Choose Gothic 1
Choose Gothic 1 if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 2,742 Steam reviews back the pick.
Gothic 1 vs Dread Delusion
Gothic 1 and Dread Delusion 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 23 years older than Dread Delusion (2024). Dread Delusion scores higher on Steam reviews (90.6% 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 Dread Delusion
Choose Dread Delusion if you want an Indie and Adventure experience. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 90.6% positive across 3,918 reviews.
Both Gothic 1 and Dread Delusion 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 |  Dread Delusion | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2001 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Verified |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 84.9% positive (2,742 reviews) | 90.6% positive (3,918 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Piranha Bytes | Lovely Hellplace |
Side by side
- Both share Action, RPG on Steam.
- Gothic 1 (2001) is 23 years older than Dread Delusion (2024).
- Dread Delusion scores higher on Steam reviews (90.6% positive) than Gothic 1 (84.9% positive).
- Dread Delusion is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Gothic 1 (19.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Gothic 1 is Deck Unsupported, Dread Delusion is Deck Verified.
Gothic 1 vs Dread Delusion — FAQ
- Which is better, Gothic 1 or Dread Delusion?
- On Steam reviews Dread Delusion scores higher (90.6% positive) than Gothic 1 (84.9% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Dread Delusion 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 Dread Delusion first?
- If you want chronology, Gothic 1 (2001) came out before Dread Delusion (2024). 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 Dread Delusion 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.