Planned Release Date: Sep 18, 2026

About This Game

Sail. Trade. Build. Scheme. Rule the Indian Ocean.

Set in the 16th century, Salt & Spice plunges you into the heart of the historic spice trade stretching from East Africa to the Indian subcontinent. Control powerful convoys, manage exotic goods, form trade routes, fight against pirates and navigate political intrigue as you compete with rivals across a richly simulated world.

Command vast merchant fleets, build your production and trade network, supply your cities, take part in wars, siege cities — Salt & Spice offers deep strategic gameplay shaped by history, choice, and consequence.

Key Features

🗺️ Authentic World Map:
Traverse a historically inspired top-down map of the Indian Ocean, with procedurally updated trade flows and cultural dynamics.

🏙️ Explore Historic Cities:
Visit iconic coastal hubs like Mogadishu, Aden, Hormuz, Basra, Goa, and Calcutta—each with unique opportunities. But be careful as there are dangerous creatures and pirates in the ocean.

📈 Dynamic Economy:
Buy low, sell high—but watch the market! Local and global supply and demand evolve in real time.

🛳️ Strategic Trade Routes:
Set up your trade routes and automate your trade strategy.

🏛️ City Management:
Build infrastructure, invest in buildings to establish your own network. 

⚓ Character Development

Rise from an unknown merchant to one of the most influential figures of the Indian Ocean.

🤝 Diplomacy & Politics

Support your faction, manipulate regional politics and strengthen your position and unlock new opportunities.

⚔️ Piracy and Naval Warfare

Hunt pirates, protect your merchant convoys, or engage hostile fleets in tactical naval encounters where positioning, firepower, and boarding actions determine victory.

Forge Your Empire

Whether you become a peaceful trading magnate, a feared admiral, or a master political strategist, every decision shapes the balance of power across the Indian Ocean.

Build your network. Control the trade. Leave your mark on history.

The seas await.

AI Generated Content Disclosure

The developers describe how their game uses AI Generated Content like this:

Generative AI tools were used during development to assist in the creation of certain visual and audio assets

All AI-assisted content was reviewed, selected, edited, and integrated by the developer before inclusion in the game. The game does not use generative AI to create content during gameplay.