Rise of the Merchants

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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.

All reviews
Mostly positive72% of 98
Platforms
PC
Release date
Oct 29, 2026
Developer
Black Duke Games
Publisher
Black Duke Games, Three River Games (3RG)

Popular tags

StrategyCity BuilderLife SimResource ManagementPolitical SimStrategy RPGEconomy

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How can you play Rise of the Merchants together?

Rise of the Merchants supports online co-op and online versus, based on its Steam store page and player tags.

How you can play together
WhereTogetherAgainst each other
Same screenNoNo
OnlineYesYes
LANNoNo

Questions people ask

What platforms is Rise of the Merchants on?

Rise of the Merchants is available on PC.

Does Rise of the Merchants have split screen?

Split screen isn't listed for Rise of the Merchants, so it's most likely online only.

Can you play Rise of the Merchants online with friends?

Yes. Rise of the Merchants has online co-op and online versus.

Is Rise of the Merchants crossplay?

Cross-platform multiplayer isn't listed on Rise of the Merchants's Steam page.

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