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The Guild II

Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2010

Should you play it?

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!

What works

  • Deep and unique medieval dynasty simulation
  • Multiple career paths and strategies
  • High replayability and long play sessions
  • Immersive political and economic systems
  • Engaging emergent storytelling

Things to keep in mind

  • Numerous bugs and technical issues
  • Dated graphics and animations
  • Steep learning curve and complex interface
  • Multiplayer is buggy and unreliable
  • Some ai and pathfinding problems

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • The Guild Gold Edition

  • The Guild II - Pirates of the European Seas

  • SAELIG

  • Norland

  • Constructor Plus

  • Command & Conquer™ Tiberian Sun™ and Firestorm™

Less fantastical

Games that feels like The Guild II but with less imaginative fiction

  • Cossacks: European Wars

  • Oriental Empires

  • American Conquest: Fight Back

  • Men of War: Assault Squad

  • A Total War Saga: THRONES OF BRITANNIA

  • Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition

More fellowship-oriented

Games that feels like The Guild II but with a stronger sense of community

  • Age of Empires II (Retired)

  • Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition

  • Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition

  • Crusader Kings III

  • Age of Empires® III (2007)

  • Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword

Less dominating

Games that feels like The Guild II but with less domination over others

  • Majesty 2 Collection

  • SpellForce - Platinum Edition

  • Hex Commander: Fantasy Heroes

  • SpellForce 2 - Anniversary Edition

  • Heroes® of Might & Magic® III - HD Edition

  • Knights of Honor II: Sovereign

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The Guild II: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Status, Fellowship, Domination. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Domination. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Fellowship, Cooperation.

Last update: 21/08/2026