Swamp Merchant

You are a drifting merchant. The world is a flooded graveyard. Ancient evil stirs in the murk each night, and people’s hearts have grown fragile – stress alone can shatter them. Worse, a dark art has emerged: the trading of hearts themselves.

You have a boat, and a pulse. That’s enough.

Navigate the mire from a top‑down view. Avoid roots, rocks and hidden dangers. Upgrade your boat and shape your paths to travel faster.

Trade smart. You can buy in one town and sell in another, find the best trades, but prices shift. Haul cargo missions for money, reputation, and unique upgrades – but watch out for monsters, traps, and hostile villagers if your name is soiled.

Guard your heart. Stress builds from collisions, monster attacks, and hard choices. Max stress = broken heart = death. Sleep in towns only if your reputation is high. Low reputation? The town might try to take your heart – fight, flee, or trade it away.

Current prototype state (first playable build):

• Basic economy (buy low, sell high, shifting prices)
• Simple monsters (basic movement / collision threats)
• Boat steering (top‑down navigation)
• Stress & heart condition (core survival loop)
• Not yet implemented: day/night cycle, NPC interaction, heart swap mechanic

This is a prototype – expect simple art, rough edges, and a core loop focused on boat trading, exploration, and stress management. Your feedback will shape the final game.