Rise of the Merchants Player Count

Rise of the Merchants

Steam app 5031210

Rise of the Merchants

Black Duke GamesOct 29, 2026Simulation, Strategy, Early Access

-20% $24.99 $19.99
  • Strategy
  • City Builder
  • Life Sim
  • Resource Management
  • Political Sim
  • Strategy RPG
  • Economy
  • 3D
  • Diplomacy
  • Simulation
Playing now
167
Updated 15 minutes ago
24-hour peak
184
Last 24 hours
All-time peak
449
Nov 1, 2026
Avg this month
175
+1.81% vs last month

Data source: Steam Web APILast updated: How we collect this data

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

MonthAvg. playersGain% GainPeak players
November 2026175+8+1.81%449
October 2026n/an/an/a441

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

Screenshots

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Rise of the Merchants price history

-20% $19.99
price now (US), usually $24.99
$19.99
lowest recorded (-20%) · Oct 31, 2026
-20%
typical sale discount · 1 sale seen

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

RegionSteam priceIn USDIn EURvs US
United States-20% $19.99$19.9917.81 EURbase
Euro area-20% 19,59€$21.9919.59 EUR+10%
United Kingdom-20% £15.99$21.5219.17 EUR+8%
Canada-20% C$ 23.99$17.1815.30 EUR-14%
Australia-20% A$ 27.96$19.5717.44 EUR-2%
New Zealand-20% NZ$ 31.59$17.7615.82 EUR-11%
Brazil-20% R$55,20$10.109.00 EUR-49%
Mexico-20% Mex$ 263.99$14.2012.65 EUR-29%
Argentina (LATAM USD)-20% $9.59$9.598.54 EUR-52%
Poland-20% 55,20 zł$14.1212.58 EUR-29%
Switzerland-20% CHF 19.99$24.4421.78 EUR+22%
Norway-20% 212,00 kr$22.8020.31 EUR+14%
Turkey (MENA USD)-20% $9.59$9.598.54 EUR-52%
Azerbaijan (CIS USD) cheapest-20% $8.80$8.807.84 EUR-56%
South Africa-20% R 175.99$10.729.55 EUR-46%
India-20% ₹1,039.00$11.009.80 EUR-45%
Indonesia-20% Rp 185 599$10.279.15 EUR-49%
China-20% ¥69.60$10.449.30 EUR-48%
Japan-20% ¥2,800$17.6715.74 EUR-12%
South Korea-20% ₩ 22,400$16.6614.84 EUR-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

0
watching now
0
live channels
3
24-hour peak viewers
13
7-day average viewers

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

  1. 2DKiri254
  2. Abraxsus198342
  3. GottfriedGaming29
  4. SagireAuditum21
  5. PaTe04018

Average viewers while live.

Top Twitch streamers across all games

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.

Latest Rise of the Merchants news and patch notes

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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