7 Open World RPGs With User Reviews Better Than Skyrim
While Skyrim is remembered as an incredible open-world RPG, there are titles that have surpassed it.
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is often the first game that comes to mind when thinking of the open-world RPG genre, as it was the introduction to the genre for many and is arguably one of the most influential of its kind.
However, saying that it's the best of its kind is a stretch, as there are plenty of titles that came before and after that impressed players more than Skyrim.
This list ranks open-world RPGs based on their Metacritic User Score, with the requirement of beating Skyrim's rating of 8.6.
Games are ranked in ascending order based on their User Score.
The impressive effect Skyrim has had on the genre is undeniable.
Author's summary: Open-world RPGs that surpass Skyrim.
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