

This is a strong contender for the best open-world fantasy game ever, and similarly to Skyrim, it’s one that continues to blossom with age. When it comes to free games like Skyrim, Guild Wars 2 is our top pick.įirst on our list is our Game of the Year for 2015, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. What sets Guild Wars 2 apart from so many of the best MMOs is its main story campaign, where you’re able to change the outcome of key scenes either through your dialogue choices and actions, or by the backstory you gave your character. It ticks all the boxes: deep but versatile class and professions system, dynamic combat, heaps of world events, and one of the most beautiful and richly detailed fantasy open-worlds in gaming. Guild Wars 2 is one of a select few truly great MMOs.

It should at least help tide you over until The Elder Scrolls 6 release date arrives. If you enjoyed Bethesda’s beast and are looking for something similar then we have a list for you: the top five games like Skyrim. Skyrim has contributed to the rise in popularity of open-world fantasy RPGs, but there are plenty of other games with reams of lore to learn, expansive character customisation, and a dedication to creating an immersive world.

And if you’re looking for something a little more absurd there’s plenty to keep you entertained – from Randy Savage dragons to fart shouts. Returning to those admittedly ageing graphics is made easier with new HD textures while new quests can be added to the game by installing fan-made expansions. This is due to Skyrim seasoning gracefully over time – despite its age, this is one of a select few RPG games that can take you on an unforgettable adventure years after first playing it.īut its staying power is helped along with a little help from some of the best Skyrim mods.

The majesty of its frozen fantasy world stole our hearts when it launched in 2011, and many of us are still playing it to this day. It may be nearly a decade old, but Skyrim still feels peerless.
