Games like The Guild II Renaissance

A historical life simulation game where players build dynasties through trade and new professions in a Renaissance Europe setting. It features dynasty building, economic management, and social advancement.

83% positive from 4,106 · 2010 · Steam Deck Unsupported · Lowest ever $0.99 (2016-06-20)

SimulationStrategyColony Sim Economy MedievalRPG

Six games like The Guild II Renaissance

Noble Fates

83% positive from 1,476 reviews2021Deck Playable

This is a kingdom-building simulation game where players manage mortals' beliefs and ambitions. The core loop involves resource management, defense, and social interaction to grow a demigod's influence.

What players likedPlayers praise this fantasy medieval colony sim as a detailed 3D Rimworld-like with impressive projectile simulation and water physics.

The catchVillagers ignore assigned jobs, forcing constant micromanagement to get anything done.

Both are tagged Medieval, Colony Sim and Strategy.

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Knights and Merchants

85% positive from 4,948 reviews2013

This is a real-time strategy game with a focus on building a settlement and economy to support your army. Players command troops in medieval battles to reclaim a shattered kingdom.

What players likedPlayers praise its engaging, challenging, yet chill pace, reminiscent of classic strategy games.

The catchThe Steam release is buggy, with crashes and troops that refuse to attack or obey.

Both are tagged Medieval, Colony Sim and Strategy.

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The Colonists

86% positive from 1,228 reviews20184% finish itDeck Playable

A settlement builder in which self-replicating robots colonise a new planet. You link buildings with road, boat and rail routes, research through three ages, and play campaigns, random maps or sandbox.

What players likedPlayers praise its relaxing gameplay, reminiscent of other colony-building simulations.

The catchGoods often route to distant sources instead of nearby ones

Both are tagged Colony Sim, Economy and Strategy.

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The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante — Chapter 1&2

96% positive from 2,032 reviews2020

Narrative text RPG where players make choices to alter a predetermined destiny in a medieval world. The core loop involves reading journal entries and making decisions that shape the protagonist's skills and plot.

What players likedPlayers praise the impactful choices and branching narrative, reminiscent of classic choose-your-own-adventure games.

The catchStat and energy checks often block the choice your character would obviously make.

Both are tagged Medieval, Strategy and RPG.

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Choice of Life: Middle Ages

89% positive from 1,817 reviews202055% finish itDeck Verified

A medieval life simulation RPG where player choices shape their destiny. It features branching narratives and moral dilemmas.

What players likedPlayers praise the well-written story and concept, similar to "Temple Runners" for its narrative, where graphics and music are not a focus.

The catchChoices are a coin flip with one correct path, and dying replays the same scenes.

Both are tagged Medieval, Strategy and RPG.

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Survivalist: Invisible Strain

87% positive from 4,348 reviews20250% finish itDeck Verified

Open-world colony sim with character relationships and survival. Recruit survivors, manage their needs and morale in a zombie apocalypse.

What players likedPlayers praise this unique zombie apocalypse management game, often compared to Project Zomboid and Rimworld, for its deep systems and excellent survivor AI.

The catchCombat is janky and one sided, with enemies aiming and shooting far faster than you.

Both are tagged Colony Sim, Strategy and RPG.

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More about The Guild II Renaissance

What players liked

Players praise this unique blend of medieval Sims, Anno, and Crusader Kings for its revived multiplayer and ongoing updates.

The catch

Game breaking bugs and crashes wreck saves, so long campaigns rarely survive.

Reviews: 83% positive from 4,106
Released: 2010
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Unsupported
Price: Lowest ever $0.99 (2016-06-20)
Play: Single-player

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 83% positive, but with 4,106 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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