Dragon’s Dogma 2 vs The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered
Choose between a sequel that trusts your RPG instincts or a remastered classic that prioritizes nostalgia and side-quest writing.
If you can forgive the original's quirks, DD2 holds up — patches fixed CPU performance and the microtransaction outrage was overblown (everything's findable in-game).
Bethesda's surprise remaster of the 2006 GOAT — Oblivion's best parts (Dark Brotherhood, Shivering Isles) finally look as weird as they always felt.
Steam popularity
Dragon’s Dogma 2
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The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered
May 2026 peak CCU 2,666 ↓ 3% MoM
All-time peak 140,837
Key differences
Quest Design
Dragon's Dogma 2 focuses on emergent gameplay and player-driven exploration over cinematic narrative.
Oblivion Remastered offers standout side quests like Dark Brotherhood and Shivering Isles that overshadow the main story.
World Interaction
Dragon's Dogma 2's pawn system and class variety encourage system mastery and player experimentation.
Oblivion Remastered retains 2006 systems, including level scaling that can lead to absurd enemy gear.
Player Experience
Dragon's Dogma 2 demands player context for its unique pawn and exploration mechanics.
Oblivion Remastered leverages nostalgia, offering a familiar experience with updated visuals but unchanged core systems.
Which one is for you?
Pick Dragon’s Dogma 2 if
- You enjoyed the original Dragon's Dogma and its pawn system.
- You prefer deep combat and class systems over linear stories.
- You are comfortable with mechanics-first RPG design.
Pick The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered if
- You have strong nostalgia for Oblivion's side content.
- You enjoy quests that are written better than the main plot.
- You are okay with dated mechanics in updated visuals.
Bottom line
If you are seeking a deep, mechanics-driven RPG experience that respects your intelligence, pick Dragon's Dogma 2. If your primary goal is to relive fond memories of Oblivion's exceptional side content with a visual upgrade, Oblivion Remastered is the choice.