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Merchant

Merchant blends traditional RPG systems and tycoon style mechanics. No gems, no consumables, all purchases are DLC! Great for second screen gaming! Merchant reimagines the classic RPG experience from the perspective of a Merchant. Hire Heroes and Crafters to do your bidding for you.

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October 8, 2018
7 years and 300 days ago
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Mostly Positive604 reviews78.1%

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About the Game

Embark on a journey to become the greatest Merchant the world has ever known. Hire heroes, craft items, and defeat epic monsters in order to improve your heroes and grow your economy. Manage your resources properly and make tactical decisions to rise to the top!

Features


  • Manage - Manage your workers to become the most wealthy Merchant in all the lands
  • Craft - Craft over 500 different items
  • Hire - Hire up to 15 different Heroes
  • Equip - Equip Heroes to build your own playstyle
  • Customize - Choose from 9 different Hero types with unique abilities
  • Adventure - Fight over 80 different enemies in unique environments
  • Collect - Collect hundreds of different materials to fuel your crafting needs
  • Sell - Sell extra items to earn gold and fuel your economy

    Merchant has NO In App Purchases, only DLC!

    No Third Party Account needed, can be played offline!