Let Them Trade puts kingdom-building at the service of a lively economy. You found cities to claim resources scattered across the map, then choose where their buildings go. The cities handle citizens’ needs autonomously, giving the game a hands-off dimension as their fortunes develop under your broader direction.
Trade is the central engine: cities buy and sell goods independently, and the king receives a share of their trade taxes. Prosperity has consequences on both sides of the ledger. Wealthier cities pay more generously, while happier citizens contribute more taxes to city revenue. You can buy goods through the castle for needs and improvements, trade strategically for profit, or hold supplies for tougher times. Rich settlements also attract robbers, so knights can be sent to protect the economy or scout new lands.
The format accommodates both guided and self-directed play: a campaign follows the king and his advisor, Mr. Nuts, while sandbox mode lets you set your own terms. The built-in scenario editor adds another creative outlet, with scenarios shareable through Steam Workshop. As a single-player strategy game, Let Them Trade frames any player-count listing around an individual’s evolving kingdom, where autonomous city economies and the player’s choices shape the challenge.
