Best Gothic Games on Steam

Steam currently has 1,004 Gothic games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best picks ranked by Player Score. Our Player Score rankings are calculated directly from reviews left on the Steam store and will be updated in real-time as more players leave their feedback. Gothic game rankings were last updated on 2/28/2026.

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1. The Chronicles Of Myrtana: Archolos

The Kingdom of Myrtana is in a dramatic situation. After the major defeat of the royal fleet in the waters of the Eastern Archipelago, the once thriving city of Archolos stood on the brink of crisis. Meanwhile, a young foreigner goes to the island in search of a new, better life.

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The Chronicles Of Myrtana: Archolos holds the #1 spot for "best Gothic game on Steam" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16,998 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,725 positive reviews and 273 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play The Chronicles Of Myrtana: Archolos on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 12/10/2021
Developer The Chronicles Of Myrtana Team
Publisher The Chronicles Of Myrtana Team
Steam App Id 1467450

2. Magical Girl Witch Trials

Thirteen girls awaken, only to find themselves in a prison. What awaits them: a Witch Trial. Help them prepare for the trial by exploring the prison in order to find the witch hidden amongst them. Find the witch, learn what kind of magic she holds, dispel the lies, and prepare for the execution.

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Magical Girl Witch Trials has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Gothic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 28,192 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 27,284 positive reviews and 908 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $23.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

Steam Price $23.99
Release Date 7/18/2025
Developers
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Steam App Id 3101040

3. Fear & Hunger 2: Termina

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!

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Fear & Hunger 2: Termina has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Gothic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 13,954 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,567 positive reviews and 387 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $11.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Fear & Hunger 2: Termina on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $11.99
Release Date 12/9/2022
Developer Miro Haverinen
Publisher Miro Haverinen
Steam App Id 2171440

4. Bloody Hell

A short but sweet game about an Angel on a Bloody Bullet-hell mission to kill Satan! Dash, Double Dash, Grapple & Blast your way through Hell to fulfill your Holy Mission. Will you be able to kill Satan? Or will you fail to master your abilities and DIE in this BLOODY HELL?

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Bloody Hell has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Gothic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,595 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,447 positive reviews and 148 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Bloody Hell on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 1/27/2023
Developer Pun Intended
Publisher Pun Intended
Steam App Id 2056220

5. Mad Father

Witness the tale of a most foolish family. A remake of the classic horror exploration game makes its way to Steam.

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Mad Father has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Gothic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,303 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,129 positive reviews and 174 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

Steam Price $9.99
Release Date 9/23/2016
Developer sen
Publisher PLAYISM
Steam App Id 483980

6. Nightmare Kart

Zoom through gothic streets in this horror themed vehicular combat racing game!

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Nightmare Kart has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Gothic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,255 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,068 positive reviews and 187 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Nightmare Kart on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 6/5/2024
Developer LWMedia
Publisher LWMedia
Steam App Id 2930160

7. Halls of Torment

Slay hordes of terrifying monsters in this horde survival roguelite. Descend into the Halls of Torment where the Lords of the underworld await you. Treasures, magical trinkets, and a growing cast of heroes will grant you the power to vanquish these horrors from beyond. How long can you survive?

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Halls of Torment has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Gothic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 31,072 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 29,702 positive reviews and 1,370 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $6.66 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

Steam Price $6.66
Release Date 9/24/2024
Developer Chasing Carrots
Publisher Chasing Carrots
Steam App Id 2218750

8. ASTLIBRA Revision

Confront time and fate in the 2D action RPG, Astlibra Revision. Explore meticulously crafted worlds, fight brutal boss battles, and upgrade your skills to take down enemies lurking around every corner.

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ASTLIBRA Revision has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Gothic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 29,707 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 28,297 positive reviews and 1,410 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $24.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

Steam Price $24.99
Release Date 10/13/2022
Franchise WhisperGames
Developer KEIZO
Publisher WhisperGames
Steam App Id 1718570

9. HENPRI

Thrown into prison for an act of self-expression, protagonist Shuichiro must confront both a violent system and his own actions—or else try to find happiness on the inside in this visual novel from the makers of NUKITASHI.

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HENPRI has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Gothic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,479 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,353 positive reviews and 126 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $24.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run HENPRI on the Steam Deck.

Steam Price $24.99
Release Date 3/3/2025
Franchise Shiravune
Developer Qruppo
Publisher Shiravune
Steam App Id 3094010

10. The House in Fata Morgana: A Requiem for Innocence

"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.

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The House in Fata Morgana: A Requiem for Innocence has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Gothic games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,676 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,633 positive reviews and 43 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

Steam Price $14.99
Release Date 5/17/2018
Franchise The House in Fata Morgana
Developer NOVECT
Publisher MangaGamer
Steam App Id 804700

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