Gothic® 3 vs Risen 2: Dark Waters
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Risen 2: Dark Waters wins 8 of 13 head-to-head metrics. Risen 2: Dark Waters is $1.58 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Gothic® 3 | Risen 2: Dark Waters |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Worth It | 68 | 70 |
| Quality | 72 | 75 |
| Value | 80 | 95 |
| Popularity | 32 | 29 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $2.50 | $1.30 |
| Steam Review Score | 80.1% positive | 80.4% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 213 | 45 |
Where to buy
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Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Gothic® 3 | Risen 2: Dark Waters |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | December 2, 2009 | April 26, 2012 |
| Developers | Piranha Bytes | Piranha Bytes |
| Publishers | THQ Nordic | THQ Nordic |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7/8/10/11 | — |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Pentium 3.0 GHz or AMD Athlon 64 4000+ | — |
| Memory (minimum) | 4 GB RAM | — |
| Graphics (minimum) | 3D graphics cardwith 256 MB (NVIDIA GeForce 6800 equivalent or better | — |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 9.0c | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 5 GB available space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Gothic® 3 or Risen 2: Dark Waters?
Risen 2: Dark Waters won the comparison against Gothic® 3 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 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.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:14 PM UTC