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2002 PC

A handcrafted, densely populated fantasy island where the Nameless Hero rises from weakling to champion, joins a faction, and has to earn every bit of progress the hard way. The cult classic thrives on its believable world, gruff dialogue and a superb sense of discovery.

What defines Gothic II:

  • Open world
  • Choices with consequences
  • Fantasy setting
  • Lots to discover

The closest matches for Gothic II are Risen, Of Ash and Steel and The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Gothic II special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Risen

98 %

2009 PCXbox 14.99 € 👍 89 % Very positive, 9,840 reviews on Steam

  • Choices with consequences
  • Open world
  • Fantasy setting

A classic Piranha Bytes RPG in the spirit of Gothic: as a nameless castaway you explore a dense, handcrafted volcanic island, join a faction and claw your way from weakling to hero. Tough combat and a believable, lived-in world are its core strengths.

Of Ash and Steel

Open world

An indie third-person action RPG that blends old-school RPG sensibilities with modern design. You explore a war-torn island in the Kingdom of the Seven and fight to survive in a harsh world.

The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind

Choices with consequences

A legendary open-world RPG set on the alien volcanic island of Vvardenfell, prized for its total freedom, bizarre world design and deep lore. With no quest markers, you navigate by directions, join factions and shape your character however you like.

Drova: Forsaken Kin

Choices with consequences

A pixel-art action RPG in the spirit of classic old-school role-playing games, featuring an open world to roam freely, rival factions and meaningful decisions. Exploration and character growth take center stage, with fairly challenging combat.

Divinity II: Ego Draconis

Fantasy setting

A witty Larian action RPG where you play a Dragon Knight who fights on foot and can also transform into a dragon for aerial combat. Mind reading, quirky quests and plenty of hidden secrets make its take on Rivellon stand out.

Risen 3: Titan Lords

Open world

A pirate-flavoured fantasy RPG from Piranha Bytes: as a soulless warrior you explore islands, mix swordplay, magic and voodoo, and fight Titans with companions at your side. The start is rough, but the world rewards curiosity.

The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall

Choices with consequences

Daggerfall is a vast sandbox RPG with a huge, procedurally filled world of cities and dungeons. You create your own class, join guilds and factions, and approach the main quest however you like.

Risen 2: Dark Waters

Open world

Piranha Bytes' pirate RPG sends a one-eyed hero across tropical islands, joining factions and fighting sea monsters with cutlass, pistol and voodoo. Rough around the edges but full of salty humor and classic Gothic-style freedom.

Divine Divinity

Open world

An early Larian action RPG with a huge, freely explorable world, countless side quests and a classless character system that lets you blend warrior, mage and thief skills as you like.

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