Rise of the Merchants

    Players build medieval trading cities in a shared online world, trading goods with each other and optionally sabotaging rivals in PvP.

    Black Duke Games · published by Black Duke Games, Three River Games (3RG)

    Playing together

    Online co-op
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    Online versus
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    Demo
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    Early access
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    Not known yet
    Online multiplayer, Players in online co-op, Players online, Best with, How co-op works, Crossplay, Local co-op, Multiplayer through mods, One copy is enough, Free to play, Plays in browser, Playtest

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    Plays without voice or typing, Wordless tools, Public matchmaking, Friendly with strangers

    About the game

    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.
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    Why we rate it this way

    • 73% positive from 91 Steam reviews.
    Steam, checked 1 Nov 2026Num reviews: 1Review score: 6Review score desc: Mostly PositiveTotal positive: 66Total negative: 25Total reviews: 91{"num_reviews":1,"review_score":6,"review_score_desc":"Mostly Positive","total_positive":66,"total_negative":25,"total_reviews":91}

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    First listed 1 Nov 2026. Updated 1 Nov 2026.