Games like Barn Finders

A simulation game where players explore abandoned locations to find, restore, and sell items in their pawnshop. The core loop involves bidding on properties, searching for treasures, and managing their business.

82% positive from 4,406 · 2020 · 19% finish it · Steam Deck Playable · $19.99 $4.99 -75% · Lowest ever $2.99 (2026-03-17)

SimulationCasualIndieTradingEconomySingleplayer

Six games like Barn Finders

Merchant of the Skies

86% positive from 2,271 reviews2020Deck Verified

Trading and base-building sandbox game. Players explore, trade, and build a company in the clouds.

What players likedPlayers praise its engaging early hours of trading and questing, reminiscent of a simplified sky-faring merchant simulator.

The catchPrices never change, so trading turns into re-running the same routes for hours.

Both are tagged Trading, Economy and Simulation.

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Motel Manager Simulator

85% positive from 1,513 reviews2024Deck Playable

A business simulation game where you manage a motel, shop, and gas station. The core loop involves building, decorating, stocking, and managing staff to maximize profit.

What players likedPlayers praise its addictive, relaxing business simulation with decorating options, running well on most devices.

The catchThe dev abandoned it, leaving progress blocking bugs that will never be fixed.

Both are tagged Trading, Economy and Simulation.

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Patrician III

82% positive from 1,005 reviews2010Deck Unsupported

Economic sandbox simulation where players build a medieval trade empire through management and diplomacy, or piracy. Features advanced AI and multiplayer.

What players likedPlayers praise its deep, rewarding medieval capitalism gameplay, akin to an MBA.

The catchThe Steam version is unpatched and often crashes or refuses to run on modern Windows.

Both are tagged Trading, Economy and Simulation.

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Dealer's Life 2

85% positive from 4,164 reviews20220% finish itDeck Verified

A business simulation game where players negotiate with customers in a pawn shop. The core loop involves appraising items, making offers, and managing a growing empire.

What players likedIt's like the first game and mobile versions, praised for being a simple clicker on sale.

The catchThe haggling loop repeats with no new depth and the late game becomes a long grind.

Both are tagged Trading, Simulation and Casual.

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Dealer's Life

93% positive from 1,317 reviews201921% finish itDeck Playable

This is a pawn shop tycoon game focused on haggling with unique customers. Players use negotiation and psychology to build a business empire.

The catchRandom events with no counterplay can wipe out hours of profit and your best items.

Both are tagged Trading, Simulation and Casual.

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East Trade Tycoon: Inheritance

94% positive from 2,066 reviews20249% finish itDeck Playable

A historical simulation game about building a merchant empire through trading, city investment, and family management in ancient East Asia. Experience dynamic markets, caravan journeys, and random events to become the foremost merchant.

The catchThe English is machine quality, with quest text cut off or still in Chinese.

Both are tagged Trading, Simulation and Casual.

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More about Barn Finders

What players liked

Players praise the satisfying discovery of valuable items, reminiscent of a treasure hunt.

The catch

Long-standing bugs make items vanish and softlock levels, blocking progress.

Reviews: 82% positive from 4,406
Released: 2020
Finish it: 19% of players
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Playable
Price: $19.99 $4.99 -75% · Lowest ever $2.99 (2026-03-17)
Play: Single-playerFull controller support

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 82% positive, but with 4,406 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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