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Let Them Trade
2025
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Quick resume
Build a network of cities that produce and trade resources, upgrade your castle, and protect the cities from cheeky bandits. Tinker with the economy at your own pace, and watch the charming wooden world grow into a lively and thriving kingdom.
Global score
86/100
Genres
Indie, Simulator, Strategy
Pros
- Cozy and relaxing gameplay
- Unique boardgame aesthetic
- Accessible economic simulation
- Map editor and custom maps
- Pleasant music and visuals
Cons
- Short campaign and limited replayability
- Some transport and economy bugs
- Lack of depth for experienced players
- Minimal challenge and tension
- No multiplayer or social features
Motivations
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Autonomy4
"Players have freedom to build cities, set trade routes, and manage production chains with strategic choices and experimentation."
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Competence3
"Game offers a moderate challenge in optimizing trade networks and supply chains, but is accessible and not overly difficult."
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Competition-4
"Focus is on personal pace and individual optimization without player-vs-player or leaderboard competition."
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Continuation2
"Players report spending multiple hours and returning to custom maps, though campaign is short and replayability limited."
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Cooperation-5
"Single-player experience focused on managing own cities and trade; no multiplayer or cooperative gameplay."
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Creativity3
"Players can design city layouts, trade routes, and use map editor to create custom maps, encouraging creative planning."
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Domination-5
"No evidence of exerting control over others; interactions are with AI and economic systems only."
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Escapism4
"Relaxing, cozy gameplay provides stress relief and distraction from real life."
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Expectation-4
"Players engage voluntarily for enjoyment and relaxation without obligation or pressure."
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Experimenting3
"Encourages trying different city placements, trade strategies, and production optimizations."
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Exploration1
"Limited map exploration with fixed maps; some curiosity-driven discovery but not a major focus."
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Expression2
"Customization mainly through city and trade network design; no avatar or cosmetic personalization."
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Fantasy-3
"Grounded in realistic medieval economic simulation with minimal fantasy elements."
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Fellowship-5
"Primarily a solo experience with minimal social interaction."
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Growth3
"Players learn economic mechanics and improve strategic planning over time."
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Health-5
"Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."
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Idle3
"Game supports relaxed play with options to speed up time and play in background."
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Intimacy-5
"No evidence of close social relationships or emotional sharing."
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Leadership2
"Players lead and manage their cities and trade networks, though no multiplayer leadership roles."
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Progression3
"Players unlock technologies, upgrade cities, and expand trade networks progressively."
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Relaxation4
"Game is described as cozy, chill, and relaxing with calming music and atmosphere."
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Sensation2
"Pleasant visuals and soothing soundtrack provide moderate sensory enjoyment."
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Status-5
"No social recognition or multiplayer status systems."
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Story1
"Campaign offers some narrative and character dialogue but is brief and light."
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Strategy3
"Requires planning and problem solving to optimize trade routes and resource management."
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Thrill-3
"Low tension gameplay with minimal risk or suspense; bandits add minor challenge."
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Value3
"Players feel they get reasonable entertainment value for price, especially on sale."
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Violence-4
"Combat is minimal, non-violent, and mostly a minor annoyance rather than focus."
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Survival-3
"No real survival pressure; threats like bandits are minor and optional."
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