The Guild 3 vs The Guild Gold Edition
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
The Guild Gold Edition wins 7 of 14 head-to-head metrics. The Guild Gold Edition is $4.04 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | The Guild 3 | The Guild Gold Edition |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 60 | 61 |
| Quality | 60 | 74 |
| Value | 80 | 77 |
| Popularity | 31 | 22 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $4.69 | $0.65 |
| Steam Review Score | 60.1% positive | 73.5% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 90 | 10 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
The Guild 3The Guild Gold Edition
Details and requirements
| Item | The Guild 3 | The Guild Gold Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | June 14, 2022 | September 9, 2014 |
| Developers | Purple Lamp, GolemLabs | 4HEAD Studios |
| Publishers | THQ Nordic | THQ Nordic |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7, 8, Windows 10 (64 bit), Windows 11 (64 bit) | Windows 98/ME/2000/XP/7/8 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i7-4790, AMD FX-8350 | 1 GHz Processor (AMD/Intel) |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 512 MB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | Dedicated GPU with 8 GB (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti or Radeon RX570) | DirectX compatible graphic card with 64 MB |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 9.0 |
| Storage (minimum) | 8 GB available space | 1 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: The Guild 3 or The Guild Gold Edition?
The Guild Gold Edition won the comparison against The Guild 3 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 The Guild 3 worth buying over The Guild Gold Edition?
Based on the metrics, The Guild Gold Edition 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, 04:32 PM UTC