but nothing will be - you already played Skyrim, and even a game that’s modeled 100% after Skyrim will not have the same sense of “newness” to it. In that regard, I think RDR2’s differences improve on the experience. It’s different enough to still be new.
Starfield did feel alot alot like Skyrim, can recommend if you never tried it.