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Games like Gothic 1 Remake

If Gothic 1 Remake is your kind of game, the closest matches are Colosseum Enigma, Risen and Gothic 1 — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its atmospheric, dark and grim. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.

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Gothic 1 Remake is an action RPG developed by Alkimia Interactive and published by THQ Nordic, scheduled for release in 2026 at $49.99 USD. Set in the gritty Dark Fantasy world of the Valley of the Mines, this faithful remake of the classic genre-defining RPG features a hand-crafted, organic open world that dynamically responds to player actions. The game presents an atmospheric, realistic, and unrestricted third-person experience combining exploration, adventure, and action gameplay. According to Steam reviews, the remake holds an 83% positive rating based on over 1,200 reviews, indicating a generally well-received return to a pivotal RPG franchise.

About Gothic 1 Remake: The Legend is Back - Return to the Valley of the Mines in this faithful remake of the genre-defining classic RPG. Explore a hand-crafted, organic open world that reacts dynamically to your actions in a gritty, unrestricted experience like no other.

2026ActionRPG49.99 USDWindowsby Alkimia Interactive
Gothic 1 Remake — Steam game cover
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Deep skill progression with meaningful build choicesFaction politics and relationship building with npcsFaithful recreation of gothics punishing world and atmosphereAtmosphericDarkGrim

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Steam players who put hours into Gothic 1 Remake also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.

  1. Colosseum Enigma

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Gothic 1 Remake fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and RPG with Gothic 1 Remake.

    Master the art of deflection, execute deadly moves, and conquer challenging bosses in a Sekiro-inspired soulslike game. Choose contracts, defeat mobs for rewards, and evolve your character with an immersive skill tree

    2024ActionIndieRPG9.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Risen

    WHY THIS

    Shares faction politics, exploration and an atmospheric mood with Gothic 1 Remake.

    Second-strongest match for Gothic 1 Remake fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with Gothic 1 Remake.

    Delve into a gritty, raw and atmospheric fantasy world in which every action has a consequence. In the epic world of Risen, filled with mysterious earthquakes, fearsome monsters and unimaginable treasures, forge your path with the sword, learn the art of staff fighting or become a powerful mage.

    2009RPG14.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Gothic 1

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Gothic 1 Remake.

    Third-strongest match for Gothic 1 Remake fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and RPG with Gothic 1 Remake.

    War has been waged across the kingdom of Myrtana. Orcish hordes invaded human territory and the king of the land needed a lot of ore to forge enough weapons, should his army stand against this threat. Whoever breaks the law in these darkest of times is sentenced to serve in the giant penal colony of Khorinis, mining the so much needed...

    2001ActionRPG19.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. SpellMaster: The Saga

    WHY THIS

    Shares open world exploration and an atmospheric mood with Gothic 1 Remake.

    Ranked #4 for Gothic 1 Remake fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries.

    SpellMaster - The Saga is a story-driving action RPG inspired by the Gothic series. Gameplay takes place in an open, seamless world filled with secrets, mysteries, terrible monsters, and varied NPCs. Who to be and how to behave is yours to choose - this is your Saga

    202224.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Gothic Playable Teaser

    WHY THIS

    Shares faction politics, inventory management and an atmospheric mood with Gothic 1 Remake.

    Ranked #5 for Gothic 1 Remake fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with Gothic 1 Remake.

    The Kingdom of Myrtana has been invaded by an implacable horde of orcs. King Rhobar II, in need of a large quantity of magical ore in order to forge powerful weapons, operates the Khorinis mines with all available prisoners.

    2019RPGSteam ↗
  6. Of Ash and Steel

    WHY THIS

    Shares quest driven progression, backtracking, dark fantasy and an atmospheric mood with Gothic 1 Remake.

    Ranked #6 for Gothic 1 Remake fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and RPG with Gothic 1 Remake.

    Of Ash and Steel is an immersive third-person open-world RPG created by a passionate team that values the essence of classic old-school RPGs and modern design. Explore the lands of a once-prosperous island, hone your combat skills, and survive in the unforgiving realm of the Kingdom of the Seven.

    2025ActionIndieAdventure29.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn

    WHY THIS

    Shares skill tree progression and an atmospheric mood with Gothic 1 Remake.

    Ranked #7 for Gothic 1 Remake fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and RPG with Gothic 1 Remake.

    From games studio A44, makers of Ashen, comes an explosive Souls-lite, where Gods and guns collide in a battle for the future of humanity.

    2024ActionAdventureRPG11.24 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Gothic 1 Remake.

    Ranked #8 for Gothic 1 Remake fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and RPG with Gothic 1 Remake.

    Set in a huge open world, Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen presents a rewarding action combat experience.

    2016ActionAdventureRPG29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Gothic 1 Remake at current Steam store prices.

  1. Terraria

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Gothic 1 Remake on Steam right now. Shares Action and RPG with Gothic 1 Remake.

    Dig, fight, explore, build! Nothing is impossible in this action-packed adventure game. Four Pack also available!

    2011ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Stardew Valley

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~70% under Gothic 1 Remake on Steam right now. Shares RPG with Gothic 1 Remake.

    You've inherited your grandfather's old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home?

    2016IndieSimulationRPG14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Phasmophobia

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Gothic 1 Remake on Steam right now. Shares Action with Gothic 1 Remake.

    Phasmophobia is a 4 player online co-op psychological horror. Paranormal activity is on the rise and it’s up to you and your team to use all the ghost-hunting equipment at your disposal in order to gather as much evidence as you can.

    2020ActionIndieEarly Access19.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Lethal Company

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Gothic 1 Remake on Steam right now. Shares Action with Gothic 1 Remake.

    A co-op horror about scavenging at abandoned moons to sell scrap to the Company.

    2023ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Left 4 Dead 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Gothic 1 Remake on Steam right now. Shares Action with Gothic 1 Remake.

    Set in the zombie apocalypse, Left 4 Dead 2 is a co-operative action horror FPS takes you and your friends through the cities, swamps and cemeteries of the Deep South, from Savannah to New Orleans across five expansive campaigns.

    2009Action9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Schedule I

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Gothic 1 Remake on Steam right now. Shares Action with Gothic 1 Remake.

    From small-time dope pusher to kingpin - manufacture and distribute a range of drugs throughout the grungy city of Hyland Point. Expand your empire with properties, businesses, employees and more.

    2025ActionStrategyIndie19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Hollow Knight

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~70% under Gothic 1 Remake on Steam right now. Shares Action with Gothic 1 Remake.

    Forge your own path in Hollow Knight! An epic action adventure through a vast ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. Explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style.

    2017ActionIndieAdventure14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. The Forest

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Gothic 1 Remake on Steam right now. Shares Action with Gothic 1 Remake.

    As the lone survivor of a passenger jet crash, you find yourself in a mysterious forest battling to stay alive against a society of cannibalistic mutants. Build, explore, survive in this terrifying first person survival horror simulator.

    2018ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. Life is Strange - Episode 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Gothic 1 Remake.

    Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.

    2015ActionAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Gothic 1 Remake.

    Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  3. ENA: Dream BBQ

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.

    2025IndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Gothic 1 Remake.

    Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down.

    2024ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. The Looker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    You wake up, alone, on a strangely familiar island full of puzzles that will frustrate and annoy you.

    2022IndieFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. NGU IDLE

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    NGU Idle is a Free To Play Idle game that's full of weird humor, tons of upgrades and hundreds of hours of content! Try out NGU Idle today and experience the joy of Numbers Going Up!

    2019IndieAdventureSimulationFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Grimm's Hollow

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares RPG with Gothic 1 Remake.

    A spooky, freeware RPG where you search the afterlife for your brother. Reap ghosts with your scythe, explore haunted caves, and eat ghostly treats on your journey through death.

    2019IndieAdventureRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. UNBEATABLE [white label]

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Gothic 1 Remake.

    A young girl learns a song. An exclusive side-story set in the world of D-CELL GAMES' upcoming rhythm-adventure.

    2021ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Gothic 1 Remake

How much does Gothic 1 Remake cost?
Gothic 1 Remake is listed on Steam at 49.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Gothic 1 Remake?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Gothic 1 Remake are Colosseum Enigma, Risen, Gothic 1.
Who developed Gothic 1 Remake?
Gothic 1 Remake was developed by Alkimia Interactive and published by THQ Nordic, Alkimia Interactive.

imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on Gothic 1 Remake.

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