A merchant’s promise offers a unique physics-based gaming experience where you have complete control over the items you handle, from picking them up to putting them down or even throwing them. As a trader, your status is crucial and influences how easily you can adjust prices to maximize profits. Starting as a lowly merchant, you can advance to become a king’s merchant by engaging in trade and surviving various challenges, including item loss, weather conditions, and light survival mechanics such as hunger, thirst, health, and stamina. The game encourages exploration and discovery without intrusive objectives or tasks, relying on limited menus and a minimal user interface to immerse players in a world where learning through interaction, reading and conversation is key. The tutorial is highly recommended to understand these mechanics, even for those familiar with the original demo. Currently in early access, A Merchant’s Promise is actively developed with a focus on enriching the game world by adding depth and life, while maintaining consistent and reliable physics-based gameplay. Performance optimization is a priority to ensure smooth playback without excessive file sizes or low frame rates. The developer actively fixes bugs through a Discord-based ticket system, keeping players informed of progress. A Permanent Death mode is available for those looking for higher risk, adding an extra layer of challenge to the trading and survival experience. With continuous updates and community involvement, A Merchant’s Promise aims to deliver a rewarding and immersive trading adventure for players who enjoy discovery and strategic trading.
- Full physics-based item control without inventory system
- Dynamic trader status affecting trading and profits
- Survival elements including hunger, thirst, health and stamina.
- Minimal user interface and no forced objectives to encourage exploration.
- Permadeath mode for added challenge
System requirements
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system.
- SW: Windows 10, 64 bit
- Processor: Intel i5 dual core
- Memory: 8GB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce 560, Radeon RX 460
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 8 GB of available space
- Sound card: DirectX compatible
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How to install A Merchant’s Promise (v2025.08.16)
- Click the download button below or in the top of the page
- You’ll be redirected to the specific game installer download page.
- Download the game installer, this allows you to download the game from the nearest possible server. We use it to improve download speeds, ensuring stable and smooth experience
- Disable Windows Defender and any installed Anti-Virus software before installation, most will flag the file as false-true due to the nature of the installer
- Follow the game installer instructions, wait for the download to finish
- That’s it, enjoy gaming!
