Mad Merchant Launches on Steam, Pits Armored Train Against Drones and Deserts
Ravenholm Interactive released the survival simulation game Mad Merchant on PC via Steam on July 21.
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Why it matters
The game's route-choice and real-time car management mechanics add a tactical layer to the trade-and-survival genre, distinguishing it from other post-apocalyptic train sims.
Players command an armored train across barren lands, choosing between dangerous shortcuts and safe long routes while repelling drone attacks and trading mechanical parts at bases. A launch sale offers a 25% discount until August 4.
Players take the role of a train commander navigating a wasteland where every decision carries weight. Each car on the train has a specific function, and keeping them operational while fending off drone swarms requires constant attention. The turret system can be set to auto-fire or aimed manually for precision strikes.
At bases, merchants offer mechanical parts needed to keep the train running. Buying low and selling high funds further upgrades and armaments. The route to the next destination presents a binary choice: a short path with guaranteed ambushes or a longer, safer corridor. The game is priced at 724 yen, with a 25% launch discount bringing it to 542 yen through August 4.
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