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Merchant: Real World Empire

Merchant: Real World Empire

Cozy medieval trade strategy

102 ratings
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Released
June 12, 2014
Updated
September 27, 2026

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Explore your surroundings to build a real-world trading empire. Gather resources, craft goods, and master the market to outsmart rivals and conquer territories. Grow your settlements from humble camps to sprawling medieval powers.

✓Explore real-world locations with GPS
✓Build and upgrade settlements
✓Master a player-driven economy
✓Craft goods and fulfill requests
✓Conquer and defend territories
✓Engage in player-vs-player trading
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What's New in Merchant

3.9.0

September 27, 2026

More to find on the road, and more company to find it with. • The Ranger: send him out on a bearing and he walks it for an hour, then reports what is worth the journey. • The notebook: write down the places you mean to visit, and an arrow on the map points the way. • Rovers camp in the wild and do not let a caravan pass unnoticed. Evade them, or send up to three soldiers to bring one back as your prisoner. • The Treasury is now the Courthouse: hand in your prisoners there for a bounty. • Invite a friend: share your invite code. Every chapter your friend finishes earns you a reward, and three friends who see it through make you a Grand Merchant. • You can change your name or your gender from your account. • Pay your respects at a monument, and the stone remembers who stood there. • A Recent tab in Messages keeps your last 30 pop-ups. • The map keeps its zoom and mode when you relocate or restart.

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User reviews

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It's perfect

There's nothing out there like this game. You need to try it. Have patience and take your time. No ads, no grinding. We've been waiting so long for it to come back, and now it has!
SSeth257638

I prefer the older version

I don’t remember when I played it (maybe 10 years ago in 2016?). But I remember it was much more better and didn’t feel like vibe coded.
LLeChaman7

Nothing Else Like It..

This is simply an amazing game. There is nothing else in terms of phone games that is like it. It’s like a much deeper, multiplayer version of Settlers of Cataan. The player base is amazing, and cultivates a spirit of friendly, light-hearted competition. A fair number of us have played since the earlier versions around 15 years ago. The current version of the game is the best yet! They’ve really fleshed out the RPG side of things with the tribal mechanics. We also have a player run discord, where the dev team is regularly active. Come join us and build your kingdom on your real-life hangouts!
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ETEmperor Tobias

New version

New version is much better and devs are very responsive. Fun AR game.
UUrgyburgyburg

Game Relaunched

The developer is relaunching the game after a while. The community discord is great, and the dev is very responsive to feedback.
GGabeNoel
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FAQ

Does Merchant have ads?

No, Merchant does not contain advertisements. The game is free to play and offers in-app purchases.

What devices does Merchant support?

Merchant is available on iPhone and iPod devices. It was last updated on June 21, 2026.

How does trading work in Merchant?

Players can gather raw materials, craft them into valuable goods, and then trade them on a player-driven market. You can set your own prices, fulfill NPC requests, or sell instantly for quick coin.

Can I play Merchant offline?

Merchant is a persistent online world and requires an internet connection to play. It features a living map and real-time interactions with other players.

What is the age rating for Merchant?

Merchant has an age rating of 12+, making it suitable for teenagers and older players. The game involves strategy, trading, and conquest.

How often is Merchant updated?

The latest version of Merchant, 3.0.3, was released on June 21, 2026. While specific update frequency isn't detailed, the game has been active since 2010.

What are the in-app purchases in Merchant?

While specific details on in-app purchases are not provided, they typically support progression or cosmetic enhancements in free-to-play games like Merchant.

How do I build my empire in Merchant?

You build your empire by exploring and claiming real-world locations, founding settlements, constructing buildings, and hiring specialists to expand your reach and resources.