What it likely sold — estimate, stated as a range on purpose
Lifetime units: ~11,271
(P10–P90: 4,508 – 24,796)
Gross revenue: ~$92,330
($36,929 – $203,124)
Estimate, method v1.0 — before Steam's ~30% share, refunds and VAT. The band means: we'd be surprised if the truth sat outside it. How we estimate
Player voice — measured shares of Steam thumbs, never a model
Content & longevity95% positive · 56 mentions
“For a game in early access it runs really well on steam deck and I was surprised I didn’t even need to change key binds, everything just worked as it should. The game itself is really fun and creative but I feel like the survival elements…”Recommended · Steam review · Jan 2026 · 6 h played
Gameplay & mechanics82% positive · 49 mentions
“Starting off, I am super impressed by the demo and store page. Primarily the comment on wanting a demo because it gives players a feel for the game so they don't feel rushed during the two hour refund window. And wanting to ensure their…”Recommended · Steam review · May 2025 · 5 h played
Performance & stability79% positive · 47 mentions
“For a game in early access it runs really well on steam deck and I was surprised I didn’t even need to change key binds, everything just worked as it should. The game itself is really fun and creative but I feel like the survival elements…”Recommended · Steam review · Jan 2026 · 6 h played
Price & value78% positive · 37 mentions
“Starting off, I am super impressed by the demo and store page. Primarily the comment on wanting a demo because it gives players a feel for the game so they don't feel rushed during the two hour refund window. And wanting to ensure their…”Recommended · Steam review · May 2025 · 5 h played
Visuals & audio93% positive · 27 mentions
“A Merchant’s Promise is an absolute gem in the indie game world. a game that takes a simple premise and transforms it into a deeply immersive and highly rewarding experience. At its core, this is a physics-based medieval trading and…”Recommended · Steam review · Apr 2025 · 24 h played
Difficulty & balance76% positive · 25 mentions
“Starting off, I am super impressed by the demo and store page. Primarily the comment on wanting a demo because it gives players a feel for the game so they don't feel rushed during the two hour refund window. And wanting to ensure their…”Recommended · Steam review · May 2025 · 5 h played
Multiplayer & community100% positive · 23 mentions
“Be aware this game is very early access. But regardless it has some amazing potential backed up by a Dev who is very active with constant updates, patches and communication with the community. If you enjoy these types of relaxing…”Recommended · Steam review · Mar 2025 · 14 h played
Controls & UI79% positive · 19 mentions
“A Merchant's Promise is such a cool and creative game! The "No Inventory" concept combined with physics-based gameplay feels super fresh and makes for a fun experience. Starting as a small-time merchant and working your way up to a King's…”Recommended · Steam review · Mar 2025 · 2 h played
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