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The Guild II - Pirates of the European Seas

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2010

Should you play it?

The first true life simulation series set in the fascinating medieval Europe! The Addon expands and transforms the game into an even greater experience by adding a huge area including the cities of "The Hanse" located at the shores of the European seas.

What works

  • Deep and unique medieval dynasty simulation
  • Complex economic and political systems
  • Multiple play styles and character classes
  • Long playtime and replayability
  • Immersive roleplaying elements

Things to keep in mind

  • Numerous bugs and crashes
  • Dated graphics and interface
  • Steep learning curve
  • Multiplayer is buggy and unreliable
  • Limited map size and campaign content

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • The Guild II

  • The Guild Gold Edition

  • SAELIG

  • The Guild II Renaissance

  • Norland

  • Age of Empires® III (2007)

More fellowship-oriented

Games that feels like The Guild II - Pirates of the European Seas but with a stronger sense of community

  • Age of Empires II (Retired)

  • Wurm Unlimited

  • Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition

  • Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition

  • War Selection

  • Total War: SHOGUN 2

Less status-driven

Games that feels like The Guild II - Pirates of the European Seas but with less focus on status and recognition

  • King's Bounty: The Legend

  • Age of Reforging: The Freelands

  • Gothic® 3

  • Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous - Enhanced Edition

  • Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun

  • Desperados III

Less dominating

Games that feels like The Guild II - Pirates of the European Seas but with less domination over others

  • Land of the Vikings

  • Majesty 2 Collection

  • The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition (2009)

  • Sengoku Dynasty

  • Hex Commander: Fantasy Heroes

  • Guild Wars® Reforged

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The Guild II - Pirates of the European Seas: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Status, Fellowship, Domination. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Leadership. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Fellowship, Sensation.

Last update: 03/08/2026