Crusader Kings III vs The Guild II
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Crusader Kings III wins 11 of 15 head-to-head metrics. The Guild II is R$63.12 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Crusader Kings III | The Guild II |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Maybe | 77 | 59 |
| Quality | 92 | 64 |
| Value | 72 | 63 |
| Popularity | 46 | 23 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 66.20 | R$ 3.08 |
| Steam Review Score | 90.5% positive | 72% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 17.0K | 6 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Crusader Kings III | The Guild II |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | September 1, 2020 | June 24, 2010 |
| Developers | Paradox Development Studio | 4HEAD Studios |
| Publishers | Paradox Interactive | THQ Nordic |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows® 10 Home 64 bit or Windows® 11 | Windows® XP, Vista |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i5-8400 | AMD Ryzen 5 1600X | 2.8 GHz CPU or better |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 1 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 | AMD Radeon RX 480 | Intel Arc A580 | DirectX9 capable graphics adapter with Pixelshader Model 2 |
| Storage (minimum) | 20 GB available space | — |
| DirectX® (minimum) | — | DirectX9 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Crusader Kings III or The Guild II?
Crusader Kings III won the comparison against The Guild II based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is Crusader Kings III worth buying over The Guild II?
Based on the metrics, Crusader Kings III won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Crusader Kings III currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:05 PM UTC