Life of a Mercenary is a captivating 338,000-word text-based simulation game that takes you on an open-world adventure, set in a medieval era. Developed by Hosted Games, this free game allows you to lead a mercenary company seeking fame and fortune. You can choose to be an honorable mercenary and defend the kingdom or take contracts to those who pay the most. The game is based around the events of The Great Tournament, and your choices control the story.

The game features a unique combat and leveling system that makes every game unique. It also has multiple storylines, hidden quests, and endings, providing a great deal of replayability. The checkpoint system allows you to save your progress and restore to a previous point, so you never have to worry about losing your progress.

You can play as a male or female mercenary, and participate in war campaigns helping other nations fight off enemies. With no graphics or sound effects, the game is entirely text-based, fueled by the vast, unstoppable power of your imagination. Whether you choose to be an honorable mercenary or fight for whoever pays the most gold, Life of a Mercenary is a thrilling medieval adventure that will keep you engaged for hours.