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Gothic 1VSGothic 3: Forsaken Gods Enhanced Edition

Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.

Gothic 1

Gothic 1

Quality
88Popularity
33Value
40
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$19.99
Buy Now
VS
Gothic 3: Forsaken Gods Enhanced Edition

Gothic 3: Forsaken Gods Enhanced Edition

Quality
42Popularity
24Value
79
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈2d
-79% $2.06
Buy Now

Winner

Gothic 1 wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

8
Gothic 1
8 of 14 metrics
Gothic 3: Forsaken Gods Enhanced Edition
6 of 14 metrics
6

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$19.99 -
$2.06 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$4.99 -
$2.03 Wins
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-79% Wins
Sales Frequency
8 price changes -
19 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
81/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
91.7% positive Wins
46.5% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
12.8K Wins
987 -
Positive Steam Reviews
11.7K Wins
459 -
Negative Steam Reviews
1.1K -
528 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
305 Wins
9 -
Steam Recommendations
12.7K Wins
975 -
Features
Features & Content
Supported Languages
8 languages Wins
7 languages -
Release Date
Mar 2001 -
Mar 2011 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeGothic 1

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Wait for SaleGothic 3: Forsaken Gods Enhanced Edition

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Gothic 1
Gothic 3: Forsaken Gods Enhanced 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

Gothic 1

1 Store
Steam
Steam$19.99Buy Now
Gothic 3: Forsaken Gods Enhanced Edition

Gothic 3: Forsaken Gods Enhanced Edition

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -79% $2.06Buy Now
Steam
Steam +385% $9.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Gothic 1

Quality

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

92% positive (12,759 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 81/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
12,759 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Not the right time to buy — wait for at least 50% off.

$19.99 — reasonable price

Popularity

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

Player count surging +54%
640 concurrent players — smaller but active
12,759 total reviews — proven game with large community

Gothic 3: Forsaken Gods Enhanced Edition

Quality

Hasn't won over its audience — consistent negative feedback.

47% positive (987 reviews) — mostly negative
987 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$2.06 — very accessible price
79% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($1.88)

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.

+18% player growth
13 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsGothic 1Gothic 3: Forsaken Gods Enhanced Edition
Release Date
March 15, 2001
March 22, 2011
Developers
Piranha Bytes
Trine Studios, G3 Community Patch Team, Mad Vulture Games
Publishers
THQ Nordic
THQ Nordic
Platforms
Windows
Windows

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Gothic 1 or Gothic 3: Forsaken Gods Enhanced Edition?

Gothic 1 won the comparison against Gothic 3: Forsaken Gods Enhanced Edition 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 worth buying over Gothic 3: Forsaken Gods Enhanced Edition?

Based on the metrics, Gothic 1 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 3: Forsaken Gods Enhanced Edition currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 05:08 PM UTC

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