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The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind® Game of the Year EditionVSThe Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition (2009)

Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind® Game of the Year Edition

The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind® Game of the Year Edition

Quality
94Popularity
35Value
69
Green Man GamingBetter Deal· Green Man Gaming
in 3 days
−66% $5.16
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The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition (2009)

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition (2009)

Quality
96Popularity
37Value
86
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Historical Low!
−89% $1.62
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Winner

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition (2009) wins 10 of 12 head-to-head metrics.

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

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The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind® Game of the Year Edition
2 of 12 metrics
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition (2009)
10 of 12 metrics
10

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$5.16 -
$3.74 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
N/A -
$1.62 Wins
Best Current Discount
-66% -
-75% Wins
Sales Frequency
14 price changes -
28 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
89/100 -
94/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
95.1% positive Wins
94.9% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
22.1K -
42.8K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
21.1K -
40.6K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
1.1K Wins
2.2K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
326 -
455 Wins
Steam Recommendations
21.6K -
42.2K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Supported Languages
3 languages -
5 languages Wins
Release Date
Jun 2009
Jun 2009
GameValio Recommendation
Worth ItThe Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind® Game of the Year Edition

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

Worth ItThe Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition (2009)

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

Statistics Over Time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time Range:
The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind® Game of the Year Edition
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition (2009)

Player Count Trends

· Concurrent players over time

Review Score Trends

· Positive review ratio over time

Review Volume Trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price Comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind® Game of the Year Edition

The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind® Game of the Year Edition

2 Stores
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming −66% $5.16Buy Now
Steam
Steam +16% $5.99View
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition (2009)

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition (2009)

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −89% $1.62Buy Now
Steam
Steam +131% $3.74View

The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind® Game of the Year Edition

Quality

Overwhelmingly positive reviews — the vast majority of players recommend it.

95% positive (22,139 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
Metacritic 89/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
22,139 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$5.16 — very accessible price
66% off — solid discount

Popularity

Activity a bit low — loyal community but no instant queues.

+9% player growth
356 concurrent players — smaller but active
22,139 total reviews — proven game with large community

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition (2009)

Quality

Overwhelmingly positive reviews — the vast majority of players recommend it.

95% positive (42,770 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 94/100 — critics unanimous, one of the best
42,770 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Very attractive price — excellent value for money right now.

$1.62 — very accessible price
89% off — massive discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

Activity a bit low — loyal community but no instant queues.

-10% minor player decrease
397 concurrent players — smaller but active
42,770 total reviews — proven game with large community
Game DetailsThe Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind® Game of the Year EditionThe Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition (2009)
Release Date
June 16, 2009
June 16, 2009
Developers
Bethesda Game Studios
Bethesda Game Studios
Publishers
Bethesda Softworks
Bethesda Softworks
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Which is better: The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind® Game of the Year Edition or The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition (2009)?

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition (2009) won the comparison against The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind® Game of the Year Edition based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.

How is the comparison calculated?

The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.

Is The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind® Game of the Year Edition worth buying over The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition (2009)?

Based on the metrics, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition (2009) won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.

Which game has better player reviews?

Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.

Which game offers better value for money?

The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition (2009) currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Aug 9, 2026, 05:37 PM UTC

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