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Games like Village Merchant

If Village Merchant is your kind of game, the closest matches are Dungeon Bodega Simulator, Inventor Simulator and Deal Flipper — picked from the ranked list below. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.

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About Village Merchant: Run and expand your own medieval shop! Sell weapons, armor, food, and rare goods to peasants and lords alike in the immersive medieval store simulator.

2026Simulation11.24 USDDeck PlayableWindowsby Beast Games S. A., Console Labs S. A.
Village Merchant — Steam game cover

Players who liked Village Merchant also play

Steam players who put hours into Village Merchant also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.

  1. Dungeon Bodega Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Village Merchant fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation with Village Merchant.

    Dungeon Bodega Simulator is a retro styled fantasy shop game where you can grow crops, brew potions, sell items and raise slimes as pets! Can you build up your bodega into a one stop adventuring shop while solving the mysteries of the dungeon beneath you?

    2026IndieSimulation9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Inventor Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Village Merchant fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation with Village Merchant.

    Craft inventions and sell them to customers, then automate your workbench, workshop and store! Research new inventions or create your own from scratch. Set prices based on an economic model, unlock and craft upgrades, and vertically integrate your supply chain. Become the world's greatest inventor!

    SimulationSteam ↗
  3. Deal Flipper

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Village Merchant fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation with Village Merchant.

    Buy low, sell high. Master the art of the deal. Deal Flipper is a first-person flipping sim where you scour an online marketplace, haggle with sellers in real-time chat, and resell for profit. Every trader plays differently. Read them, outdeal them, and build your empire.

    StrategySimulationCasualSteam ↗
  4. Craft. Sell. Goblin. Repeat.

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Village Merchant fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation with Village Merchant.

    Build and manage your own goblin shop. Craft unique weapons with minigames and negotiate their price! Hire workers to help you run the business! Become the richest merchant in the kingdom!

    2026StrategyIndieSimulationSteam ↗
  5. Megastore Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Village Merchant fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation with Village Merchant.

    Megastore Simulator is a first-person management & tycoon game. Start small and grow into a massive two-floor megastore with forklifts, pallet jacks, and staff. Unlock and manage departments like Bakery, Clothing, Electronics, Sports, Music, Toys, Grocery, Seafood, and Vending Machines

    2026IndieSimulationCasual13.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Retro Rewind - Video Store Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Village Merchant fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation with Village Merchant.

    Manage your very own video store in the early 90s! Rent, sell, decorate and expand your business from the ground up and relive the golden ages of video rentals!

    2026IndieSimulationCasual19.90 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Alchemist Shop Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Village Merchant fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation with Village Merchant.

    Run your own magic business! In Alchemist Shop Simulator you can trade magical wares, brew potions and take on special orders, meet many quirky clients, grow your ingredients in your garden, restock your shelves and manage prices. Keep expanding your business as you gain experience and wealth!

    2025SimulationCasual11.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Returns Outlet Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Village Merchant fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation with Village Merchant.

    Returns Outlet Simulator is a relaxed first-person simulation where every aspect of operating your own shop springs to life.

    2025SimulationCasualEarly Access9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Village Merchant at current Steam store prices.

  1. Garry's Mod

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~56% under Village Merchant on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Village Merchant.

    Garry's Mod is a physics sandbox. There aren't any predefined aims or goals. We give you the tools and leave you to play.

    2006IndieSimulationCasual4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Cookie Clicker

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~56% under Village Merchant on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Village Merchant.

    An idle game about making cookies! Originally released in 2013 on the web, and actively developed since then. This is the official version for Steam.

    2021StrategyIndieSimulation4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Buckshot Roulette

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~73% under Village Merchant on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Village Merchant.

    Play Russian roulette with a 12-gauge shotgun. Four enter. One leaves. Roll the dice with your life. Good luck!

    2024ActionIndieSimulation2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Human Fall Flat

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~47% under Village Merchant on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Village Merchant.

    Human Fall Flat is a hilarious, light-hearted platformer set in floating dreamscapes that can be played solo or with up to 8 players online. Free new levels keep its vibrant community rewarded.

    2016IndieAdventureSimulation5.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Your Only Move Is HUSTLE

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~56% under Village Merchant on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Village Merchant.

    Master your technique, execute flashy combos, and outsmart opponents across the world, frame-by-frame. Slow down the clock to fine-tune your fighting style in this innovative, turn-based combat simulator. Pulverize your friends and choreograph spectacular fight scenes. No training mode required.

    2023ActionStrategyIndie4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~82% under Village Merchant on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Village Merchant.

    You will answer a series of questions that will reveal truths from deep within. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Placid Plastic Duck Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~82% under Village Merchant on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Village Merchant.

    The ultimate high-tech rubber duck simulation, Placid Plastic Duck brings you dangerous levels of relaxation. With chill music, dreamy 3D graphics, and many different happy ducks, your only priority is to float around. Zero Ducks given.

    2022SimulationCasual1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Townscaper

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~47% under Village Merchant on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Village Merchant.

    Instant town building toy. Place housing blocks and watch them transform, piece by piece, into idyllic ocean-side towns, pastoral gardens, or sweeping cities on the sea.

    2021IndieSimulationCasual5.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  2. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Simulation with Village Merchant.

    Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find?

    2025IndieSimulationMassively MultiplayerFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. ENA: Dream BBQ

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.

    2025IndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down.

    2024ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. The Looker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    You wake up, alone, on a strangely familiar island full of puzzles that will frustrate and annoy you.

    2022IndieFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Virtual Cottage

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Simulation with Village Merchant.

    Virtual Cottage gives you a comfy place to rest and be productive without any distractions. Open the game, set yourself a goal and enjoy the atmosphere.

    2020IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Magic Archery

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Simulation with Village Merchant.

    Train a commoner to become the greatest archer in this short incremental game! Increase your stats, gather wealth from quests, buy upgrades, and infuse your arrows with magic.

    2024IndieSimulationRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Dagon: by H. P. Lovecraft

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    Face unspeakable horrors. Succumb to madness. Welcome to a free daemonic narrative experience inspired by H. P. Lovecraft.

    2021IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

More from Beast Games S. A.

Other recommendable Steam games by Beast Games S. A., ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

  1. Animal Rivals: Up In The Air

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Beast Games S. A., the studio behind Village Merchant.

    Animal Rivals: Up In The Air is a party game with ridiculous graphics. The game will let you dive into racing courses set in the air. Invite your friends and get together into the addictive quadratic animals world!

    2022ActionIndieRacing5.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Until The Last Bullet

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Beast Games S. A., the studio behind Village Merchant.

    Until The Last Bullet is a unique combination of an FMV and rail-shooter game in which you navigate the winding halls of an abandoned factory, eliminating waves of bloodthirsty mutants.

    2024Action9.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Rise Eterna War

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Beast Games S. A., the studio behind Village Merchant.

    Rise Eterna War tells the bloody tale of Arthbane, a great general who led the last stand to reclaim his homeland Ars Rare from foreign invaders. Play as Arthbane, 10 years before the events of Rise Eterna, rallying loyalists in a desperate bid to seize the capital Gaiacus.

    2024StrategyIndieAdventure9.99 USDSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Village Merchant

Does Village Merchant run on Steam Deck?
Village Merchant is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does Village Merchant cost?
Village Merchant is listed on Steam at 11.24 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Village Merchant?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Village Merchant are Dungeon Bodega Simulator, Inventor Simulator, Deal Flipper.
Who developed Village Merchant?
Village Merchant was developed by Beast Games S. A., Console Labs S. A. and published by Beast Games S. A..

imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on Village Merchant.

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