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Gothic 1VSThe Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Complete Edition

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

Gothic 1

Gothic 1

Quality
88Popularity
33Value
70
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 3 hours
−60% $8.09
Buy Now
VS
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Complete Edition

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Complete Edition

Quality
97Popularity
52Value
35
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
in 44 days
$49.99
Buy Now

Winner

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Complete Edition wins 10 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

Not urgent, but worth watching — it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

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Gothic 1
4 of 14 metrics
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Complete Edition
10 of 14 metrics
10

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$8.09 Wins
$49.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$4.99 -
$3.99 Wins
Best Current Discount
-60% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
29 price changes Wins
12 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
81/100 -
93/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
91.7% positive -
96.8% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
13.1K -
821.5K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
12.1K -
795.0K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
1.1K Wins
26.5K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
117 -
13.7K Wins
Steam Recommendations
13.0K -
831.3K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
0 -
78 Wins
Supported Languages
8 languages -
17 languages Wins
Release Date
Mar 2001 -
May 2015 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeGothic 1

Not urgent, but worth watching — it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

MaybeThe Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Complete Edition

Not urgent, but worth watching — it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Gothic 1
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Complete 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

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −60% $8.09Buy Now
Steam
Steam +147% $19.99View
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Complete Edition

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Complete Edition

2 Stores
Steam
Steam$49.99Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +43% $71.24View

Gothic 1

Quality

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

92% positive (13,147 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 81/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
13,147 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$8.09 — very accessible price
60% off — solid discount

Popularity

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

-30% player decline
117 concurrent players — smaller but active
13,147 total reviews — proven game with large community

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Complete Edition

Quality

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

97% positive (821,476 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
Metacritic 93/100 — critics unanimous, one of the best
821,476 reviews — extremely reliable sample

Value

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

$49.99 — premium price

Popularity

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

Player count surging +55%
13,089 concurrent players — very healthy
609 new reviews — community buzzing
821,476 total reviews — gaming phenomenon
Game DetailsGothic 1The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Complete Edition
Release Date
March 15, 2001
May 18, 2015
Developers
Piranha Bytes
CD PROJEKT RED
Publishers
THQ Nordic
CD PROJEKT RED
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
78

Gothic 1

No PC requirements data available

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Complete Edition

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: 64-bit Windows 10/11
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-7400 / Ryzen 5 1600
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GTX 1070 / Radeon RX 480
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 50 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: *System requirements will change on 2026.09.29.
Which is better: Gothic 1 or The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Complete Edition?

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Complete Edition 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 Gothic 1 worth buying over The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Complete Edition?

Based on the metrics, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Complete 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 1 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Sep 5, 2026, 09:51 AM UTC

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