Shoppe Keep vs The Guild 3
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
The Guild 3 wins 8 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Shoppe Keep is $4.13 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Shoppe Keep | The Guild 3 |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Maybe | 51 | 60 |
| Quality | 58 | 60 |
| Value | 61 | 80 |
| Popularity | 27 | 31 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $0.56 | $4.69 |
| Steam Review Score | 68.9% positive | 60.1% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 3 | 90 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
Shoppe KeepThe Guild 3
Details and requirements
| Item | Shoppe Keep | The Guild 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | May 20, 2016 | June 14, 2022 |
| Developers | Strange Fire | Purple Lamp, GolemLabs |
| Publishers | Excalibur Publishing | THQ Nordic |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 | Windows 7, 8, Windows 10 (64 bit), Windows 11 (64 bit) |
| Processor (minimum) | 64Bit Architecture: AMD Phenom II X4 / Intel i5 or equivalent | Intel Core i7-4790, AMD FX-8350 |
| Memory (minimum) | 6 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | Nvidia GTX 750 / ATI Radeon HD 5670 or equivalent | Dedicated GPU with 8 GB (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti or Radeon RX570) |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 9.0c | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | 900 MB available space | 8 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Shoppe Keep or The Guild 3?
The Guild 3 won the comparison against Shoppe Keep 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 Shoppe Keep worth buying over The Guild 3?
Based on the metrics, The Guild 3 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. The Guild 3 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 04:45 PM UTC