A downloadable game for Windows, macOS, and Linux

[In active development - current alpha version 0.8]

GAME UPDATE: Currently re-writing the game to use a more efficient engine and will have some slight adjustments to gameplay, as well as a more complex economic system!

Aiming to have a viable beta up by mid-October 2023.

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Greetings , captain!

Would rather we were back on the water, if you don't mind me saying so... 

You know, chartin' a course across the world and all it's ports.

It's easier on the vast blue waters, captain. Bein' the master of our own fate 'n all that. Trading in all the different commodities, the luxury goods, and weapons... 

But it's no good makin' all that gold if you can't fight to keep it! Gotta be managin' your fleet with the right ships and repairin' em when they're worse for wear, hirin' a good bunch of sailors,  makin' sure they're ready to face the trials of the high seas.

And trials there will be! Mark my words, captain. Trials there will be!

Pirates be lurkin' in the waters, ready to strike. Will ye parley, fight, or take flight? The choice be yours of course... But remember, every decision can sway your fortune.

Now, captain, are you ready to sail to your fortune? 

Features:

  • Over 100 ports to explore
  • Dozens of commodities to trade
  • Variety of crew and pirate crew types to hire
  • Different merchant ship and pirate ships to build
  • Ship combat and fleet management
  • and much more!

Inspired by the great command line game Warsim: The Realm of Aslona and the now ancient trading/business games Taipan and Ocean Trader!

StatusIn development
PlatformsWindows, macOS, Linux
Rating
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
(3 total ratings)
AuthorHawkwood
GenreSimulation, Role Playing, Strategy
TagsEconomy, Management, Medieval, Roguelike, trader, Trading, Tycoon
Average sessionAbout an hour
LanguagesEnglish
InputsKeyboard

Download

Download
Medieval Merchants.zip 9 MB

Install instructions

Download the zipped folder and extract the folder anywhere you like, and play the Medieval Merchants.exe. Keep the .exe file within the Medieval Merchants folder so that you can access your save games.

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Comments

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Your game is amazing, thank you! I love text-based games, so simple yet so exciting. Well, gameplay is kinda slow, but it worth it.

(+1)

Cool game, the pirates are a bit strong and destroyed my ships but it was fun! It would be neat if there were more options when you're fighting pirates too.

-LT

Thanks for playing! It's worth upgrading your crew to stronger units when you're carrying more valuable cargo as it'll attract more aggressive and experienced pirates... Cannons help too :)

when  will we have the next update ?