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Gothic 1

Open-world action RPG about surviving a magically sealed prison colony

Piranha Bytes · Published by THQ Nordic · Released Mar 15, 2001

ActionRPG

Reviews
Very Positive
91% of 14K
Recent reviews
Very Positive
84% of 73 in 30 days
Players
85
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Unsupported
Last update on Steam
3 years ago
Jan 11, 2023
Minimum PC
3D with 32 MB Ram
0.5 GB RAM · 5 GB disk
Full requirements

Metacritic: 81/100 (critic reviews)

What is Gothic 1?

Gothic is a third-person, single-player action RPG set in a prison colony sealed by a magical barrier. You explore its open world, fight with weapons and spells, and form alliances with rival prisoner factions while looking for a way out.

For you if...

  • +you like exploring an open world at your own pace
  • +you enjoy a harsh start and gradual character growth

Not for you if...

  • −you want straightforward controls from the outset
  • −you prefer guided routes to open-world exploration

What players say

91% of 14,290 reviews are positive · 84% of 73 in the last 30 days

Players praise the colony's daily routines and faction storylines. Common complaints include awkward controls and problems launching the game or keeping it running. Some players also object to a recent price increase.

Players over time

▲ +87% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 145 players on Sep 21, 2026.

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Sep 21, 2026145

Screenshots and trailer

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Gothic 1 system requirements

Minimum: 3D with 32 MB Ram, 0.5 GB RAM, 5 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows XP/Vista/7/8/10/11
Processor
Intel Pentium III 700 MHz
Graphics
3D graphics card with 32 MB Ram
Memory
512 MB RAM
Storage
5 GB available space
DirectX
Version 8.1

Does Gothic 1 have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Does Gothic 1 run on Steam Deck?

Unsupported No: Valve rates it Unsupported on Steam Deck.

  • Not supported on SteamOS

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows
Steam features
Family Sharing
Languages
Full audio: English, German, Polish, Russian. Text only: Spanish - Spain, French, Italian, Czech.

Does Gothic 1 use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Nov 7, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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