The Guild II Renaissance
Medieval dynasty simulation built around trade, politics, and professions
Runeforge Game Studio · Published by THQ Nordic · Released Jul 28, 2010
- Reviews
- Very Positive
- 83% of 4,224
- Recent reviews
- Mostly Positive
- 76% of 26 in 30 days
- Playing now
- 73
- peak 24h 81
- Steam Deck
- Unsupported
- Last update
- 1 week ago
- Sep 15, 2026
Metacritic: 56/100 (critic reviews)
What is The Guild II Renaissance?
A simulation and strategy game set in 14th-century Europe, where you manage a dynasty, choose professions, run production chains, trade goods, construct buildings, and seek political or noble titles. Scenario maps include Transylvania, the Rhineland, and the Alps.
For you if...
- +you enjoy detailed production chains and trading economies
- +you want dynasty management mixed with medieval politics
- +you prefer single-player simulations with many interlocking systems
Not for you if...
- −you want a simple simulation with little micromanagement
- −you prefer modern controls and a straightforward interface
What players say
83% of 4,224 reviews are positive · 76% of 26 in the last 30 days
Players praise the combination of dynasty management, production chains, trade, and politics, along with renewed updates and community work. Common complaints include crashes, freezes, lost saves, awkward controls and interface design, and weak long-term AI.
Screenshots and trailer
The Guild II Renaissance system requirements
As published by the developer.
Minimum
- OS
- Windows® XP, Vista, 7, 10
- Processor
- 2 GHz Processor
- Graphics
- DirectX 9 capable graphics adapter with Pixelshader Model 1.1
- Memory
- 512 MB RAM
- Storage
- 4 GB available space
- DirectX
- Version 9.0c
Recommended
- OS
- Windows® XP, Vista, 7, 10
- Processor
- 2.8 GHz Processor or better
- Graphics
- DirectX 9 capable graphics adapter with Pixelshader Model 2
- Memory
- 1 GB RAM
- Storage
- 4 GB available space
- DirectX
- Version 9.0c
PC version details
DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.
- DRM
- None declared on Steam
- Controller
- Keyboard and mouse
- Platforms
- Windows
- Achievements
- 137
- Steam features
- Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Steam Deck: Unsupported
- Not supported on SteamOS
Multiplayer and co-op
Languages
Text only: English, German, French, Italian, Spanish - Spain.
Tags
- Simulation
- Strategy
- Colony Sim
- Economy
- Medieval
- RPG
- Trading
- City Builder
- Multiplayer
- Singleplayer
- Management
- Resource Management
- Sandbox
- Political Sim
- Historical
- Building
Recent updates
- Sep 15, 2026 · 4.727-75 (Beta) - Systems Update & More
- Aug 13, 2026 · 4.727 (Beta) - Workshops hotfix
- Aug 12, 2026 · 4.724-726 (Beta) - Bugfixes impacting AI Production & More
- Aug 11, 2026 · 4.722-723 (Beta) - Building Management & Medical Treatment hotfix
- Aug 10, 2026 · 4.721 (Beta) - Savefiles compatibility & Bugfixes
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