I haven't played a game that scratches the same itch as the Patrician games, and I would really love to. A strong economy that does not just exist in parallel t

I haven't played a game that scratches the same itch as the Patrician games, and I would really love to. A strong economy that does not just exist in parallel to the rest of the game, but actually influences every aspect of it and evolves with and without you, but where your contribution does make an actual difference. The X games come to mind, but they still eventually feel like you're the only major player that drives the numbers. Most games with an economy I've played are either of the type that the economy doesn't really matter and is more of a tacked on feature, it is a thinly veiled idle game, or you are the only entity the economy exists for or is controlled by. All of these lower the depth of the experience to a point where it's not fun for long. I guess what I wish existed would be a merchant type game with a strong economy, and many entities competing to take their bite out of it, you just being one of those. Tycoon type games don't really scratch the same itch for some reason.