Starfield delayed: Here are 10 other Bethesda games you can play in the meantime

Bethesda recently delayed the release of the much-anticipated Starfield game to September 6th, 2023. The game was originally supposed to launch in November 2022, but it got delayed to the first half of 2023. Now, players will have to wait until September to try out Starfield. That being said, there are several other top-notch Bethesda games you can play in the meantime. Games like Doom Eternal, Hi-Fi Rush, Dishonored 2, and others have been praised by fans as well as critics. Check out the 10 best Bethesda games you can play right now:

1. Doom Eternal

Doom Eternal is the beloved sequel to 2016’s Doom reboot. The game significantly improved its combat and jumping puzzles over its predecessor to create a fan-favourite entry in the series. In Doom Eternal, demons have invaded Earth and you have to eliminate all of them as the Doom Slayer. The game has various types of enemies and bosses with some unique mechanics. Doom Eternal is definitely one of the best shooters out there with a great single-player campaign.

Pros

• Great combat
• Various types of enemies
• Fantastic soundtrack

Cons

• Platforming and jumping puzzles can somewhat frustrating

2. Dishonored 2

Dishonored 2 lets you return as a supernatural assassin in the first-person action game. The game takes place 15 years after Lord Regent has been vanquished and the rat plague has concluded. However, an otherworldly entity has taken over Empress Emily Kaldwin’s throne endangering the fate of the Isles. You can play as Emily or Corvo and embark on a journey to Karnaca to restore Emily back to power. You are armed with the Mark of the Outsider and some powerful abilities to defeat your enemies.

Pros

• Great stealth action gameplay
• Fantastic world building

Cons

• Main story could be better

3. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim has one of the most loyal fanbases in gaming. The game has a massive open world that is loaded with a lot of content. You can get more than 100 hours of playtime in Skyrim if you keep playing different types of quests and side quests. The game had also received Dawnguard, Dragonborn, and Hearthfire expansions that added even more content. Besides these, Bethesda launched an Anniversary Edition for latest-gen consoles like PS5 and Xbox Series X|S in 2021.

Pros

• Massive open world for exploration
• Great combat

Cons

• User interface can be better

4. Fallout 4

Fallout 4 is another great open-world RPG set in a post-apocalyptic world. As the lone survivor of Vault 111, you face a world destroyed by nuclear war. You have to fight for your survival and make decisions to help determine the fate of the Wasteland. You can join different factions or work alone and customise your character to suit your play style. Besides these, the game has first and third-person combat to defeat various enemies you meet in the wild.

Pros

• Great character customization
• A lot of content

Cons

• The story can feel lacklustre

5. The Elder Scrolls Online

The Elder Scrolls Online is an online multiplayer RPG with an ever-expanding story that takes place across Tamriel. The game has great combat that supports various play styles to defeat different types of enemies and bosses. The latest High Isle expansion brings Bretons’ ocean enclave to the game as you confront the dangerous forces of the Ascendant Lord. You can play the game solo or with friends to explore a huge variety of content including dungeons, quests, and PvP battles.

Pros

• Massive ever-expanding world and story
• Many fun and intricate quests

Cons

• Overall multiplayer experience could be improved

6. Fallout 76

Fallout 76 is another great game in the Fallout series, and it takes place 25 years after the nuclear apocalypse. You and your fellow Vault Dwellers come back to post-nuclear America on Reclamation Day, 2102. You have to explore the wasteland and gather resources to defend against the greatest threats out there. You can play Fallout 76 solo or team up with friends to explore the post-apocalyptic world and take down your enemies.

Pros

• Fun combat
• Great open world

Cons

• The main story could have been better

7. Doom

The 2016 Doom reboot is an iconic game in franchise, which introduced to series to a new generation of players. Doom’s signature-level design was combined with fantastic modern shooter mechanics to deliver an action-packed experience. The fast movement, fun weapons, and glory kills instantly made this game a fan-favourite. As the Doom Slayer, you will visit the Union Aerospace Corporation’s research facility on Mars to eliminate hordes of demons. The Doom campaign is filled with intense combat and mind-blowing action sequences.

Pros

• Great shooting experience
• Fun single-player campaign
• Badass music

Cons

• Multiplayer experience could be better

8. Hi-Fi Rush

Hi-Fi Rush is one of the newest games published by Bethesda, which was launched in January 2023. You play as a wannabe rockstar named Chai and join forces with his ragtag team of allies to rebel against an evil robotics enhancement megacorporation. The game has fantastic rhythm-based combat similar to Devil May Cry games, where playing to the beat and performing various combos gets you higher scores.

Pros

• Fun combat and platforming
• Great visual design

Cons

• Lack of variety in late game can make it feel repetitive

9. Dishonored

Dishonored is a first-person stealth action game that lets you play as a supernatural assassin who is driven by revenge. The game has a great combat system, where you can find creative ways to eliminate your targets by using supernatural abilities, gadgets, and weapons. The game is set in Dunwall, an industrial whaling city, where steampunk tech and otherworldly forces coexist. As a loyal bodyguard of the Empress, you are framed for her murder and you decide to become an infamous assassin. The city is taken over by a plague and ruled by a corrupt government, and you need to eliminate your enemies to uncover the truth behind your betrayal.

Pros

• Creative combat
• Great level design

Cons

• Animations may not hold up to modern standards

10. Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus

Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus is the critically acclaimed sequel to The New Order. The game takes place in Nazi-controlled America, where some of the boldest resistance leaders are joining forces to take down the Nazi regime. You will fight against the Nazis in iconic American locations with an arsenal of powerful weapons and abilities. As BJ Blazkowicz, you are humanity’s last hope for liberty against the Nazi regime.

Pros

• Fun combat
• Great level design

Cons

• Storytelling could have been better