Choose The Guild 3
Choose The Guild 3 if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 60.1% positive across 2,643 reviews.
The Guild 3 vs Shoppe Keep 2
The Guild 3 and Shoppe Keep 2 both land in Strategy, Simulation, RPG 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, RPG on Steam. Shoppe Keep 2 (2019) is 3 years older than The Guild 3 (2022). The Guild 3 scores higher on Steam reviews (60.1% positive) than Shoppe Keep 2 (57.3% 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 Shoppe Keep 2
Choose Shoppe Keep 2 if you want an Indie and Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. Shoppe Keep 2 launched in 2019.
Both The Guild 3 and Shoppe Keep 2 sit in Strategy, Simulation, and RPG on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online 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 |  Shoppe Keep 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2019 |
| Genres | Strategy, Simulation, RPG | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 60.1% positive (2,643 reviews) | 57.3% positive (764 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Purple Lamp, GolemLabs | Strange Fire |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Simulation, RPG on Steam.
- Shoppe Keep 2 (2019) is 3 years older than The Guild 3 (2022).
- The Guild 3 scores higher on Steam reviews (60.1% positive) than Shoppe Keep 2 (57.3% positive).
- Shoppe Keep 2 is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than The Guild 3 (9.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- The Guild 3 is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Shoppe Keep 2 has no Deck rating yet.
The Guild 3 vs Shoppe Keep 2 — FAQ
- Which is better, The Guild 3 or Shoppe Keep 2?
- On Steam reviews The Guild 3 scores higher (60.1% positive) than Shoppe Keep 2 (57.3% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, The Guild 3 is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play The Guild 3 or Shoppe Keep 2 first?
- If you want chronology, Shoppe Keep 2 (2019) came out before The Guild 3 (2022). 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 Shoppe Keep 2 similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Simulation, RPG 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 Shoppe Keep 2 have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: The Guild 3 ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Shoppe Keep 2 ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Does The Guild 3 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — The Guild 3 is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Shoppe Keep 2 doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.