One of the grandfathers of modern open-world games and fantasy RPG, 2011's Skyrim has dominated players' schedules for nearly a decade. While the launch of Skyrim on all platforms helped, the game also deserves praise for its vast fantasy world and rich customization.

Running around Tamriel and taking down enemies with Dragon Cry is a loving endeavor, and the deep complexity of each faction, region, and mission makes Skyrim so beloved.