Patron vs The Guild II Renaissance
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
The Guild II Renaissance wins 10 of 13 head-to-head metrics. The Guild II Renaissance is $0.52 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Patron | The Guild II Renaissance |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 59 | 61 |
| Quality | 61 | 70 |
| Value | 80 | 75 |
| Popularity | 28 | 29 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $1.16 | $0.64 |
| Steam Review Score | 72.8% positive | 82.6% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 17 | 62 |
Where to buy
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Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Patron | The Guild II Renaissance |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | August 10, 2021 | July 28, 2010 |
| Developers | Overseer Games | Runeforge Game Studio |
| Publishers | Overseer Games | THQ Nordic |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows® 10 (64-bit) | Windows® XP, Vista, 7, 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel™ Core i7-3770 or AMD Ryzen™ 5 1600 | 2.8 GHz Processor or better |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 1 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB or AMD Radeon™ RX 590 6 GB | DirectX 9 capable graphics adapter with Pixelshader Model 2 |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 9.0c |
| Storage (minimum) | 10 GB available space | 4 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Patron or The Guild II Renaissance?
The Guild II Renaissance won the comparison against Patron 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 Patron worth buying over The Guild II Renaissance?
Based on the metrics, The Guild II Renaissance 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. Patron currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 01:53 PM UTC