Merchant Guilds

Merchant Guilds

By Retora Game Studios

Merchant Guilds is a multiplayer simulation game that serves as a sequel to the title Merchant, focusing on shop management and crafting. It features a pixel art aesthetic and emphasizes a fair-play model by avoiding pay-to-win mechanics. Players engage in economic strategy through blacksmithing, crafting, and guild-based market competition.

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The App DNA

What makes this app unique?

For Fans of idle management games and pixel art RPGs who prefer community-driven, fair-play multiplayer experiences.

What does it look like?

Key features

Idle Management Systemstandard

Allows players to manage their shop and progress at their own pace through automated gameplay mechanics.

Multiplayer Guildsstandard

Enables players to join forces with others to collaborate and dominate the in-game market.

Crafting and Blacksmithingstandard

Core gameplay loops involve forging items and managing shop inventory to succeed as a merchant.

Fair Play Monetizationstandard

The game utilizes a buy-all option rather than pay-to-win mechanics to maintain a level playing field.

How much does it cost?

freemium

Velocity

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Who built it?

Retora Game Studios

6 apps tracked · Simulation

Merchant HeroesMerchant HeroesMerchant RPGMerchant RPGMerchant: GuildsMerchant: GuildsMerchantMerchantSpace Merchant: Empire of StarSpace Merchant: Empire of Star
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User Sentiment

What do users think recently?

How are ratings & reviews evolving?

Google Play
4.12 · 416

Not enough recent reviews to extract reliable themes yet.

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Competition

Competitive landscape for Merchant Guilds

How's the Simulation market?

The rivals identified

The Analyst's Read

Key takeaways for Merchant Guilds

Where is it heading?

Bottom line

Users report: Merchant Guilds is a community-focused, multiplayer tycoon game that prioritizes a non-predatory monetization model within a pixel art RPG framework.

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Marlvel.ai. “Merchant Guilds Intelligence Report.” Updated May 10, 2026. https://marlvel.ai/apps/merchant-guilds-1

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