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Let Them Trade

Build a network of cities that produce and trade resources, upgrade your castle, and protect the cities from cheeky bandits. Tinker with the economy at your own pace, and watch the charming wooden world grow into a lively and thriving kingdom.

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Developer
Spaceflower
Publisher
ByteRockers' Games, Gamersky Games
Release
July 24, 2025
1 year and 8 days ago
Steam Reviews
Very Positive1,160 reviews85.5%

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About the Game

In the name of the king, you need to build flourishing cities, explore and produce resources, and protect the economy from cheeky bandits.

  • Resources are scattered across the game map

  • Acquire resources by founding cities

  • You decide building placements; cities manage citizen needs autonomously

  • Cities have their own budget and resources

  • Cities buy/sell resources and goods independently

  • The player receives a percentage of taxes from city trades

  • Wealthy cities are generous; poorer cities are stingier

  • Happier citizens pay more taxes, increasing city revenue

  • Protect cities from robbers attracted by wealth

  • Purchase goods through the castle for various needs and improvements

  • Strategically trade goods for profit or store them for harder times

  • Various scenarios with different challenges for dynamic gameplay

Key features of the game:

  • Relaxing city-building without outside threats 🏰

  • Watch the complex economic systems unfold on their own 📈

  • Research many different production buildings and resources 🏭

  • Send out your knights to scout for new lands or to protect your economy from cheeky bandits 🤺

  • Check out our campaign and help the king and his trusty advisor, Mr. Nuts, prepare for their special event 👑

  • Or play on your own terms in sandbox mode 🤸

  • Create your own scenarios with our built-in scenario editor and share them on the Steam workshop 🔨

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