The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind® Game of the Year EditionVSThe Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition
Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.
The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind® Game of the Year Edition
Better Deal· Green Man Gaming
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition
Better Deal· EnebaWinner
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition wins 10 of 14 head-to-head metrics.
Solid pick at the moment — it's holding up well and the price is fair for what you get.
Head-to-Head Metrics
Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting
The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.
Solid pick at the moment — it's holding up well and the price is fair for what you get.
Statistics Over Time
Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale
Player Count Trends
· Concurrent players over timeReview Score Trends
· Positive review ratio over timeReview Volume Trends
— Total reviews accumulated over timePrice Comparison
Current deals and best prices side by side
The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind® Game of the Year Edition
Quality
Overwhelmingly positive reviews — the vast majority of players recommend it.
Value
Price is reasonable for what the game offers.
Popularity
Activity a bit low — loyal community but no instant queues.
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition
Quality
Excellent community reception — players and critics agree on the quality.
Value
Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.
Popularity
Smaller but still existing player base — longer wait times for multiplayer.
The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind® Game of the Year Edition
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition
Recommended
- OS *: Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit Version)
- Processor: Intel i5-2400/AMD FX-8320
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 780 3GB /AMD R9 290 4GB
- Storage: 12 GB available space
Which is better: The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind® Game of the Year Edition or The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition?
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition 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 V: Skyrim Special Edition?
Based on the metrics, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition 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 V: Skyrim Special Edition currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Aug 9, 2026, 05:36 PM UTC