Top Gothic Games
60+ gothic games ranked by player tags and tunable re-ranking. Related tags include Singleplayer, Adventure, Action, Atmospheric.
Recommended Gothic Games

Gothic 1 Remake
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.

Mina the Hollower
Take control of Mina, a renowned Hollower hurtled into a desperate mission to rescue a cursed island. Whip foes, burrow through the ground, and explore a pixel-perfect world in Mina the Hollower, a brand new game from the developers who brought you Shovel Knight!
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- #1 Gothic 1 Remake98% matchVery Positive89% of 28,598 reviews2026Developer: Alkimia InteractivePlatforms: WindowsMedian: 19.5hMean: 27.6h≥1hr: 90%
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.
- #2 Mina the Hollower98% matchVery Positive89% of 6,770 reviews2026Developer: Yacht Club GamesPlatforms: Windows, Mac, LinuxMedian: 9.3hMean: 13.8h≥1hr: 84%
Take control of Mina, a renowned Hollower hurtled into a desperate mission to rescue a cursed island. Whip foes, burrow through the ground, and explore a pixel-perfect world in Mina the Hollower, a brand new game from the developers who brought you Shovel Knight!
- #3 Nightmare Kart98% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 6,349 reviews2024Developer: LWMediaPlatforms: Windows
Zoom through gothic streets in this horror themed vehicular combat racing game!
- #4 Nunholy98% matchVery Positive89% of 5,188 reviews2025Developer: ChowbiePlatforms: Windows, Mac, LinuxMedian: 3.0hMean: 5.1h≥1hr: 73%
In a world overrun by vampires, a group of nuns with their own stories have arrived at the Hunters' Guild. They are ready to wield any power—even that of demons—to defeat their enemies. What fate awaits them on this perilous journey?
- #5 Fear & Hunger 2: Termina98% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 14,853 reviews2022Developer: Miro HaverinenPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 8.3hMean: 25.0h≥1hr: 80%
F&H 2: Termina is oppressive, relentless and hopeless. A mix of jRPG and Survival Horror. Turn-based combat meets resource management. 3 days to explore the wicked town of Prehevil and find out about its dark secrets. 3 days until the pale and sickly green moon rises at its apex. Termina is upon us!
- #6 Of Ash and Steel98% matchMixed65% of 6,545 reviews2025Developer: Fire & FrostPublisher: tinyBuildPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 8.1hMean: 31.1h≥1hr: 85%
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.
- #7 Lost in Random™98% matchVery Positive89% of 5,212 reviews2021Developer: ZoinkPublisher: Electronic ArtsPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 3.5hMean: 10.2h≥1hr: 85%
Play the odds in Lost in Random™, a gothic-fairy-tale-inspired action-adventure where every citizen’s fate is determined by a roll of the dice.
- #8 Alice: Madness Returns98% matchVery Positive91% of 29,624 reviews2011Developer: Spicy Horse GamesPublisher: Electronic ArtsPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 2.7hMean: 11.2h≥1hr: 69%
Alice: Madness Returns is a third-person, single-player, action adventure platformer. Visit the grim reality of Victorian London and travel to the beautiful yet ghastly Wonderland to uncover the root of Alice's madness.
- #9 Gothic II: Gold Edition98% matchVery Positive94% of 17,435 reviews2005Developer: Piranha BytesPublisher: THQ NordicPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 2.4hMean: 44.4h≥1hr: 58%
Gothic II: Gold Edition brings together the excitement of Gothic II and the add-on Night of the Raven to your fingertips!
- #10 Gothic 198% matchVery Positive92% of 18,009 reviews2001Developer: Piranha BytesPublisher: THQ NordicPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 1.5hMean: 19.4h≥1hr: 55%
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...
- #11 ELEX98% matchMostly Positive74% of 19,530 reviews2017Developer: Piranha BytesPublisher: THQ NordicPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 4.5hMean: 23.4h≥1hr: 87%
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.
- #12 Risen98% matchVery Positive89% of 10,648 reviews2009Developer: Piranha BytesPublisher: THQ NordicPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 4.3hMean: 13.6h≥1hr: 90%
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.
- #13 Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 298% matchVery Positive85% of 6,394 reviews2014Developer: MercurySteamPublisher: KONAMIPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 6.4hMean: 15.1h≥1hr: 79%
Dracula, weak and yearning release from immortality, must reclaim his powers and defeat Satan. An epic fantasy adventure set in an expansive modern-day world!Awoken after centuries of slumber, weakened and yearning for release from his immortal bonds, Dracula must reclaim his powers and make a pact with Death, to defeat Satan and gain...
- #14 Gothic® 398% matchVery Positive82% of 12,198 reviews2009Developer: Piranha BytesPublisher: THQ NordicPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 1.3hMean: 32.3h≥1hr: 54%
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.
- #15 Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Ultimate Edition98% matchVery Positive81% of 10,210 reviews2013Developer: MercurySteamPublisher: KONAMIPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 3.4hMean: 13.0h≥1hr: 73%
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Ultimate Edition is the complete edition of Castlevania: Lords of Shadow, a dark and vivid new re-imagining of the Castlevania mythology. It is the end of days and ungodly powers isolate the Earth.
- #16 Risen 3 - Titan Lords98% matchMostly Positive74% of 6,420 reviews2014Developer: Piranha BytesPublisher: THQ NordicPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 3.3hMean: 13.7h≥1hr: 85%
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.
- #17 The House in Fata Morgana97% matchVery Positive95% of 6,347 reviews2016Developer: NOVECTPublisher: MangaGamerPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 6.4hMean: 27.1h≥1hr: 83%
A gothic suspense tale set in a cursed mansion. "The House in Fata Morgana" is a full-length visual novel spanning nearly a millennium that deals in tragedy, human nature, and insanity.
- #18 The Last Faith97% matchVery Positive84% of 5,430 reviews2023Developer: Kumi Souls GamesPublisher: PlaystackPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 8.5hMean: 14.9h≥1hr: 85%
Dive into the latest evolution of The Last Faith: a dark and gothic fusion of metroidvania and soulslike. Engage in merciless and precise combat with a huge range of weapons, firearms, and custom executions. Let nothing stand in the way of your journey to salvation.
- #19 The Dark Queen of Mortholme94% matchVery Positive83% of 3,776 reviews2025Developer: MosuPublisher: Monster TheaterPlatforms: Windows, LinuxMedian: 54mMean: 1.5h≥1hr: 45%
You are the final boss, the Dark Queen of Mortholme, unrivaled in power. A hero invades and is easily crushed. Yet, they keep returning. A short-form indie game about an unusual bond, perspectives, and the beauty of change.
- #20 Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon94% matchVery Positive94% of 4,477 reviews2018Developer: INTI CREATES CO., LTD.Platforms: WindowsMedian: 3.0hMean: 5.4h≥1hr: 77%
Battle with swords and whips in this retro-style action game brought to you by game creator Koji Igarashi and Inti Creates! Play as Zangetsu, a demon slayer bearing a deep grudge, who must travel through perilous lands to defeat a powerful demon lurking in a dark castle.
- #21 Slain: Back from Hell93% matchMostly Positive72% of 2,400 reviews2016Developer: Steel MantisPublisher: Silver Lining InteractivePlatforms: Windows, Mac, LinuxMedian: 4.2hMean: 5.0h≥1hr: 84%
Slain: Back from Hell. A heavy metal inspired arcade combat with puzzle elements and gore galore. Stunning visuals and true old school gameplay accompanied by the most metal soundtrack you've ever heard.
- #22 The House in Fata Morgana: A Requiem for Innocence93% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,803 reviews2018Developer: NOVECTPublisher: MangaGamerPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 9.6hMean: 16.6h≥1hr: 80%
"A Requiem for Innocence" is a companion to the visual novel "The House in Fata Morgana." It tells the tale of a young man dragged down by his ambitions and a girl both worshiped as a saint and maligned as a witch. For them, there is no happily ever after.
- #23 Nosferatu: The Wrath of Malachi93% matchVery Positive87% of 3,178 reviews2014Developer: Idol FXPublisher: Funbox Media LtdPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 1.9hMean: 3.1h≥1hr: 71%
It is a misty evening in the year of our lord 1912. The Pattersons, a poor but proud aristocratic family of the British nobility, and some of their closest friends, arrive at the castle Malachi residence of a wealthy Romanian Count.
- #24 ArcaniA: Fall of Setarrif93% matchMixed42% of 889 reviews2011Developer: SpellboundPublisher: THQ NordicPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 1.1hMean: 8.4h≥1hr: 52%
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.
- #25 Gothic 3: Forsaken Gods Enhanced Edition91% matchMixed49% of 1,351 reviews2011Developer: Trine StudiosPublisher: THQ NordicPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 30mMean: 12.9h≥1hr: 43%
After having banned the influence of the gods in Myrtana, the nameless hero and Xardas have left this world in order to prevail the balance of power. In their exile located somewhere between space and time, they watch the actions of the mortal beings.
- #26 Belladonna90% matchMostly Positive72% of 786 reviews2015Developer: NeckboltPublisher: Plug In DigitalPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 5.5hMean: 6.1h≥1hr: 98%
Belladonna is a gothic adventure game, twisted and dark. Take the role of a corpse girl rising from the dead in an abandoned laboratory, and unravel the mysteries concerning your own death and reanimation.
- #27 NORCO89% matchVery Positive93% of 3,137 reviews2022Developer: Geography of RobotsPublisher: Raw FuryPlatforms: Windows, MacMedian: 3.1hMean: 5.6h≥1hr: 65%
NORCO is a dialogue-focused point & click adventure that immerses the player in the sinking suburbs and industrial swamplands of an increasingly surreal and distorted South Louisiana.
- #28 Rogue Lords88% matchMostly Positive70% of 1,866 reviews2021Developer: Leikir StudioPublisher: NaconPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 3.2hMean: 6.1h≥1hr: 86%
A dark fantasy roguelike where you play as the Devil! Lead famous evil geniuses through events and turn-based fights to spread terror and corruption. Create synergies between your disciples, use your evil powers and take revenge on those miserable Demon Hunters.
- #29 ArcaniA86% matchMixed55% of 3,229 reviews2010Developer: SpellboundPublisher: THQ NordicPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 1.4hMean: 10.1h≥1hr: 55%
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.
- #30 Painkiller84% matchMixed56% of 1,147 reviews2025Developer: Anshar StudiosPublisher: 3D RealmsPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 1.7hMean: 4.9h≥1hr: 65%
The classic Painkiller series is back! Battle through Purgatory in fast-paced co-op action, wielding infernal weapons against relentless demonic hordes. Condemned for your sins, the Voice of the Creator offers you a chance at redemption. Will you seize it or be lost to darkness?
- #31 Goetia84% matchMostly Positive77% of 784 reviews2016Developer: SusheePublisher: Forever Entertainment S. A.Platforms: Windows, Mac, LinuxMedian: 3.1hMean: 4.8h≥1hr: 90%
Goetia is a point & click adventure where you play the ghost of a young lady. You are Abigail. Abigail Blackwood.
- #32 Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 2 (2001)84% matchMixed66% of 1,070 reviews2012Developer: Crystal DynamicsPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 18mMean: 8.3h≥1hr: 32%
In this sequel to the critically acclaimed Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver, reassume the role of Raziel, and travel back through the currents of time into various eras of Nosgoth's past in your relentless pursuit of Kain.
- #33 DEMON'S TILT83% matchVery Positive95% of 991 reviews2019Developer: WIZNWARPublisher: FLARB LLCPlatforms: Windows, MacMedian: 2.3hMean: 5.1h≥1hr: 64%
TURBO CHARGED PINBALL RETURNS! Now with bigger sprites, more baddies, more secrets & MORE BULLETS! Demon's Tilt pushes the limits of the Video Pinball genre with SHMUP & Hack N' Slash elements.
- #34 Hunt the Night81% matchMostly Positive79% of 505 reviews2023Developer: Moonlight GamesPublisher: DANGEN EntertainmentPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 3.4hMean: 6.6h≥1hr: 84%
Hunt the Night is a retro-style action-RPG that blends fast, skillful combat with dark fantasy lore. Play as Vesper, a member of the Stalkers, and traverse the ruined world of Medhram on a mission to save humanity from a deadly cycle of annihilation.
- #35 Black Mirror I81% matchVery Positive84% of 1,466 reviews2014Developer: Future GamesPublisher: THQ NordicPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 1.4hMean: 7.7h≥1hr: 52%
Black Mirror is a dark adventure game that details the aftermath of the tragic death of William Gordon. Playing as his grandson Samuel players must unveil the truth behind the events of that fateful, stormy night.
- #36 My Lovely Wife80% matchMostly Positive75% of 765 reviews2022Developer: GameChanger StudioPublisher: Neon DoctrinePlatforms: WindowsMedian: 3.6hMean: 4.9h≥1hr: 90%
My Lovely Wife delves into the depths of a man’s grief after the sudden death of his beloved wife. Explore the notions of one’s willingness to do anything for love and the importance of letting go in this mix of dating, management, and alchemy simulators.
- #37 The Necromancer's Tale78% matchVery Positive92% of 848 reviews2025Developer: Psychic SoftwarePlatforms: Windows, Mac
A story-rich gothic RPG. Master the rituals of an ancient spellbook. Commune with the realm of the dead and struggle with your descent into madness. Build the power to raise an undead army and march against your enemies. Progress through secrecy, diplomacy, blackmail, coercion and seduction.
- #38 Legacy of Kain: Defiance (2003)80% matchVery Positive85% of 1,258 reviews2012Developer: Crystal DynamicsPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 24mMean: 19.4h≥1hr: 36%
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...
- #39 Lamplight City79% matchVery Positive90% of 851 reviews2018Developer: Grundislav GamesPublisher: Application Systems HeidelbergPlatforms: Windows, Mac, LinuxMedian: 5.4hMean: 7.4h≥1hr: 92%
A steampunk-ish detective adventure from the creator of A Golden Wake and Shardlight! Can you help private investigator Miles Fordham find justice for his clients and track down his partner's killer before his entire world comes apart?
- #40 Brush Burial: Gutter World78% matchVery Positive94% of 810 reviews2025Developer: Knife Demon SoftwarePlatforms: WindowsMedian: 1.4hMean: 2.2h≥1hr: 59%
A murky first-person immersive sim with tightly-wound melee combat and tangled, vertical levels to explore. Use your forked tail to tie your enemies in knots and climb impossible heights. Kill your mark with quickness and cunning, using whatever tools you see fit.
- #41 Disciples II: Gallean's Return79% matchVery Positive84% of 1,630 reviews2006Developer: Strategy FirstPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 36mMean: 16.2h≥1hr: 45%
Disciples II: Gallean's Return is a compilation edition that includes the base game, Disciples II: Dark Prophecy, plus the two standalone expansions Disciples II: Guardians of the Light and Disciples II: Servants of the Dark.
- #42 A Chair in a Room : Greenwater79% matchVery Positive83% of 617 reviews2016Developer: Wolf & Wood Interactive LtdPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 1.4hMean: 2.2h≥1hr: 61%
Explore your surroundings as the protagonist of your own horror story as you immerse yourself in this tense VR thriller set in America’s Deep South. Navigate your way through your memories, piecing together the clues and puzzles, to solve the mystery of how you have awoken in the sinister Greenwater Institute, known only as Patient No.
- #43 HeXen II79% matchMostly Positive78% of 607 reviews2007Developer: Raven SoftwarePublisher: id SoftwarePlatforms: WindowsMedian: 12mMean: 4.4h≥1hr: 24%
The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse lurk in the shadows before you. They are Death, Pestilence, Famine, and War. They are the root of all that is evil, but the least of your worries. The last of the three Serpent Riders yet lives.
- #44 Deathsmiles78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 621 reviews2016Developer: CAVE Interactive CO.,LTD.Publisher: KOMODOPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 2.9hMean: 5.6h≥1hr: 77%
Deathsmiles is CAVE's bullet-hell shoot-'em-up where you take the role of one of five Angels to defend the magical land of Gilverado from an invasion by Hell itself! Eradicate this devilish assault!
- #45 Renfield: Bring Your Own Blood78% matchMostly Positive78% of 882 reviews2023Developer: Mega Cat StudiosPublisher: Skybound GamesPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 5.1hMean: 15.5h≥1hr: 77%
Slash and survive a typical workday as Dracula's overworked and underappreciated servant! You'll have a bloody good time as you rampage through New Orleans to find fresh victims for your narcissistic boss.
- #46 An English Haunting77% matchVery Positive96% of 424 reviews2024Developer: Postmodern AdventuresPlatforms: Windows
While looking for the existence of the Great Beyond, Professor Patrick Moore, aided by a fake medium, will build a device to see the other side, embark on a search for a millenary artifact, and investigate the most haunted manor of 1907 England.
- #47 Blood of the Werewolf78% matchMixed59% of 620 reviews2013Developer: Scientifically ProvenPublisher: ZigguratPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 1.7hMean: 4.4h≥1hr: 91%
Blood of the Werewolf (2.0) Become Selena, loving mother, devoted wife and -- powerful werewolf. Take revenge on the monsters that have slain your husband and stolen your child, in this love letter to classic platformers.
- #48 Daemonologie75% matchVery Positive89% of 693 reviews2024Developer: KatanalevyPublisher: Oro InteractivePlatforms: WindowsMedian: 36mMean: 1.6h≥1hr: 21%
A short folk horror story about the Scottish witch trials. You play the role of a witch finder. Speak to the locals and sort their truths from their lies. On the last morning a witch must hang, best you know who by then.
- #49 Elderand76% matchMostly Positive75% of 795 reviews2023Developer: MantraPublisher: Graffiti GamesPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 2.0hMean: 12.3h≥1hr: 64%
Only the strong will conquer this gruesome action platformer with RPG elements. Dismember demonic creatures and terrifying bosses by wielding brutal weapons in intense skill-based combat. Slay or be slain as you collect glory and treasure in this nightmarish 2D world.
- #50 Gal Guardians: Servants of the Dark75% matchMixed65% of 587 reviews2025Developer: INTI CREATES CO., LTD.Platforms: WindowsMedian: 6.0hMean: 11.0h≥1hr: 89%
Take control of the demon sisters Kirika and Masha as they attempt to revive their Demon Lord Maxim and rebuild their castle in this 2D action Metroidvania adventure!
- #51 Disciples III: Reincarnation76% matchMostly Positive72% of 1,841 reviews2014Developer: AkellaPublisher: Kalypso Media DigitalPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 3.2hMean: 23.4h≥1hr: 65%
"Disciples III: Reincarnation" offers a revamped and enhanced version of "Disciples III: Renaissance" plus the addon "Resurrection" with all new features, a revised battle engine and all new graphics.
- #52 Misericorde: Volume One74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 515 reviews2023Developer: XEECEEPlatforms: Windows, Linux
Misericorde: Volume One is the first part of a series of mystery visual novels set in a convent in 1482.
- #53 The Path73% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,031 reviews2009Developer: Tale of TalesPlatforms: Windows, MacMedian: 2.1hMean: 4.6h≥1hr: 86%
There is one rule in the game. And it needs to be broken. There is one goal. And when you attain it, you die.
- #54 Tower of Kalemonvo71% matchVery Positive84% of 465 reviews2025Developer: osurPublisher: 2 Left ThumbsPlatforms: WindowsMedian: 1.9hMean: 6.4h≥1hr: 59%
Crawl to the top of the TOWER OF KALEMONVO, a hardcore isometric ARPG with randomly generated levels meant for fans of slower paced action games. Fight cultists and monsters, scavenge for magical loot, learn powerful spells and fully customize your stats and skills!
- #55 It Paints Me70% matchVery Positive97% of 256 reviews2024Developer: ENDYSISPlatforms: Windows, Mac, Linux
Take the role of a painter struggling to finish his masterpiece in this short Gothic horror visual novel about art, pain and love.
- #56 Desvelado70% matchVery Positive99% of 381 reviews2024Developer: Valentín ZacaríasPublisher: Vampi TeamPlatforms: Windows
Turn off the lights, dodge the ghosts and go to sleep as soon as you can in this hand-crafted 2d platform experience! In this vampiric precision platformer you will overcome challenging puzzles and deadly enemies before going to sleep in your cosy coffin.
- #57 Savant - Ascent REMIX70% matchVery Positive92% of 431 reviews2023Developer: D-Pad StudioPlatforms: Windows, MacMedian: 2.5hMean: 3.6h≥1hr: 81%
Savant - Ascent REMIX is an explosive shoot-em-up / scrolling shooter, starring an acrobatic wizard on an elevator-ride. Unlock destructive spells & acrobatic moves as you survive through a tower brimming with robotic fiends!
