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Gothic II: Gold EditionVSLords Of The Fallen™ 2014

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

Gothic II: Gold Edition

Gothic II: Gold Edition

Quality
88Popularity
33Value
80
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈4d
-84% $3.26
Buy Now
VS
Lords Of The Fallen™ 2014

Lords Of The Fallen™ 2014

Quality
63Popularity
33Value
33
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Ends in≈30d
$29.99
Buy Now

Winner

Lords Of The Fallen™ 2014 wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 8 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

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

7
Gothic II: Gold Edition
7 of 15 metrics
Lords Of The Fallen™ 2014
8 of 15 metrics
8

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$3.26 -
$3.10 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$2.93 -
$1.49 Wins
Best Current Discount
-84% -
-90% Wins
Sales Frequency
47 price changes Wins
31 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
79/100 Wins
75/100 -
Steam Review Score
93.2% positive Wins
58.5% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
12.2K -
13.3K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
11.3K Wins
7.8K -
Negative Steam Reviews
828 Wins
5.5K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
669 Wins
26 -
Steam Recommendations
12.1K -
13.2K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
0 -
56 Wins
Supported Languages
7 languages -
13 languages Wins
Release Date
Nov 2005 -
Oct 2014 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Worth ItGothic II: Gold Edition

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

Wait for SaleLords Of The Fallen™ 2014

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 II: Gold Edition
Lords Of The Fallen™ 2014

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 II: Gold Edition

Gothic II: Gold Edition

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -84% $3.26Buy Now
Steam
Steam +513% $19.99View
Lords Of The Fallen™ 2014

Lords Of The Fallen™ 2014

1 Store
Steam
Steam$29.99Buy Now

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Gothic II: Gold Edition

Quality

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

93% positive (12,178 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 79/100 — generally favorable from critics
12,178 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$3.26 — very accessible price
84% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($2.78)

Popularity

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

Player count surging +367%
1,246 concurrent players — solid base
12,178 total reviews — proven game with large community

Lords Of The Fallen™ 2014

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

58% positive (13,288 reviews) — mixed opinions
Metacritic 75/100 — generally favorable from critics
13,288 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Price too high for what's offered — better options available.

$1.61 — very accessible price
95% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($1.49)

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

-22% minor player decrease
25 concurrent players — niche audience
13,288 total reviews — proven game with large community

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsGothic II: Gold EditionLords Of The Fallen™ 2014
Release Date
November 29, 2005
October 28, 2014
Developers
Piranha Bytes
CI Games, Deck 13
Publishers
THQ Nordic
CI Games
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
56

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Gothic II: Gold Edition

No PC requirements data available

Lords Of The Fallen™ 2014

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows Vista (SP2), Windows 7 (SP1) or Windows 8 (only 64 bit OSs
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-3770 @3.5 GHz or AMD FX-8350 X8 @ 4 GHz
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 560 ti or better
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 25 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c Compatible Sound Card with Latest Drivers

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Gothic II: Gold Edition or Lords Of The Fallen™ 2014?

Lords Of The Fallen™ 2014 won the comparison against Gothic II: Gold 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 II: Gold Edition worth buying over Lords Of The Fallen™ 2014?

Based on the metrics, Lords Of The Fallen™ 2014 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 II: Gold Edition currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 3, 2026, 10:20 PM UTC

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