Gothic 3
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.
- Released
- 2009
- Developer
- Piranha Bytes
- Platforms
- 1 systems
- Critics
- 63
- Steam Deck
- playable
- Download
- 5 GB
What is Gothic 3?
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.
Description as published by the developer on its own store page, read 30 August 2026. It is marketing copy, not our assessment.
The record
| First released | 1 December 2009 |
|---|---|
| Developer | Piranha Bytes |
| Publisher | THQ Nordic |
| Platforms | PC |
| Genres | Role-Playing |
| Languages | 7 supported |
Source. Catalogue facts from Wikidata , seeded TBA. Store data from Steam, read 30 August 2026.
How was Gothic 3 received?
Method. Player figures are Steam's own totals for the PC version, read 30 August 2026. The Metacritic score is the one Steam publishes on its store page and can lag the site itself. Metacritic page. Neither is our opinion. We have not published a review of this game.
What does it support?
| Capability | Support |
|---|---|
| Controller | Not stated |
| Cloud saves | Yes |
| Cross-platform play | No |
| Mod support | No official workshop |
| Online play | Single-player only |
| In-game purchases | No |
| Steam Deck | playable |
| Download size | 5 GB |
| Add-on content | None listed |
| Age gate | None |
Method. Read from the publisher's Steam listing on 30 August 2026. Describes the PC version. Console versions differ.
What does it cost?
Steam price in US dollars, read 30 August 2026. Prices move hourly and vary by region. Check the current price.
Games like Gothic 3
24 games overlap with Gothic 3 on the tags Steam players applied to it, on genre, and on theme. The closest are Risen, Risen 3 - Titan Lords and The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Game of the Year Edition (2009).
Common questions about Gothic 3
What platforms is Gothic 3 on?
Gothic 3 is available on PC. It first released in 2009.
How much does Gothic 3 cost?
$19.99 on Steam in the United States, read on 30 August 2026. Prices move often and vary by region, so check the store before buying.
Do players recommend Gothic 3?
82% of 12,375 Steam reviews are positive, which Steam rates Very Positive. That is players rating it, not our review. We have not published a review of this game.
What is the Metacritic score for Gothic 3?
63 out of 100 for the PC version, as published on the game's own Steam store page. Steam can lag Metacritic by a few points.
Does Gothic 3 work on Steam Deck?
Valve rates Gothic 3 as playable on the Steam Deck, from its own testing.
How big is the Gothic 3 download?
5 GB on PC, from the storage requirement on its Steam listing. Console versions differ.