Games like East Trade Tycoon: Inheritance

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.

94% positive from 2,066 · 2024 · 9% finish it · Steam Deck Playable · Lowest ever $2.39 (2026-06-25)

CasualSimulationTrading2DCartoonHistorical

Six games like East Trade Tycoon: Inheritance

Richman 4

74% positive from 1,707 reviews2022Deck Unsupported

Turn-based board game simulating wealth accumulation through property and stock investment. Features strategic dice rolling, company ownership, and mini-games for a competitive feel.

Both are tagged Trading, Cartoon and Casual.

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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, Historical and Simulation.

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Barn Finders

82% positive from 4,406 reviews202019% finish itDeck Playable

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.

What players likedPlayers praise the satisfying discovery of valuable items, reminiscent of a treasure hunt.

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

Both are tagged Trading, Simulation and Casual.

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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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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, Simulation and Casual.

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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, Simulation and Casual.

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More about East Trade Tycoon: Inheritance

The catch

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

Reviews: 94% positive from 2,066
Released: 2024
Finish it: 9% of players
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Playable
Price: Lowest ever $2.39 (2026-06-25)
Play: Single-player

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 94% positive, but with 2,066 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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