Gaming Minds Studios

Patrician IV: Steam Special Edition

You are a merchant in northern Europe in the late Middle Ages when the Hanseatic League was flourishing. Your goal is to rise to the most successful and influential member of the Hanse, ultimately being elected Elderman, leader of the trading league. You start bargaining with common goods, build up your own production and establish a merchant fleet. Later on, you will gain more and more political influence and even found new towns.

Released: 17 September 2010
Developer: Gaming Minds Studios
Publisher: Kalypso Media Digital
Metacritic: 66/100
Steam recommendations: 576
Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows)
Genres: Strategy
Estimated owners: 200,000–500,000 (est.)