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Gothic 1 ClassicVSGothic II: Gold Edition

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

Gothic 1 Classic

Gothic 1 Classic

Quality
88Popularity
33Value
71
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
−61% $7.81
Buy
VS
Gothic II: Gold Edition

Gothic II: Gold Edition

Quality
88Popularity
33Value
80
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
−85% $3.01
Buy

Winner

Gothic II: Gold Edition wins 8 of 13 head-to-head metrics.

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

Buy on Kinguin
5
Gothic 1 Classic
5 of 13 metrics
Gothic II: Gold Edition
8 of 13 metrics
8

Head-to-head metrics

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

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$7.81 -
$3.01 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$4.99 -
$2.67 Wins
Best Current Discount
-61% -
-85% Wins
Sales Frequency
43 price changes -
69 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & user reception
Metacritic
81/100 Wins
79/100 -
Steam Review Score
91.8% positive -
93.2% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
13.2K Wins
12.7K -
Positive Steam Reviews
12.1K Wins
11.8K -
Negative Steam Reviews
1.1K -
856 Wins
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
90 -
384 Wins
Steam Recommendations
13.2K Wins
12.6K -
Features
Features & content
Supported Languages
8 languages Wins
7 languages -
Release Date
Mar 2001 -
Nov 2005 Wins
GameValio recommendation
Worth ItGothic 1 Classic

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

Worth ItGothic II: Gold Edition

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:
Gothic 1 Classic
Gothic II: Gold Edition

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

Gothic 1 Classic

Gothic 1 Classic

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −61% $7.81Buy
Steam
Steam +156% $19.99View
Gothic II: Gold Edition

Gothic II: Gold Edition

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −85% $3.01Buy
Steam
Steam$19.99View

Gothic 1 Classic

Quality

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

92% positive (13,191 reviews): very positive reception
Metacritic 81/100: high marks from professional reviewers
13,191 reviews: large sample

Value

Acceptable value right now: fair price for the content.

$7.81: very accessible price
61% off: solid discount

Popularity

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

Players up 168% in recent days
126 concurrent players: smaller but active
13,191 total reviews: proven game with large community

Gothic II: Gold Edition

Quality

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

93% positive (12,670 reviews): very positive reception
Metacritic 79/100: generally favorable from critics
12,670 reviews: large sample

Value

Acceptable value right now: fair price for the content.

$3.01: very accessible price
85% off: deep discount
Near historical low ($2.67)

Popularity

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

Players down 43% in recent days
334 concurrent players: smaller but active
12,670 total reviews: proven game with large community
Game detailsGothic 1 ClassicGothic II: Gold Edition
Release date
March 15, 2001
November 29, 2005
Developers
Piranha Bytes
Piranha Bytes
Publishers
THQ Nordic
THQ Nordic
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Which is better: Gothic 1 Classic or Gothic II: Gold Edition?

Gothic II: Gold Edition won the comparison against Gothic 1 Classic 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 Gothic 1 Classic worth buying over Gothic II: Gold Edition?

Based on the metrics, Gothic II: Gold Edition 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 II: Gold Edition currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 06:30 AM UTC

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