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A Merchant's Promise

86% positive · 308 Steam reviews · released Mar 21, 2025 · by Game Draft Studio

PhysicsImmersive SimMedievalLife SimExplorationSandboxTransportationPerma Death

What it likely sold — estimate, stated as a range on purpose

Lifetime units: ~10.2k (P10–P90: 4.1k – 22.4k)

Gross revenue: ~$125k (P10–P90: $50k – $275k)

Estimate, method v1.0 — before Steam's ~30% share, refunds and VAT. The band approximates where about 8 in 10 comparable games land in published studies; some sit outside it. Our own hit rate goes on the accuracy ledger once measured. How we estimate

Estimates are statistical inferences from public data. They are not sourced from Valve or the developer and may deviate materially from actual results. Do not rely on them for investment or contractual decisions. As of Oct 2, 2026.

Player voice — measured shares of Steam thumbs, never a model

Content & longevity94% positive · 64 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 · Report / request removal
Gameplay & mechanics80% positive · 51 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 · Report / request removal
Performance & stability78% positive · 50 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 · Report / request removal
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 · Report / request removal
Difficulty & balance78% positive · 27 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 · Report / request removal
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 · Report / request removal
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 · Report / request removal
Controls & UI75% positive · 20 mentions
“A Merchant’s Promise already has that “one more run” charm: you can feel the fantasy of being a traveling trader—planning routes, managing goods, and trying to make smart decisions with limited time and stamina. The atmosphere and core…”Recommended · Steam review · Jan 2026 · 2 h played · Report / request removal
Story & writing64% positive · 14 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 · Report / request removal

276 recent English reviews stored · topics keyword-matched · topics under 12 mentions stay hidden · methodology

Reviews are shown as published on Steam, including reviews from key activations and free copies — so percentages here can differ from the score on the Steam store page. GameTrend does not check whether reviewers bought or played the game.

Game DNA — store facts, community tag votes, labeled AI inference

Perspective

First-person

Technology

3D

Art style

Stylized

Setting

MedievalFantasy

Structure

Sandbox

Mood & themes

Atmospheric

How you play together

Single-player

Platform features

Partial controller support

Business model

Buy to playEarly Access

Sources: Valve store fields · community tag votes · AI-inferred values are marked and drawn from a fixed vocabulary.

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