Games Like The Guild 3

For centuries Europe has been dominated by the church and nobility. On the shoulders of ordinary people the servants of god and the noble families justified their power and wealth. This was the incontrovertible, divine world order. A truly dark era… In the 14th Century the world order is beginning to transform itself.

Why similar: Economy 26.4%, Medieval 18.3%, Politics 9% ★, Simulation 7.9%, Strategy 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: Widely considered the definitive classic experience of the series, offering the most balanced blend of politics and economy.

Love, fight, scheme, and claim greatness. Determine your noble house’s legacy in the sprawling grand strategy of Crusader Kings III. Death is only the beginning as you guide your dynasty’s bloodline in the rich and larger-than-life simulation of the Middle Ages.

Why similar: Medieval 21%, Life Sim 16.9%, Economy 16.5%, Strategy 10.1%, Simulation 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: Provides the deepest dynasty management and political intrigue mechanics available in a medieval setting.

Big Ambitions is a revolutionary role-playing business sim. Go from nothing to the biggest entrepreneur in New York by opening small businesses or slowly building huge corporations any way you like.

Why similar: Economy 39.2%, Life Sim 24.9%, Management 9.5%, Simulation 9.1%, Sandbox 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the core business-building and economic simulation spirit of The Guild, albeit in a modern setting.

SÆLIG is a game that blends together elements of simulation, strategy, RPG, and business management. Centred around the life of you and your family, you must try to survive and bring wealth and prosperity to your household.

Why similar: Economy 22.9%, Medieval 15.7%, Life Sim 11.5%, Trading 8.6% ★, Simulation 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on individual life-sim elements and family management in a medieval world.

A strategy/action RPG. Create a character, engage in diplomacy, craft, trade and conquer new lands in a vast medieval sandbox. Raise armies to lead into battle and command and fight alongside your troops in massive real-time battles using a deep but intuitive skill-based combat system.

Why similar: Medieval 37.1%, Open World 13.2%, Strategy 11.8%, Sandbox 10.2%, RPG 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: Offers an unparalleled sandbox experience where you can rise from a nobody to a ruler through trade, combat, and politics.

Lead your noble family in this medieval colony sim, facing off against class conflict, religious struggle, and political treachery. Tend to your people’s needs, uncover the lost knowledge of a fallen empire, and engage in nefarious plots against your enemies.

Why similar: Economy 31.2%, Building 9.7%, Sandbox 9.3%, Simulation 9.1%, Open World 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: Centers on the management of a noble family and the complex social dynamics of a medieval kingdom.

Manor Lords is a medieval strategy game featuring in-depth city building, large-scale tactical battles, and complex economic and social simulations. Rule your lands as a medieval lord – the seasons pass, the weather changes, and cities rise and fall.

Why similar: Economy 31.4%, Building 9.7%, Sandbox 9.3%, Open World 9.1%, Simulation 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: Blends detailed city-building with realistic medieval economic management and political expansion.

Hunt, survive, build and lead in the harsh Middle Ages: Create your own Medieval Dynasty and ensure its long-lasting prosperity or die trying! Play alone or team up with friends to enjoy the ultimate medieval experience.

Why similar: Medieval 25.9%, Building 15.4%, Open World 10.1%, Sandbox 9.1%, Multiplayer 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the life-sim and family succession aspects of building a legacy from the ground up.

Become a fellow of the famous medieval Hanse trading association in the 13th century. Manage the politics, prestige and economic success in your city and the known parts of Europe!

Why similar: Economy 39.9%, Trading 16.1% ★, Strategy 13.6%, Simulation 12.8%, Management 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for historical trade and economic simulation games.

Old World is a revolutionary new historical strategy game where you lead your dynasty over generations of rule against rival kings and queens. Wage massive wars, manage your court, and build a dynasty — or watch your empire crumble to dust. What legacy will you leave behind?

Why similar: Economy 39.1%, Simulation 12.3%, Strategy 11.6%, Sandbox 10.3%, Multiplayer 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: Combines 4X strategy with deep character-driven dynasty management and social interactions.

Paradox Development Studio invites you to build your ideal society in the tumult of the exciting and transformative 19th century. Balance the competing interests in your society and earn your place in the sun in Victoria 3, one of the most anticipated games in Paradox’s history.

Why similar: Economy 35.9%, Politics 20.5% ★, Strategy 8.4%, Simulation 7.3%, Sandbox 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: Offers the most complex economic and political simulation engine for those who enjoy the macro-management aspects of The Guild.

Foundation is a grid-less, laidback medieval city-building game with a focus on organic development, monument construction and resource management.

Why similar: Medieval 25.3%, Economy 22.7%, Simulation 10%, Strategy 8.8%, Sandbox 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: Offers organic city-building that emphasizes medieval social structures and resource management.

Build and manage your own castle settlement in a land reclaimed by wilderness. With detailed management, survival strategy, and a moddable sandbox world, Going Medieval challenges you to build the mightiest colony this side of the apocalypse.

Why similar: Economy 38.3%, Sandbox 11.4%, Simulation 10%, Strategy 10%, RPG 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: Colony management that emphasizes individual character needs and social survival.

Build a prosperous settlement in a unique simulation of a feudal economy - each family runs their shop, owns their goods, and trades with other villagers in a free market. You will manage the land, build houses, organise events, set taxes, and balance supply and demand while engaging in diplomacy!

Why similar: Economy 24.7%, Medieval 22%, Building 9%, Strategy 8.7%, Simulation 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the social hierarchy and management of a medieval village with a focus on family roles.

Rise from the humble role of a simple mayor governing a small settlement and rule over all of Europe.

Why similar: Economy 23.1%, Medieval 21.2%, Strategy 11.9%, Trading 10.5% ★, Simulation 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on trade routes and economic expansion across a large-scale medieval map.

El Presidente is back! Prove yourself once again as a feared dictator or peace-loving statesman on the island state of Tropico and shape the fate of your very own banana republic through four distinctive eras.

Why similar: Economy 36.1%, Politics 14.8% ★, Strategy 12.7%, Simulation 11.3%, Sandbox 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: Features deep political maneuvering and economic management with a focus on ruling a society.

Set sail and join the colonial powers of Spain, England, France and the Netherlands in their fight for supremacy of the Caribbean in the 17th century.

Why similar: Economy 34.9%, Trading 14.8% ★, Strategy 12.5%, Simulation 12.3%, Open World 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a deep focus on maritime trade, production chains, and economic expansion.

Harness your Demigod powers to lead a group from rags to riches in this 3D Fantasy Kingdom Management Sim with RPG elements. Command from the sky or take control in 3rd Person to BUILD, BATTLE, and RULE. Navigate a world of interesting Nobles, earn their respect, and decide their Fates.

Why similar: Medieval 32.2%, Sandbox 15.5%, Building 14%, Strategy 12.7%, Simulation 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: Strong focus on character relationships, social dynamics, and kingdom management.

The Guild 2 is the shining successor of the ultra successful medieval life sim, Europe 1400. The Guild 2 is a unique mixture of RPG and life simulation in an immersive middle ages scenario. The player and his party become part of history and can even change it in real-time. Go back to the dark middle ages and found a new dynasty!

Why similar: Life Sim 27.9%, Medieval 15.5%, Economy 15.1%, Simulation 10.3%, Strategy 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: The original foundation of the series, essential for understanding the evolution of the gameplay.

LiF:Forest Village is a city builder with survival aspects in a realistic harsh medieval world. Shape, build and expand your settlement, grow various food to prevent your villagers from avitaminosis and starvation. Possess them for additional micromanagement or simply to wander around.

Why similar: Medieval 30.2%, Strategy 13.9%, Simulation 11.5%, Building 11.4%, Resource Management 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on village management and survival with a focus on medieval production.

Protect and guide your people as you forge a town from untamed wilderness at the edge of the known world. Harvest raw materials, hunt, fish and farm to survive. Produce crafted items to trade, consume, equip and fight with as you battle for your survival against the elements and outside threats.

Why similar: Economy 30.8%, Medieval 22.2%, Building 13.8%, Strategy 8.2%, Resource Management 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: Offers detailed resource management and economic survival in a challenging medieval environment.

Relive the captivating gameplay of a true city-building classic with Anno® 1404 History Edition.

Why similar: Strategy 19.7%, Building 17%, Simulation 16.3%, Medieval 13.4%, Multiplayer 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: Features classic economic and production chain management in a beautifully realized medieval setting.

Establish and expand your own settlements, liberate the land and assist its villagers, and recruit others to your cause while learning more about a life you had to leave behind. Command your forces, prove your valor through combat, and cement yourself as the hero of your people.

Why similar: Medieval 26.2%, Life Sim 18.3%, Open World 12.6%, Building 9.1%, Survival 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: Combines survival with village building and rebellion mechanics against a feudal system.

A city builder with simulated citizens, set in a procedurally-generated world map. Grow your kingdom through the eras from a tiny medieval hamlet into a prosperous global empire! Cooperate or compete in real-time with your friends in multiplayer mode.

Why similar: Economy 27.4%, Medieval 18.7%, Multiplayer 8.7%, Strategy 8.3%, Building 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: Multiplayer-focused city-building with strong economic elements and management.

You are a merchant in northern Europe in the late Middle Ages when the Hanseatic League was flourishing. Your goal is to rise to the most successful and influential member of the Hanse, ultimately being elected Elderman, leader of the trading league.

Why similar: Economy 38.1%, Trading 20.5% ★, Strategy 17.7%, Simulation 8.7%, Resource Management 8%

Why You'll Like It: Refined trading mechanics and economic strategy that mirror the merchant gameplay of The Guild.

It’s the year 1400- the late Middle Ages. Europe sees the dawn of the golden age of the new departures and the free spirit. Under the rule of the bourgeoisie and businessmen, more and more towns are emerging from the clutches of the aristocracy and are achieving independence, power and wealth.

Why similar: Economy 34.9%, Medieval 27.6%, Simulation 17.3%, Strategy 16.2%, Management 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: A comprehensive collection of the early series entries for historical context.

Manage your own medieval smithy in Blacksmith Master and supervise the entire process from mining ores and gems to designing and selling finished products. Forge everything from weapons and armor to tools and cooking utensils to fund your craft and become the Blacksmith Master.

Why similar: Economy 31.8%, Building 10.6%, Sandbox 9.8%, Simulation 9.8%, Open World 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the production and economic side of medieval craftsmanship and business management.

Sengoku Dynasty is the ultimate feudal Japan experience: build villages, grow your community, and shape the open world through combat or economy. The choice is yours alone - or that of up to 4 players in multiplayer co-op!

Why similar: Life Sim 27.3%, Medieval 21.8%, Open World 9.7%, Building 8.7%, Multiplayer 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: Life-sim and building mechanics set in a feudal Japanese environment.

Patron is a survival city builder with a unique social dynamics system. Gather and produce resources, build your fledgling village into a prosperous city and navigate the intricate social tensions before they reach boiling point.

Why similar: Economy 25.4%, Medieval 19.3%, Strategy 10.7%, Building 7.7%, Open World 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: City-building with a focus on social policies and management of citizen needs.

Venice: As a young man striving for success, power and wealth and with the support of your family, you begin to build up a trading empire across Genua, Tripoli, Rome, Alexandria and Constantinople in addition to many other significant cities from the Renaissance. This is where your story begins...

Why similar: Economy 36.1%, Strategy 18.8%, Simulation 17%, Trading 15.8% ★, Management 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on political influence and trade within a historical Mediterranean setting.

Noble Legacy is a medieval city-builder in which you rule the lands as a Noble. Build your kingdom, manage your people, defend your realm, and master a deep economy, alone or with friends in co-op, every decision is yours. What kind of ruler will you be?

Why similar: Economy 23.2%, Life Sim 20.3%, Medieval 17.3%, Simulation 8.9%, Building 7.3%

Achieve wealth and fame in the Principality of Mittelland! Found a dynasty, trade goods, prove your political skill, eliminate your rivals, and immortalize yourself in the history books! The classic political and economic simulation starting from the year 1600 – now available again!

Why similar: Economy 31.5%, Medieval 23.3%, Strategy 9.8%, Trading 9.7% ★, Simulation 9.5%

Hardcore and realistic; LiF is a Medieval multiplayer sandbox RPG, with free terraforming, a rich crafting system and preset and modular building construction. With engaging survival aspects, no target physics-based combat and a unique formation system - along with numerous other features - LiF is not for the faint of heart!

Why similar: Medieval 33.7%, Open World 13.8%, Sandbox 11.6%, Building 11%, Survival 7.3%

The first true life simulation series set in the fascinating medieval Europe! The Addon expands and transforms the game into an even greater experience by adding a huge area including the cities of "The Hanse" located at the shores of the European seas.

Why similar: Medieval 31.7%, Simulation 25.4%, Strategy 18.7%, Economy 18%, RPG 5.4%

Tavern Master is all about managing your medieval tavern. You start with a very small room, couple of benches and tables and build your way up to a huge successful tavern with a kitchen, rooms for guests, group of loyal staff and much more!

Why similar: Medieval 31.6%, Building 17.8%, Simulation 16.8%, Management 13.6%, Strategy 9.2%

Experience the hardcore reality of the Middle Ages. Master survival, engage in deep-rooted RPG elements, navigate a bustling economy, build communities, and employ diplomatic strategy to thrive in Abella's vast expanse.

Why similar: Economy 29%, Medieval 23.9%, Sandbox 9.1%, Building 7.9%, Simulation 7.2%

KINGDOMS is a procedural medieval RPG in a randomly generated open world. The main feature of KINGDOMS is a smart AI system that completely controls NPC behavior. As the player, you can fully interact with this massive world and become any person you want to be.

Why similar: Medieval 30.9%, Open World 14.1%, Building 13%, Sandbox 9%, RPG 8.9%

Life is Feudal: Arden is a new free-to-play open-world MMORPG set in the Middle Ages, built on the foundation of Life is Feudal: MMO. Engage in thrilling PvP combat, navigate political intrigue, master a variety of professions and craft unique items. Forge your own path to power and greatness!

Why similar: Economy 27.5%, Medieval 17.3%, Sandbox 10.4%, Building 9.7%, RPG 9.4%

Start as a humble commoner and guide your family through generations in this family sim meets city builder. Climb the ranks of society to become the most influential family in the land. With wit, strategy, and a bit of luck, build your legacy - just try not to trip over your ambition!

Why similar: Economy 25.1%, Life Sim 21.1%, Medieval 17.8%, Sandbox 7.5%, Strategy 5.9%

Build a network of cities that produce and trade resources, upgrade your castle, and protect the cities from cheeky bandits. Tinker with the economy at your own pace, and watch the charming wooden world grow into a lively and thriving kingdom.

Why similar: Economy 33.6%, Medieval 21.3%, Trading 10.9% ★, Building 8.7%, Simulation 6.9%

Build a soviet republic from an impoverished country into a rich industrial superpower in a city builder with intricate production chains and a fully simulated global economy. Manage the lives of your citizens from education to work and party loyalty to criminal activity.

Why similar: Economy 32.2%, Building 10.1%, Simulation 10.1%, Strategy 9.6%, Sandbox 9.4%

Command a settlement of ancient humans, guide them through the ages in their struggle for survival. Hunt, gather, craft tools, fight, research new techs and face the challenges the environment will throw at you.

Why similar: Economy 23.6%, Strategy 17.8%, Simulation 13.7%, Survival 12%, Sandbox 10%

Crossroads Inn, a real-time management sim, unfolds in Delcrys' unique fantasy realm. Construct and oversee your inn, delight traveling heroes, and achieve renowned status for your services across the kingdom.

Why similar: Life Sim 37.6%, Economy 36.8%, Sandbox 7.9%, Strategy 6.7%, RPG 6.1%

Shape the Roman Empire in this genre-defining strategic builder game. Build cities while expanding your influence through Roman provinces. Govern using your economic prowess, diplomatic skills, or military might.

Why similar: Economy 32.7%, Strategy 12.1%, Simulation 12%, Sandbox 10.6%, Building 10.4%

Anno 1800™ – Lead the Industrial Revolution! Welcome to the dawn of the Industrial Age. The path you choose will define your world. Are you an innovator or an exploiter? A conqueror or a liberator? How the world remembers your name is up to you.

Why similar: Economy 38.6%, Strategy 13.5%, Simulation 11.7%, Multiplayer 8.4%, Politics 6.7% ★

Become the king and fight over Europe in this fresh take on medieval real-time grand strategy. Manage provinces, gather armies, initiate diplomacy, and dabble in espionage. The path is open: become the true Sovereign of your people and bring them to glory.

Why similar: Medieval 39.5%, Strategy 23.1%, Simulation 16.8%, RTS 6%, Multiplayer 5.6%

Songs of Syx is a fantasy city-builder with vast battles simulating thousands of citizens and soldiers. Start off as a small village and build, scheme, and fight your way towards a mighty empire. The mechanics are deep and true to life, where tiny events can spiral into the collapse of kingdoms.

Why similar: Economy 28.9%, Medieval 20.3%, Building 9.8%, Sandbox 9.6%, Strategy 8.6%

Forge an empire under the watchful eyes of the gods! Take care of your people, develop efficient production chains and trade with other landlords. Ensure their survival through harsh winters and disasters.

Why similar: Economy 35.7%, Building 11.1%, Sandbox 10.7%, Simulation 10.1%, Strategy 9.6%

Start your own game development studio in 1976. Build your own offices, production facilities and server rooms. Develop the games of your dreams and produce the next next-gen console. Rise from a small garage company to a huge corporation.

Why similar: Economy 40.1%, Trading 10.8% ★, Simulation 10.2%, Management 8.9%, Building 8.8%

The Caribbean, in the turbulent 17th Century. The mighty kingdoms of Spain, England, France and the Netherlands fight over the colonies. And there you are, a young sea captain whose only goal is to become the most powerful man in the New World.

Why similar: Economy 38.4%, Trading 19.9% ★, Strategy 15.6%, Simulation 12.3%, Management 6.1%

Keep your stores afloat against unique threats like royal laws, wars and crazy fantasy events. Discover new items, craft, sell them, and create your Merchant Empire in the kingdom! - All in a hybrid 2D-3D style.

Why similar: Medieval 28.6%, Trading 16.1% ★, Simulation 15.3%, RPG 12.7%, Open World 11.4%

This Merchant Life is a trading strategy game set in the troubled medieval kingdom of Peregrine. Turn a rickety wooden cart, two horses and a few coins into a thriving entrepreneurial triumph!

Why similar: Medieval 31.4%, Strategy 24%, RPG 20.5%, Trading 16% ★, Management 6.8%

Lead a mercenary company in this tactical RPG set in a medieval fantasy world. Chase fame and fortune as you choose where to go, who to recruit, which contracts to pursue, and how to train and equip your men in a procedurally generated open world campaign.

Why similar: Medieval 31.6%, Open World 13%, Sandbox 12.7%, Simulation 11.7%, Strategy 11.3%

Wartales is an open world RPG in which you lead a group of mercenaries in their search for wealth across a massive medieval universe. Explore the world, recruit companions, collect bounties and unravel the secrets of the tombs of the ancients!

Why similar: Medieval 36%, Open World 18.5%, RPG 15.9%, Sandbox 8.2%, Strategy 8.2%

In this city-building game, you will lead a group of survivors in their search for a new home. Manipulate the landscape, manage limited supplies, plant crops, hunt wildlife, gather resources, and develop trade routes to build a bustling and unique town.

Why similar: Medieval 27.7%, Economy 21%, Building 12%, Simulation 8.3%, Sandbox 8%

Return to the remote island nation of Tropico and expand your Dynasty’s reign from the early colonial period to beyond the 21st Century, facing new challenges including advanced trading mechanics, technology and scientific research, as well as cooperative and competitive MULTIPLAYER.

Why similar: Economy 24.6%, Strategy 16.8%, Politics 15% ★, Simulation 14.2%, Sandbox 9.8%

Of Life and Land is a charming settlement-building strategy game paired with a rich simulation experience. Every animal and plant strives to find its place in nature while you lead your villagers to their future. Expand to different regions and trade with local factions to gain needed resources.

Why similar: Economy 20.7%, Medieval 18.7%, Building 8.2%, Simulation 8.1%, Strategy 7.8%

Step into the shoes of a fallen clan leader, starting with nothing but a crumbling estate and a handful of hopes, rising through careful planning, trade, and diplomacy to become one of the most powerful families in the land. Now it’s time to forge a legendary dynasty that leaves its mark on history.

Why similar: Economy 27.7%, Life Sim 15.6%, Sandbox 10.5%, Open World 9.5%, Simulation 7.3%

Empires and Tribes is a unique hybrid of a medieval city builder and a role-playing game. You will undertake the duties of a mayor in the 13th century and manage the expansion of your city, ensure the production of resources and raise a powerful army to protect yourself from rival principalities.

Why similar: Medieval 32%, Economy 15.4%, Building 15%, Strategy 9.1%, Open World 8.1%