Games Like Merchants of Kaidan

A post-apocalyptic trade simulation game with turn based isometric combats. The game features detailed economics simulation and a rich branching story where your choices actually matter.

Why similar: Trading 49.3% ★, Economy 22.7%, Post-apocalyptic 10.2%, RPG 9.2%, Simulation 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly mirrors the seed's focus on caravan management, trading, and RPG progression in a harsh, unforgiving world.

Become the captain of a flying ship! Sell items, gather resources and build your own trade company in the clouds!

Why similar: Trading 49.2% ★, Economy 19.8%, Sandbox 8.5%, Building 7.4%, Strategy 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: This title captures the exploration and trading loop of the seed game while adding a charming, lighthearted management layer.

This Merchant Life is a trading strategy game set in the troubled medieval kingdom of Peregrine. Turn a rickety wooden cart, two horses and a few coins into a thriving entrepreneurial triumph!

Why similar: Trading 40.6% ★, Strategy 17.7%, RPG 16.2%, Medieval 12%, Fantasy 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: It combines medieval trading mechanics with RPG elements and questing, closely mimicking the core gameplay loop of the seed.

For centuries Europe has been dominated by the church and nobility. On the shoulders of ordinary people the servants of god and the noble families justified their power and wealth. This was the incontrovertible, divine world order. A truly dark era… In the 14th Century the world order is beginning to transform itself.

Why similar: Trading 30.1% ★, Economy 22%, Medieval 12.8%, Strategy 9.9%, Simulation 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a deep life-simulation experience where managing your family business and navigating the economy are central to your success.

You are a merchant in northern Europe in the late Middle Ages when the Hanseatic League was flourishing. Your goal is to rise to the most successful and influential member of the Hanse, ultimately being elected Elderman, leader of the trading league.

Why similar: Trading 58.5% ★, Economy 19.4%, Strategy 14.7%, Simulation 6.2%, Singleplayer 1.2%

Why You'll Like It: A classic trading simulation that focuses on supply and demand, market manipulation, and building a mercantile empire.

Keep your stores afloat against unique threats like royal laws, wars and crazy fantasy events. Discover new items, craft, sell them, and create your Merchant Empire in the kingdom! - All in a hybrid 2D-3D style.

Why similar: Trading 47.9% ★, Medieval 12.8%, RPG 11.7%, Simulation 11.5%, Great Soundtrack 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the day-to-day operations of a shop, requiring players to source goods and manage inventory just like the seed game.

The Guild 3 is a fascinating trade and life simulation that takes place during the late Middle Ages. Step into the shoes of a citizen, acquire businesses and mansions, produce goods and trade them, start intrigues in politics and society, love, hate, bribe, fight and live through good and bad times!

Why similar: Economy 28%, Medieval 15.4%, Trading 14.9% ★, Simulation 9.6%, Strategy 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: It builds upon the series' tradition of combining economic management with social and political RPG elements in a medieval setting.

Are you ready to embark on a journey through deserts and dangers? Will you be able to safely navigate your fellowship through the lands of the Orient and uncover your destiny? Through strategic trading and traveling you will overcome obstacles and adversity.

Why similar: Trading 49.6% ★, Strategy 19.7%, Simulation 15.5%, Adventure 8.9%, Indie 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game emphasizes the adventure and trading aspects of the seed, requiring careful management of resources while traveling through a fantasy landscape.

In a land torn asunder by incessant warfare, it is time to assemble your own band of hardened warriors and enter the fray. Lead your men into battle, expand your realm, and claim the ultimate prize: the throne of Calradia!

Why similar: Medieval 34.6%, RPG 17.6%, Sandbox 14.4%, Strategy 13.7%, Multiplayer 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: While more combat-focused, its deep trading system and the ability to travel between cities as a merchant provide a similar sense of scale and progression.

A free-roaming squad based RPG. Focusing on open-ended sandbox gameplay features rather than a linear story. Be a trader, a thief, a rebel, a warlord, an adventurer, a farmer, a slave, or just food for the cannibals. Train your men up from puny victims to master warriors.

Why similar: Sandbox 25.1%, RPG 20.1%, Building 12.9%, Strategy 12.8%, Post-apocalyptic 12.6%

Why You'll Like It: The sandbox nature of the game allows for a dedicated merchant playstyle, where you manage caravans and trade goods across a dangerous, open world.

Venice: As a young man striving for success, power and wealth and with the support of your family, you begin to build up a trading empire across Genua, Tripoli, Rome, Alexandria and Constantinople in addition to many other significant cities from the Renaissance. This is where your story begins...

Why similar: Trading 49% ★, Economy 20%, Strategy 17%, Simulation 13.2%, Singleplayer 0.9%

Why You'll Like It: A focused trading simulation that emphasizes naval logistics and economic dominance in a historical setting.

Run an adventurers shop – a serious business in a fantasy environment. Stock your store with dangerous weapons, fancy hats, sturdy armour and magical potions.

Why similar: Simulation 22.7%, RPG 18.1%, Economy 17.6%, Trading 10.2% ★, Adventure 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a first-person perspective on managing a shop in a fantasy world, focusing on pricing and inventory control.

Recettear is the story of an item shop, the girl who lives in it, and the fairy who turned her life upside down. Recette Lemongrass finds herself in charge of an item shop built into her house, in order to pay back a loan her father took and then skipped out on - and Tear, her newfound fairy "companion", won't take no for an answer!

Why similar: Anime 36.7%, RPG 26.1%, Simulation 13.6%, Indie 6.5%, Fantasy 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the shopkeeping and economic management side of the seed game with a strong RPG narrative focus.

Become a medieval merchant and master the arts of bartering, haggling, and investing, Explore 20 markets, barter with 200 characters, and trade in over 1,800 items in a dynamic bartering and haggling system that will challenge and reward.

Why similar: Trading 46.8% ★, Economy 20.7%, Medieval 9.2%, RPG 8.5%, Strategy 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: A turn-based strategy game that leans heavily into the trading and RPG mechanics of the seed.

Take revenge on your father’s killer!

Why similar: Trading 41% ★, Simulation 15.3%, Strategy 12.2%, RPG 9.6%, Economy 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A straightforward trading simulation that captures the core buy-low, sell-high loop of the genre.

Eastern Trade Tycoon: Inheritance is a trading simulator game.In the game,you can from zero to hero.By trading markets, build a business,earn money,level up, investing accurately, and manage family to become a trading tycoon!

Why similar: Trading 73.6% ★, Simulation 14.7%, Immersive Sim 6.4%, Casual 4.8%, Singleplayer 0.5%

Why You'll Like It: A casual simulation that focuses on the growth of a trading business through smart investment and route management.

Rise from the humble role of a simple mayor governing a small settlement and rule over all of Europe.

Why similar: Trading 40.3% ★, Economy 15.8%, Strategy 13.2%, Medieval 12.2%, Simulation 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A grand strategy game that prioritizes trade networks and economic expansion across a large medieval map.

SÆLIG is a game that blends together elements of simulation, strategy, RPG, and business management. Centred around the life of you and your family, you must try to survive and bring wealth and prosperity to your household.

Why similar: Trading 34.5% ★, Economy 16.4%, Medieval 9.5%, RPG 7.3%, Simulation 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: This simulation-heavy RPG allows you to manage a family business and influence the economy of a medieval town.

Winds Of Trade is a strategy game about running an ocean trading company in the 18th and 19th centuries. Building your trading empire will not be your only goal! Ruthless pirates, shady smugglers, wartime and fierce competitors will make the way to the top a long and hard road for you!

Why similar: Trading 41.8% ★, Economy 22.6%, Sandbox 11.2%, Post-apocalyptic 8.3%, Strategy 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A sandbox trading game that focuses on naval logistics and the complexities of a dynamic market.

Moonlighter is an Action RPG with rogue-lite elements that demonstrates two sides of the coin – revealing everyday routines of Will, an adventurous shopkeeper that secretly dreams of becoming a hero.

Why similar: RPG 31.5%, Fantasy 24.6%, Simulation 23.2%, Adventure 14.7%, Singleplayer 6%

Why You'll Like It: The dual gameplay of dungeon crawling and shop management provides a compelling loop that mirrors the RPG and trading balance of the seed.

The Caribbean, in the turbulent 17th Century. The mighty kingdoms of Spain, England, France and the Netherlands fight over the colonies. And there you are, a young sea captain whose only goal is to become the most powerful man in the New World.

Why similar: Trading 57.3% ★, Economy 19.7%, Strategy 13%, Simulation 8.9%, Adventure 0.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game excels at the trading and naval management aspects, providing a satisfying economic challenge for fans of the genre.

Great Houses of Calderia is a Feudal Grand Strategy game focusing on family dynamics & stories. Use your family strengths to compete against rivals to rise in the ranks of Calderia - produce, trade, scheme, bribe, and battle to build your legacy of power!

Why similar: Economy 23.6%, RPG 13.3%, Strategy 13.3%, Fantasy 12.7%, Medieval 12.2%

Why You'll Like It: Combines grand strategy with RPG character management, focusing on the economic and political growth of a noble house.

Merchant in Dungeon is about managing shops.Hercules enters Dark Gate Town solo, aiming to repay his father's debt. Starting with a store, he grows capital, hires, expands shops, and manages relationships with diverse female NPCs. Dominating the business scene? Quite a challenge!

Why similar: Economy 26.1%, Simulation 13.7%, RPG 13.5%, Anime 12.9%, Fantasy 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: It blends dungeon exploration with shop management, requiring players to manage both combat and trade.

Live your medieval trader life! Buy low, sell high and explore the world! Buy ships, build businesses, find or train captains. Deal with pirates, manipulate mayors and challenge traders. React to hundreds of events that shape your very own procedurally-generated world!

Why similar: Trading 46.2% ★, Economy 20.2%, Medieval 10.1%, Building 8.4%, Strategy 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: A management game centered on naval trade and economic growth in a maritime setting.

Achieve wealth and fame in the Principality of Mittelland! Found a dynasty, trade goods, prove your political skill, eliminate your rivals, and immortalize yourself in the history books! The classic political and economic simulation starting from the year 1600 – now available again!

Why similar: Trading 35.9% ★, Economy 20.8%, Medieval 13%, Strategy 10.5%, Simulation 8.9%

Strategy, trade and empire building on the old Silk Road. Spice Road is a town building, social and economic simulation game full of original challenges.

Why similar: Strategy 33.4%, Simulation 29.5%, Economy 27.6%, Indie 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A management-focused game that tasks players with establishing trade routes and managing an economy.

Immerse yourself in an Idle Simulation Tycoon RPG like no other, where you are tasked with managing a thriving item shop, crafting legendary gear for customers, commanding mighty heroes to loot rare artifacts & blueprints all while challenging top-ranked shopkeepers in an epic business adventure!

Why similar: Trading 43.1% ★, Economy 16.8%, Immersive Sim 9.3%, Strategy 8.4%, RPG 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A strategy-heavy simulation that focuses on crafting and managing a shop within an RPG-inspired world.

Craft, farm, build and cook! In Travellers Rest you will have to use all the available tools to become the best tavern keeper in the realm. Create unique dishes and drinks to please your customers as you discover the world and its colorful characters.

Why similar: Medieval 21.7%, RPG 16.8%, Immersive Sim 14.6%, Building 14.6%, Fantasy 12.1%

Why You'll Like It: It blends management and RPG elements, requiring you to source ingredients and run a successful business in a fantasy setting.

KNIGHTS and MERCHANTS recreates the era of the Middle Ages. Apart from the purely fictitious geography of our world, all game elements and scenes are based on the Anglo-Saxon period, 1200 A.D. And we haven't used imaginary elements like fabled creatures, either. The player takes on the role of an ordinary captain in the Palace Guard.

Why similar: Strategy 76%, Medieval 11.7%, Simulation 5.6%, Economy 2.5%, Great Soundtrack 1.9%

Why You'll Like It: While primarily a city-builder, its heavy emphasis on resource chains and supply management will appeal to fans of the seed's economic depth.

Manage your team of Heroes and Crafters while upgrading your Castle in Royal Merchant! A blend of RPG, clicker, idler, and management gameplay with epic quests, crafting, and conquering bosses. Master the trade, outfit your Heroes, and grow your trade empire.

Why similar: Economy 36.9%, Medieval 21.3%, Strategy 13.4%, RPG 13.1%, Simulation 11.4%

You are an NPC and shopkeeper in a simulated MMORPG world. Trade, craft and manage a guild to acquire powerful gear and face dangerous dungeons, world bosses, rare spawns and up to 40-man raids while following the campaign to aid in the protection of the ancient and powerful Elemental Stones.

Why similar: Medieval 24.4%, RPG 23.7%, Simulation 20.2%, Fantasy 17.7%, Adventure 11.9%

Lead armies, rebuild fallen kingdoms, and rise to greatness! Embark on an epic journey of strategy in a visually stunning world. Fight intense battles and uncover a captivating story.

Why similar: Fantasy 18.4%, Strategy 18.1%, RPG 17.5%, Simulation 16.8%, Multiplayer 9.6%

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.

Why similar: Trading 40.9% ★, Economy 22.4%, Medieval 12%, Building 8.1%, Simulation 6.5%

Lovely adventuring RPG series. Casual, story-driven journey and quests. Your home has been raided. Your father is missing. Set off on a dangerous journey to save him, and become the hero of the kingdom.

Why similar: Point & Click 30.2%, RPG 15.3%, Fantasy 12.2%, Adventure 11.3%, Casual 9.5%

Dive into an epic story of honor and courage and help a Geisha and a Samurai save the day.

Why similar: Anime 22%, Strategy 21.5%, Building 12%, Fantasy 10.8%, Adventure 9.9%

Dustland Delivery is a post-apocalyptic survival business simulator. Scour the wastes for profit, complete missions to grow your trading empire, and assemble a rag-tag band of adventurers to turn your city into the capital of the Dustlands. Danger lurks around every corner—but no risk, no reward!

Why similar: Trading 36.7% ★, Economy 14.5%, Simulation 8%, RPG 8%, Strategy 8%

Apollo4x is a casual-to-difficult space trading tycoon game, where success is measured in earnings from how efficient your trade routes are in transporting supplies to demands on your planets. Combat is card based, and uses a unique system never before seen.

Why similar: Strategy 28.2%, Simulation 24.9%, Great Soundtrack 12%, RPG 11.8%, Indie 9.4%

Become a fellow of the famous medieval Hanse trading association in the 13th century. Manage the politics, prestige and economic success in your city and the known parts of Europe!

Why similar: Trading 49.8% ★, Economy 22%, Strategy 12.3%, Simulation 10%, RPG 5.9%

Warstone is a Tower Defense game, with RPG, Strategy, and even city building elements. Detailed Hi-res graphics and beautiful illustrations combine with a deep storyline to draw you into the world.

Why similar: Tower Defense 50.6%, Strategy 21.6%, Fantasy 10.3%, Great Soundtrack 7.1%, Indie 6.3%

The castle needs a hero – hordes of trolls are surrounding it! Build towers, save money, learn spells - don't let the enemy in! Follow the exciting story of the dwarven kingdom's eternal struggle against the troll hordes, who want only to crush the dwarves and claim their territory.

Why similar: Tower Defense 34.6%, Strategy 21.3%, Fantasy 11.4%, Adventure 7.7%, Anime 7.6%

You play as a young mercenary and travel from soul to soul to avenge your fiance and her family. While finding a way to change the flow of past events, you will encounter many obstacles and meet new allies. Will you be brave enough?

Why similar: RPG 69.4%, Adventure 17%, Indie 13.6%

Your father's life depends on your success. Run a medieval shop, craft goods, set prices, and build your reputation - because the King's debt collectors are coming. Farm, hunt, explore, and trade your way to freedom in this cozy but consequential shop simulation.

Why similar: Trading 40.8% ★, Economy 22.2%, Medieval 14%, Fantasy 8%, Building 7.7%

Start as a humble commoner and guide your family through generations in this family sim meets city builder. Climb the ranks of society to become the most influential family in the land. With wit, strategy, and a bit of luck, build your legacy - just try not to trip over your ambition!

Why similar: Economy 27.1%, Medieval 16.2%, Sandbox 12.8%, Strategy 10.4%, RPG 10%

The Guild 2 is the shining successor of the ultra successful medieval life sim, Europe 1400. The Guild 2 is a unique mixture of RPG and life simulation in an immersive middle ages scenario. The player and his party become part of history and can even change it in real-time. Go back to the dark middle ages and found a new dynasty!

Why similar: Trading 32.4% ★, Economy 13.9%, Simulation 13.4%, Strategy 12.8%, Medieval 12%

Dune Strider is an Adventure-Strategy Game in which you, the player, take command of a merchant controlling a Sand-Barge in a desert and use it to travel and explore the land around you. The road to settlements to sell your goods is filled with dangers and opportunities. Can you handle it?

Why similar: Trading 51.7% ★, Economy 19.7%, Sandbox 10.9%, Strategy 9.7%, Fantasy 5%

Become the ultimate fantasy arms dealer. Forge enchanted weapons, fulfill contracts, influence wars, and shape the fate of kingdoms! Master the astral forge, upgrade your gear, use alchemy, dominate the resource market, and rise as the realm’s mythic weaponsmith.

Why similar: Trading 36.5% ★, Economy 21.2%, Fantasy 9.5%, Simulation 9.1%, Strategy 8.3%

Welcome to the prologue to Car Trader Simulator. Here you will learn all the most important in mechanics and economics in the game and you will play your first mission.

Why similar: Strategy 27.5%, Simulation 26.2%, Adventure 13.3%, Economy 10.6%, Indie 9.6%

Star Merchant is a galactic trading sim where you become a space entrepreneur. Buy and sell items, fight pirates, upgrade your ship and try to meet your goal without going broke!

Why similar: Strategy 48.9%, Simulation 30.4%, Indie 11.1%, Casual 9.6%

Hire heroes, send them on quests, get loot and make a profit as you expand from nothing into a bustling fantasy kingdom and attempt to win the coveted title of the greatest kingdom in all of the land!

Why similar: Simulation 16.1%, Strategy 15.9%, Building 12.5%, Fantasy 11%, Medieval 10.5%

Legend of Merchant is a mini-game about trading goods. You will play an ancient eastern merchant, make descisions and make money in limited time. Game has some randomness and you can always start all over again and try to achieve a higher score.

Why similar: Simulation 54.3%, Casual 26.2%, Indie 19.5%

Become the God of Harvest, explore the world of food and adventure, plant, trade, and spread deliciousness to create your own path to prosperity!

Why similar: Economy 43.9%, Simulation 18.8%, RPG 16.5%, Adventure 9.4%, Casual 4.4%

An incremental RPG where you reincarnate through lifetimes, mastering professions, unlocking skills, and exploring mystical realms.

Why similar: Medieval 20.9%, Point & Click 18.8%, Simulation 16.6%, RPG 16.5%, Fantasy 13.6%

An epic, challenging tower defense game with an emphasis on strategy and replayability. Summon gems of immense magical potency and harness their unique abilities against a seemingly endless horde of monsters. The archdemon seeks to swallow the world, and you must journey to stand against her.

Why similar: Tower Defense 66.4%, Strategy 19.6%, Fantasy 5.4%, Indie 4.3%, Singleplayer 2.5%

Shoppe Keep returns bigger and better than ever! Build your business empire and defend it from thieves. Explore the open-world in single-player or with up to 4 players online. Renovate and design your store, cook, fish, hunt for products, charm customers, evolve the town, and make your millions.

Why similar: Trading 54.9% ★, Medieval 10.6%, Sandbox 10.1%, Building 8.7%, Strategy 8%

Become the court blacksmith adventuring in the Sand Kingdom in a fantasy RPG!

Why similar: RPG 31.5%, Fantasy 28.9%, Medieval 18.9%, Adventure 15.6%, Singleplayer 5.1%

created by Rolf-Dieter Klein and Martin Ulrich The classic trade- and shippingsimulation Ports of Call. Create your own Shiptrading company.

Why similar: Trading 40% ★, Economy 22.4%, Point & Click 12.1%, Strategy 9.7%, Simulation 9.4%

Build a prosperous settlement in a unique simulation of a feudal economy - each family runs their shop, owns their goods, and trades with other villagers in a free market. You will manage the land, build houses, organise events, set taxes, and balance supply and demand while engaging in diplomacy!

Why similar: Economy 24.5%, Medieval 18.4%, Strategy 14.1%, Building 12.5%, Sandbox 12.4%