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14 Games with a medieval setting like The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind that you should try

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We filtered the 50 games similar to The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind down to the 14 that fit the “Medieval” category. The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall, Gothic 3 and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG
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NarrativeSolo
Year 2002Dev Bethesda Game Studios

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Within the “Medieval” category, the closest game to The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind is The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall — scoring 83/100 on our similarity scale. Gothic 3 and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim follow close behind.

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The best games with a medieval setting like The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind

14 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind. Each one has been evaluated across 18 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.

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The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall

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The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall
Closest overall match
RPGAction RPGFirst-Person ARPG
SoloMagicMeleeRangedSandbox WorldOpen WorldProceduralFantasyMedievalExplorationFirst Person
Year 1996Dev Bethesda SoftworksOn PC

If The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind worked for you because of a sandbox world, magic-based combat and fantasy world, the same is here. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. The distance is in tone — its own ground is dark, oppressive atmosphere.

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Gothic 3

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Gothic 3
Closest on tone
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeMagicRangedNarrativeOpen WorldSandbox WorldFantasyMedievalExplorationSkill TreeThird PersonFirst Person
Year 2006Dev Piranha Bytes · Aspyr MediaOn PC

If The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind worked for you because of deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and open world exploration, the same is here. To that it adds melee combat and fantasy world. Its own ground is crafting mechanics.

Released 4 years after The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind.

Combat100Game mode100Tone100Setting100Visuals100World83
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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMagicMeleeRangedNarrativeOpen WorldSandbox WorldProceduralFantasyMedievalExplorationSkill TreeFirst PersonThird Person
Year 2011Dev Bethesda Game Studios · Bethesda SoftworksPlaytime ~46hOn PC · PS · Xbox

What brings it close to The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind is deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and open world exploration, and the two track each other on game mode, setting and world. The common ground extends to ranged combat and fantasy world. Where the two diverge is tone: dark, oppressive atmosphere.

Same studio: Bethesda Game Studios.

Game mode100Setting100World100Visuals100Progression81Combat77
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The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion

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The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
Closest on progression
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMagicMeleeRangedNarrativeOpen WorldSandbox WorldFantasyMedievalExplorationSkill TreeFirst PersonThird Person
Year 2006Dev Bethesda Game Studios · 2K GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PC

What brings it close to The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind is deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and open world exploration, and the two track each other on combat, game mode and progression. Both also lean on fantasy world and single-player focus. The distance is in setting and tone — its own ground is dark, oppressive atmosphere and historical setting.

Same studio: Bethesda Game Studios.

Combat100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100World83Genre75
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Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor

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Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeRangedMagicNarrativeOpen WorldSandbox WorldFantasyMedievalExplorationSkill TreeThird Person
Year 2014Dev Monolith Productions · WB GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

With The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind it shares deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and open world exploration. The common ground extends to melee combat and fantasy world. Where the two diverge is visuals and tone: dark, oppressive atmosphere.

Released 12 years after The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind.

Game mode100Setting100Progression83World81Genre75Combat75
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Fable

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Fable
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMagicMeleeRangedNarrativeSandbox WorldOpen WorldFantasyMedievalExplorationThird Person
Year 2004Dev Big Blue Box · Microsoft Game Studios

Its point of contact with The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind is deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and a sandbox world. To that it adds fantasy world and single-player focus. They part company on visuals and tone: this one brings dark, oppressive atmosphere.

Combat100Game mode100World81Setting76Genre75Progression70
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Dragon Quest

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Dragon Quest
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMagicMeleeNarrativeSandbox WorldOpen WorldFantasyMedievalExplorationFirst Person
Year 2004Dev UIEvolution · Square EnixOn PS4 · Android · iOS

What carries over from The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind is deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and a sandbox world. The common ground extends to fantasy world and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is visuals and setting: historical setting and an isometric view.

Game mode100Tone100World81Combat79Genre75Progression70
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Risen 3: Titan Lords

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Risen 3: Titan Lords
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMagicMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyMedievalExplorationSkill TreeThird Person
Year 2014Dev Piranha Bytes · Deep SilverOn PlayStation 3 · PC

It meets The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind on deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and open world exploration. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. The distance is in world and visuals — its own ground is dark, oppressive atmosphere.

Released 12 years after The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind.

Game mode100Setting100Progression100Combat79Genre75Tone73
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Enclave

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Enclave
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMagicRangedMeleeFantasyMedievalThird Person
Year 2002Dev Starbreeze Studios · Black Label GamesOn Linux · PC · Mac

The thread back to The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind runs through deep RPG systems, magic-based combat and fantasy world. Both also lean on a third-person camera and single-player focus. The distance is in visuals — its own ground is historical setting.

Combat100Game mode100Setting77Genre75Visuals61
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The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

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The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloFantasyMedievalThird PersonHistorical
Year 2002Dev Hypnos Entertainment · Electronic Arts

It meets The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind on deep RPG systems, fantasy world and single-player focus. The common ground extends to a third-person camera. Where the two diverge is visuals: historical setting.

Game mode100Setting76Genre75Visuals60
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The Banner Saga 2

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The Banner Saga 2
RPGAction RPG
SoloMagicRangedNarrativeFantasyMedieval
Year 2016Dev Stoic · Versus EvilOn PS4 · Android · PC

The thread back to The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind runs through deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and magic-based combat. Both also lean on fantasy world and single-player focus. The distance is in visuals and combat — its own ground is tactical combat and 2D presentation.

Released 14 years after The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind.

Game mode100Tone100Setting77Genre75Combat63Visuals0
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Fire Emblem

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Fire Emblem
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMagicMeleeRangedFantasyMedieval
Year 2003Dev Intelligent Systems · Nintendo

It meets The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind on deep RPG systems, magic-based combat and fantasy world. To that it adds single-player focus. They part company on visuals: this one brings an isometric view.

Game mode100Combat77Setting76Genre75Visuals0
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Kingdom Come: Deliverance

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Kingdom Come: Deliverance
RPGAction RPGFirst-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldMedievalExplorationSkill TreeFirst Person
Year 2018Dev Deep Silver · Warhorse StudiosPlaytime ~10hOn PC · PS · Xbox

Same family as The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind: strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat. To that it adds a first-person view and a medieval setting. They part company on combat and world: this one brings stealth mechanics and historical setting.

Released 16 years after The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Progression83Visuals73Setting62
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Kingdom Come: Deliverance II

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Kingdom Come: Deliverance II
RPGAction RPGFirst-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldMedievalExplorationFirst Person
Year 2025Dev Warhorse Studios · Deep SilverPlaytime ~28hOn PC · PS · Xbox

Genre puts it alongside The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind, and so does strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is combat and world: historical setting and 3D presentation.

Released 23 years after The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Progression75Setting62Visuals60

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