Brief description
The Merchant's Eden is a city-building game in which the player constructs a settlement around a central marketplace. The goal is to attract more and more residents and merchants to the city through a functioning infrastructure. Successful merchants generate tax revenue, which can be used to construct new buildings, thus enabling further growth.
As the city grows, so does the danger: raids become more frequent, making defense a central gameplay element. Walls, towers, and soldiers protect merchants and residents – because if the inhabitants feel unsafe, they will leave the city and hinder its growth. Additionally, the population's happiness plays a crucial role and can be increased through parks and monuments. The procedurally generated game world, with its varying map sizes, biomes, and conditions, ensures variety in every game.
What it's about
- 🏙️ Building a city around a central marketplace
- 🛡️ Balance of growth, defense, and satisfaction
- 🌍 Procedurally generated maps with different biomes
Handheld classification (Steam Deck)
The Merchant's Eden is well-suited for the Steam Deck. The controls are intuitive, the user interface is clearly structured and easily readable even on smaller screens. The relaxed gameplay and the option for short sessions make it ideal for gaming on the go or for casual players. The minimalist graphics keep hardware requirements low, ensuring stable performance on the Steam Deck.
Note: The handheld rating is based on information provided by the developer.
Dev voice
"With The Merchant's Eden, I want to create a game that you can play in a relaxed way even after a long day, and yet still offer the feeling of success of classic city-building games when you have created a bustling city."
Facts
- Genre: City Builder
- Platforms: PC
- Developer: Norse Sea Studio
- Store: Steam
- Link to the game: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3829280/The_Merchants_Eden/
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