The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim artwork

Every Elder Scrolls Game Ranked

The Elder Scrolls spans 8 critic-rated games on CriticDB, released between 1997 and 2025. The highest-rated is The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (90) and the lowest is The Elder Scrolls: Blades (57). Across 114 critic reviews, the series averages 79, and The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remaster has drawn the most reviews.

  1. 1
    The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

    The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

    90
    13 critic reviews·Nov 9, 2011·Bethesda Softworks
    PCPS3Xbox 360PS4 +4
    “Skyrim is easily one of the strongest and best examples of the Western RPG, and it further establishes Bethesda's reputation as one of the most talented and creative forces in the gaming industry.”
    — Videogamer · 90/100
  2. 2
    The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion

    The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion

    89
    6 critic reviews·Mar 19, 2006·Bethesda Softworks
    PCPS3Xbox 360
    “Watching your charactor grow and exploring the world around them; and no other game does this RPG game aspect better than oblivion.”
    — GameWatcher · 92/100
  3. 3
    The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

    The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

    88
    18 critic reviews·Nov 16, 2017·Bethesda Softworks
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
    “The Empire of Tamriel is on the edge. The High King of Skyrim has been murdered. Alliances form as claims to the throne are made. In the midst of this conflict, a far more dangerous, ancient evil is awakened.”
    — Worth Playing · 90/100
  4. 4
    The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remaster

    The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remaster

    82
    40 critic reviews·Apr 21, 2025·Bethesda Softworks
    PCPS5Xbox X|SSwitch 2
    “The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is an RPG with lush visuals, expansive worlds and limitless character customization combine with unprecedented levels of player freedom and NPC interaction.”
    — Worth Playing · 80/100
  5. 5
    The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Special Edition

    The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Special Edition

    80
    8 critic reviews·Oct 26, 2016·Bethesda Softworks
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
    “Skyrim Special Edition on console looks lovely and runs well, and with all the DLC included it's a great option if you aren't fussed about mods. If you are fussed about mods you might be disappointed.”
    — Videogamer · 80/100
  6. 6
    The Elder Scrolls Online

    The Elder Scrolls Online

    74
    16 critic reviews·Apr 3, 2014·Bethesda Softworks
    PCPS4Xbox OnePS5 +1
    “The Elder Scrolls Online is the first Elder Scrolls game to allow gamers to explore the legendary Elder Scrolls world with others.”
    — Worth Playing · 70/100
  7. 7
    The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Anniversary Edition

    The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Anniversary Edition

    70
    6 critic reviews·Nov 10, 2021·Bethesda Softworks
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +3
    “The technical issues do detract from the experience somewhat, especially when considering that many of the bugs are more than a decade old at this point, but they are not enough to keep Skyrim: Anniversary Edition from…”
    — But Why Tho · 70/100
  8. 8
    The Elder Scrolls: Blades

    The Elder Scrolls: Blades

    57
    7 critic reviews·May 11, 2020·Bethesda Softworks
    Switch
    “The Elder Scrolls is a franchise that I have grown to adore over the years, with Oblivion and Skyrim being two of my favorite games of all time. Yet while playi”
    — Pure Nintendo · 50/100

Expansions & DLC

Add-ons, expansions and bundles, not included in the ranking.

Elder Scrolls games in release order

  1. 1994The Elder Scrolls: Arena—
  2. 1996The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall—
  3. 1997An Elder Scrolls Legend: Battlespire—
  4. 1998The Elder Scrolls Adventures: Redguard—
  5. 2002The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind—
  6. 2003The Elder Scrolls Travels: Dawnstar—
  7. 2003The Elder Scrolls Travels: Stormhold—
  8. 2004The Elder Scrolls Travels: Shadowkey—
  9. 2006The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion89
  10. 2011The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim90
  11. 2014The Elder Scrolls Online74
  12. 2017The Elder Scrolls: Legends—
  13. 2020The Elder Scrolls: Blades57
  14. 2021The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Anniversary Edition70
  15. 2024The Elder Scrolls: Castles—
  16. TBAThe Elder Scrolls Travels: Oblivion—
  17. TBAThe Elder Scrolls VI: Sentinel—
See every Elder Scrolls game in release order →