Steam’s Latest Free Open-World Fantasy RPG Has Serious Skyrim Vibes

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A free-to-play, open-world fantasy RPG is now available on Steam, and it strongly resembles The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. Skyrim, released in 2011, has inspired countless games, and fans are still waiting for the next installment in the series. If you’re eager for a Skyrim-like experience, this new game is a great way to pass the time while you wait – and it won’t cost you a thing!

Faehnor Online is a recently released MMORPG, available on Steam since early February. It’s set in a fantasy world and is currently in early access, meaning you can download and play it for free through Steam. While it shares similarities with other popular MMOs, Faehnor Online offers a unique experience by removing traditional classes and quest markers, and emphasizing exploration without relying on guided navigation.

Faehnor Online Is Staggeringly Impressive For A Solo Effort

The MMORPG Has A Unique Exploration Mechanic

Faehnor Online is a free-to-play online role-playing game (MMORPG) created entirely by one person, according to its Steam page. It’s quite remarkable how polished the game looks, especially considering it was made by a single developer. The project began in 2019 with a team of two, but has since become a solo effort.

Both the graphics and how the game plays are impressive and worth praising. Faehnor Online is visually appealing, and its fresh approach to the MMORPG genre is captivating – it truly feels like a world you can lose yourself in. Instead of a traditional compass with icons, you’ll need to use maps to navigate, and paying attention to your surroundings will be crucial for making progress.

This Skyrim-esque RPG Is Completely Free On Steam

Faehnor Online Seems Like A Fun MMORPG

It’s obvious that Faehnor Online takes a lot of cues from Skyrim. While the game has its own distinct visual style, it shares similarities with Skyrim in how important locations are designed, how you interact with characters, and its use of a third-person camera (though Skyrim also allows for a first-person view).

As a huge fan, I’m really excited about this game, but it’s important to remember it is an MMORPG. That means the world will feel a bit different than a typical single-player game – it has to accommodate lots of players interacting at once. Also, the developers have said there will be a shop where you can buy some extra items, but they’ve promised it won’t give anyone an unfair advantage – so it should be ‘non-pay-to-win’, which is great to hear!

Okay, so I’m really hyped for The Elder Scrolls 6, but the wait is killing me! I stumbled across Faehnor Online and honestly, it looks like a really fun way to pass the time until Skyrim‘s sequel drops. Plus, it’s a free RPG you can download on Steam right now, which is awesome!

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2026-02-11 18:49