Choose The Guild 3
Choose The Guild 3 if you want a Strategy and RPG game with Online PvP and PvP. 2,643 Steam reviews back the pick.
The Guild 3 vs Mafia Life Simulator
The Guild 3 and Mafia Life Simulator both land in 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 are Simulation games on Steam. The Guild 3 (2022) is 4 years older than Mafia Life Simulator (2026). Mafia Life Simulator scores higher on Steam reviews (76.2% positive) than The Guild 3 (60.1% positive). 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 Mafia Life Simulator
Choose Mafia Life Simulator if you want an Action, Indie, and Early Access game with Steam Leaderboards, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound. On Steam, it's currently about 76% cheaper on the Steam Store. Mafia Life Simulator launched in 2026.
Both The Guild 3 and Mafia Life Simulator sit in 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 |  Mafia Life Simulator | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy, Simulation, RPG | Action, Indie, Simulation, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 7.19 USD |
| Steam reviews | 60.1% positive (2,643 reviews) | 76.2% positive (21 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Purple Lamp, GolemLabs | CSN Games |
Side by side
- Both are Simulation games on Steam.
- The Guild 3 (2022) is 4 years older than Mafia Life Simulator (2026).
- Mafia Life Simulator scores higher on Steam reviews (76.2% positive) than The Guild 3 (60.1% positive).
- Mafia Life Simulator is currently ~76% cheaper on Steam than The Guild 3 (7.19 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- The Guild 3 is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Mafia Life Simulator has no Deck rating yet.
The Guild 3 vs Mafia Life Simulator — FAQ
- Should I play The Guild 3 or Mafia Life Simulator first?
- If you want chronology, The Guild 3 (2022) came out before Mafia Life Simulator (2026). 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 Mafia Life Simulator similar?
- They overlap on 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 Mafia Life Simulator have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: The Guild 3 ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Mafia Life 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. Mafia Life Simulator doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.