Games like Gothic 1
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 single out its atmospheric, dark and immersive. 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 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...
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Gothic II: Gold Edition
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Gothic 1.
Top pick for Gothic 1 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and RPG with Gothic 1.
Gothic II: Gold Edition brings together the excitement of Gothic II and the add-on Night of the Raven to your fingertips!
Gothic® 3
WHY THIS
Shares a dark mood with Gothic 1.
Second-strongest match for Gothic 1 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and RPG with Gothic 1.
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 an atmospheric mood with Gothic 1.
Third-strongest match for Gothic 1 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with Gothic 1.
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 an atmospheric mood with Gothic 1.
Ranked #4 for Gothic 1 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with Gothic 1.
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.
ArcaniA
WHY THIS
Shares a retro mood with Gothic 1.
Ranked #5 for Gothic 1 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with Gothic 1.
War covers the southern islands until it finally reaches the idyllic isle of Feshyr. You take on the role as the new nameless hero after your village has been pillaged and destroyed by paladins of the king. Seeking revenge, you soon realize that this cowardly attack did not just happen on a reckless mercenary`s whim.
Risen 2: Dark Waters
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Gothic 1.
Ranked #6 for Gothic 1 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with Gothic 1.
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.
Gothic 1 Remake
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Gothic 1.
Ranked #7 for Gothic 1 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and RPG with Gothic 1.
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.
SpellMaster: The Saga
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Gothic 1.
Ranked #8 for Gothic 1 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
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Gothic 1.
Reviewers of Gothic 1 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with Gothic 1.
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 an atmospheric mood with Gothic 1.
Reviewers of Gothic 1 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and RPG with Gothic 1.
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.
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
WHY THIS
Shares skill based progression and an immersive mood with Gothic 1.
Reviewers of Gothic 1 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with Gothic 1.
EPIC FANTASY REBORN The next chapter in the highly anticipated Elder Scrolls saga arrives from the makers of the 2006 and 2008 Games of the Year, Bethesda Game Studios. Skyrim reimagines and revolutionizes the open-world fantasy epic, bringing to life a complete virtual world open for you to explore any way you choose.
Gothic II: Gold Edition
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Gothic 1.
Reviewers of Gothic 1 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and RPG with Gothic 1.
Gothic II: Gold Edition brings together the excitement of Gothic II and the add-on Night of the Raven to your fingertips!
The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind® Game of the Year Edition
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Gothic 1.
Reviewers of Gothic 1 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with Gothic 1.
The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind® Game of the Year Edition includes Morrowind plus all of the content from the Bloodmoon and Tribunal expansions. The original Mod Construction Set is not included in this package. An epic, open-ended single-player RPG, Morrowind allows you to create and play any kind of character imaginable.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Gothic 1.
Reviewers of Gothic 1 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with Gothic 1.
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.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Gothic 1.
Reviewers of Gothic 1 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and RPG with Gothic 1.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl tells a story about survival in the Zone – a very dangerous place, where you fear not only the radiation, anomalies and deadly creatures, but other S.T.A.L.K.E.R.s, who have their own goals and wishes.
Two Worlds II HD
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Gothic 1.
Reviewers of Gothic 1 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with Gothic 1.
Check out the new Velvet Edition bundle including both Two Worlds II and Pirates of the Flying Fortress DLC.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Gothic 1 at current Steam store prices.
Lethal Company
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under Gothic 1 on Steam right now. Shares Action with Gothic 1.
A co-op horror about scavenging at abandoned moons to sell scrap to the Company.
Left 4 Dead 2
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under Gothic 1 on Steam right now. Shares Action with Gothic 1.
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
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under Gothic 1 on Steam right now. Shares Action with Gothic 1.
Shoot, stab, burn, poison, tear, vaporise, or crush ragdolls in a large open space.
Fallout: New Vegas
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under Gothic 1 on Steam right now. Shares Action and RPG with Gothic 1.
Welcome to Vegas. New Vegas. Enjoy your stay!
Vampire Survivors
WHY THIS
Priced ~75% under Gothic 1 on Steam right now. Shares Action and RPG with Gothic 1.
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!
Free alternatives
Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.
Doki Doki Literature Club!
WHY THIS
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
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Gothic 1.
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
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Gothic 1.
Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!
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.
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.
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
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.
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More from Piranha Bytes
Other recommendable Steam games by Piranha Bytes, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
ELEX
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Gothic 1.
Another title from Piranha Bytes, the studio behind Gothic 1. Shares Action and RPG with Gothic 1.
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 II: Gold Edition
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Gothic 1.
Another title from Piranha Bytes, the studio behind Gothic 1. Shares Action and RPG with Gothic 1.
Gothic II: Gold Edition brings together the excitement of Gothic II and the add-on Night of the Raven to your fingertips!
Gothic® 3
WHY THIS
Shares a dark mood with Gothic 1.
Another title from Piranha Bytes, the studio behind Gothic 1. Shares Action and RPG with Gothic 1.
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 an atmospheric mood with Gothic 1.
Another title from Piranha Bytes, the studio behind Gothic 1. Shares RPG with Gothic 1.
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 an atmospheric mood with Gothic 1.
Another title from Piranha Bytes, the studio behind Gothic 1. Shares RPG with Gothic 1.
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 an atmospheric mood with Gothic 1.
Another title from Piranha Bytes, the studio behind Gothic 1. Shares Action and RPG with Gothic 1.
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 1.
Another title from Piranha Bytes, the studio behind Gothic 1. Shares RPG with Gothic 1.
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 1
- 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 19.99 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.
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