# Merchant RPG

> Offline Idle Crafting RPG

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1035170074](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1035170074)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1035170074`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Retora Game Studios
- **Category:** Simulation
- **Rating:** 4.60 / 5 (275 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.094
- **Last updated:** 2023-12-01
- **First published:** 2016-06-09
- **Size:** 67 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-15
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/merchant-rpg/id1035170074)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://goo.gl/GBBtc9](https://goo.gl/GBBtc9)

## Description

Be the Merchant of your own empire! Merchant RPG blends traditional RPG systems with tycoon mechanics in a fantasy overworld. As the shopkeeper, you command a team of Heroes and Crafters, sending Heroes on quests to battle foes and gather materials while Crafters craft weapons and armor. Balance your micro-economy between selling items for gold and crafting gear to power your lineup.

Take conquest further by choosing your cast of Heroes, raiding powerful bosses as a party, and upgrading items to boost performance. Train Crafters to master their trade and outfit your champions with superior gear to secure victory. Grow your inventory and profit as you expand your trade empire—all in offline idle style.

## Rankings

- #92,652 — Overall

## Review summary

Merchant RPG is praised for its deep, strategic progression, crafting depth, appealing pixel art and music, and a design that suits short, offline play with ongoing updates. Repeated drawbacks include audio playback conflicts with background music, an ad-heavy monetization model, content delays or gaps requiring new dungeons or maps, and occasional progression bugs that hinder late-game progress.

### Pros

- Deep, strategic progression with crafting and hero development
- Relaxing, accessible gameplay that fits short sessions and offline play
- Beautiful pixel art, satisfying sound effects, and a well-designed UI
- Regular updates and new content with optional monetization (ads and unlocks)
- Long-term replay value across maps, quests, and progression

### Cons

- Audio/music conflicts: game pauses background audio or blocks listening to music/podcasts while playing
- Intrusive ad system with long ads and reward gating for small rewards
- Content gaps: delays or lack of new content and end-game progression (level cap, need new dungeons/maps)
- Progression bugs or blockers reported by players (e.g., heroes stuck on quests, crafting limits)

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