Choose Gothic 1
Choose Gothic 1 if it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. 2,742 Steam reviews back the pick.
Gothic 1 vs Gothic 1 Remake
Gothic 1 and Gothic 1 Remake both land in Action, 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 share Action, RPG on Steam. Gothic 1 (2001) is 25 years older than Gothic 1 Remake (2026). Gothic 1 Remake scores higher on Steam reviews (88.9% positive) than Gothic 1 (84.9% 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 the Subtitle Options, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls side of the pairing. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 88.9% positive across 33,285 reviews.
Both Gothic 1 and Gothic 1 Remake sit in Action and 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
 Gothic 1 |  Gothic 1 Remake | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2001 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, RPG | Action, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 49.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 84.9% positive (2,742 reviews) | 88.9% positive (33,285 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Piranha Bytes | Alkimia Interactive |
Side by side
- Both share Action, RPG on Steam.
- Gothic 1 (2001) is 25 years older than Gothic 1 Remake (2026).
- Gothic 1 Remake scores higher on Steam reviews (88.9% positive) than Gothic 1 (84.9% positive).
- Gothic 1 is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Gothic 1 Remake (19.99 USD vs. 49.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Unsupported.
Gothic 1 vs Gothic 1 Remake — FAQ
- Which is better, Gothic 1 or Gothic 1 Remake?
- On Steam reviews Gothic 1 Remake scores higher (88.9% positive) than Gothic 1 (84.9% 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 Gothic 1 or Gothic 1 Remake first?
- If you want chronology, Gothic 1 (2001) 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 Gothic 1 and Gothic 1 Remake similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.