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A Pirate's Life for MeStart with a small ship and a cargo hold to fill. Carry freight between eleven kingdoms, trade for profit, take dangerous contracts, upgrade your vessel, and build a fleet as an ordinary captain's career grows into something far larger than anyone expected. About This GameYou are not a legendary pirate. Not yet. You begin A Pirate's Life for Me as the captain of a modest Re… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Pirates Life For Me.

Trade. Fight. Rule the tides.Tide & Crown is a single-player open-world pirate trading RPG where every voyage is a choice between profit, danger, and power. Begin with a modest ship and a small purse. Study regional markets, carry goods between distant ports, take dangerous contracts, hunt valuable prizes, and build a fleet capable of changing the balance of power across the seas. Trade in a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tide and Crown.

Forturia: Trade Route PioneersBon Voyage! Welcome to the world of Forturia! In this world, every voyage is guided by the dice. Forturia is a fantasy world inspired by the 16th-century Age of Exploration. You take on the role of a young captain leading a small trading company, traveling from port to port across the globe, buying and selling goods, opening up unknown seas, and taking on royal miss… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forturia: Trade Route Pioneers.

The Caribbean is open to youDawn of Piracy plunges you into the heart of the Golden Age of Piracy. Prepare to command your own ship, recruit a fearless crew, and navigate the treacherous waters of the Caribbean in pursuit of glory and treasure. Engage in thrilling naval battles, explore mysterious islands brimming with secrets, and challenge the most powerful empires. Customize your vessel, enhanc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dawn of Piracy: Caribbean Tides.

The MerchantsCaptain anything from a small cargo vessel to a mighty galleon. It is your choice to command the crew of a single ship or raise an entire fleet of various vessels. Haul cargo, wield cannons, or manage a mix of both as you and your friends navigate the high seas. Online MultiplayerJump into an adventure with friends through Steam's online multiplayer! Team up to build thriving trade… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Merchants.

Begin with a single ship and a handful of coin. Buy low, sail far, sell high — then turn profit into power. Argosy is a deep maritime trading simulation where a living economy rewards the sharp-eyed and punishes the careless. There are no quests to hand you a fortune; there is only the sea, the market, and your judgement. Every price you see is the sum of a thousand small decisions — yours and ev… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Argosy.

Going once. Going twice. Build an empire.You start small. A little cash. Cheap storage. No reputation. No prestigious contacts. Just enough money to walk into a local auction and take a chance on something everyone else overlooked. Maybe that dusty painting is exactly what the catalogue says it is. Maybe it's worth ten times the estimate. Maybe the collector across the room knows something yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Auction Simulator.

79%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability

79% User Score Based on 478 reviews

Patrician III is a real-time trading simulation featuring elements of construction and the historical background of maritime trade in Northern Europe during the 1300's. As a resident of a medieval town, your goal is to rise from the status of a simple, insignificant trader to that of a Patrician and perhaps even become the head of the Hanseatic League. You can raise your standing through town imp… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Patrician III.

Beneath the Crown, no road is ever truly safe.Roads Beneath the Crown is a single-player trading and management game set in a medieval fantasy world. Begin with limited funds and travel between five distinct cities in search of opportunity. Study prices, understand supply and demand, gather intelligence, buy at the right moment, and carry your goods to the places that need them most. But a merch… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Roads Beneath The Crown.

War brews on the mainland as more and more people flee westward in search of a new beginning. Rather than wait to be drafted, you sign on as a lieutenant aboard an Imperial convoy bound for the islands. But the voyage is perilous. The open seas are unforgiving. The fog hides dangers no navigator can explain. Disaster strikes during the voyage, sinking and scattering the convoy, leaving your s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Twilight's Wake.

Find containers drifting at sea, recover abandoned vehicles, seize valuable cargo, and sell or use it to make a profit. Use the money you earn to upgrade your boats, weapons, and equipment, expand your crew, and take part in more dangerous operations. Every voyage offers different opportunities. Sometimes a container may hold luxury electronics, sometimes military equipment, and sometimes rare … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Horn Of Africa.

Set sail on an epic adventure across the Caribbean Sea in the 18th century. Storm Seas is an open-world maritime trading simulator where you take command of your own ship to build a fortune or lose everything to storms, pirates, or poor choices. Explore exotic islands, buy and sell goods, upgrade your ships, hire your crew, and survive in a dynamic world full of danger. But this isn’t just about … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Storm Seas.

Flexport: The Video Game From a Single Ship to a Global Empire. Master the world of global logistics in this thrilling strategy simulation. You've inherited a single cargo ship and a dream. Over 30 years, you'll navigate treacherous markets, outsmart rivals, and make high-stakes decisions that will forge your legacy. Can you build a shipping dynasty that spans the globe? Forge Your Shipping L… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Flexport the Video Game.

59%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding

59% User Score Based on 481 reviews

Open world exploration RPG If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Uncharted Waters Origin.

You are the captain, not just a ship. Step into the boots of a daring privateer in Gierki's Pirates!, an open-world adventure inspired by the legendary Sid Meier’s Pirates!. The seas are wide, the choices are yours, and every voyage tells a different story. Naval Combat – Ship fires cannons, water splashes, sails flutter. Thrilling Broadsides Command every battle with skill and strategy. M… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gierki's Pirates!.

DOM 1400 Mare Nostrum is a deep naval strategy and economic simulator set in the 15th-century Mediterranean. It is not just a trading game, but an academic-grade simulation running beneath a ruthless tactical naval interface. Build Your Merchant Empire: Start with a single, modest vessel and rise through the ranks to command massive fleets. The game world doesn't magically spawn goods: explore 50… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dominus Orbis Maris 1400: Mare Nostrum.

Working as a ship hand for a pirate crew for many years, you've finally decided that you've had enough, and with your life savings you go and buy a boat of your own to become the best merchant that has ever lived! As you sail around the world and visit lots of towns and colonies, you aim to spread your name and become recognized as a world-class merchant. You will recruit crewmembers, and they wil… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Seafarers.

Salvage Unlimited puts you in the captain’s seat of a small salvage company. Accept contracts, use your boat’s sonar to locate wrecks hidden beneath the water, and bring your finds back to port to complete jobs. Buy, sell, and upgrade your fleet to take on bigger contracts and earn greater rewards. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Salvage Unlimited.

77%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, graphics

77% User Score Based on 86 reviews

Featuring realistic sailing this game lets you explore world, amass wealth or go down to fishes - it's up to you! - Interact with sails, yards, rudder to keep your ship on course - Follow your ships condition and water level to keep it afloat - Stock it up with supplies to keep you alive - Take contracts or trade - Hire crew or sail alone - Historically accurate ships - 140 ports to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sail the Seas.

70%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

72% User Score Based on 724 reviews

Critic Score 65%Based on 2 reviews

With the Harbour Master DLC you can enhance Port Royale 3 with six completely new building types, several decoration objects for your cities and with an economic adviser, who will give you useful hints. In addition you will now have more control over the defense of your cities and you will be able to build ships on your own! Features Six new buildings (e.g. embassy or fire department) Decoration o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Port Royale 3.

Once, your family stood among the wealthiest merchant houses in the world. Your name carried influence, your warehouses overflowed with goods, and your fortune seemed as vast as the seas themselves. Then catastrophe struck. In a short time, everything your family had built was lost. Properties were seized, investments collapsed, and every reserve of wealth disappeared. Desperate to survive, yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wayward Wind.

1929. The bubble of prosperity has not yet burst, but the sound of its cracking can already be heard. You stand on the eve of the Great Depression, a meager capital in hand. While the coming storm will swallow everyone around you, you choose to rise against the tide. Wall Street 1929 is a business simulation game set against the backdrop of the Great Depression. You will play as an ambitious entr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wall Street 1929.

This is not merely a voyage of trade; it is a desperate race against the Reaper. In Fleeting Shores, you bear a family curse, and your life has entered a final 3-year countdown. Your only hope? To amass an astronomical 500 million gold before time runs out. Time is short, and standard "buy low, sell high" tactics won't save you. You must sail the storm-tossed Mediterranean, seize lucra… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fleeting Shores.

Rap Simulator – Dive into the golden era of hip-hop!Enter the world of Rap Simulator, a humorous simulation game set in the wild 1980s, where dreams of a music career collide with the harsh reality of street life. You play as an ambitious rapper starting from nothing, building your very first studio in a rented apartment. Your goal is to gain fame, rise from the underground, and dominate the mains… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rap Simulator: The Rap Game.

A living medieval MMORPG where generations rise and fall. Build relationships, marry, raise children and continue your family's story through the ages. Master professions, create thriving businesses and explore authentic cities inspired by medieval Germany. Key Highlights⚜ Build a Dynasty Across Generations ⚒ Master Professions and Create Thriving Businesses Explore Historical German Cities … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Medieval Journey.

Captain your 1920s cargo boat to sail between towns, sawmills, cities, arctic, and tropical islands, always on the lookout for profit. Buy goods cheap, chart your course across shifting seas, and sell high at distant ports. Each voyage is a gamble. Haul lumber from forest mills to the industrial city. Ship stone out of the frozen north, or spices from sun-soaked islands. Every port offers a new o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tradewake.

In the first Uncharted Waters game, it was the 15th century and the New World was discovered. Now in New Horizons, it is the early 16th century and the age of exploration and sea trade is underway. Players choose from any one of six adventurers (scenarios), each with their own distinctive but intertwining plot, to embark on a quest of sailing, seamanship and exploration. The six characters are:Joa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Uncharted Waters: New Horizons.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

95% User Score Based on 802 reviews

An 8-bit adventure about sailing the Atlantic Ocean - Inspired by the Oregon Trail. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Caribbean Sail.

58%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay

56% User Score Based on 129 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

In East India Company, players will enjoy building the World's most powerful trading empire & engaging in vigorous battles in both single player & multiplayer modes, all within a breathtaking cinematic game environment. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to East India Company.

Era of TribesLead your tribe. Build a civilization. Shape the history of Europe. Era of Tribes is a grand strategy and civilization game in which you lead your people from the Neolithic Age to the High Middle Ages. Starting as a small tribe in an untamed Europe, you must expand your territory, establish cities, gather resources, develop new technologies and compete with rival civilizations for i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Era of Tribes.

Start with an empty plot of land in 1930s America and build a working farm from the ground up. Lay out your fields, secure water, construct storage and trading facilities, hire your first workers, and gradually develop a complete wheat and flour enterprise. Build From NothingThere is no ready-made farm waiting for you. Begin with bare land and decide how your operation will take shape. Establish… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 1930: Farm Manager.

⚓ Salt & Storms A cozy Caribbean sailing management sim where every voyage tells a story About the Game Take command of your own sailing vessel in the 18th century Caribbean. Hire a crew, outfit your ship, and set sail between tropical ports to trade goods, transport passengers, and build your reputation as a legendary captain. Salt & Storms blends the charm of management sims with the thrill… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Salt & Storms.

Roadmap About the GameThe Kingdom's MerchantBuild an empire through trade, not conquest.The Kingdom's Merchant is a deep medieval trading and economic simulation where your greatest weapon is good business. Starting with little more than a single caravan and a handful of coins, you'll travel a living kingdom, discovering settlements, buying and selling goods, expanding your business, and build… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Kingdom's Merchant.

SHORT DESCRIPTIONBuild companies, factories, fleets, and fortunes in a living global economy. Design products, move real goods, shape markets, and grow from a first foothold into a worldwide business empire. START FROM NOTHING Economika is a single-player business and economic simulation about turning a small advantage into a company that matters. Begin with a product idea, a factory plan, a tr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Economika.

Medieval Travelling Merchant is a focused trading simulation built around a living medieval economy. Travel between villages, towns, cities, a great city, and the royal capital. Buy goods where supply is abundant, carry them across the realm, and sell where local demand creates a profitable opportunity. There is no combat system, crafting tree, city management, or kingdom building competing for … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Medieval Travelling Merchant.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

91% User Score Based on 116 reviews

Feature List About the GameWelcome to High Seas, High Profits! A game about putting on the dusty pants of a medieval capitalist, entrusting drunk sailors with trading your beer and enforcing the almost random desires of whimsy mayors who think famine is kinda bad, but throwing a harvest celebration is crucial! You're busy, let's get down to business: discover the cities on your map an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to High Seas, High Profits!.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization

81% User Score Based on 81 reviews

Terror of the Seven Seas is the pirate game you have always dreamed of, combining ship combat, boarding and sailing with a massive living open world full of exploration and conquest. BE THE CAPTAIN YOU ALWAYS WANTED TO BE Become a Legendary Pirate! Live a life of freedom and plunder a mountain of gold. Become a Naval Officer! Serve your king, raise a mighty fleet, and conquer the world fo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Terror of the Seven Seas.

50%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability

51% User Score Based on 450 reviews

Critic Score 48%Based on 1 reviews

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 produc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Patrician IV.

69%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story

69% User Score Based on 312 reviews

Discover yourself in the “Age of Discovery” where you’ll sail out into the uncharted waters! Discover real historical artifacts and mystical legends! Start a company and make enormous fortunes! Fight in fierce sea battles! Whatever your play style, you can play who you want and how you want in UWO! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Uncharted Waters Online.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

87% User Score Based on 1,361 reviews

Critic Score 75%Based on 1 reviews

Become the captain of a flying ship! Sell items, gather resources and build your own trade company in the clouds! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Merchant of the Skies.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

93% User Score Based on 6,104 reviews

Endless Sky is a 2D space trading and combat game inspired by the classic Escape Velocity series. Work your way up from a relatively wimpy shuttle, cargo ship, or fighter, to a highly upgraded and customized flagship or to a massive fleet of warships or freighters. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Endless Sky.

About This GameMorgenrot is a city-building, economic, and strategy simulation set in a living island world. Build your own settlement, manage complex production chains, supply your population, discover new islands, and protect your trade routes from pirates and other dangers. Start on your main island and develop a small settlement into a functioning economy. Build roads, houses, production buil… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Morgenrot.

Explore. Trade. Fish. Whale. Colonize. Fight. Pillage. Survive. You are a sea captain in the year 1522, and the whole world is yours to discover in this roguelike sandbox historical sailing simulator. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Marque & Reprisal.

From a Small Mining Ship to an Interplanetary EnterpriseOreship Stellar Frontier combines idle progression, economic management, and hands-on spaceflight in an expansive science-fiction adventure. Begin with a simple mining ship, extract valuable resources from asteroids, and invest your earnings in new technology, better ships, and growing production chains. Every step forward opens new opportun… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Oreship Stellar Frontier.

SpacePortsBuild your fleet, master the market, and carve your own path among the stars. SpacePorts is a space trading and strategy game where every decision shapes your journey. Start with a modest ship, earn credits by transporting valuable cargo between stations, and expand your operations into a powerful interstellar empire. Upgrade to larger and more specialized ships, research advanced tech… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SpacePorts.

In the Age of Discovery, amid rumors of new lands, vanished fleets, and untold riches, there arose a legend of the Neverseas — a world beyond the known maps, hidden behind a veil of mist. For a long time the tale was dismissed as a fable. But when the first travelers found their way there and back, the great powers could no longer afford to ignore the rumors. Armadas, merchants, mercenaries, and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Neverseas.

*Updated 04/06/2025 - ability to offer your time-charter back to the market- enhanced financial reporting* Join the discord here Become a Maritime Mogul in Bulk Trader! The volatile world of 1990s bulk commodity trading awaits! In Bulk Trader, you're not just playing the markets; you're mastering the complex dance of global shipping. From the bustling ports of the Black Sea to the lucrative d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bulk Trader 1990.

The Golden Age of Piracy, a time when legends are made or torn down. No trip over the seas is safe and every voyage could be your last. Or... You could find riches, power, and become legend! Welcome to the dangerous waters of Tattered Sails, an open world piracy survival MMO set during the early 18th century. Here you have a choice; will your story see you rise as a hero of the guard or a dread … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tattered Sails.

Extract resources, manufacture goods, and sell them to customers in storesBuild businesses and create production chains. Establish farms, mines, logging camps, factories, warehouses, and stores. Supply each business with the resources it needs, balance production capacity across multiple stages, and create efficient logistics networks capable of serving entire regions. Turn wheat into flour and… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Industrial Mogul.

77%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

97% User Score Based on 31 reviews

*STEAM DECK and PROTON users please note that a build is available in an accessible beta branch for testing This game is my homage to Trade Wars 2002, a text/ANSI graphic based multiplayer space-trading game from the '80s/90s that I've tried to recreate the core concept and look and feel faithfully without being an exact clone, and also inspired by the computer UI's from science-fiction films/T… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Warp to Sector One.