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The Steam Special Edition contains alternate textures for the Counting House and Cog ship type. Patrician IV is the sequel to the historical trading simulation and strategy series.
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- Developer:
- Gaming Minds Studios
- Publisher:
- Kalypso Media Digital
- Release date:
- 17 September 2010
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- Not specified
- All Steam reviews:
- Mixed (568)
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Description
The Steam Special Edition contains alternate textures for the Counting House and Cog ship type.
Patrician IV is the sequel to the historical trading simulation and strategy series. 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.
However, a Hanse merchant's life can also have its dark sides. On your way to power you have to hold your ground against fierce rivals, whom you have to fight with economic competition, price wars or impure means such as sabotage. Will you even engage in piracy?
Patrician IV is the sequel to the historical trading simulation and strategy series. 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.
However, a Hanse merchant's life can also have its dark sides. On your way to power you have to hold your ground against fierce rivals, whom you have to fight with economic competition, price wars or impure means such as sabotage. Will you even engage in piracy?
- Become a powerful merchant - rise through the ranks using your increasing fame and wealth to shape towns from small villages to glorious capitals under your control.
- A complete strategic simulation - balance competing interests, trade routes, political turmoil, disease, weather, piracy and greedy royalty.
- Build an empire - construct buildings and hire workers, stimulating demand for common and exotic goods.
- Battle on the high seas - protect your ships from pirate raiders in realistic and exciting sea battles.
- Visually stunning - a powerful new graphics engine lets you visit bustling and realistically recreated medieval cities such as London, Novgorod, Cologne and Bergen.
- Friendly Interface and Gameplay - Players will enjoy a brand-new, user friendly interface that makes Patrician IV easy to play but challenging to master.
Recommended system requirements
minimum*
- OS *:
- Windows XP / Vista / 7
- Processor:
- 2 GHz
- Memory:
- 1 GB
- Hard Disk Space:
- 5 GB
- Video Card:
- 256 MB DirectX 9.0c compatible PCIe (Geforce 6 Series/Radeon X1000 Series)
- Sound:
- DirectX compatible
- DirectX®:
- 9.0c
recommended*
Not specified
User reviews
bmaes
Not recommended | 17 Dec 2024
14.8h played
I played this game on Steam a few years ago without ever creating a login account. Now, I can’t play it unless I have a Patrician IV login. Why do I have to go through all this hassle just to play an older game I
Helpful: 64
lab_12345
Not recommended | 22 Jun 2025
44.3h played
The game now requires you to create a Kalypso account, to provide your email address, and for you to agree to Kalypso being able to 'process your data'. When I bought the game with the money that I gave them, I
Helpful: 51
Sapper509
Not recommended | 25 Oct 2024
113h played
having fond memories playing this game. i decided to reinstall the game in my steam Library unfortunately with out my original registration from Kalypso years ago. I cant Play the game I bought. because of outdated
Helpful: 15
Peterclipper
Not recommended | 16 Nov 2024
5.4h played
I wanted to play again after ignoring this game for years, but the Kalypso launcher claimed that the "product key is already in use". I could try to contact support if I want, but screw that. This game ain't worth it.
Helpful: 28
Cpt_Forgotten
Not recommended | 21 Jun 2024
9.0h played
This game frustrates the living hell out of me. I adored Patrician 3 so much that I was stoked when this was announced and came out, but compared to P3 it's a SEVERE downgrade in literally EVERY aspect. Here's why:
Helpful: 22
Wilhelmrk
Not recommended | 29 Sept 2024
2.4h played
External Launcher by Kalypso Media and old and outdated CD Key policy make this game a hassle to pick up again after the first purchase. Also if you ever loose Access to your Kalypso Account, they are not able to send
Helpful: 28