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If Gothic II left you wanting more, this list of 50 similar games is for you. Each one shares part of its essence — deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and open world exploration — and is ranked by a similarity score computed across 16 attributes. Infamous 2 comes closest (99/100).

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Year 2002Dev Piranha Bytes

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The closest game to Gothic II is Infamous 2 — scoring 99/100 on our similarity scale. God of War and Bayonetta follow close behind.

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Top games similar to Gothic II

50 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Gothic II. Each one has been evaluated across 16 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

Infamous 2
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloOpen WorldExplorationThird Person
IGDB85· 6
Year 2011Dev Sucker Punch Productions · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and open world exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat and puzzle design, while skipping survival mechanics

God of War
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloFantasyThird PersonHistorical
OC94· 256
Year 2009Dev SCE Santa Monica Studio · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat and historical setting, while skipping survival mechanics

Bayonetta
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloFantasyThird Person
IGDB91· 15OC85· 51
Year 2009Dev Nex Entertainment · SegaOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: adventure storytelling, fantasy world and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, shooter and third-person shooting, while skipping deep RPG systems

Bayonetta 3
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloFantasyThird Person
IGDB90· 4OC85· 142
Year 2022Dev PlatinumGames · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, shooter and third-person shooting, while skipping survival mechanics

Ninja Gaiden
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMagicRangedThird PersonMelee
IGDB93· 2
Year 2004Dev Team NINJA · Tecmo

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and combat magic

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat and melee combat, while skipping survival mechanics

Castlevania: Lament of Innocence
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloDarkHorrorFantasyThird Person
IGDB78· 3
Year 2003Dev KonamiOn PlayStation 3

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat and setting medieval, while skipping survival mechanics

Devil May Cry 3: Dante's Awakening
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloDarkHorrorLootSkill TreeThird Person
IGDB80· 2
Year 2005Dev Capcom Production Studio 1 · Capcom

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, shooter and third-person shooting, while skipping survival mechanics

Devil May Cry
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloFantasyThird Person
IGDB85· 4OC77· 12
Year 2001Dev Capcom Production Studio 4 · Capcom

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, while skipping survival mechanics

God of War III
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMagicRangedDarkFantasyLootSkill TreeThird Person
IGDB96· 6
Year 2010Dev SCE Santa Monica Studio · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, melee combat and historical setting, while skipping survival mechanics

Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMagicStealthDarkOpen WorldHorrorFantasyExplorationSkill TreeThird Person
Steam👍 95%· 15KRAWG👍 87%· 905MC80IGDB72· 3
Year 2004Dev Troika Games · Activision BlizzardPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, horror tension and strong narrative focus, while skipping survival mechanics

South Park™: The Stick of Truth™
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMagicRangedDarkOpen WorldFantasyExplorationSkill TreeThird Person
Steam👍 98%· 72KRAWG👍 91%· 1.7KMC84IGDB80· 14OC85· 72
Year 2014Dev Obsidian Entertainment · Ubisoft EntertainmentPlaytime ~12hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Where it differs: brings turn-based strategy, melee combat and visual 2d, while skipping survival mechanics

NINJA GAIDEN 4
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloThird Person
Steam👍 89%· 9.0KRAWG👍 84%· 31IGDB77· 4OC82· 146
Year 2025Dev Platinum Games · Xbox Game StudiosPlaytime ~15hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, while skipping survival mechanics

Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloStealthRangedMagicDarkOpen WorldFantasyExplorationLootSkill TreeThird Person
Steam👍 92%· 96KIGDB84· 18OC85· 103
Year 2014Dev Monolith Productions · WB GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, sandbox freedom and strong narrative focus, while skipping survival mechanics

Stellar Blade
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloLootSkill TreeThird PersonSci-Fi
Steam👍 94%· 87KIGDB86· 8OC81· 168
Year 2024Dev SHIFT UP · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PC · PS5

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, setting scifi and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping survival mechanics

The Amazing Spider-Man
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloOpen WorldExplorationThird Person
IGDB65· 6
Year 2012Dev Beenox · ActivisionOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and open world exploration

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, while skipping survival mechanics

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Gothic II?
The closest game to Gothic II is Infamous 2, scoring 99/100 on our similarity scale. They share 6 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and single-player focus. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Gothic II?
The three closest games to Gothic II are: 1. Infamous 2 (99/100, 6 shared attributes) 2. God of War (96/100, 5 shared attributes) 3. Bayonetta (98/100, 4 shared attributes). All share Gothic II's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 50 candidates across 16 dimensions.
Is God of War similar to Gothic II?
Yes, very much so — God of War scores 96/100 similarity to Gothic II. They share 5 attributes, including deep RPG systems and adventure storytelling. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What RPG games are similar to Gothic II?
The best RPG games similar to Gothic II are Infamous 2, God of War, Bayonetta 3 and Ninja Gaiden. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Gothic II attributes like deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and single-player focus.
How is similarity to Gothic II calculated?
We compare Gothic II against every game in our catalog using 16 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Gothic II experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.