Gothic 3 vs Risen
Both Gothic 3 and Risen share Gothic, Medieval and Magic — so which one deserves your time? Risen wins 4 of our metrics to 0.
Gothic 3
Risen| Metric | Gothic 3 | Risen | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Player rating | ★ 3.71 | ★ 3.82 | Risen by 0.11 (3%) |
| Metacritic | 63 | 77 | Risen by 14 (22%) |
| Catalog popularity | 3,560 adds | 3,699 adds | Risen by 139 (4%) |
| Avg. playtime | 1h | 4h | Risen is longer |
| Platform families | 1 | 2 | Risen |
| Release year | 2006 | 2009 | Risen is newer by 3 yr |
Platform exclusives
- Risen only: Xbox
Verdict
Risen takes 4 of 4 measurable categories. Both lean on Gothic, Medieval, Magic and Action RPG, so whichever you pick, the core feel carries over.
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Base game data via RAWG. Comparison computed by us.