Merchant
Developed by Retora Games · Published by Retora Games
At a glance
Overview
A casual, rpg, simulation game by Retora Games, published by Retora Games — single-player.
Steam’s own one-line description: “Merchant blends traditional RPG systems and tycoon style mechanics. No gems, no consumables, all purchases are DLC! Great for second screen gaming! Merchant reimagines the classic RPG experience from the perspective of a Merchant. Hire Heroes and Crafters to do your bidding for you.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Reception & community
Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.
Features & modes
Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Merchant.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | No |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | No |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | No |
| Partial controller support | No |
| Steam Cloud saves | Yes |
| Steam Achievements | Yes |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- OS *: Windows 10, Windows 8, or Windows 7
- Processor: 1 GHz processor
- Memory: 1 GB RAM
- Graphics: OpenGL 2.1 or higher
- Storage: 100 MB available space
- Additional Notes: Merchant is potato-playable
Recommended
- OS *: Windows 10, Windows 8, or Windows 7
- Processor: 2 GHz processor
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: OpenGL 2.1 or higher
- Storage: 200 MB available space
Supported languages (8)
Merchant FAQ
Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.
What kind of game is Merchant?
Steam classifies Merchant as a Casual, RPG, Simulation, Free To Play game, developed by Retora Games. Merchant blends traditional RPG systems and tycoon style mechanics. No gems, no consumables, all purchases are DLC! Great for second screen gaming! Merchant reimagines the classic RPG experience from the perspective of a Merchant. Hire Heroes and Crafters to do your bidding for you.
Is Merchant free to play?
Yes — Steam lists Merchant as Free to Play.
Is Merchant single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for Merchant: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.
Is Merchant on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Merchant for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is Merchant out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Oct 8, 2018.
What platforms is Merchant on?
Merchant is listed for Windows on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is Merchant single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player.
How much does Merchant cost?
It's free to play, per Steam.
Does Merchant have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 62 achievements for Merchant.
Who made Merchant?
Merchant is developed by Retora Games and published by Retora Games.
Where to get Merchant
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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