Gothic Classic vs E2
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Gothic Classic
Immerse yourself in a dark fantasy RPG set in a simulated open world. Navigate a lawless prison colony, join factions, and master a hands-on combat progression system. Optimized for mobile with touch controls and gamepad support.
- Simulated open world with daily NPC routines
- Three distinct convict factions
- Hands-on combat progression system
- Tailor-made touch controls
- Gamepad compatibility
- Cloud saves and Game Center integration
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Experience the award-winning masterpiece that revolutionized role-playing games. Return to the penal colony of Khorinis in the iconic, dark-fantasy RPG that pioneered fully simulated open worlds. Gothic redefined the genre by introducing a completely seamless, living ecosystem where every non-player character follows a strict 24-hour daily routine. Watch citizens work, eat, sleep, and dynamically react to your actions in a world that operates independently of your presence. Thrown into a lawless prison under an impenetrable magical barrier, you begin as an absolute nobody. In this brutal environment, you must quickly secure raw power and make critical political choices to survive. Align with one of three distinct convict factions, each boasting their own political agendas and unique armors. Your decisions actively reshape the balance of power inside the colony and dictate your ultimate path to freedom. Master a revolutionary, hands-on progression system that eschews abstract menus. Seek out physical trainers in the wilderness to learn combat stances that visually evolve your fighting style from awkward recruit to lethal master. OPTIMIZED FOR MOBILE * Tailor-Made Touch Controls: Navigate the rugged terrain and engage in high-stakes combat with layout options crafted specifically for touch screens. * Gamepad Compatibility: Connect your favorite controller for a high-precision, traditional console gameplay experience. * Cloud Saves & Game Center: Protect your progress across devices and track your accomplishments on the go.
E2
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An Astronaut gets lost and needs power to Call Base. This is: E2 - The Extra Mission
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: E2 at Free against Gothic Classic's $10.99. Gothic Classic's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). On in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
E2 is free to download; Gothic Classic costs $10.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Gothic Classic ships an update every 2 months, E2 every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Gothic Classic | E2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $10.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.5 (51 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 51 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Best chart rank | #26 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1.8 GB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | THQ Nordic Mobile GmbH | samscheller.com |
In-app purchases
Gothic Classic
No in-app purchases
E2
No in-app purchases
