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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition
Bethesda Game Studios · published by Bethesda Softworks · released Oct 27, 2016 · data updated Oct 23, 2026
by Bethesda Game Studios, published by Bethesda Softworks
Winner of more than 200 Game of the Year Awards, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition brings the epic fantasy to life in stunning detail. The Special Edition includes the critically acclaimed game and add-ons with
Released Oct 27, 2016
Steam figures
| Value | As of | |
|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | Very Positive · 94% positive of 222,334 Steam reviews | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Followers on Steam | 573,926 | Oct 21, 2026 |
| Regular US price | $39.99 | Oct 20, 2026 |
| Twitch peak viewers | 2,268 | Oct 22, 2026 |
| Top Sellers rank | #192 | Oct 22, 2026 |
| Top Sellers US rank | #137 | Oct 22, 2026 |
| New & Trending rank | #102 | Oct 22, 2026 |
| Most Played rank | #53 | Oct 20, 2026 |
New Steam reviews per month
| Month | New positive | New negative |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 2,066 | 115 |
| Dec 2025 | 2,622 | 115 |
| Jan 2026 | 2,548 | 122 |
| Feb 2026 | 1,999 | 78 |
| Mar 2026 | 1,936 | 91 |
| Apr 2026 | 1,530 | 77 |
| May 2026 | 1,658 | 101 |
| Jun 2026 | 2,153 | 103 |
| Jul 2026 | 2,271 | 103 |
| Aug 2026 | 2,672 | 577 |
| Sep 2026 | 1,606 | 191 |
Sales estimate
| Copies sold on Steam | 5.3M – 15M | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross revenue on Steam | $140M – $480M before refunds, tax and Steam’s cut | |
| Steam reviews by buyers | 222,334 | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Copies per review | 24–63 |
Estimates are based on an aggregation of industry-accepted conversion formulas. How this is estimated
Tag DNA
| Tag | Share of Steam games |
|---|---|
| Dragons | 1 in 115 games |
| Moddable | 1 in 102 games |
| Great Soundtrack | 1 in 46 games |
| Magic | 1 in 16 games |
| Character Customization | 1 in 15 games |
| Open World | 1 in 14 games |
| Fantasy | 1 in 6 games |
| Story Rich | 1 in 6 games |
Games like The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition
| Game | Developer | Match | Steam reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition (2009) | Bethesda Game Studios | 90% | Very Positive · 43,052 |
| The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind® Game of the Year Edition | Bethesda Game Studios | 87% | Overwhelmingly Positive · 22,421 |
| Fallout: New Vegas | Obsidian Entertainment | 75% | Overwhelmingly Positive · 212,576 |
| Fallout 3 | Bethesda Game Studios | 76% | Very Positive · 18,102 |
| The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR | Bethesda Game Studios | 74% | Mostly Positive · 9,179 |
| Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen | Capcom | 73% | Very Positive · 37,609 |
| Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition | Bethesda Game Studios | 71% | Very Positive · 44,172 |
| Starfield | Bethesda Game Studios | 70% | Mixed · 115,457 |