The short verdict
If what you love about Skyrim is living in a world — breaking into houses at night, brewing potions, getting hauled in front of a guard — Kingdom Come: Deliverance II is the strongest alternative Skyrim experience available today. It trades fantasy for 15th-century Bohemia and leans hard into simulation, so it asks more patience of you, but it rewards it with the most reactive first-person open world on PC.
Kingdom Come II and Skyrim at a glance
| Kingdom Come II | Skyrim SE | |
|---|---|---|
| Steam rating | 94% · Very Positive Steam | 92% · Very Positive Steam |
| Metacritic | 89 MC | 74 MC |
| Critics (OpenCritic) | 89 · Mighty OC | 81 · Strong OC |
| Platforms | PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S | PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5 |
| Steam Deck | Steam Deck Playable | Steam Deck Verified |
| Mods on Nexus | 2,862 Nexus | 141,888 Nexus |
| Steam release | Feb 4, 2025 | Oct 27, 2016 |
| Developer | Warhorse Studios | Bethesda Game Studios |
| Co-op | None | None (single-player) |
| Perspective | First-person | First & third-person |
Ratings, dates, developers, co-op modes and Steam Deck status from the official Steam store; critic scores and platforms from OpenCritic; mod counts from Nexus Mods. Refreshed automatically.
What feels like Skyrim
- First-person open world packed with villages, castles and side stories you stumble into.
- Skills improve by using them — sneak to get sneakier, talk to get more persuasive.
- Crime, reputation, lockpicking and alchemy all work as interconnected systems.
What is different
- No magic or fantasy creatures — it is a historically grounded medieval setting.
- You play Henry, a fixed protagonist with his own backstory, not a blank-slate character.
- Directional melee combat with a real learning curve.
- Manual saving uses a consumable item (Savior Schnapps) as well as save-on-quit.
Skip Kingdom Come II if…
You play Skyrim for spells, dragons and power fantasy rather than immersion.
Is Kingdom Come II a good alternative to Skyrim?
On our five-trait comparison, Kingdom Come: Deliverance II scores 76% similar to Skyrim(very close) and ranks #1 of 13 on ouralternative Skyrim list. First-person open world packed with villages, castles and side stories you stumble into. The biggest adjustment for Skyrim players: no magic or fantasy creatures — it is a historically grounded medieval setting.
Kingdom Come II trailers & video reviews
Official trailer
Video reviewWhat critics say about Kingdom Come II
- Critics recommend
- 95%
- OpenCritic rating
- Mighty
- Top critic reviews
- 88
Source: OpenCritic · verified October 14, 2026
- PC Gamer90/100
“Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is a big, bold, unutterably weird thing, and it's a new RPG classic.”
Joshua WolensFeb 3, 2025
Read the full review - IGN9/10
“Armed with excellent melee combat and an exceptional story, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is one part sequel and one part coronation, bringing a lot of the original's ideas to fruition.”
Leana HaferFeb 3, 2025
Read the full review - Eurogamer3/5
“This gorgeous medieval RPG continues to be just as divisive, prickly and abrasive as its predecessor.”
Katharine CastleFeb 3, 2025
Read the full review - Rock, Paper, ShotgunUnscored
“Warhorse's historical open world RPG makes Elder Scrolls feel shallow, but its deft feudal portrayal is checked by the routine boy's fable at its core.”
Feb 3, 2025
Read the full review - GameSpot9/10
“Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is a triumphant sequel, improving upon its predecessor with an open-world RPG that delights in its complexity and emphasis on player choice.”
Richard WakelingFeb 3, 2025
Read the full review - GamesRadar+4/5 stars
“"What there's no getting away from is that progression is purposely slow."”
Alan WenFeb 3, 2025
Read the full review
Excerpts and scores as published by each outlet for Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, collected via OpenCritic OpenCritic.
Where to play Kingdom Come II — price, Steam Deck & players
Steam Deck & PC
Steam Deck Playable
Windows · Controller: full support
Valve compatibility rating Steam
How long is Kingdom Come II?
Playtimes vary hugely with how much you explore. See community-submitted completion times on HowLongToBeat.
Kingdom Come II PC system requirements
Minimum
- OS
- Windows 10 64-bit (or newer)
- Processor
- Intel Core i5-8400, AMD Ryzen 5 2600
- Memory
- 16 GB RAM
- Graphics
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6GB), AMD Radeon RX 580
- Storage
- 100 GB available space
- Additional Notes
- SSD required
Recommended
- OS
- Windows 10 64-bit (or newer)
- Processor
- Intel Core i7-13700K, AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
- Memory
- 32 GB RAM
- Graphics
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070, AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT
- Storage
- 100 GB available space
- Additional Notes
- SSD required
From the official Steam store page · verified October 14, 2026
Latest official Kingdom Come II news
Gear up - Merch you might have Missed
Don’t just play the story, own it. We’ve been busy collaborating with partners across the globe to bring 15th-century Bohemia into your hands. We’ve rounded up a bunch of the latest things you might have missed, so you…
Experience the music of Kingdom Come: Deliverance II.
Can you hear that? Well, maybe not yet but soon! The music of Kingdom Come: Deliverance II is returning to the stage! Experience Jan Valta’s award-winning compositions performed live by orchestras and choirs across the…
Community Steam: Our playthrough continues this Thursday!
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Official announcements from the developer’s Steam news hub, updated automatically.
Kingdom Come II mods & community
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Kingdom Come II FAQ
Is Kingdom Come II like Skyrim?
Partly — we rate it 76% similar to Skyrim. First-person open world packed with villages, castles and side stories you stumble into. The biggest difference: no magic or fantasy creatures — it is a historically grounded medieval setting.
Is Kingdom Come II on PS5 or Xbox?
Yes. Besides PC, OpenCritic lists Kingdom Come II on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S.
Does Kingdom Come II work on Steam Deck?
Valve rates it Steam Deck Playable, according to its Steam store page.
Does Kingdom Come II have co-op?
No. Its Steam store page does not list co-op modes; like Skyrim, it is a single-player game.
Does Kingdom Come II have mods?
Yes. Nexus Mods hosts 2,862 mods for Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, downloaded 23,760,524 times.
Is Kingdom Come II worth playing?
critics give it a Top Critic Average of 89 on OpenCritic (95% recommend it), and Steam players rate it 94% positive (“Very Positive”) from 198,315 reviews. Skip it if: you play Skyrim for spells, dragons and power fantasy rather than immersion.
How long does it take to beat Kingdom Come II?
It depends heavily on how much side content you do. See community-reported completion times on HowLongToBeat.
