There are really a lot of RPGs right now that do not follow Bethesda's model. Consider Kingdome Come Deliverance as an example for a very different approach, mo

There are really a lot of RPGs right now that do not follow Bethesda's model. Consider Kingdome Come Deliverance as an example for a very different approach, more akin to Gothic. Speaking of, the upcoming Gothic remake is another game that will be quite different, something to put on the list and to buy if reviews are okay. Or vampire bloodlines 2, if that gets released it won't be similar to skyrim at all. BG3 was already mentioned. For more games that are released, check out Solasta: Crown of the magister, and there are a lot of other options at that level.