Games Like The Guild Gold Edition

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 30.7%, Medieval 25.7%, Strategy 19.2%, Simulation 18.7%, Management 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: This is the definitive, most polished version of the classic Guild formula, offering the best balance of life simulation and economic strategy.

The Guild 3 is a fascinating trade and life simulation that takes place during the late Middle Ages. Step into the shoes of a citizen, acquire businesses and mansions, produce goods and trade them, start intrigues in politics and society, love, hate, bribe, fight and live through good and bad times!

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

Why You'll Like It: The latest entry in the series modernizes the dynasty-building and political mechanics of the original games.

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: Strategy 39.1%, Economy 36.9%, Simulation 17.1%, Management 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a deep, historically grounded economic simulation focused on trading and rising through the ranks of medieval society.

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 35.5%, Strategy 27.6%, Simulation 23.2%, Management 13.7%

Why You'll Like It: A classic in the trading simulation genre that provides a challenging and rewarding look at medieval commerce.

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 54%, Simulation 26.1%, Management 19.9%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the personal, life-simulation aspect of The Guild by allowing you to build a family legacy from the ground up in a first-person perspective.

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: Strategy 33.7%, Economy 28.4%, Simulation 27.3%, Management 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: It mirrors the political and economic climb found in The Guild, set against the backdrop of the wealthy merchant families of the Renaissance.

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 27.7%, Strategy 25.2%, Economy 17.9%, Simulation 17.2%, Management 12%

Why You'll Like It: While more grand-strategy focused, it excels at the dynasty management and political intrigue that makes The Guild so compelling.

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

Why similar: Strategy 26.3%, Medieval 24.9%, Economy 22.4%, Simulation 18%, Management 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: This title combines grand strategy with a heavy emphasis on trade networks and economic expansion across a medieval map.

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

Why similar: Medieval 29.2%, Economy 21.6%, Simulation 19.5%, Strategy 19.2%, Management 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: A grid-less city builder that focuses on the social needs and individual lives of villagers, echoing the simulation depth of The Guild.

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

Why similar: Strategy 36.4%, Simulation 27%, Management 15.9%, Medieval 13.2%, Economy 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: It features some of the best supply chain management and city-building mechanics in a medieval setting.

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 38.2%, Strategy 23.1%, Simulation 21.8%, Management 16.8%

Why You'll Like It: It blends detailed medieval city building with social simulation, allowing you to manage the daily lives and needs of your population.

KNIGHTS and MERCHANTS recreates the era of the Middle Ages. Apart from the purely fictitious geography of our world, all game elements and scenes are based on the Anglo-Saxon period, 1200 A.D. And we haven't used imaginary elements like fabled creatures, either. The player takes on the role of an ordinary captain in the Palace Guard.

Why similar: Strategy 78.4%, Medieval 12.4%, Simulation 6%, Economy 1.9%, Management 1.3%

Why You'll Like It: A classic real-time strategy game that emphasizes complex resource chains and the management of a medieval economy.

In this city-building strategy game, you control a group of exiled travelers who decide to restart their lives in a new land. They have only the clothes on their backs and a cart filled with supplies from their homeland. The townspeople of Banished are your primary resource.

Why similar: Strategy 31.2%, Simulation 27.3%, Medieval 22.2%, Economy 13.8%, Management 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging survival-focused city builder where managing resources and the growth of your population is paramount.

Economic booms, stock market crashes, oil crises, upswings, triumphs... Now you can become the greatest power in industry!

Why similar: Strategy 32.8%, Simulation 29.1%, Economy 27.6%, Management 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: While not medieval, it provides the gold standard for deep economic management and supply chain simulation.

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: Medieval 25.7%, Economy 23.9%, Strategy 19.1%, Simulation 17.1%, Management 14.2%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on the social hierarchy and management of families, directly mirroring the dynasty-building elements of the seed game.

Ostriv is a city-building game that puts you in a role of a governor of an 18th century Ukrainian town to challenge your creative skills and management abilities.

Why similar: Economy 25.9%, Strategy 23.2%, Medieval 19%, Simulation 18.4%, Management 13.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a highly realistic approach to medieval village management with complex economic and social systems.

What could be better than having a million dollars, a billion? This will not make you all powerful in the world, your goal will not only be to make lots of money, but to print money and become a Federal reserve system

Why similar: Economy 34%, Strategy 21.3%, Simulation 17.1%, Medieval 13.8%, Management 13.7%

Why You'll Like It: It isolates the financial and economic manipulation aspects of the medieval era, allowing you to control the flow of wealth.

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 34.4%, Strategy 28.1%, Simulation 24.8%, Management 12.7%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on the logistics of trade routes and economic dominance, similar to the merchant-focused gameplay of The Guild.

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 34.5%, Medieval 30.2%, Strategy 21.1%, Management 14.2%

Why You'll Like It: A deep town-management game that requires careful planning of resources and logistics to survive the medieval wilderness.

Play the strategy game of money, power and wealth.

Why similar: Simulation 31.2%, Strategy 28.7%, Economy 24.9%, Management 15.2%

Why You'll Like It: The ultimate economic simulation game for those who want to master market dynamics and corporate growth.

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 34.9%, Strategy 28.1%, Simulation 22.3%, Management 14.7%

Why You'll Like It: Offers deep political management and economic simulation, providing a similar 'ruler' experience to the political side of The Guild.

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 43.7%, Strategy 23.3%, Simulation 18.2%, Management 14.7%

Why You'll Like It: Provides an incredibly deep simulation of politics and economy, perfect for players who enjoy the complex societal systems of The Guild.

The city builder strategy game Imperium Romanum is set in the time-honoured Roman Empire. As governor of a Roman province, you will devise a strategy to build a well organised, prosperous and commanding settlement. Its fortune very much lies in your own hands.

Why similar: Strategy 58.2%, Simulation 41.8%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on city building and management with a strong historical flavor and logistical challenges.

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: Strategy 50.4%, Medieval 35%, Management 14.6%

Why You'll Like It: A unique blend of trading simulation and RPG elements that focuses on the life of a traveling merchant in a medieval world.

Townsmen – A Kingdom Rebuilt hands the crown to you: Guide your people from their first steps in a small village to a massive medieval metropolis with thousands of inhabitants.

Why similar: Strategy 33.9%, Simulation 31.7%, Medieval 20%, Economy 14.5%

Why You'll Like It: A charming city builder that focuses on managing the happiness and needs of your medieval subjects.

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 38.6%, Strategy 33.3%, Simulation 24.8%, Management 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: Combines survival mechanics with village management, forcing you to balance the needs of your people against the harsh environment.

King’s Bounty: The Legend is a fan-favorite classic fantasy adventure and an early entry into the modern King’s Bounty era, built around tough battles, smart decisions, and turn-based tactics.

Why similar: Strategy 100%

Why You'll Like It: Adds RPG elements and exploration to a medieval strategy framework, appealing to the role-playing side of The Guild.

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 27.5%, Medieval 24.6%, Strategy 19.5%, Simulation 17.1%, Management 11.3%

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: Simulation 26.4%, Strategy 24.3%, Medieval 23.4%, Economy 18.9%, Management 6.9%

The High Definition edition of Majesty Gold contains main game, the Northern Expansion Pack as well as 2 new quests and several other graphics and gameplay updates.Majesty is a Real-time strategy game with indirect control – your heroes have a will of their own!

Why similar: Strategy 42.1%, Simulation 33.7%, Economy 14.1%, Medieval 6.7%, Management 3.4%

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: Simulation 34.4%, Strategy 28.2%, Medieval 25.4%, Economy 12%

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 30.6%, Simulation 27.5%, Management 25.1%, Strategy 16.8%

It's the year 1850 - The world is changing. A new era of mass production and mass transportation has begun. For a smart businessman there are many opportunities. With a little money and good ideas you can establish a business empire.

Why similar: Simulation 35.6%, Strategy 35%, Economy 22.1%, Management 7.2%

Form your own game studio set in the early 1980s in a small garage. Develop your own game ideas, create a team and develop megahit video games. Research new technologies, train your staff and upgrade your office space, going from a lowly garage to a huge building. Expand your business and dominate the world market for video games!

Why similar: Economy 34.5%, Management 22.9%, Simulation 22.8%, Strategy 19.9%

Strategy, trade and empire building on the old Silk Road. Spice Road is a town building, social and economic simulation game full of original challenges.

Why similar: Strategy 37.1%, Simulation 34%, Economy 21.9%, Management 7%

As King, it is your duty to lead your people in their struggle to raise your kingdom from its humble beginnings to a position of power and prestige. War, diplomacy and a burgeoning economy are the means by which you increase your power and expand your influence.

Why similar: Strategy 51.5%, Medieval 48.5%

XIII Century Gold Edition combines the highly successful strategy game XIII Century: Death or Glory with the follow-up sequel, XIII Century: Blood of Europe.XIII Century: Death or Glory is an RTS game which immerses players in the Middle Ages.

Why similar: Strategy 73.3%, Medieval 26.7%

Europe is in turmoil. The lands are fragmented into petty fiefs and the Emperor struggles with the Pope. At this very moment the Pope has declared that those who go to liberate the Holy Land will be freed of all sins. Gather prestige and piety and the world will whisper your name in awe.

Why similar: Strategy 60.4%, Medieval 39.6%

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 28.9%, Medieval 24%, Simulation 18.4%, Strategy 17.4%, Management 11.3%

Rediscover the classic gameplay of 1701 A.D. and its expansion The Sunken Dragon in Anno® 1701 History Edition.

Why similar: Strategy 25.3%, Simulation 24.9%, Economy 24.8%, Medieval 15.7%, Management 9.3%

Experience the classic gameplay of 1503 A.D.: The New World, optimized for current computers with resolutions up to 4K.

Why similar: Simulation 25.6%, Economy 25.1%, Strategy 23.7%, Medieval 16.2%, Management 9.5%

Europa Universalis Rome Gold combines the epic strategy title Europa Universalis Rome with the expansion pack Vae Victis. Experience one of the most defining periods in world history in an experience crafted by the masters of Grand Strategy.

Why similar: Strategy 81.3%, Simulation 18.7%

Relive the beginnings of the Anno® series with Anno® 1602 History Edition, updated and optimized for current computers.

Why similar: Strategy 26.7%, Economy 25.2%, Simulation 22.6%, Medieval 16%, Management 9.5%

In the medieval era, assume the role of a lord and engage with other lords，develop fiefdoms, and employ strategies involving intrigue, warfare, and plunder. Expand your territory and strengthen your house lineage Or, be a god, manipulate the world? This game primarily strategic role-playing elements

Why similar: Medieval 29.7%, Strategy 20.6%, Simulation 18.3%, Economy 18.3%, Management 13.2%

Having inherited an old forge, it is now up to you to run the shop. Gain riches and fame, upgrade your forge and gain access to new resources to expand your product selection. One day, word of your skill may reach the ears of more than just commoners.

Why similar: Economy 27.1%, Medieval 26.7%, Simulation 17.7%, Strategy 14.9%, Management 13.5%

Welcome to the Game Industry!The year is 1982. Three young entrepreneurs discover the computer and potential to strike it rich in the Games Industry! Their love for computer games is a common bond that they all share but they are also in fierce competition with one another in a race to build a successful Games Development House…They...

Why similar: Simulation 48.1%, Strategy 28%, Management 12.2%, Economy 11.6%

In American Conquest, Players set sail from Europe to discover new world and conquer its innumerable riches.

Why similar: Strategy 100%

Trade exotic goods, command fleets, and dominate 17th-century seas. This blend of real-time strategy and naval warfare lets you build a trading empire across Europe and Asia. Strategize trade routes, engage in epic naval battles, and expand your influence to become the ultimate maritime force.

Why similar: Economy 31.7%, Medieval 24.3%, Strategy 16.7%, Simulation 15.1%, Management 12.1%

Recruit Ninjas, Hire Workers, build your base, train your Ninjas and send them on Missions!

Why similar: Simulation 28.5%, Economy 23.6%, Strategy 21.2%, Medieval 13.8%, Management 12.8%

The Caribbean in the 17th Century - Trade with over 60 towns, create your own production facilities, expand your trading empire and influence the development of the New World. As pirates and military fleets threaten your trade convoys, you'll need escort ships.

Why similar: Strategy 53.5%, Economy 46.5%

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 34.4%, Strategy 26.9%, Simulation 24.3%, Management 14.3%

Set 10 years after the original, Stronghold 3: Gold follows the vengeful story of The Wolf in the third installment of the award-winning castle building series. The Wolf has cheated death become even more bitter and twisted. Build castles, rally your troops and save medieval England!

Why similar: Strategy 43.4%, Medieval 31.4%, Simulation 17.8%, Economy 7.4%

Live your medieval trader life! Buy low, sell high and explore the world! Buy ships, build businesses, find or train captains. Deal with pirates, manipulate mayors and challenge traders. React to hundreds of events that shape your very own procedurally-generated world!

Why similar: Economy 36.2%, Medieval 25.9%, Management 14.5%, Strategy 13.5%, Simulation 9.9%

Feudal Baron: King’s Land is classic-style city-builder. Turn a humble settlement into a medieval town, build workshops and churches, repel raids, and manage your subjects. Ensure steady supplies – or squeeze every last penny from the people.

Why similar: Medieval 36.6%, Strategy 26%, Economy 20%, Management 17.4%

Create and control the business empire of your dreams. This in-depth strategy game covers almost every aspect of business that could be encountered in the real world.

Why similar: Economy 43.5%, Simulation 22.5%, Strategy 19.3%, Management 14.6%

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 33.7%, Medieval 25.9%, Simulation 14.1%, Management 13.2%, Strategy 13.1%