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Gothic 1
APPID 65540
ActionRPG

Gothic 1

Piranha Bytes· THQ Nordic· 15 Mar, 2001
Player ReceptionVery Positive · 89%

War has been waged across the kingdom of Myrtana. Orcish hordes invaded human territory and the king of the land needed a lot of ore to forge enough weapons, should his army stand against this threat. Whoever breaks the law in these darkest of times is sentenced to serve in the giant penal colony of Khorinis, mining the so much needed...

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Community signal89% positive
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LOVE

Players overwhelmingly recommend Gothic 1. The positive signal is consistent and passionate across all analyzed languages.

1,292 reviews analyzed across 7 languages. Strongest signals from english, russian, german speakers. A notable gap exists between the store page presentation and how players actually describe the experience.

What players love
  • 01Control scheme with character once internalized
  • 02Recognized by veterans as a genre milestone
  • 03Narrative depth and memorable character writing
  • 04World-building that feels genuinely lived-in
  • 05Difficulty that makes every small victory feel earned
What gets in the way
  • 01Technical bugs and stability issues reported across languages
  • 02Clunky or dated control scheme — consistent friction signal
  • 03Weak narrative or underdeveloped characters
  • 04Punishing difficulty without fair progression
  • 05Dead or toxic online community undermines the experience
Best for

Action enthusiasts who value community-driven discovery

Language signals
German
300
English
300
Russian
300
Spanish
260
Brazilian
80

Synthesized from 1,292 public Steam reviews · Not affiliated with Valve Corporation