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Become a fellow of the famous medieval Hanse trading association in the 13th century. Manage the politics, prestige and economic success in your city and the known parts of Europe!
Patrician III is a strategy, simulation and trading game
developed by Ascaron Entertainment ltd.
and published by Kalypso Media Digital.
Released on November 18th 2010 is available in English only on Windows.
It has received 925 reviews of which 760 were positive and 165 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. 😊
The game is currently priced at 4.99€ on Steam, but you can find it for 0.51€ on Gamivo.
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- OS *:Windows XP SP2/Vista
- Processor:1.6 GHz or higher
- Memory:512 MB or higher
- Graphics:128 MB DirectX 9-compatible (Pixel/Vertexshader 1.1)
- DirectX®:DirectX-compatible
- Hard Drive:6.5 GB free hard drive space
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A Timeless Masterpiece of Trade, Growth and Living Cities After dozens upon dozens of hours, I feel compelled to write a recommendation for Patrician III, because this game continues to amaze me in ways that very few modern games can. What strikes me the most is how alive the world feels. At first, you are just a small merchant trying to make a profit by moving goods between Hanseatic cities. The economy appears simple enough. Buy low, sell high. But gradually, the game reveals extraordinary depth. Every city has its own production chains, shortages, surpluses and evolving needs. Trade routes become logistical networks. Convoys become commercial arteries. Wealth becomes influence. And then something magical happens. You stop being a merchant. You become a builder of prosperity. Over time, you help cities grow. New workshops appear. Populations increase. Industries expand. Entire regions become more productive because of your efforts. Watching a city transform from a modest medieval port into a thriving economic powerhouse is one of the most satisfying experiences I have ever had in a management game. Even after many years, I am still amazed by the visual charm of these cities. I recently created a large panoramic mosaic of Lübeck in 1309 from twelve separate screenshots simply because I wanted to share my enthusiasm. The city had grown to a size I had never achieved before. It had roughly doubled in scale while still retaining its unique character and medieval atmosphere. The streets remained lively, the harbor bustling, and the skyline wonderfully picturesque. What makes this even more impressive is that the game achieves all of this with remarkable elegance. There is no unnecessary complexity for complexity's sake. Every mechanic serves the larger simulation. Production, transport, construction, politics, piracy and urban development all interact naturally. The convoy system remains one of my favorite features. Designing specialized trade fleets, armed escorts and combat squadrons creates strategic decisions that still feel meaningful today. Protecting your commercial empire from pirates while maintaining efficient supply chains gives the game a sense of scale rarely matched by modern economic simulations. The economic model is equally rewarding. Reaching a point where you own businesses across multiple cities and carefully balance production and consumption feels genuinely earned. Solving bottlenecks, developing new industries and supporting growing populations becomes an engaging long-term challenge. What surprises me most is how well the game has aged. Many modern management games offer bigger maps, more detailed graphics or more complex interfaces. Yet few manage to create the same feeling of belonging to a living economic ecosystem. In Patrician III, every shipment matters. Every warehouse matters. Every city matters. The graphics may be old, but the atmosphere remains timeless. The interface may show its age, but the underlying design remains brilliant. And the sense of progression—from a single ship to a vast commercial empire spanning the Hanseatic League—is still one of the most satisfying journeys available in gaming. More than twenty years after its release, Patrician III remains one of the finest economic strategy games ever created. Not because of nostalgia. Because it is genuinely exceptional. Highly recommended to anyone who enjoys trading, city growth, logistics, economic planning, and the simple pleasure of watching a living world flourish thanks to their decisions.
Legendary game. 40 years old, slightly limited in resolutions, but still looking good. A complex trade sim with depth: Trade and manufacture, balance profit against the need for happy population, consider the seasons and disasters, fight pirates, do missions, build industry or even your own cities... and much more. There's always something to do - not quite as extreme, but similar to the anno series. Even today, this game is more fun to play than many modern competitors of that kind. Still fun alone, and even more so with friends/family, competitively, or also friendly cooperative. Ps: Later editions may (or may not - matter of taste) have improved graphics, but didn't even get close to this version in depth. So don't fall for newer editions - go with the original "Patrician 2/3- Aufschwung der Hanse" which is the crown jewel of this series.
The pros: Very satisfying trading and resource supply-and-demand mechanics, complemented by well-integrated building, reputation management, and warfare aspects. The cons: Because it's an older game, after installation you'll need to follow an additional guide to set up the game files to run on modern OS. This can be frustrating, but it's worth the effort. The unexpected: There's a surprising amount of depth and variety to the gameplay. It successfully combines lots of different mechanics, which keep expanding in scope with each level of progression. The summary: Old but truly gold. One of the best Renaissance Period trading company simulators, as long as you forgive some of the old-school jank. Looks and feels its age nowadays (particularly the naval warfare), but honestly I find that adds to the charm more than anything else.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Patrician III is currently priced at 4.99€ on Steam.
No, Patrician III is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 4.99€ on Steam.
Yes, Patrician III received 760 positive votes out of a total of 925 achieving a rating of 7.80.
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Patrician III was developed by Ascaron Entertainment ltd. and published by Kalypso Media Digital.
Yes, Patrician III is playable and fully supported on Windows.
No, Patrician III is not playable on MacOS.
No, Patrician III is not playable on Linux.
Patrician III is a single-player game.
No, Patrician III does not currently offer any DLC.
No, Patrician III does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
No, Patrician III does not support Steam Remote Play.
Yes, Patrician III is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.
You can find solutions or submit a support ticket by visiting the Steam Support page for Patrician III.
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Developer
Ascaron Entertainment ltd.
Publisher
Kalypso Media Digital
Release
18 Nov 2010
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