The short verdict
If you want an alternative Skyrim that is still unmistakably The Elder Scrolls, Oblivion Remastered is the obvious stop. Bethesda and Virtuos rebuilt the visuals of the 2006 classic while keeping its quests and systems, so you get the series' legendary guild storylines with a modern coat of paint. It is demanding on PC, which shows in its Steam reviews.
Oblivion Remastered and Skyrim at a glance
| Oblivion Remastered | Skyrim SE | |
|---|---|---|
| Steam rating | 75% · Mostly Positive Steam | 92% · Very Positive Steam |
| Metacritic | Not listed on Steam | 74 MC |
| Critics (OpenCritic) | 81 · Strong OC | 81 · Strong OC |
| Platforms | PC, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5 | PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5 |
| Steam Deck | Steam Deck Verified | Steam Deck Verified |
| Mods on Nexus | 4,305 Nexus | 141,888 Nexus |
| Steam release | Apr 22, 2025 | Oct 27, 2016 |
| Developer | Bethesda Game Studios, Virtuos | Bethesda Game Studios |
| Co-op | None | None (single-player) |
| Perspective | First & third-person | First & third-person |
Ratings, dates, developers, co-op modes and Steam Deck status from the official Steam store; critic scores and platforms from OpenCritic; mod counts from Nexus Mods. Refreshed automatically.
What feels like Skyrim
- Same series and the same freedom — join guilds, ignore the main quest, go anywhere.
- Some of the best faction questlines in the series, including the Dark Brotherhood.
- Play in first or third person.
What is different
- Older quest and AI design from 2006 underneath the new visuals.
- Enemy level scaling can make the world feel less dangerous to explore.
- Heavy hardware requirements compared with Skyrim Special Edition.
Skip Oblivion Remastered if…
You are on a low-end PC or want something genuinely new rather than familiar.
Is Oblivion Remastered a good alternative to Skyrim?
On our five-trait comparison, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered scores 72% similar to Skyrim(close) and ranks #6 of 13 on ouralternative Skyrim list. Same series and the same freedom — join guilds, ignore the main quest, go anywhere. The biggest adjustment for Skyrim players: older quest and AI design from 2006 underneath the new visuals.
Oblivion Remastered trailers & video reviews
Official trailer
Video reviewWhat critics say about Oblivion Remastered
- Critics recommend
- 84%
- OpenCritic rating
- Strong
- Top critic reviews
- 66
Source: OpenCritic · verified October 14, 2026
- PC Gamer84/100
“A beautiful remaster of a great game that leaves some very old, obvious issues untouched.”
Kerry BrunskillApr 29, 2025
Read the full review - IGN8/10
“The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is a fantastic modernization of an iconic open-world RPG, even if it maintains some of the jank and rough edges of the original.”
Apr 28, 2025
Read the full review - GameSpot8/10
“Despite its name, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered comfortably toes the line between a remake and remaster”
Jake DekkerApr 24, 2025
Read the full review - VG2473/5 stars
“The original Oblivion’s a great game, and this remaster’s a good re-packaging of it. It’s an excuse to fire up an Elder Scrolls title that doesn’t feel a million miles from contemporary yet again, but I’m still not sure we needed one.”
May 3, 2025
Read the full review - Game Rant9/10
“The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered has enough improvements that it could arguably be considered a full-blown remake.”
Dalton CooperApr 26, 2025
Read the full review - Hardcore Gamer4.5/5
“There's absolutely no doubt that anyone that played the original game, whether it was on Xbox 360 or PC, is excited and pleased that this game exists,”
Cory WellsApr 29, 2025
Read the full review
Excerpts and scores as published by each outlet for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, collected via OpenCritic OpenCritic.
Where to play Oblivion Remastered — price, Steam Deck & players
How long is Oblivion Remastered?
Playtimes vary hugely with how much you explore. See community-submitted completion times on HowLongToBeat.
Oblivion Remastered PC system requirements
Minimum
- OS
- Windows 10 version 21H1 (10.0.19043)
- Processor
- AMD Ryzen 5 2600X, Intel Core i7-6800K
- Memory
- 16 GB RAM
- Graphics
- AMD Radeon RX 5700, NVIDIA GeForce 1070 Ti
- DirectX
- Version 12
- Storage
- 125 GB available space
- Additional Notes
- SSD Required
Recommended
- OS
- Windows 10/11 (with updates)
- Processor
- AMD Ryzen 5 3600X, Intel Core i5-10600K
- Memory
- 32 GB RAM
- Graphics
- AMD Radeon RX 6800XT or NVIDIA RTX 2080
- DirectX
- Version 12
- Storage
- 125 GB available space
- Additional Notes
- SSD Required; Performance scales with better hardware
From the official Steam store page · verified October 14, 2026
Latest official Oblivion Remastered news
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered - Update 1.2
Oblivion Remastered Update 1.2 In update 1.2 we’ve focused on various fixes for quests, gameplay, and performance. In addition, we’ve included several damage settings to allow you to fine tune your play experience.…
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered - Update 1.1
Thanks for all your excitement and feedback since the launch of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered! We are actively working on two separate updates to be launched in the coming weeks, both of which will come to…
Thank You to Over IV Million Players
We are so grateful to the over 4 million of you that have already ventured into Cyrodiil with Oblivion Remastered. Thank you!
Extended Look at The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is here! Experience the beloved classic with a modern look and refined suite of features and updates. When The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion launched in 2006, no one at Bethesda…
Official announcements from the developer’s Steam news hub, updated automatically.
Oblivion Remastered mods & community
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Oblivion Remastered FAQ
Is Oblivion Remastered like Skyrim?
Partly — we rate it 72% similar to Skyrim. Same series and the same freedom — join guilds, ignore the main quest, go anywhere. The biggest difference: older quest and AI design from 2006 underneath the new visuals.
Is Oblivion Remastered on PS5 or Xbox?
Yes. Besides PC, OpenCritic lists Oblivion Remastered on Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5.
Does Oblivion Remastered work on Steam Deck?
Valve rates it Steam Deck Verified, according to its Steam store page.
Does Oblivion Remastered have co-op?
No. Its Steam store page does not list co-op modes; like Skyrim, it is a single-player game.
Does Oblivion Remastered have mods?
Yes. Nexus Mods hosts 4,305 mods for Oblivion Remastered, downloaded 37,762,197 times.
Is Oblivion Remastered worth playing?
critics give it a Top Critic Average of 81 on OpenCritic (84% recommend it), and Steam players rate it 75% positive (“Mostly Positive”) from 70,581 reviews. Skip it if: you are on a low-end PC or want something genuinely new rather than familiar.
How long does it take to beat Oblivion Remastered?
It depends heavily on how much side content you do. See community-reported completion times on HowLongToBeat.
