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Rise of the Merchants player count chart
Rise of the Merchants has a small but active player base. 167 people are playing it on Steam right now.
History from Oct 30, 2026
Rise of the Merchants monthly player count
| Month | Avg. players | % Gain | Peak players |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 175 | +1.81% | 449 |
| October 2026 | n/a | n/a | 441 |
How many people play Rise of the Merchants right now?
Right now, 167 players are in Rise of the Merchants on Steam. That makes it the #2,273 most played game on Steam at the moment. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 184 players. Today's peak is 40% below its 30-day average daily peak of 309.
Rise of the Merchants player count trend
In its first month after release (Oct 29, 2026) it peaked at 449 players. Today's player count is 37% of its all-time peak of 449, set on Nov 1, 2026.
Best time to play Rise of the Merchants
Based on the last 14 days, Rise of the Merchants is busiest around 18:00 UTC (1 PM in New York) and quietest around 04:00 UTC (11 PM in New York), when about 65% fewer people are online. For the fastest matchmaking, play close to the peak hour.
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About Rise of the Merchants
Rise of the Merchants is a medieval city-building, economic, political, and trade simulation set in a persistent online world. Start with a small settlement in your county, develop it into an influential city, and establish a trade network that extends far beyond its borders.
- Developer
- Black Duke Games
- Publisher
- Black Duke Games, Three River Games (3RG)
- Released
- Oct 29, 2026
- Genre
- Simulation, Strategy, Early Access
- Languages
- 15 languages, 2 with full audio
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Rise of the Merchants price history
Good time to buy? Yes, good time to buy. Rise of the Merchants is 20% off at $19.99, the lowest price we have recorded.Next Steam sale: Steam Winter Sale, Dec 17 to Jan 4. See the countdown
US price on Steam. Checked daily.
Rise of the Merchants price by region
| Region | Steam price | In USD | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | -20% $19.99 | $19.99 | base |
| Euro area | -20% 19,59€ | $21.99 | +10% |
| United Kingdom | -20% £15.99 | $21.52 | +8% |
| Canada | -20% C$ 23.99 | $17.18 | -14% |
| Australia | -20% A$ 27.96 | $19.57 | -2% |
| New Zealand | -20% NZ$ 31.59 | $17.76 | -11% |
| Brazil | -20% R$55,20 | $10.10 | -49% |
| Mexico | -20% Mex$ 263.99 | $14.20 | -29% |
| Argentina (LATAM USD) | -20% $9.59 | $9.59 | -52% |
| Poland | -20% 55,20 zł | $14.12 | -29% |
| Switzerland | -20% CHF 19.99 | $24.44 | +22% |
| Norway | -20% 212,00 kr | $22.80 | +14% |
| Turkey (MENA USD) | -20% $9.59 | $9.59 | -52% |
| Azerbaijan (CIS USD) cheapest | -20% $8.80 | $8.80 | -56% |
| South Africa | -20% R 175.99 | $10.72 | -46% |
| India | -20% ₹1,039.00 | $11.00 | -45% |
| Indonesia | -20% Rp 185 599 | $10.27 | -49% |
| China | -20% ¥69.60 | $10.44 | -48% |
| Japan | -20% ¥2,800 | $17.67 | -12% |
| South Korea | -20% ₩ 22,400 | $16.66 | -17% |
Converted with the European Central Bank reference rates of 5 Nov 2026. Steam sells each region's price only to accounts in that region.
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Rise of the Merchants reviews over time
Positive and negative Steam user reviews per week, from Steam's review history.
Rise of the Merchants on Twitch
Twitch category "Rise of the Merchants", sampled every 30 minutes since Oct 13, 2026. Most watched games on Twitch
Rise of the Merchants Twitch viewers per day, last 90 days
Average viewers per day (line) and the highest count of each day (dotted line).
Best day: 3 Nov 2026, with a peak of 308 viewers and 46 on average.
Rise of the Merchants streamers right now
Nobody in our samples.
Top Rise of the Merchants streamers this week
Average viewers while live.
Rise of the Merchants achievements
Rise of the Merchants has 45 Steam achievements. On average a player has unlocked 7.4% of them; the rarest, Treasure Trove, is held by 0.0% of players.
Fine GoodsProduce your first quality good (tier I).54.8%
Fire SaleSell a ware at the worst price.39.9%
Next Time...Let a thief get away with your kreuzers.29.3%
Full WorkbenchEmploy 3 workers in one building.26.8%
Heart of the SettlementBuild the town hall.20.3%
Cleaned UpHave a bandit camp destroyed.19.4%
A Closer LookHidden achievement18.9%
Say It With GiftsGive a gift successfully.17.1%
PatchworkRepair a bridge.14.7%
Bridge BuilderBuild a bridge.9.3%
Chartered RightObtain the market right.8.6%
Borrowed FortuneBorrow money from the moneylender.8.3%
Master BuilderGet elected master builder.8.2%
Fallen from GraceFail because of your standing with the earl.6.4%
AldermanGet elected alderman.6.2%
Dine Well, Vote WellHost a banquet during a town council election.5.6%
Old HandReach payroll number 25.5.1%
BankruptFail because you run out of money.4.3%
Shady Characters...Build the den of thieves.3.8%
Wrath of the PeopleFail because your settlement's happiness drops to 0.3.8%
Small TownReach 40 inhabitants.3.3%
Light in Dark AlleysHire a night watchman.2.6%
Noble ResourceProduce your first resource as a tier III quality good.2.5%
WholesaleExpand the produce exchange.2.3%
A Bargain?Buy a cart from the shady trader.2.3%
Lay JudgeGet elected lay judge.2.3%
Master WorkshopBuild your first advanced production building.1.5%
Cast Off!Buy your first ship.1.4%
Rise to GovernorComplete Chapter 1.0.9%
One Throw Too ManyKill a civilian with a stone.0.7%
Hustle and BustleExpand the marketplace.0.6%
Across All BordersSail to another shire.0.5%
Puppet MasterHold each of the three offices of the town council once.0.4%
Sticky FingersHave an agent steal in a settlement.0.4%
Who Needs Money Anyway?Sell a tier III quality good at the worst price.0.3%
MasterpieceProduce your first ware as a tier III quality good.0.1%
SatisfactionGet caught and fight a duel.0.1%
Behind BarsHave one of your settlers thrown into the dungeon.0.1%
Trade Goods. Now.Hidden achievement0.1%
Animal LoverOwn every kind of pack animal (donkey, ox, horse).0.0%
Rising TownReach 100 inhabitants.0.0%
Let It Burn!Carry out a successful arson attack.0.0%
Pesky Pests...Successfully cause a rat plague.0.0%
Who Lost a Wheel?!Successfully sabotage a vehicle.0.0%
Treasure TroveHidden achievement0.0%
Global unlock rates from Steam, most common first.
Rise of the Merchants DLC
Rise of the Merchants has 4 DLCs and soundtracks on Steam, newest first.
| DLC | Price (US) | |
|---|---|---|
| Rise of the Merchants, Official Cookbook ↗ | -20% $3.99 | |
| Rise of the Merchants, Official Guide ↗ | -20% $7.99 | |
| Rise of the Merchants Playtest ↗ | n/a | |
| Rise of the Merchants Demo ↗ | Free | |
Latest Rise of the Merchants news and patch notes
- Nov 5, 2026 Thank you!
- Nov 4, 2026 Update 0.5.10: Chat Overhaul, Ship Sales and Route Fixes Patch notes
- Nov 3, 2026 Update 0.5.9 Patch notes
- Nov 2, 2026 Update 0.5.8: Better Prices for Basic Resources and a Busier Earl Patch notes
- Oct 31, 2026 COMING UP, What's Ahead!
- Oct 30, 2026 Update 0.5.7: Faster Ship Search and a Smoother World Map Patch notes
- Oct 30, 2026 Update 0.5.6: Duty Calls, Riskier Cargo and Easier Starts Patch notes
- Oct 30, 2026 Digital Supporter Pack
Official announcements from the developer on Steam.
Rise of the Merchants FAQ
Is Rise of the Merchants dead?
Rise of the Merchants has a small but active player base. 167 people are playing it on Steam right now.
How many people play Rise of the Merchants?
167 people are playing Rise of the Merchants on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 184 concurrent players.
What is the all-time peak player count for Rise of the Merchants?
Rise of the Merchants reached its all-time Steam peak of 449 concurrent players on Nov 1, 2026.
When is Rise of the Merchants most active?
Rise of the Merchants usually has the most players around 18:00 UTC (1 PM in New York) and the fewest around 04:00 UTC (11 PM in New York).
How much does Rise of the Merchants cost?
Rise of the Merchants is on sale on Steam right now: $19.99, 20% off its usual $24.99. Prices are checked daily and can differ by region.
What is the lowest price Rise of the Merchants has been on Steam?
The lowest US price we have recorded for Rise of the Merchants on Steam is $19.99 (20% off), on Oct 31, 2026. It costs $19.99 right now.
Is Rise of the Merchants on sale right now?
Yes. Rise of the Merchants is 20% off on Steam right now, $19.99 instead of $24.99. That matches the lowest price we have recorded.
Where is Rise of the Merchants cheapest on Steam?
Of the 20 Steam regions we check, Rise of the Merchants is cheapest in Azerbaijan (CIS USD) at $8.80, about $8.80 or 56% below the US price of $19.99. Steam only sells each regional price to accounts from that region.
When did Rise of the Merchants come out?
Rise of the Merchants was released on Steam on Oct 29, 2026.
Who made Rise of the Merchants?
Rise of the Merchants was developed by Black Duke Games and published by Black Duke Games, Three River Games (3RG).
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