Royal Merchant

About

In Royal Merchant, you lead a team of adventurers and artisans while expanding your influence across a medieval kingdom. The game alternates between managing your growing castle, hiring workers, upgrading buildings, and assigning roles, and sending heroes on quests to gather resources and complete objectives. Combat uses turn-based mechanics with class-specific abilities, while economic decisions shape your stronghold’s development. Released in early 2023, Royal Merchant offers co-op play for up to four players on PC and Mac. The mix of strategy and RPG elements has drawn praise for its depth, though some note the learning curve for balancing both management and combat. With over 100 hours of content reported by players, it appeals to those who enjoy slow-building simulations with fantasy themes.