Back to browse

Bound By FlameVSGothic 1

Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

Bound By Flame

Bound By Flame

Quality
60Popularity
28Value
81
Green Man GamingBetter Deal· Green Man Gaming
Historical Low!
−91% $0.65
Buy Now
VS
Gothic 1

Gothic 1

Quality
88Popularity
33Value
85
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Historical Low!
in 76 days
−75% $4.99
Buy Now

Winner

Bound By Flame wins 8 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

Grab It Now
8
Bound By Flame
8 of 15 metrics
Gothic 1
7 of 15 metrics
7

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$1.33 Wins
$4.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.87 Wins
$4.99 -
Best Current Discount
-81% Wins
-75% -
Sales Frequency
106 price changes Wins
21 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
56/100 -
81/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
67.6% positive -
91.7% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
3.0K -
13.1K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
2.1K -
12.0K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
987 Wins
1.1K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
4 -
131 Wins
Steam Recommendations
3.0K -
13.0K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
41 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
10 languages Wins
8 languages -
Release Date
May 2014 Wins
Mar 2001 -
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeBound By Flame

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

Worth ItGothic 1

Solid pick at the moment — it's holding up well and the price is fair for what you get.

Statistics Over Time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time Range:
Bound By Flame
Gothic 1

Player Count Trends

· Concurrent players over time

Review Score Trends

· Positive review ratio over time

Review Volume Trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price Comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

Bound By Flame

Bound By Flame

5 Stores
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming −91% $0.65Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +105% $1.33View
Kinguin
Kinguin +248% $2.26View
GamersGate
GamersGate$6.99View
Steam
Steam$6.99View
Gothic 1

Gothic 1

1 Store
Steam
Steam −75% $4.99Buy Now

Bound By Flame

Quality

Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.

68% positive (3,042 reviews) — mixed opinions
Metacritic 56/100 — mixed reception from critics
3,042 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price near historical low — a solid moment to consider buying.

$0.65 — very accessible price
91% off — massive discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

Player count surging +150%
5 concurrent players — niche audience

Gothic 1

Quality

Excellent community reception — players and critics agree on the quality.

92% positive (13,082 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 81/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
13,082 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Great timing to buy — competitive price for the content offered.

$4.99 — very accessible price
75% off — massive discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

Smaller but still existing player base — longer wait times for multiplayer.

-5% minor player decrease
222 concurrent players — smaller but active
13,082 total reviews — proven game with large community
Game DetailsBound By FlameGothic 1
Release Date
May 8, 2014
March 15, 2001
Developers
Spiders
Piranha Bytes
Publishers
Focus Entertainment
THQ Nordic
Platforms
Linux, Windows
Windows
Achievements
41
Which is better: Bound By Flame or Gothic 1?

Bound By Flame won the comparison against Gothic 1 based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.

How is the comparison calculated?

The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.

Is Bound By Flame worth buying over Gothic 1?

Based on the metrics, Bound By Flame won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.

Which game has better player reviews?

Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.

Which game offers better value for money?

The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Gothic 1 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Aug 9, 2026, 06:09 PM UTC

GameValio - Buy now or wait? PC game purchase timing advisorGameValio© 2026

Data sourced from Steam, Metacritic, and various stores. Not affiliated with Valve Corporation. Scores updated daily to keep recommendations fresh.

Some store links are affiliate links - we may earn a commission at no cost to you. Your purchase helps keep GameValio free, and our recommendations stay 100% independent.