Games like Gothic II: Gold Edition
If Gothic II: Gold Edition is your kind of game, the closest matches are Gothic 1, Gothic® 3 and ELEX — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its amazing progression system, atmospheric world and best open world rpg. 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.
Get personalized picks →Gothic II: Gold Edition is an action RPG developed by Piranha Bytes and published by THQ Nordic, released in 2005 for $19.99 USD. Set in a dark fantasy open world, the game features character progression, faction politics, crafting, immersive simulation, and backtracking through a handcrafted setting. Players describe the experience as atmospheric, challenging, nostalgic, and retro, with reviewers highlighting the living world and deep RPG mechanics. The game is solo-only, supports long play sessions, and carries a hard difficulty rating. It holds an 88% positive rating from 2,456 Steam reviews and is not supported on Steam Deck.
About Gothic II: Gold Edition: Gothic II: Gold Edition brings together the excitement of Gothic II and the add-on Night of the Raven to your fingertips!
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Gothic 1
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Shares an atmospheric mood with Gothic II: Gold Edition.
Top pick for Gothic II: Gold Edition fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and RPG with Gothic II: Gold Edition.
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...
Gothic® 3
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Shares a challenging mood with Gothic II: Gold Edition.
Second-strongest match for Gothic II: Gold Edition fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and RPG with Gothic II: Gold Edition.
A nameless hero becomes a legend! Myrtana, a world in upheaval: overrun by orcs from the dark lands in the north, King Rhobar is defending Vengard, the former stronghold of the humans, with his last troop of followers.
ELEX
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Shares faction politics and an atmospheric mood with Gothic II: Gold Edition.
Third-strongest match for Gothic II: Gold Edition fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and RPG with Gothic II: Gold Edition.
ELEX is a handcrafted action role-playing experience from the award-winning creators of the Gothic series, set in a brand new post-apocalyptic Science Fantasy universe that puts players into a huge seamless game world full of original characters, mutated creatures, deep moral choices and powerful action.
Risen
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Shares faction politics, character progression and an atmospheric mood with Gothic II: Gold Edition.
Ranked #4 for Gothic II: Gold Edition fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with Gothic II: Gold Edition.
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.
Risen 3 - Titan Lords
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Shares crafting and an atmospheric mood with Gothic II: Gold Edition.
Ranked #5 for Gothic II: Gold Edition fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with Gothic II: Gold Edition.
The world has been abandoned by its gods and is scarred from the rampage of the Titans. Humanity is struggling to regain strength. You, however, have more pressing concerns: your own life has been shattered and you must set off to reclaim what is lost amidst the darkness spreading throughout the world.
Risen 2: Dark Waters
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Gothic II: Gold Edition.
Ranked #6 for Gothic II: Gold Edition fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with Gothic II: Gold Edition.
Set several years after the end of Risen, raging titans have devastated the world and pushed humanity to the brink of existence. Subsequently, monstrous creatures have risen from the watery depths of the sea and their attacks have brought all seafaring to a grinding halt.
Sword Hero
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Ranked #7 for Gothic II: Gold Edition fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and RPG with Gothic II: Gold Edition.
A truly interactive open-world RPG, packed with dozens of dynamic systems like NPCs with Daily Routines and memory system, Crime and Reputation, a limb-based Directional Combat system and many more. Become a well-known Hero, a feared Villain or anything in-between.
SpellMaster: The Saga
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Shares an atmospheric mood with Gothic II: Gold Edition.
Ranked #8 for Gothic II: Gold Edition 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
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Risen
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Shares faction politics, character progression and an atmospheric mood with Gothic II: Gold Edition.
Reviewers of Gothic II: Gold Edition cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with Gothic II: Gold Edition.
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.
ELEX
WHY THIS
Shares faction politics and an atmospheric mood with Gothic II: Gold Edition.
Reviewers of Gothic II: Gold Edition cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and RPG with Gothic II: Gold Edition.
ELEX is a handcrafted action role-playing experience from the award-winning creators of the Gothic series, set in a brand new post-apocalyptic Science Fantasy universe that puts players into a huge seamless game world full of original characters, mutated creatures, deep moral choices and powerful action.
Two Worlds II HD
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Shares an atmospheric mood with Gothic II: Gold Edition.
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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
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Shares an atmospheric mood with Gothic II: Gold Edition.
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You are Geralt of Rivia, mercenary monster slayer. Before you stands a war-torn, monster-infested continent you can explore at will. Your current contract? Tracking down Ciri — the Child of Prophecy, a living weapon that can alter the shape of the world.
Dishonored
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Shares an atmospheric mood with Gothic II: Gold Edition.
Reviewers of Gothic II: Gold Edition cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with Gothic II: Gold Edition.
Dishonored is an immersive first-person action game that casts you as a supernatural assassin driven by revenge. With Dishonored’s flexible combat system, creatively eliminate your targets as you combine the supernatural abilities, weapons and unusual gadgets at your disposal.
Yakuza 0
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Shares an atmospheric mood with Gothic II: Gold Edition.
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SEGA’s legendary Japanese series finally comes to PC. Fight like hell through Tokyo and Osaka as junior yakuza Kiryu and Majima. Take a front row seat to 1980s life in Japan in an experience unlike anything else in video gaming, with uncapped framerates and 4K resolutions. A legend is born.
Vampyr
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Shares an atmospheric mood with Gothic II: Gold Edition.
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London, 1918. You are newly-turned Vampyr Dr. Jonathan Reid. As a doctor, you must find a cure to save the city’s flu-ravaged citizens. As a Vampyr, you are cursed to feed on those you vowed to heal.
Drova - Forsaken Kin
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Shares an atmospheric mood with Gothic II: Gold Edition.
Reviewers of Gothic II: Gold Edition cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and RPG with Gothic II: Gold Edition.
Drova is an Action-RPG that marries the dark grim tones of its genre with the mysticism of Celtic mythology. Encounter a society where ancient restless spirits and divided factions battle for dominance. Uncover forgotten abilities and unravel the secrets of a past shrouded in mystery.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Gothic II: Gold Edition at current Steam store prices.
Lethal Company
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Priced ~50% under Gothic II: Gold Edition on Steam right now. Shares Action with Gothic II: Gold Edition.
A co-op horror about scavenging at abandoned moons to sell scrap to the Company.
Left 4 Dead 2
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Priced ~50% under Gothic II: Gold Edition on Steam right now. Shares Action with Gothic II: Gold Edition.
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.
People Playground
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Priced ~50% under Gothic II: Gold Edition on Steam right now. Shares Action with Gothic II: Gold Edition.
Shoot, stab, burn, poison, tear, vaporise, or crush ragdolls in a large open space.
Fallout: New Vegas
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Priced ~50% under Gothic II: Gold Edition on Steam right now. Shares Action and RPG with Gothic II: Gold Edition.
Welcome to Vegas. New Vegas. Enjoy your stay!
Vampire Survivors
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Priced ~75% under Gothic II: Gold Edition on Steam right now. Shares Action and RPG with Gothic II: Gold Edition.
Mow down thousands of night creatures and survive until dawn! Vampire Survivors is a gothic horror casual game with rogue-lite elements, where your choices can allow you to quickly snowball against the hundreds of monsters that get thrown at you. Be the bullet hell!
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Doki Doki Literature Club!
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.
Life is Strange - Episode 1
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Gothic II: Gold Edition.
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.
Ultimate Custom Night
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Gothic II: Gold Edition.
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ENA: Dream BBQ
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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.
Indigo Park: Chapter 1
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Gothic II: Gold Edition.
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.
The Looker
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
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Gothic 1
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Gothic II: Gold Edition.
Another title from Piranha Bytes, the studio behind Gothic II: Gold Edition. Shares Action and RPG with Gothic II: Gold Edition.
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...
ELEX
WHY THIS
Shares faction politics and an atmospheric mood with Gothic II: Gold Edition.
Another title from Piranha Bytes, the studio behind Gothic II: Gold Edition. Shares Action and RPG with Gothic II: Gold Edition.
ELEX is a handcrafted action role-playing experience from the award-winning creators of the Gothic series, set in a brand new post-apocalyptic Science Fantasy universe that puts players into a huge seamless game world full of original characters, mutated creatures, deep moral choices and powerful action.
Gothic® 3
WHY THIS
Shares a challenging mood with Gothic II: Gold Edition.
Another title from Piranha Bytes, the studio behind Gothic II: Gold Edition. Shares Action and RPG with Gothic II: Gold Edition.
A nameless hero becomes a legend! Myrtana, a world in upheaval: overrun by orcs from the dark lands in the north, King Rhobar is defending Vengard, the former stronghold of the humans, with his last troop of followers.
Risen
WHY THIS
Shares faction politics, character progression and an atmospheric mood with Gothic II: Gold Edition.
Another title from Piranha Bytes, the studio behind Gothic II: Gold Edition. Shares RPG with Gothic II: Gold Edition.
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.
Risen 3 - Titan Lords
WHY THIS
Shares crafting and an atmospheric mood with Gothic II: Gold Edition.
Another title from Piranha Bytes, the studio behind Gothic II: Gold Edition. Shares RPG with Gothic II: Gold Edition.
The world has been abandoned by its gods and is scarred from the rampage of the Titans. Humanity is struggling to regain strength. You, however, have more pressing concerns: your own life has been shattered and you must set off to reclaim what is lost amidst the darkness spreading throughout the world.
ELEX II
WHY THIS
Shares faction politics, character progression and an atmospheric mood with Gothic II: Gold Edition.
Another title from Piranha Bytes, the studio behind Gothic II: Gold Edition. Shares Action and RPG with Gothic II: Gold Edition.
In this sequel to the vintage Open World RPG ELEX, Jax must once again unite the free people of the Science-Fantasy world of Magalan against a new threat - the Skyands, who want to change the face of the planet forever.
Risen 2: Dark Waters
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Gothic II: Gold Edition.
Another title from Piranha Bytes, the studio behind Gothic II: Gold Edition. Shares RPG with Gothic II: Gold Edition.
Set several years after the end of Risen, raging titans have devastated the world and pushed humanity to the brink of existence. Subsequently, monstrous creatures have risen from the watery depths of the sea and their attacks have brought all seafaring to a grinding halt.
Frequently asked about Gothic II: Gold Edition
- Does Gothic II: Gold Edition work on Steam Deck?
- Gothic II: Gold Edition is currently rated Unsupported on Steam Deck. It may not launch or may have significant issues that block normal play.
- How much does Gothic II: Gold Edition cost?
- Gothic II: Gold Edition is listed on Steam at 19.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- What games are most similar to Gothic II: Gold Edition?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Gothic II: Gold Edition are Gothic 1, Gothic® 3, ELEX.
- Who developed Gothic II: Gold Edition?
- Gothic II: Gold Edition was developed by Piranha Bytes and published by THQ Nordic.
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