The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition (2009)VSThe Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition (2009)
Better Deal· Steam
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Better Deal· GAMIVOWinner
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim wins 8 of 13 head-to-head metrics.
The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.
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.
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
Player Count Trends
· Concurrent players over timeReview Score Trends
· Positive review ratio over timeReview Volume Trends
— Total reviews accumulated over time
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition (2009)
Quality
Overwhelmingly positive reviews — the vast majority of players recommend it.
Value
Very attractive price — excellent value for money right now.
Popularity
Activity a bit low — loyal community but no instant queues.
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
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 IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition (2009)
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Recommended
- Processor: Quad-core Intel or AMD CPU
- Memory: 4GB System RAM
- Video Card: DirectX 9.0c compatible NVIDIA or AMD ATI video card with 1GB of RAM (Nvidia GeForce GTX 260 or higher; ATI Radeon 4890 or higher)
Which is better: The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition (2009) or The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim?
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim won the comparison against The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition (2009) 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 IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition (2009) worth buying over The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim?
Based on the metrics, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim 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.
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Analysis updated: Aug 9, 2026, 08:29 PM UTC