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

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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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