Choose Merchant Master
Choose Merchant Master if you want a RPG and Casual experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Merchant Master launched in 2023.
Merchant Master vs MMO98
Merchant Master and MMO98 both land in Strategy, Simulation on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Strategy, Simulation on Steam. Merchant Master (2023) is 3 years older than MMO98 (2026). Merchant Master is free; MMO98 is paid (6.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose MMO98
Choose MMO98 if you want the Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Playable without Timed Input side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. MMO98 launched in 2026.
Both Merchant Master and MMO98 sit in Strategy and Simulation on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Merchant Master |  MMO98 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy, Simulation, RPG, Casual | Strategy, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Verified |
| Price | Free to play | 6.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 3 reviews | 70.6% positive (316 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | UPLAY GLOBAL PTE. LTD. | BiteMe Games |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Simulation on Steam.
- Merchant Master (2023) is 3 years older than MMO98 (2026).
- Merchant Master is free; MMO98 is paid (6.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Merchant Master is Deck Unsupported, MMO98 is Deck Verified.
Merchant Master vs MMO98 — FAQ
- Should I play Merchant Master or MMO98 first?
- If you want chronology, Merchant Master (2023) came out before MMO98 (2026). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Merchant Master and MMO98 similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Simulation on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Is Merchant Master free?
- Yes — Merchant Master is a free-to-play Steam title. MMO98 is paid (6.99 USD).