Comparison

Gothic Classic vs Margonem

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

About

Margonem

Features
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Margonem is now also available on mobile devices! We are delighted to present the dedicated Margonem mobile App, designed for convenient gameplay on smartphones and tablets. With the App, you can now easily visit the Game world anytime and anywhere - whether you are at home or away! Choose one of six professions and set out to face the unknown! A world where the great War of Mages ended only a few decades ago hides countless magical beasts and twisted animals that you will face in battle more than once! Grow stronger by equipping them with acquired gear and developing their skills to face both monsters and… other Players! The "Abyss" tournament, city arenas, Bloody Mines, and random encounters in the land are perfect opportunities to test yourself in combat and try out your own tactics. However, PvE and PvP elements are not everything the gameplay has to offer! In a world rebuilding after a great war, hundreds of story quests await you, bringing you closer to the history of Margonem and the lives of individual inhabitants of the land. Helping organizations such as the Order of Balance will significantly speed up the growth of Character's experience points! Guilds, quests, interactions with other Players, individual and group battles with monsters, special events, and discovering the past of the land - you will find all of this in "Margonem." Do not delay - join us and make your mark both in the pages of history and in the ranking of your chosen World!

Screenshots

Gothic Classic4 screens
Margonem4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Margonem at Free against Gothic Classic's $10.99. Margonem also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). Gothic Classic's advantage is chart position (#12 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Margonem is free to download; Gothic Classic costs $10.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gothic Classic ships an update every 2 months, Margonem every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Gothic Classic versus Margonem: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGothic ClassicMargonem
Price$10.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#12 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1.8 GB59 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperTHQ Nordic Mobile GmbHGARMORY sp. z o.o. sp. k.

In-app purchases

None

Gothic Classic

No in-app purchases

None

Margonem

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Gothic Classic free?
Gothic Classic costs $10.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Margonem free?
Margonem is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Gothic Classic or Margonem have ads?
Neither Gothic Classic nor Margonem shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Gothic Classic or Margonem?
Gothic Classic ships an update every 2 months, and Margonem every 3 weeks. Most recently, Gothic Classic was updated on October 16, 2026 and Margonem on October 1, 2026.

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