Medieval Merchant

About

Medieval Merchant is a single player action game. It was developed by Tom Ille and was released on January 5, 2026. It received very positive reviews from players.

Medieval Merchant is a trading and commerce simulation where you buy and sell goods to help small villages grow and thrive. Manage supply and demand in a dynamic economy, adapt to shifting market conditions, and unlock upgrades by supplying towns with needed resources. Build a prosperous trade network while watching local economies develop.

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Single-Player

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95%

Audience ScoreBased on 20 reviews

story3 positive mentions

music2 negative mentions

Great concept with a unique trading mechanic that offers potential for future updates.
Fun and cozy gameplay that is easy to grasp, making it a good way to kill time.
Satisfying mechanics with a rewarding progression system for completing missions and upgrading cities.

Gameplay can feel repetitive and lacks depth, with limited features and micromanagement of trade routes.
The tutorial is overwhelming, and the UI could be clearer and more intuitive.
Absence of music and sound effects, along with some bugs like duplicate trades, detracts from the overall experience.

gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by a solid and functional system focused on basic trading and production management, offering a cozy experience. While it may not be overly complex or innovative, players find satisfaction in its straightforward mechanics and simple gameplay loop.
- “It's very early, and the mechanics of the game are sound.”
- “Cozy trading game with some satisfying mechanics.”
- “Nothing too fancy to see here, but it does have a functional system in place if you're interested in some basic trading and production management gameplay.”
- “It's a fairly simple gameplay loop.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is driven by a sense of progression through mission completion and city upgrades, which unlocks advanced resources and enhances the overall gameplay experience.
- “The narrative is rich and immersive, drawing you into a world filled with complex characters and unexpected twists.”
- “Each mission feels meaningful, contributing to an overarching story that keeps you engaged from start to finish.”
- “The character development is exceptional, making you genuinely care about their journeys and the choices they face.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is criticized for its absence of music, which many players find unusual and detracting from the overall experience. Additionally, the lack of sound effects further emphasizes this deficiency, leaving the game feeling incomplete in its audio design.
- “The lack of any music at all is weird.”
- “Other than the relatively small text in some areas of the UI, the lack of music and sound effects is noticeable.”