Choose The Guild 3
Choose The Guild 3 if you want a RPG game with Online PvP and PvP. 2,643 Steam reviews back the pick.
The Guild 3 vs Illegal Simulator
The Guild 3 and Illegal Simulator both land in Strategy, Simulation on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Strategy, Simulation on Steam. The Guild 3 (2022) is 2 years older than Illegal Simulator (2024). Illegal Simulator is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than The Guild 3 (8.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Illegal Simulator
Choose Illegal Simulator if you want an Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 70% cheaper on the Steam Store. Illegal Simulator launched in 2024.
Both The Guild 3 and Illegal Simulator sit in Strategy and Simulation on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 The Guild 3 |  Illegal Simulator | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Genres | Strategy, Simulation, RPG | Strategy, Simulation, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 8.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 60.1% positive (2,643 reviews) | 9 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Purple Lamp, GolemLabs | Lost Nexus Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Simulation on Steam.
- The Guild 3 (2022) is 2 years older than Illegal Simulator (2024).
- Illegal Simulator is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than The Guild 3 (8.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- The Guild 3 is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Illegal Simulator has no Deck rating yet.
The Guild 3 vs Illegal Simulator — FAQ
- Should I play The Guild 3 or Illegal Simulator first?
- If you want chronology, The Guild 3 (2022) came out before Illegal Simulator (2024). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are The Guild 3 and Illegal Simulator similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Simulation on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Do both The Guild 3 and Illegal Simulator have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: The Guild 3 ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Illegal Simulator ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Does The Guild 3 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — The Guild 3 is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Illegal Simulator doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.