The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim vs The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
Which game? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim 2011 70% · #15 in the world
- The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion 2006 30% · #196 in the world
What the votes say
A clear win: the world picks The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim over The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, 70% to 30%. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is #15 of the 1,100 video games in the world ranking, and #7 of the 401 from the 2010s. The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion is #196, and #56 of the 302 from the 2000s.
The case for each
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim: The 2011 sequel in the cold north: the Dragonborn, who can absorb dragon souls and shout, caught in a civil war as dragons return. Released on almost every device since, with more than 60 million copies sold.
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion: Bethesda's 2006 Elder Scrolls game in Cyrodiil, the empire's heartland, as demons pour out of the Oblivion gates. Famous for its guild quests, the Shivering Isles expansion and a 2025 remaster.
Side by side
| The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim | The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #15 | #196 |
| Year | 2011 | 2006 |
| Genre | Role-playing video game / Action role-playing game | Role-playing video game / Action role-playing game |