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The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom vs The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

Which game takes longer to beat? Here's the side-by-side breakdown.

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MetricThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the KingdomThe Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Main Story61h34h
Main + Extras124h109h
Completionist227h237h
Released20232011
DeveloperNintendoBethesda

Verdict

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is the longer game by about 15 hours on a typical playthrough (124h vs 109h for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim).

If you only have time for one and prefer a tighter experience, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim wraps up faster. If you want the longer ride, go with The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.

For completionists, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom clocks in at 227 hours total, while The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim sits at 237 hours.