Underplayed Gems

The Guild 3 (2022)

The Guild 3 cover
Developer
Purple Lamp, GolemLabs
Publisher
THQ Nordic
Platforms
Windows
Genres
RPG, Simulation, Strategy
Rating
3.0 of 5, 7,969 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 9.9 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

You manage a family dynasty in a living medieval world, balancing trade, politics, and survival through careful planning and social maneuvering.

medievaltradingmanagementpoliticalstrategicsimulationfamily dynastyopen-ended

What players say

Players are deeply split on The Guild 3. Many call it abandoned and unfinished, with critical bugs that have gone unfixed for years, while a smaller group enjoys its unique mechanics and finds it playable with mods. The consensus is that The Guild 2 delivers a better experience, and the UI and AI are frequent pain points.

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