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Rise of the Merchants

Rise of the Merchants is a medieval city-building, economic, political, and trade simulation set in a persistent online world. Start with a small settlement in your county, develop it into an influential city, and establish a trade network that extends far beyond its borders.

Release date
October 29, 2026
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Developer
Black Duke Games
Publisher
Black Duke Games, Three River Games (3RG)
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SteamLast checked October 30, 2026

Most helpful4

Not recommended
Virtually no impact of the multiplayer elements on the game but it still requires a constant internet connection? Sure, I will trust a dev with…
Recommended
Played the demo version already and I had a lot of fun. As "Fugger", "The Guild" and Paradox Srategy gamer I enjoy this game as…
Recommended
My biggest issue so far is, that I don't want to stop playing the game. This is a perfect game to chill and enjoy the…
Recommended
I enjoyed Rise of Merchants far more than I expected. It's a bit heavy at the start, but if you work through it and then…

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Recommended
The game was unplayable for me because of low fps, but i like a game design and concept. I hope Dev will fix this problem…
Recommended
This game rips. Basically the perfect game for people that enjoy games in the vein of Patrician. Super excited to keep playing it and I…
Not recommended
I don't really understand what the multiplayer component brings to this title - it feels like a bolt on for no reason I can fathom.…
Recommended
Awesome game. Enjoying it so far. Look forward to seeing how it develops.

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