About This Game

Starport Merchants puts you in the boots of a scrappy trader, starting with nothing but a small ship and some pocket money.

Travel between the planets looking for opportunity and the most optimal way to build your business empire.

There are many ways to build up your merchant empire. Discover the income streams that fit your personal style.

Or do a little bit of everything, it's your business after all.

• Haul cargo

• Take jobs

• Transport passengers

• Smuggle goods

• Mine asteroids

• Trade stocks (or short them)

• Build factories

• Automate fleets

• Invest in real estate

• Buy art

• Gamble at the casino

• ... but don't forget to pay your taxes

You are not alone in your pursuit to rule the markets.

Compete against seven rivals or find a way to work together. Each rival has their own distinct personality.

• Get to know the distinct personalities of your rivals

• Establish Trade Agreements and learn to work together

• ... or commit Industrial Sabotage and set your rivals back

• Multiple revenue paths: Choose how you want to build and monetize your business.

• Level playing field: Rivals follow the same rules and play the same game.

• Crisis events: Unexpected events can raise or lower earnings. For you and your competitors.

• Detailed finances: Know exactly how your money flows in and out.

• Visual analytics: Use charts and graphs to analyze performance and trends.

• Narrative choices: Encounter story events during your travels. Decide how to handle them (or ignore them).