Rise of Venice (2013)
- Developer
- Gaming Minds Studios
- Publisher
- Kalypso Media Digital
- Platforms
- Windows
- Genres
- Simulation, Strategy
- Rating
- 3.1 of 5, 517 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 20 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
A slow-burn trading simulation where you meticulously build a merchant empire across Mediterranean ports.
methodicalimmersivestrategicrelaxed pacingtrading focusedhistoricalmanagement heavy
What players say
Players split on Rise of Venice: some enjoy its cozy trading and family mechanics, but many find it bogged down by relentless micromanagement and a long, tutorial-like campaign. The game has serious display scaling issues on modern monitors, and auto-trading is reportedly broken.
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