So long, I heavily recommend Drova! Even if pixel art isn't your style, try it. The game started out internally with the project name "Gothic 2D" -- and boy, did they nail that. There's even a day/night cycle, simple NPC schedules (NPCs working/sleeping, patrolling) etc. Plus, same as in Gothic, you start out as a total nobody and have to climb the ranks to earn respect. NO STUPID MAP MARKERS EITHER. Same as in Gothic, you may BUY a map of the areas. Else it's all exploration bliss. My GOTY 2024, and I am not kidding.
if you liked Gothic and Drova keep an eye on Of Ash and Steel.
It' currently broken beyond belief, but the day they manage to patch some of the most egregious bugs there's going to be something genuinely good there. I played it for several hours before putting it on hold waiting for a decent update.
Also, any Gothic fan should give their full attention to Archolos, but that should be old news at this point.
