# 5 Open-World RPGs That Surpassed Skyrim, Ranked

> Skyrim's open-world RPG rivals ranked by impact.
- Title: 5 Open-World RPGs That Surpassed Skyrim, Ranked · CBR
- Summary: Skyrim's open-world RPG rivals ranked by impact. Five open-world RPGs have surpassed Skyrim in specific aspects: Fallout 4, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Horizon…
- Keywords: skyrim, fallout 4, the witcher 3 wild hunt, horizon zero dawn, elden ring, dragon's dogma 2, open-world rpg, ranked, entertainment, culture, Open-World, RPGs
- Source: CBR — https://cbr.com/open-world-rpgs-surpass-skyrim-ranked
- Author: Sage Negron
- Published: 2026-10-17T00:00:14+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: skyrim, fallout 4, the witcher 3 wild hunt, horizon zero dawn, elden ring, dragon's dogma 2, open-world rpg, ranked, entertainment, culture
## Skyrim's Legacy
Skyrim is one of the greatest open-world RPGs ever made, copied and imitated many times.
## Fallout 4
Bethesda released Fallout 4 four years after Skyrim, improving its systems for dozens of hours of play.
## The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt remains popular with side content and combat options.
## Horizon Zero Dawn
Horizon Zero Dawn features post-apocalyptic storytelling and combat in a tribal world.
## Elden Ring
Elden Ring combines epic worldbuilding with intense difficulty for players to overcome.
## Dragon's Dogma 2
Dragon's Dogma 2 took 12 years to release after Skyrim and offers customizable gameplay.
## Why These Games Matter
These games surpassed Skyrim in specific aspects like gameplay, story, and replayability.
## Key takeaway

Five open-world RPGs have surpassed Skyrim in specific aspects: Fallout 4, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Horizon Zero Dawn, Elden Ring, and Dragon's Dogma 2.