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Patrician IV

Developed by Gaming Minds Studios · Published by Kalypso Media Digital

Strategy
StatusOut now ReleaseSep 17, 2010 Price$3.74 Metacritic66/100 Steam reviews571

At a glance

PlatformsWindows
ModesSingle-player
Price$3.74
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Metacritic66/100
Steam reviews571
Languages2
DLC1

Overview

A strategy game by Gaming Minds Studios, published by Kalypso Media Digital — single-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “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.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsMixed — 55% positive of 700
Owners (est.)200000 – 500000
Peak players19
Player-voted tags:StrategyTradingResource ManagementEconomySimulationSingleplayerCapitalismHistoricalManagementMultiplayerMedieval

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 Patrician IV.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerNo
Co-opNo
Online co-opNo
PvPNo
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportNo
Partial controller supportNo
Steam Cloud savesNo
Steam AchievementsNo

System requirements (PC)

As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.

Minimum

  • OS *:Windows XP / Vista / 7
  • Processor:2 GHz
  • Memory:1 GB
  • Hard Disk Space:5 GB
  • Video Card:256 MB DirectX 9.0c compatible PCIe (Geforce 6 Series/Radeon X1000 Series)
  • Sound:DirectX compatible
  • DirectX®:9.0c

Supported languages (2)

EnglishGerman

Patrician IV 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 Patrician IV?

Steam classifies Patrician IV as a Strategy game, developed by Gaming Minds Studios. 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.

How much does Patrician IV cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists Patrician IV at $3.74. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is Patrician IV single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for Patrician IV: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is Patrician IV on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Patrician IV for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.

Is Patrician IV out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Sep 17, 2010.

What platforms is Patrician IV on?

Patrician IV 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 Patrician IV single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does Patrician IV cost?

Steam lists it at $3.74.

What is Patrician IV's Metacritic score?

Patrician IV has a Metacritic score of 66/100, per the Steam store listing.

Who made Patrician IV?

Patrician IV is developed by Gaming Minds Studios and published by Kalypso Media Digital.

Where to get Patrician IV

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