Choose Risen
Choose Risen if it's currently about 70% cheaper on the Steam Store. 2,271 Steam reviews back the pick.
Risen vs Gothic 1 Remake
Risen and Gothic 1 Remake both land in RPG on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both are RPG games on Steam. Risen (2009) is 17 years older than Gothic 1 Remake (2026). Gothic 1 Remake scores higher on Steam reviews (88.9% positive) than Risen (83.8% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Gothic 1 Remake
Choose Gothic 1 Remake if you want an Action game with Subtitle Options, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 88.9% positive across 33,285 reviews.
Both Risen and Gothic 1 Remake sit in RPG on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Risen |  Gothic 1 Remake | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2009 | 2026 |
| Genres | RPG | Action, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 49.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 83.8% positive (2,271 reviews) | 88.9% positive (33,285 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Piranha Bytes, THQ Nordic | Alkimia Interactive |
Side by side
- Both are RPG games on Steam.
- Risen (2009) is 17 years older than Gothic 1 Remake (2026).
- Gothic 1 Remake scores higher on Steam reviews (88.9% positive) than Risen (83.8% positive).
- Risen is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than Gothic 1 Remake (14.99 USD vs. 49.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Risen is Deck Playable, Gothic 1 Remake is Deck Unsupported.
Risen vs Gothic 1 Remake — FAQ
- Which is better, Risen or Gothic 1 Remake?
- On Steam reviews Gothic 1 Remake scores higher (88.9% positive) than Risen (83.8% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Gothic 1 Remake is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Risen or Gothic 1 Remake first?
- If you want chronology, Risen (2009) came out before Gothic 1 Remake (2026). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Risen and Gothic 1 Remake similar?
- They overlap on RPG on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.