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Merchant's Rise

A shopkeeping game set in an Arabian Nights–inspired city. Sell goods, haggle with customers, unlock new districts, and climb your way to the rank of Royal Merchant.

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Portly Poet Gaming
Publisher
Portly Poet Gaming
Release
January 1, 2026
213 days ago
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About the Game

From humble date farmer to royal merchant, rise through the districts and claim your fortune. 

Start at the outer districts, resupply your stock, and start the day to start haggling and selling goods. Review the summary, pay attention to hints the customers give about upcoming good prices, and start the day again. Watch the patience timer above customer heads, increase your reputation and coins with sales. 

Unlock more districts with higher priced goods, stall decorations, a gaming tent, and if you become royal merchant the sultan himself may invite you to play senet at the palace. 

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