Games Like Gothic 3: Forsaken Gods Enhanced Edition

A nameless hero becomes a legend! Myrtana, a world in upheaval: overrun by orcs from the dark lands in the north, King Rhobar is defending Vengard, the former stronghold of the humans, with his last troop of followers.

Why similar: Open World 33.3%, RPG 32.7%, Gothic 13.9% ★, Fantasy 5.3%, Third Person 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: This is the core experience that directly precedes the expansion, offering the same sprawling, faction-driven open world.

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...

Why similar: RPG 31.5%, Open World 28%, Gothic 20.7% ★, Fantasy 5%, Third Person 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: The game that started it all, featuring the same unique control scheme and immersive, gritty atmosphere found in later entries.

Gothic II: Gold Edition brings together the excitement of Gothic II and the add-on Night of the Raven to your fingertips!

Why similar: RPG 33%, Open World 26.5%, Gothic 20.5% ★, Third Person 4.9%, Fantasy 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: Widely considered the pinnacle of the series, it offers the quintessential Gothic experience of starting as a nobody and rising through the ranks of a dangerous, reactive world.

Delve into a gritty, raw and atmospheric fantasy world in which every action has a consequence. In the epic world of Risen, filled with mysterious earthquakes, fearsome monsters and unimaginable treasures, forge your path with the sword, learn the art of staff fighting or become a powerful mage.

Why similar: RPG 30.8%, Open World 29.7%, Gothic 21.7% ★, Fantasy 4.8%, Third Person 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: Developed by the same team as Gothic, this game captures the exact same spirit of exploration and faction-based progression in a beautifully crafted world.

The world has been abandoned by its gods and is scarred from the rampage of the Titans. Humanity is struggling to regain strength. You, however, have more pressing concerns: your own life has been shattered and you must set off to reclaim what is lost amidst the darkness spreading throughout the world.

Why similar: RPG 30.1%, Open World 27.3%, Gothic 25% ★, Third Person 4.1%, Fantasy 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: It returns to the series' roots with a heavy emphasis on exploration and faction-based questing that feels very familiar to Gothic fans.

ELEX is a handcrafted action role-playing experience from the award-winning creators of the Gothic series, set in a brand new post-apocalyptic Science Fantasy universe that puts players into a huge seamless game world full of original characters, mutated creatures, deep moral choices and powerful action.

Why similar: Open World 37.2%, RPG 30.2%, Gothic 14.2% ★, Third Person 4.8%, Fantasy 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: This sci-fi fantasy hybrid maintains the signature Piranha Bytes design philosophy of a harsh, unforgiving open world where your choices have significant consequences.

Set several years after the end of Risen, raging titans have devastated the world and pushed humanity to the brink of existence. Subsequently, monstrous creatures have risen from the watery depths of the sea and their attacks have brought all seafaring to a grinding halt.

Why similar: RPG 41.3%, Open World 27.6%, Gothic 10.4% ★, Third Person 6.3%, Fantasy 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: While it introduces a pirate theme, it retains the core RPG mechanics and world-building style that fans of the Gothic series enjoy.

In this sequel to the vintage Open World RPG ELEX, Jax must once again unite the free people of the Science-Fantasy world of Magalan against a new threat - the Skyands, who want to change the face of the planet forever.

Why similar: Open World 29.8%, RPG 21.4%, Gothic 18.1% ★, Third Person 7.4%, Action RPG 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A direct continuation of the ELEX formula, offering more of the faction-based conflict and open-world exploration that fans of the developer expect.

Engage in a core roleplaying experience, and forge the destiny of a new world seeping with magic, and filled with riches, lost secrets, and fantastic creatures. With diplomacy, deception and force, become part of a living, evolving world - influence its course and shape your story.

Why similar: RPG 39.8%, Open World 35.6%, Third Person 6.3%, Fantasy 5.2%, Action RPG 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: This AA-RPG features a strong emphasis on faction politics and choice-driven narratives that echo the structural feel of the Gothic games.

No remarkable journey is achieved without great effort. In Outward, the cold of the night or an infected wound can be as dangerous as a predator lurking in the dark. Explore the vast world of Aurai solo or in Co-op. The Definitive Edition features both DLCs and quality of life improvements.

Why similar: Open World 45%, RPG 40%, Fantasy 5.5%, Third Person 4.3%, Adventure 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game captures the punishing, exploration-heavy nature of the Gothic series, where survival and preparation are just as important as combat.

Story-driven open-world RPG that immerses you in an epic adventure in the Holy Roman Empire. Avenge your parents' death as you battle invading forces, go on game-changing quests, and make influential choices. Explore castles, forests, villages and other realistic settings in medieval Bohemia!

Why similar: Open World 47.1%, RPG 37.7%, Adventure 3.7%, Action RPG 3.5%, Action 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: It shares the 'Euro-jank' charm and deep, immersive simulation elements that make the Gothic series so uniquely rewarding to explore.

Check out the new Velvet Edition bundle including both Two Worlds II and Pirates of the Flying Fortress DLC.

Why similar: RPG 45%, Open World 31.6%, Fantasy 6.6%, Third Person 6.5%, Action RPG 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a massive, open-world fantasy experience that shares the ambition and janky, experimental nature of the Gothic series.

Dragons: they have been hunted, they have been slain, but now the hour to strike back has come.

Why similar: RPG 38.3%, Open World 30.1%, Third Person 8.8%, Fantasy 8.8%, Action RPG 6%

Why You'll Like It: This action-RPG features a unique fantasy world and the ability to transform into a dragon, capturing the same sense of wonder and exploration.

A time of untold chaos has come. Mighty forces clash behind the scenes in a struggle for power and influence. The Northern Kingdoms mobilize for war. But armies on the march are not enough to stop a bloody conspiracy...

Why similar: RPG 50.4%, Open World 17.9%, Fantasy 10.8%, Third Person 8.6%, Adventure 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a more polished but still gritty, choice-heavy fantasy experience that resonates with the narrative tone of the Gothic games.

Set in a huge open world, Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen presents a rewarding action combat experience.

Why similar: Open World 37%, RPG 33.6%, Fantasy 7%, Action RPG 6.1%, Third Person 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a similarly rewarding sense of open-world exploration and challenging combat that rewards player curiosity and preparation.

War covers the southern islands until it finally reaches the idyllic isle of Feshyr. You take on the role as the new nameless hero after your village has been pillaged and destroyed by paladins of the king. Seeking revenge, you soon realize that this cowardly attack did not just happen on a reckless mercenary`s whim.

Why similar: RPG 40.8%, Open World 27.3%, Gothic 10.5% ★, Fantasy 5.6%, Third Person 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: While a departure from the original Gothic style, it remains part of the series and offers a more streamlined, action-oriented fantasy experience.

Become The Witcher, Geralt of Rivia, a legendary monster slayer caught in a web of intrigue woven by forces vying for control of the world. Make difficult decisions and live with the consequences in a game that will immerse you in an extraordinary tale like no other.

Why similar: RPG 49.2%, Open World 16.5%, Fantasy 10.5%, Third Person 8.3%, Action 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: This title shares the dark, atmospheric fantasy world and slightly clunky but deeply rewarding RPG mechanics found in the Gothic series.

Of Ash and Steel is an immersive third-person open-world RPG created by a passionate team that values the essence of classic old-school RPGs and modern design. Explore the lands of a once-prosperous island, hone your combat skills, and survive in the unforgiving realm of the Kingdom of the Seven.

Why similar: Gothic 35.4% ★, RPG 22.6%, Open World 12.3%, Action RPG 9.4%, Action 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: A modern title heavily inspired by the Gothic series, focusing on a gritty, medieval open world and player-driven exploration.

A shadow of evil has fallen on the kingdom of Ancaria. It is a time for champions - a time to journey into the perilous world of SACRED. Battle blood-thirsty orcs & lumbering ogres... Destroy undead wizards & rotting mummies... Slay hellish demons & legendary dragons.

Why similar: RPG 42.7%, Open World 34.6%, Fantasy 6.7%, Action RPG 6.7%, Action 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: A classic open-world action-RPG that provides a similar sense of scale and exploration for those who enjoy the older Gothic titles.

... 300 years after Aziraal has been banished, a brother and sister are drawn into the conflict which has flared up between the Orcs and the free world. Kyra, the hero's younger sister, suddenly disappears in mysterious circumstances.«...If my family really belongs to the chosen ones, why then have we always been as poor as church mice?

Why similar: RPG 62.9%, Open World 20.6%, Third Person 4.3%, Fantasy 4.3%, Action RPG 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: An ambitious, if flawed, open-world RPG that shares the same experimental spirit as the Gothic series.

The Legend is Back - Return to the Valley of the Mines in this faithful remake of the genre-defining classic RPG. Explore a hand-crafted, organic open world that reacts dynamically to your actions in a gritty, unrestricted experience like no other.

Why similar: Gothic 32% ★, RPG 26.3%, Third Person 10.2%, Action RPG 8.7%, Fantasy 7.6%

You are a mercenary possessed by a flame demon in a desperate world ravaged by seven Ice Lords. In this RPG where every choice counts, you will have to choose between unleashing the powers of the beast within and rejecting its demonic influence.

Why similar: RPG 55.1%, Open World 8.6%, Fantasy 8.5%, Action 8.3%, Third Person 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: This dark fantasy action-RPG features a similar AA-production feel and a focus on character-driven choices that impact the world.

Roam freely through a huge open world full with dangers, ancient secrets and adventure. An old-school action-RPG with a challenging environment, tough choices and a unique setting. Explore, fight, make friends and enemies... and above all, Roleplay!

Why similar: RPG 45.4%, Open World 32.2%, Adventure 6.2%, Fantasy 5.5%, Action 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: This indie RPG captures the old-school, challenging nature of classic isometric games with a focus on exploration and character building.

The Technomancer is a sci-fi RPG that offers players plenty of dynamic combat action based on 4 skill trees dedicated to 3 combat styles and the destructive electrical powers of the Technomancers.

Why similar: RPG 41.6%, Open World 32.2%, Third Person 10.1%, Action 6.6%, Adventure 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: Another title from Spiders that emphasizes exploration and choice-driven RPG mechanics within a harsh, atmospheric setting.

In a land torn asunder by incessant warfare, it is time to assemble your own band of hardened warriors and enter the fray. Lead your men into battle, expand your realm, and claim the ultimate prize: the throne of Calradia!

Why similar: Open World 46.7%, RPG 37.6%, Action 5%, Third Person 4.4%, Adventure 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: It excels in the same faction-based sandbox gameplay that allows players to carve their own path in a dangerous, reactive world.

An Intense Cyberpunk Rpg On the Red Planet! Mars War Logs takes you to Mars, nearly a century after the cataclysm that threw the planet and its colonists into chaos. Water has become the most precious resource on the arid red planet, with a few companies fighting a perpetual war for its control.

Why similar: RPG 58.5%, Third Person 13.2%, Action 9.5%, Action RPG 6.8%, Open World 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: Developed by Spiders, this game captures the AA-RPG spirit with a focus on faction-based storytelling and gritty, grounded combat.

SpellForce 3 - The perfect blend between RTS and RPG!

Why similar: RPG 57.2%, Open World 22.9%, Fantasy 11.3%, Singleplayer 3.4%, Atmospheric 2.2%

Why You'll Like It: It blends RTS and RPG mechanics in a way that captures the epic, faction-heavy fantasy feel found in the Gothic games.

London, 1918. You are newly-turned Vampyr Dr. Jonathan Reid. As a doctor, you must find a cure to save the city’s flu-ravaged citizens. As a Vampyr, you are cursed to feed on those you vowed to heal.

Why similar: Open World 37%, RPG 35.1%, Third Person 8.4%, Action 5.7%, Action RPG 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a dark, atmospheric, and choice-heavy narrative experience that aligns with the grim tone of the Gothic world.

Step into the world of Ancaria as one of seven heroes. Explore a massive open world and master combat arts and spells for epic loot. This remaster brings a fan-favorite back to life — with hi-res textures, better combat and bugfixes, for longtime fans and newcomers alike.

Why similar: RPG 36.6%, Open World 25.9%, Action RPG 10.3%, Third Person 9.2%, Adventure 6.9%

Experience the world of Ancaria in its full glory with Sacred 2: Gold Edition. Containing Sacred 2 Fallen Angel and the awesome add-on Ice and Blood. Defeat countless dangerous enemies; capture powerful weapons and valuable treasures. Prepare yourself for the ultimate battle and become a legend.

Why similar: RPG 41.7%, Open World 37.4%, Action RPG 8.4%, Fantasy 5.4%, Action 2.5%

Summoners have toppled empires and challenged gods. They are venerated as saviours and feared as destroyers. With rings crafted by the ancient Khosani, the gifted can call forth demons, dragons, and elementals, but only the strongest can control the forces they unleash.

Why similar: RPG 61.5%, Open World 10.8%, Fantasy 9.1%, Action RPG 7.8%, Action 6.4%

Face the last challenge - determine destiny! A new threat casts its shadow over the Southern Isles. A mysterious demon, consumed by hatred, terrifies the population and pools his force against the coastal city of Setarrif. The dramatic situation exacerbates after a volcanic eruption in the mountains nearby.

Why similar: RPG 64.9%, Gothic 23.2% ★, Fantasy 5.2%, Adventure 4%, Singleplayer 2.8%

Experience an amazing adventure in one of the most fascinating universes! Amidst conspiracy and betrayal, try to survive the orchestrated machinations around the Iron Throne.

Why similar: RPG 56%, Fantasy 11.5%, Third Person 9.6%, Open World 9.5%, Action 6.4%

Experience incredibly atmospheric and intense medieval combat action! Go ahead and enter a new world, the award-winning world of ENCLAVE!The people of Light and Darkness are divided by a bottomless rift that split the earth many millennia ago.

Why similar: RPG 71.6%, Third Person 7.6%, Fantasy 6.8%, Action 5.3%, Open World 2.8%

The Dark Eye - Demonicon is a thrilling action-RPG set in the extraordinarily popular universe of “The Dark Eye”, a richly crafted fantasy world beloved by fantasy gamers across the globe.The Dark Eye - Demonicon tells the tragic story of a brother and sister who become pawns of sinister forces in a world of cruelty and depravity.

Why similar: RPG 61.4%, Action 9.1%, Fantasy 8.8%, Third Person 8.8%, Adventure 7.1%

SpellMaster - The Saga is a story-driving action RPG inspired by the Gothic series. Gameplay takes place in an open, seamless world filled with secrets, mysteries, terrible monsters, and varied NPCs. Who to be and how to behave is yours to choose - this is your Saga

Why similar: Gothic 25.5% ★, Open World 23.8%, RPG 17.8%, Third Person 8%, Action RPG 7.2%

YAR: Forgotten Throne is a story-driven open-world RPG. Choose the path of a Warrior, Volkhv, or Archer, and journey to the lands of Borea to uncover what is poisoning the forests and wildlife with darkness.

Why similar: Open World 41.5%, RPG 19.7%, Action RPG 11.2%, Third Person 9.5%, Fantasy 6.3%

Thousands of years ago six demon kings, known as the Revenants, ruled the world with an iron fist and bloody swords. Donning the bodies of mortal vassals, they could live in the realms of man forever. The great hero and warlock Harbinger was the only one who could stand up to their power.

Why similar: RPG 86.2%, Fantasy 8.9%, Action 4.9%

Included in the Platinum Edition are three titles:SpellForce: The Order of DawnIn a world beyond imagination...In their immeasurable greed and constant thirst for power, the thirteen most powerful Mages of all time doomed the land, hurling it into an endless spiral of chaos and despair.

Why similar: RPG 74.6%, Fantasy 14.9%, Action 7.2%, Singleplayer 3.3%

ONE MAN AGAINST AN EMPIRE

Why similar: RPG 53.4%, Fantasy 14.2%, Action 13.6%, Action RPG 12.6%, Singleplayer 3.6%

From the award winning studio that brought you Ravensword: The Fallen King and Aralon: Sword and Shadow, comes Ravensword: Shadowlands. After the fall of Ravengard, the world descended into chaos. The Kingdom of Tyreas stood alone against a sea of dark elven invaders. The Ravensword was lost, and the dark times began.

Why similar: RPG 60.3%, Open World 17.8%, Action 9.4%, Adventure 8.2%, Fantasy 4.3%

Each person you aid, each flower you crush, and each creature you slay will change this world forever. Fable: Who will you be?

Why similar: RPG 45.6%, Open World 18%, Third Person 8.7%, Fantasy 8.4%, Adventure 5.7%

In times of war and chaos you will assume the role of a young man, who is supposed to liberate the entire world of Eo from the new, nameless evil. Along with a group of diverse heroes and a dragon as trustful companions, you will fight to gain information about this mysterious new enemy and thereby discover your own true destiny.

Why similar: RPG 85.9%, Fantasy 14.1%

Shards of the Banished is a dark fantasy action-RPG set in a cursed medieval world. A fallen king, a cursed queen, and a power-hungry usurper have plunged the land into ruin. As the exiled heir, you must rise, face powerful foes, and reclaim what is rightfully yours.

Why similar: RPG 42.2%, Gothic 18.5% ★, Action 9.9%, Action RPG 9.4%, Adventure 7.3%

You are Geralt of Rivia, mercenary monster slayer. Before you stands a war-torn, monster-infested continent you can explore at will. Your current contract? Tracking down Ciri — the Child of Prophecy, a living weapon that can alter the shape of the world.

Why similar: Open World 44.7%, RPG 29.3%, Fantasy 6.2%, Third Person 5.5%, Action RPG 4%

Drakensang is a third-person party-based RPG based on the pen & paper role-play rules of The Dark Eye. Drakensang is the first PC game for over 10 years to be based on Germany's most successful and popular role-play system. Drakensang builds on the pen & paper rules as applied in version 4.0.

Why similar: RPG 75.2%, Fantasy 12.1%, Third Person 6.1%, Adventure 2.4%, Singleplayer 2.2%

Gedonia is a classic open world rpg, featuring a complete freedom of building your character, exploring a huge world and completing quests.

Why similar: Open World 41%, RPG 31.7%, Third Person 11%, Fantasy 7.8%, Adventure 3.5%

Take control of two powerful and highly evolved vampires: Kain, an all-powerful demigod, and Raziel, a demonic angel of death. Each equipped with a legendary sword, Kain & Raziel must battle through a world loaded with conflict and intrigue as they attempt to unravel their destinies and defeat the dark forces that seek to condemn...

Why similar: Gothic 41.1% ★, Action 16.4%, Adventure 12.3%, Third Person 12.3%, Fantasy 9.9%

Nine deities. Nine heroes. And only one champion. Mythical Greece. The land of gods, poets, heroes, but also of terrible monsters and creatures. Numen is a fully three-dimensional action RPG set in mythical Greece.

Why similar: RPG 91.9%, Action RPG 8.1%

This critically acclaimed first-person RPG from Arkane Studios takes the player on an amazing journey into the fantasy world of Arx. Arx is wrought with turmoil, brought to the brink of destruction by a violent war.

Why similar: RPG 63.7%, Fantasy 10%, Open World 9.6%, Atmospheric 4.1%, Action RPG 3.6%

The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind® Game of the Year Edition includes Morrowind plus all of the content from the Bloodmoon and Tribunal expansions. The original Mod Construction Set is not included in this package. An epic, open-ended single-player RPG, Morrowind allows you to create and play any kind of character imaginable.

Why similar: Open World 41.8%, RPG 37.1%, Fantasy 7.6%, Action RPG 3.4%, Adventure 2.7%

Explore Cyrodiil like never before with stunning new visuals and refined gameplay in The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion™ Remastered.

Why similar: Open World 35.6%, RPG 33.7%, Fantasy 8.4%, Action RPG 6.6%, Third Person 6.3%

His vengeance against the Gods of Olympus years behind him, Kratos now lives as a man in the realm of Norse Gods and monsters. It is in this harsh, unforgiving world that he must fight to survive… and teach his son to do the same.

Why similar: Open World 29.9%, RPG 23.7%, Third Person 10.8%, Action 9.3%, Fantasy 6.8%

Plunge into a dark fantasy Action-RPG, harnessing powerful magic alongside a satisfying combat system. When the tyrannical god, Adyr, invades the human realm seeking vengeance for his imprisonment, humanity calls upon an unlikely defender… a convicted sinner named Harkyn.

Why similar: RPG 37.8%, Open World 19.3%, Action RPG 10.6%, Fantasy 9.4%, Third Person 8.6%

In a fantastical Venice, The Corpus are deceived by a cunning necromancer. Transformed into an undead fiend, the conniving imposter is hell-bent on destroying the reinstated Death and the council of Corpus. Only Scarlett, the daughter of Death, can stand in his way.

Why similar: RPG 52.9%, Open World 11.6%, Action 9.3%, Adventure 7.2%, Third Person 6.8%

Command the Trolls and lead them on an epic journey across the wild continent of Urgath. As Chieftain of the Moonkin, a tribe driven from its home by tusk hunters and disease, their survival is in your hands.

Why similar: RPG 81.5%, Fantasy 12.7%, Atmospheric 3.3%, Singleplayer 2.5%

Begin a quest for long-lost truth on your vivid journey through a new fantasy world. This open world action RPG requires and rewards your original choices. It starts with your character, includes creativity in combat, and ends with the cultures, cities, and fate of the world.

Why similar: RPG 44.4%, Open World 33.4%, Fantasy 7.5%, Action 6.1%, Third Person 4.7%

The hit RPG returns! Remastered with stunning visuals and refined gameplay Re-Reckoning delivers intense, customizable RPG combat inside a sprawling game world.

Why similar: RPG 36.8%, Open World 29.8%, Action RPG 9%, Fantasy 8%, Action 5.7%

Kratos and Atreus embark on a mythic journey for answers before Ragnarök arrives – now on PC.

Why similar: RPG 29.2%, Open World 24.3%, Third Person 10.3%, Action RPG 9.3%, Action 8.6%