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Gothic 3: Forsaken Gods Enhanced EditionVSRisen 2: Dark Waters

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

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
VS
Risen 2: Dark Waters

Risen 2: Dark Waters

Quality
74Popularity
29Value
80
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈3d
-84% $1.60
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Winner

Risen 2: Dark Waters wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 11 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.

3
Gothic 3: Forsaken Gods Enhanced Edition
3 of 14 metrics
Risen 2: Dark Waters
11 of 14 metrics
11

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$2.06 -
$1.60 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$2.03 -
$1.37 Wins
Best Current Discount
-79% -
-84% Wins
Sales Frequency
19 price changes -
60 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
69/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
46.5% positive -
80.7% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
987 -
3.5K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
459 -
2.8K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
528 Wins
668 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
9 -
39 Wins
Steam Recommendations
975 Wins
0 -
Features
Features & Content
Supported Languages
7 languages Wins
0 languages -
Release Date
Mar 2011 -
Apr 2012 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
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.

MaybeRisen 2: Dark Waters

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

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Gothic 3: Forsaken Gods Enhanced Edition
Risen 2: Dark Waters

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 3: Forsaken Gods Enhanced Edition

Gothic 3: Forsaken Gods Enhanced Edition

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -79% $2.06Buy Now
Steam
Steam +385% $9.99View
Risen 2: Dark Waters

Risen 2: Dark Waters

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -84% $1.60Buy Now
GamersGate
GamersGate +56% $2.50View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +524% $9.99View
Steam
Steam +524% $9.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

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

Risen 2: Dark Waters

Quality

Well received by the community, with more hits than misses.

81% positive (3,455 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 69/100 — mixed reception from critics
3,455 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.

$1.60 — very accessible price
84% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($1.37)

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

+9% player growth
47 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsGothic 3: Forsaken Gods Enhanced EditionRisen 2: Dark Waters
Release Date
March 22, 2011
April 26, 2012
Developers
Trine Studios, G3 Community Patch Team, Mad Vulture Games
Piranha Bytes
Publishers
THQ Nordic
THQ Nordic
Platforms
Windows
Windows

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Gothic 3: Forsaken Gods Enhanced Edition or Risen 2: Dark Waters?

Risen 2: Dark Waters 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 3: Forsaken Gods Enhanced Edition worth buying over Risen 2: Dark Waters?

Based on the metrics, Risen 2: Dark Waters 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. Risen 2: Dark Waters currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 4, 2026, 05:07 PM UTC

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