99
iRank94
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloFantasyHistoricalThird Person
OC94· 256
Year 2009Dev SCE Santa Monica Studio · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3
Gothic is hard to replace: few games combine deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and open world exploration in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 20 gameplay attributes and found 58 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. God of War, Infamous 2 and Ninja Gaiden lead the list, with God of War reaching a 99/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Gothic special.
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Games like Gothic
58 similar games found99
iRank85
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, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling
≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, while skipping strong narrative focus
97
iRank93
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMagicMeleeRangedThird Person
IGDB93· 2
Year 2004Dev Team NINJA · Tecmo
✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling.
≠ Missing: strong narrative focus.
96
iRank88
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloFantasyThird Person
IGDB91· 15OC85· 51
Year 2009Dev Nex Entertainment · SegaOn PlayStation 3 · PC
96
iRank87
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloFantasyThird Person
IGDB90· 4OC85· 142
Year 2022Dev PlatinumGames · NintendoOn Switch
96
iRank88
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeStealthRangedMagicDarkNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyMedievalExplorationLootSkill TreeThird Person
Steam👍 92%· 96KIGDB84· 18OC85· 103
Year 2014Dev Monolith Productions · WB GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux
#7Enclave
97
iRank80
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMagicRangedMeleeFantasyHistoricalMedievalThird Person
Steam👍 80%· 6.6KIGDB81· 2
Year 2002Dev Starbreeze Studios · Black Label GamesOn Linux · PC · Mac
96
iRank81
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloFantasyThird Person
IGDB85· 4OC77· 12
Year 2001Dev Capcom Production Studio 4 · Capcom
✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling.
≠ Missing: strong narrative focus.
94
iRank91
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloStealthMagicMeleeRangedNarrativeDarkOpen WorldFantasyMedievalExplorationCraftingSkill TreeThird Person
Steam👍 95%· 318KRAWG👍 89%· 4.9KMC94IGDB80· 10
Year 2011Dev Bethesda Game Studios · Bethesda SoftworksPlaytime ~46hOn PC · PS · Xbox
94
iRank88
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeStealthDarkHardcoreNarrativeFantasyHistoricalThird Person
Steam👍 96%· 88KRAWG👍 87%· 1.3KMC83IGDB85· 17OC84· 19
Year 2013Dev Platinum Games · KonamiPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox
100
iRank65
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloFantasyHistoricalMedievalThird Person
IGDB65· 2
Year 2002Dev Hypnos Entertainment · Electronic Arts
✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling.
≠ Missing: strong narrative focus.
94
iRank89
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMagicMeleeDarkNarrativeHardcoreOpen WorldFantasyMedievalSkill TreeCraftingExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 90%· 89KIGDB86· 7
Year 2011Dev CD Projekt REDOn Linux · PC · Mac
94
iRank91
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeMagicRangedNarrativeDarkHardcoreOpen WorldFantasyExplorationSkill TreeThird Person
Steam👍 89%· 46KIGDB95· 13
Year 2022Dev SIE Santa Monica Studio · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · PS5
95
iRank84
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
94
iRank88
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeStealthNarrativeDarkMedievalHistoricalExplorationCraftingThird Person
Steam👍 91%· 25KIGDB86· 6OC83· 161
Year 2022Dev Asobo Studio · Focus EntertainmentOn Xbox · PC · PS5
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RPG · Action RPG
99
The Amazing Spider-Man
RPG · Action RPG
92
God of War II
RPG · Action RPG
93
Stellar Blade
RPG · Action RPG
93
God of War: Chains of Olympus
RPG · Action RPG
93
Fable
RPG · Adventure
96
Styx: Master of Shadows
RPG · Adventure
92
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
RPG · Action RPG
100
Arcania: Gothic 4
RPG · Action RPG
92
Heavenly Sword
RPG · Action RPG
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the best game similar to Gothic?
- The closest game to Gothic is God of War, scoring 99/100 on our similarity scale. They share 7 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
- What are the top games like Gothic?
- The three closest games to Gothic are: 1. God of War (99/100, 7 shared attributes) 2. Infamous 2 (99/100, 7 shared attributes) 3. Ninja Gaiden (97/100, 8 shared attributes). All share Gothic's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 58 candidates across 20 dimensions.
- Is Infamous 2 similar to Gothic?
- Yes, very much so — Infamous 2 scores 99/100 similarity to Gothic. They share 7 attributes, including deep RPG systems and action RPG combat. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
- What RPG games are similar to Gothic?
- The best RPG games similar to Gothic are God of War, Infamous 2, Ninja Gaiden and Bayonetta 3. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Gothic attributes like deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling.
- How is similarity to Gothic calculated?
- We compare Gothic against every game in our catalog using 20 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 experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.