Dragon’s Dogma 2 vs Gothic 1 Remake
Do you want a polished action-RPG sequel or a nostalgic, janky remake with a living world?
Updated 29d ago
If you can forgive the original's quirks, DD2 holds up — patches fixed CPU performance and the microtransaction outrage was overblown (everything's findable in-game).
Nails the living colony and unrelenting difficulty — wait for the bug-fix pass unless you're a Gothic stalwart.
By the numbers
Prices checked Sep 9; they move faster than we refresh, so confirm on the store page.
Recent-review figures are Steam's own last-30-days window, read Sep 9.
| Measure | Dragon’s Dogma 2 | Gothic 1 Remake |
|---|---|---|
| Value Dragon’s Dogma 2 wins on value | ||
| Price now | $26.19 −35% · Fanatical | $38.20 −24% · GameBillet |
| All-time low | $10.88 | $32.49 |
| Cost / hour | $0.83/hr $26.19 · 31 h main story | $1.28/hr $38.20 · 30 h main story |
| Off its low | +141% low was Oct 2025 | +18% low was Jun 2026 |
| Main story | 31 h | 30 h |
| Health Gothic 1 Remake wins on player health | ||
| Steam reviews | 62% 117k reviews | 89% 41k reviews |
| Recent reviews | 71% 837 votes · vs 62% lifetime · improving | 86% 1k votes · vs 89% lifetime |
| Peak players | 4,333 Aug 2026 · ↑ 5% MoM | 9,756 Aug 2026 · ↓ 64% MoM |
| Launch peak | 2% of Mar 2024 launch peak · as of Aug 2026 | 14% of Jun 2026 launch peak · as of Aug 2026 |
| All-time peak | 228,285 Mar 2024 | 70,211 Jun 2026 |
| Support | ||
| Last patch | 3 weeks ago | 8 days ago |
| Patch cadence | 1 in last 90 days | 8 in last 90 days |
| Steam Deck | Silver | Platinum |
Shared scale — same months across the bottom, same player-count axis up the side, so the two lines are directly comparable. A shorter line means a younger game.
What players say
Patterns from long-haul reviewers, taken from each game's verdict. Not live sentiment — each side is dated below.
Dragon’s Dogma 2
The pawn system's emotional depth and banter drive 100+ hour journeys, making companions feel irreplaceable.
Performance drops and limited enemy variety frustrate long-haul players, though dedicated fans anticipate the DLC.
from our May 2026 verdict
Gothic 1 Remake
The colony's living atmosphere and its ruthlessly old-school challenge keep 100-hour veterans coming back for more.
Bug-triggered softlocks and the final boss are the frictions that even happy long-time players keep calling out.
from our July 2026 verdict
Key differences
Which one is for you?
Pick Dragon’s Dogma 2 if
- You want a refined action RPG with deep vocations and a pawn system
- You can tolerate a pricey game with microtransactions for fast travel
- You prefer quest markers over wandering and figuring things out
Pick Gothic 1 Remake if
- You love unforgiving RPGs with a socially reactive world
- You don't mind janky combat or occasional quest-breaking bugs
- You have patience to learn a hostile environment without hand-holding
Bottom line
Pick Dragon's Dogma 2 for polished combat (62% positive reviews); choose Gothic 1 Remake if you crave density and can stomach jank (89% positive). Your tolerance for jank decides.