Comparison

Gothic Classic vs HAKUDO

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

HAKUDO

Features
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Enter the arena with HAKUDO. Play as Hakudo, a determined rabbit knight striving to become stronger. Face dangerous enemies, master your sword, and complete each level’s objectives to claim victory. PRECISE, DYNAMIC COMBAT Attack, dodge, parry, and adapt your strategy to every opponent. Take on increasingly dangerous enemies and demanding challenges. MASTER 6 POWERS Use Fire, Water, Air, Earth, Nature, and Lightning to gain the advantage in battle. EQUIP ENERGY STONES Fire, Water, and Lightning Energy Stones enhance your weapon and let you adapt your combat style. FIGHT WITH ALLIES AND FAMILIARS Bring companions with unique abilities into battle and develop their strength throughout your journey. DEVELOP HAKUDO Earn XP, level up, increase your power, and replay earlier levels to prepare for tougher battles. Unlock different Hakudo characters, develop their progression, and find the fighter that best matches your playstyle. Complete your objectives. Grow stronger. Master the arena.

Screenshots

Gothic Classic4 screens
HAKUDO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: HAKUDO at Free against Gothic Classic's $10.99. HAKUDO also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). Gothic Classic's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). On 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

HAKUDO is free to download; Gothic Classic costs $10.99 up front. HAKUDO sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Gothic Classic asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gothic Classic ships an update every 2 months, HAKUDO every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Gothic Classic versus HAKUDO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGothic ClassicHAKUDO
Price$10.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#19 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1.8 GB2.0 GB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperTHQ Nordic Mobile GmbHSadrach Lucas GABRIEL

In-app purchases

None

Gothic Classic

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

HAKUDO

One-time8
  • 500 pièces$0.99
  • 1 200 pièces$1.99
  • 3 500 pièces$3.99
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  • Supprimer les pubs$3.99
  • 8 000 pièces$8.99
  • 18 000 pièces$17.99
  • 45 000 pièces$34.99
  • 125 000 pièces$89.99

Questions

Is Gothic Classic free?
Gothic Classic costs $10.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is HAKUDO free?
HAKUDO is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Gothic Classic or HAKUDO have ads?
HAKUDO shows ads; Gothic Classic does not.
Which is updated more often, Gothic Classic or HAKUDO?
Gothic Classic ships an update every 2 months, and HAKUDO every 2 days. Most recently, Gothic Classic was updated on October 16, 2026 and HAKUDO on October 8, 2026.

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