Mad Merchant (2026)

Developer: Ravenholm Interactive
Publisher: Stay2Busy
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie, Strategy
Rating: 3.9 of 5, 77 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.0 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A frantic, strategic scramble to buy and sell items while outmaneuvering rivals in a chaotic market.

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What players say

Players split on the potential, many call it a rough prototype with visual bugs, hardlocks, and AI-generated art. The trade and idle loop feels shallow, with slow 2x time speed and little city interaction. Some enjoy the train management and core loop, but several report the game turns stale after a few hours.

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