Games like Merchant of the Skies

86% positive from 2,271 reviewsReleased 2020Steam Deck Verified

What it is

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

What players liked

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

The catch

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

Why it is here

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 86% positive, but with 2,271 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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Six games like Merchant of the Skies

九州：商旅（Nine Provinces: Caravan）

91% positive from 1,145 reviews202110% finish itDeck Playable

A business simulation game where players manage caravans, trade, and explore. The core loop involves expanding your merchant empire across a vast continent.

What players likedPlayers praise this "goat" caravan trading game, despite its Chinese-only language, for being a blast.

Both are tagged Trading, Economy and Management.

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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 Management.

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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, Economy and Casual.

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Star Traders: Frontiers

84% positive from 3,783 reviews20186% finish itDeck Playable

This is a space RPG with deep crew and ship customization. Players engage in emergent narrative and combat across a procedurally generated galaxy.

What players likedPlayers praise Star Traders: Frontiers as a deep, addicting, open-world sandbox with excellent value and ongoing developer support.

The catchThere is no tutorial, so working out the deep systems means reading guides first.

Both are tagged Trading, Management and RPG.

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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, Management 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, Management and Casual.

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