I'm the solo dev of Starport Merchants, a game of wheeling and dealing where the main goal is to make as much money as possible. The gameplay is presented in a partly GUI-based narrative framing and features deep analytics and data visualization.
The release date is planned for later this year (2026). In the meantime, the demo has been released and is ready to play on Steam.
Assets:
Trailer: Google Drive direct download
Press Kit: Google Drive Folder
Steam Page: Starport Merchants on Steam
YouTube Trailer: Starport Merchants on YouTube
DESCRIPTION:
From rags to riches, build your interplanetary merchant empire in this space trader tycoon. Broker commodities, mine asteroids, run factories, speculate on stocks and command a fleet. Grow to become a gazillionaire as you outsmart the competition and expand your business across the planets.
Build your Interplanetary Business Empire
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 interplanetary business empire.
Diversify your Income
There are many ways to build up your merchant empire. Discover the income streams that fit your personal style and diversify as much as you can.
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
- Colonize a planet
- ... but don't forget to pay your taxes
Compete against Rival Traders
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
Game Features:
- 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).