Report updated May 10, 2026

Overview · Full Intel report in progress

Merchant Guilds is an established simulation app that is free with in-app purchases. With a 4.1/5 rating from 416 reviews, it shows polarized user reception.

What is Merchant Guilds?

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.

Current Momentum

v1.0

No release notes available.

Competition

Rivals identification in progress

7-Day Rank Pulse 🇺🇸

Simulation

No ranking data

SimulationGrossing

Rating Pulse 🇺🇸

What makes this app unique?

What Does It Look Like?

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What Are The 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

Who Built It?

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Retora Game Studios

(54.9K)

Delivering tycoon-style RPG experiences that blend micro-economic management with idle progression. Designed for players who value offline-capable, deep-strategy gameplay.

Portfolio

6

Apps

Free 5
Games60%
Role Playing40%

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Analysis in progress, available soon

What do users think recently?

Analysis in progress, available soon

View the full user-sentiment analysis

Mood gauge, ratings & review-volume history, every praise / complaint / request, and sentiment over time.

Go deeper

Analysis in progress, available soon

What is the competitive landscape for Merchant Guilds?

How's The Simulation Market?

How does it evolve in the Simulation market?

Rank progression

2 active rankings tracked — 30-day window

Strategic analysis coming soon

SWOT, key takeaways & outlook

The outtake for Merchant Guilds

Key Takeaways

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

Where Is It Heading?

Trend analysis

Available very soon

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Cite this report

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

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