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Also Gothic and Dark Fantasy, like Gothic 1.
- $3.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
- 2005
Games like Gothic 1
- 19 games
- Updated Nov 4, 2026
Players who liked Gothic 1 also play
The closest matches to Gothic 1: Gothic II: Gold Edition, Gothic® 3, Risen, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition (2009), and ELEX. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition (2009)
Why this: Shares skill based progression with Gothic 1.
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ELEX
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Gothic 1.
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Two Worlds Epic Edition
Why this: Also Dark Fantasy and Medieval, like Gothic 1.
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The full ranked list: top 24 games like Gothic 1
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Shares skill based progression with Gothic 1.
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- Released: 2001
- Developer: Piranha Bytes
- Price: $3.99−80%checked Nov 4
- 85% of 2,742 reviews
- Genres: Action, RPG
- Metacritic 81
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Choices genuinely close off content
- Modding scene is massive and accessible
- Npcs have rigid daily routines
- Atmospheric
- Dark
- Immersive
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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Why this: Shares skill based progression with Gothic 1.
The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind® Game of the Year Edition
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Gothic 1.
Dread Delusion
Why this: Also Dark Fantasy and Medieval, like Gothic 1.
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Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Gothic 1.
About Gothic 1
The closest matches to Gothic 1: Gothic II: Gold Edition, Gothic® 3, Risen, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition (2009), and ELEX. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Gothic 1 is your kind of game, the closest matches are Gothic II: Gold Edition, Gothic® 3 and Risen — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, dark and immersive, and single out its faction system and mod support. 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.
Gothic is a 2001 action RPG developed by Piranha Bytes and published by THQ Nordic. Set in the kingdom of Myrtana during an orcish invasion, players navigate a penal colony called Khorinis where the king has imprisoned criminals to mine ore for his war effort. The game features a faction system, skill-based progression where upgrades visibly alter character animations, NPCs following rigid daily schedules, and robust mod support that has kept the experience accessible for decades. Players describe the world as atmospheric, dark, and immersive, with choices that genuinely close off content paths. Reviewers highlight that the world operates on internal logic, making the setting feel lived-in. Gothic holds an 85% positive rating from over 2,700 Steam reviews, is priced at $19.99, and is not currently supported on Steam Deck.
About Gothic 1: 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...
Is Gothic 1 worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 85% of 2,742 Steam reviews are positive.
- Last 30 days: 86% positive across 78 new reviews, in line with its all-time score.
- Price: $19.99 (checked Nov 8).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 31 h when they wrote their review.
- Not supported on Steam Deck.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Choices genuinely close off content
- Modding scene is massive and accessible
- Npcs have rigid daily routines
- Skill upgrades visibly change animations
People who play it also play: Gothic II: Gold Edition, Gothic® 3, Risen
Frequently asked about Gothic 1
Can I run it?
Does Gothic 1 work on Steam Deck?
Gothic 1 is currently rated Unsupported on Steam Deck. It may not launch or may have significant issues that block normal play.
How much does Gothic 1 cost?
Gothic 1 is listed on Steam at 3.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Gothic 1?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Gothic 1 are Gothic II: Gold Edition, Gothic® 3, Risen.
Who developed Gothic 1?
Gothic 1 was developed by Piranha Bytes and published by THQ Nordic.