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Gothic 1 ClassicVSOf Ash and Steel

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
Of Ash and Steel

Of Ash and Steel

ActionIndieAdventureRPGSingleplayerExplorationAtmospheric +13
Quality
57Popularity
31Value
48
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
Likely ends in 1 hour
−33% $20.07
Buy

Winner

Gothic 1 Classic wins 10 of 14 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
10
Gothic 1 Classic
10 of 14 metrics
Of Ash and Steel
4 of 14 metrics
4

Head-to-head metrics

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

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$7.81 Wins
$20.07 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$4.99 Wins
$19.49 -
Best Current Discount
-61% Wins
-33% -
Sales Frequency
43 price changes -
95 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & user reception
Metacritic
81/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
91.8% positive Wins
66.3% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
13.2K Wins
6.1K -
Positive Steam Reviews
12.1K Wins
4.1K -
Negative Steam Reviews
1.1K Wins
2.1K -
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
90 -
96 Wins
Steam Recommendations
13.2K Wins
6.1K -
Features
Features & content
Achievements
0 -
30 Wins
Supported Languages
8 languages
8 languages
Release Date
Mar 2001 -
Nov 2025 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.

Wait for SaleOf Ash and Steel

Hold off for now. History suggests a better price is likely still coming.

Statistics over time

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

Time range:
Gothic 1 Classic
Of Ash and Steel

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
Of Ash and Steel

Of Ash and Steel

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −33% $20.07Buy
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +20% $23.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +49% $29.99View
Steam
Steam +49% $29.99View

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

Of Ash and Steel

Quality

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

66% positive (6,120 reviews): mixed opinions
6,120 reviews: solid data foundation

Value

Value isn't great at this price: better opportunities expected.

$20.07: mid-range price
33% off: decent discount
Near historical low ($19.49)

Popularity

Past its peak but still active: niche experience.

Players up 104% in recent days
102 concurrent players: smaller but active
Game detailsGothic 1 ClassicOf Ash and Steel
Release date
March 15, 2001
November 24, 2025
Developers
Piranha Bytes
Fire & Frost
Publishers
THQ Nordic
tinyBuild
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
—
30

Gothic 1 Classic

No PC requirements data available

Of Ash and Steel

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10/11 (64-bit)
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-10700 / AMD Ryzen 7 3700x
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 / AMD Radeon RX 6700
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 45 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: SSD required
Which is better: Gothic 1 Classic or Of Ash and Steel?

Gothic 1 Classic won the comparison against Of Ash and Steel 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 Of Ash and Steel?

Based on the metrics, Gothic 1 Classic 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 Classic currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 05:16 AM UTC

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