Games Like Galactic Merchant

Survive against a relentless horde in a single-player space sandbox blending factory automation, RTS combat, and deep RPG progression. Pilot humanity's last ark, the Mothership, on a desperate mission back in time to build a fleet powerful enough to change the destiny of the galaxy.

Why similar: Trading 25%, Space Sim 19.6%, Automation 16.7%, Economy 13.5%, Management 11%

As CEO, build your corporate empire! Design space-efficient factories in a grid-based puzzle system. Fund cutting-edge research to optimize production, master complex supply chains, and dominate a living interstellar economy.

Why similar: Automation 20.1%, Economy 15.9%, Management 15.4%, Trading 14.2%, Resource Management 10%

Build a galactic transportation empire and supply humanity with everything it needs to colonize the stars. In this sci-fi logistics simulator, grow your company from a local transport agency into an interstellar logistics behemoth! Singleplayer, vs AI, and online multiplayer.

Why similar: Trading 29.4%, Space 22%, Management 13.1%, Economy 11.7%, Space Sim 10.9%

Amidst powerful alien empires, you are among the first humans in this corner of the procedurally generated galaxy. Trade and explore. With no combat, your success hinges on mastering complex alien economies and navigating intricate politics. Can you carve out a place for humanity in the cosmos?

Why similar: Trading 38.3%, Management 11.9%, Economy 10.6%, Space 10.4%, Space Sim 9%

Shape the Galactic Arms Race. As CEO of a private space arms company, design modular ships, research breakthrough tech, and win faction tenders. Outmaneuver rivals in prototype races and make critical choices that make every playthrough unique, from a startup to galactic dominance.

Why similar: Trading 23.6%, Economy 15.4%, Space Sim 13.3%, Management 12.1%, Space 9.5%

Build your own logistics company, plan deliveries across European cities, and manage vehicles, drivers, and costs. Accept contracts, optimize routes, and make smart business decisions to grow your company step by step.

Why similar: Trading 24.4%, Automation 23.1%, Economy 22.1%, Management 16.2%, Simulation 7.5%

The Human Race had advanced to the point where we could travel among the stars, we developed giant automated machines to help us colonise other worlds, but there was a fault in their programming and they turned and attacked. Forcing us to lay a trap to protect Earth and exiling the Human race to stay on Earth once again.

Why similar: Trading 26.5%, Space 22.7%, Space Sim 19.7%, Economy 11.8%, Simulation 8.4%

Run your own supermarket in outer space. Keep shelves stocked and nicely organized. Supply your store with drone delivery. Will you take the duty of running a space supermarket?

Why similar: Trading 31.1%, Economy 16.9%, Space 16.7%, Space Sim 15.9%, Simulation 7.6%

X²: The Threat is of a new generation of space simulator games, you play the role of Julian Gardna who continues the story set by X: Beyond The Frontier. The updated graphics engine gives the universe a fresher feel with newly designed ships and stations adding to the complexity of the universe.

Why similar: Space 26.1%, Trading 23.8%, Space Sim 19.3%, Economy 13.7%, Sci-fi 6.9%

See the galaxy through the eyes of a trader. Hundreds of years after humanity took to the stars, you're free to buy, fight, explore, and build your way to power. Shape economies, form alliances, and influence the systems that control trade, tech, and politics.

Why similar: Trading 30.9%, Space Sim 22.4%, Space 15.6%, Economy 14.6%, Sci-fi 5.2%

Blockchain Tycoon is the cryptocurrency simulation game where you build and manage your own mining operation. Create your own coin, mine it, invest in other coins, upgrade and overclock GPUs or you can just HODL.

Why similar: Trading 28.2%, Economy 16.9%, Automation 16.6%, Management 13.6%, Resource Management 9.1%

Space Sim Tycoon – A sandbox transportation tycoon game where you can explore forbidden planets, gather resources, craft goods, and establish routes to manage your space empire.

Why similar: Space Sim 25.4%, Automation 15.1%, Management 11%, Space 10.9%, Simulation 8.9%

Star Haul Tycoon is a narrative logistics sim where efficiency is the only path to profit. Connect planets, manage a fleet of transport ships and optimize complex supply chains. In an economy where fuel equals money, you must pay off your massive corporate debt to a supervisor who's always watching.

Why similar: Automation 22.9%, Economy 19.8%, Space 16.7%, Management 12.9%, Resource Management 11.1%

As head of an interplanetary corporation, your goal is to extract resources from across the solar system and bring them home faster and cheaper than your competitors. Construct trade depots and colonies. Build rockets and spaceports. Master realistic orbital mechanics and maximize profits.

Why similar: Automation 21.4%, Space Sim 19.2%, Space 14.6%, Management 11.8%, Economy 11.5%

It is the year 2938. The long wished-for encounter of the X Universe and the Earth holds both joy and sorrow for the people. Despite flourishing trade, the clash of the diverse races, cultures and life forms creates new tensions, mistrust and open conflict that need to be overcome!

Why similar: Space 29.9%, Trading 24.3%, Space Sim 19.7%, Economy 9.7%, Simulation 6.5%

Trade your wares and eliminate the competition in a cutthroat world. Buy new ships and stations to mine and haul resources. Explore the vast emptiness of space.

Why similar: Space Sim 36.8%, Space 23.2%, Trading 18.5%, Economy 8%, Simulation 7.2%

Take over a derelict floating island and help its feline residents set up production lines and establish trade routes—Build a commercial kitty empire in this cozy business and trading sim!

Why similar: Trading 38.8%, Economy 17.8%, Management 15.7%, Resource Management 10%, Automation 9.9%

X3: Reunion continues the epic space saga, blending deep space trading and intense real-time combat. Explore a vast universe, establish your empire, and shape the new frontier. With enhanced graphics and intricate economies, it's a journey of strategy, simulation, and interstellar intrigue.

Why similar: Space 27.1%, Space Sim 25%, Trading 16.3%, Economy 14.9%, Sci-fi 6.8%

Cosmonautica is a fresh take on space trading in a procedurally generated universe, paired with quirky humor for your intergalactic enjoyment.

Why similar: Trading 31%, Space Sim 17.8%, Economy 14.1%, Space 13.7%, Management 11.2%

Create your own fun center! Arcades, video games, cinema — it’s all in your hands. Sell snacks&drinks, make popcorn, and delight your visitors. Build the coolest entertainment center around!

Why similar: Trading 35.8%, Economy 18.8%, Management 16.1%, Automation 14%, Resource Management 7.4%

Star Life is a space sandbox RPG where you start on a planet and carve your own path. Develop skills through "learn by doing," influence dynamic economies, schedule your life with the "Life Planner," and face the challenges of space. Balance risk and survival in a universe shaped by your choices.

Why similar: Trading 24.9%, Space Sim 16.4%, Economy 16.3%, Automation 14.7%, Management 10.3%

Collects resources, makes products, get money, and repair a time machine.

Why similar: Trading 32.2%, Automation 29.5%, Management 16.6%, Resource Management 11.1%, Simulation 4.4%

Build and automate your own industrial space empire. Mine asteroids, manage logistics, expand production lines with drones and conveyors, explore new sectors through wormholes, and grow your mining operation across the galaxy.

Why similar: Automation 24.1%, Space Sim 17.1%, Space 16.8%, Management 13.3%, Resource Management 10.3%

Fly a rented corporate vessel in a procedurally-generated universe, navigate risky routes, profit from changing markets before the opportunity disappears and you lose it all. Take jobs, navigate the markets, smuggle, lie. Do everything in order to keep flying.

Why similar: Space Sim 36%, Economy 15.7%, Simulation 10.8%, Space 10.5%, Trading 10.2%

Your road to financial freedom leads to the stars. Acquire strategic sectors, manage complex loans, and mitigate systemic risks to grow your passive income. A gritty sci-fi tycoon strategy game where every decision determines your path to galactic domination.

Why similar: Trading 23.8%, Economy 16.5%, Education 15.8%, Space 13.7%, Management 13.2%

You are a merchant in northern Europe in the late Middle Ages when the Hanseatic League was flourishing. Your goal is to rise to the most successful and influential member of the Hanse, ultimately being elected Elderman, leader of the trading league.

Why similar: Trading 51.5%, Economy 18.6%, Resource Management 12.6%, Management 6.7%, Strategy 6.2%

Become a fellow of the famous medieval Hanse trading association in the 13th century. Manage the politics, prestige and economic success in your city and the known parts of Europe!

Why similar: Trading 47.4%, Economy 22.5%, Management 17.1%, Simulation 7.3%, Strategy 5.6%

Build, manage, and expand your own retail store in this relaxing first-person simulation. Stock shelves, set prices, serve customers, and grow your business solo or with up to 4 players in online co-op.

Why similar: Trading 30.4%, Automation 26.8%, Economy 20.9%, Management 16.6%, Simulation 5.4%

A fantasy space agency management game! Manage your team, design your space ship and research new technology! Reach moons, planets and the void beyond. Can you reach the void? Can you bring Galduen to the void?

Why similar: Space Sim 30.7%, Space 21.7%, Management 20.7%, Resource Management 9.5%, Sci-fi 7%

A physics-driven 2D space-mining simulation incremental game with depth and heart. Help a family forced from home herd cosmic dust, automate production, research, and grow one tiny inherited ship into a vast operation that can heal Zoveka and make it home again.

Why similar: Automation 26.5%, Space 19.4%, Space Sim 14%, Resource Management 11.6%, Management 10.6%

FUNEX is the first and only STOCK MARKET SIMULATION which provides REAL ORDER BOOK TRADING to the players. You don't trade fake algoritmic prices on a fake market. Instead, there are 22 AI funds which are actively trading in a REAL SIMULATED STOCK EXCHANGE. Are you ready for REAL CHAOS?

Why similar: Trading 42.4%, Economy 24.7%, Education 13.4%, Management 10.6%, Simulation 5.5%

Build and upgrade production loops, manage resources and workers, and expand your realm. Trade, adapt and survive hunger, pressure, decay, and threats in a tense, multi-layered strategy game where every choice matters.

Why similar: Trading 26.5%, Automation 24.1%, Management 14.9%, Economy 13.8%, Resource Management 11.1%

Take the helm of a state-of-the-art warship as you fight epic space battles in a sandbox campaign. Upgrade and customize your ship, master the art of maneuvering, and use a blend of tactical prowess and heavy firepower to overcome deadly threats.

Why similar: Trading 27.6%, Space Sim 21.6%, Space 14.3%, Economy 14.2%, Management 9.6%

Beltlife: Prospector is a GUI-based "hard" sci-fi business/work sim with economy simulation and RPG elements. Your focus is on maintaining your ship's systems and your health while prospecting for asteroid claims to auction on simulated markets.

Why similar: Space 23%, Economy 22.5%, Space Sim 18.4%, Management 11.6%, Resource Management 8.7%

Returns Outlet Simulator is a relaxed first-person simulation where every aspect of operating your own shop springs to life.

Why similar: Trading 26.6%, Automation 20.5%, Education 16.9%, Economy 14%, Management 11.4%

Build your own maritime freight company, plan trade routes between European ports, and manage ships, crews, and operating costs. Transport containers and specialized cargo, optimize your fleet, and grow your business into one of Europe's leading logistics networks.

Why similar: Trading 25.8%, Automation 21.9%, Economy 18.6%, Management 16.9%, Simulation 10.4%

Endless Sky is a 2D space trading and combat game inspired by the classic Escape Velocity series. Work your way up from a relatively wimpy shuttle, cargo ship, or fighter, to a highly upgraded and customized flagship or to a massive fleet of warships or freighters.

Why similar: Space 37%, Trading 26.3%, Space Sim 16.6%, Sci-fi 7.9%, Economy 6%

Day Trade Coach is a day trading simulator built for focus. Cut through the noise, master the set-ups that actually work, and build your edge, one trade at a time.

Why similar: Trading 42.4%, Economy 20%, Management 10.8%, Simulation 10.3%, Education 9.3%

Build, fly, and battle in Droneboi: Conquest - the ultimate space sandbox game! Explore Conquest, engage in combat, and upgrade your ship. Start your space journey today!

Why similar: Trading 25.9%, Automation 20.7%, Space Sim 18%, Economy 15.4%, Space 13.8%

In Prosperous Universe start your galactic empire by trading on the real-time market exchange with other real players. Build your 1st base from humble beginnings & watch as your business flourishes with complex supply chain strategies. Economics, politics & realism fuel this immersive business MMO.

Why similar: Trading 26.6%, Space Sim 16%, Economy 15.2%, Space 11.6%, Management 10.4%

Help humanity to spread throughout the cosmos by exploring new worlds, building space factories and setting up trade routes. Research advanced technologies to increase efficiency and unlock new paths of development. Fight off other artificial intelligences in your goal to reach the Final Upgrade!

Why similar: Automation 27.6%, Space Sim 19.1%, Space 16.8%, Management 12.5%, Resource Management 9.7%

Run the busiest fuel station on the edge of known space. Refuel incoming ships, trade goods in your market and hangar, upgrade your station, and keep travelers happy — solo or with up to 3 friends in online co-op. Build the ultimate galactic pit stop.

Why similar: Trading 26.6%, Space Sim 23.4%, Economy 11.7%, Management 11.1%, Space 10.4%

HAS Galactics is a top-down factory builder. Design your own rocket, automate your production lines, balance your reputation between the Galactic Factions and complete daring missions. Start from a humble beginning… to a thriving galactic mega-factory!

Why similar: Automation 26.3%, Space Sim 18.8%, Space 15%, Management 10.9%, Resource Management 9.9%

Startron is an ASCII-based space colony sim where you can mine, harvest, build and automate your way across a procedurally generated cosmos. Lead a crew of sentient cats (or dogs) as they take their first steps out and discover the mysteries of the cosmos.

Why similar: Automation 22.5%, Space Sim 19.5%, Space 14.6%, Economy 13.2%, Management 12%

In this free version of the game, manage your own figure shop! Produce figures with 3D printers, stock your shelves, set prices, and offer the best shopping experience to your customers. Manage your warehouse, complete collections, follow trends, and grow your business!

Why similar: Trading 35.2%, Economy 22.4%, Automation 15.7%, Management 10.2%, Resource Management 8.7%

Become the owner of a game store! Organize shelves, repair CDs, negotiate profits, promote your store via live stream, and increase customer satisfaction.

Why similar: Trading 22.3%, Economy 17.2%, Education 16.8%, Automation 15.9%, Management 14.7%

In Space Empires: Starfury you are on a wild intergalactic ride through the Space Empires universe. You are an undercover agent for the TCN (Terran Confederation Navy) trying to determine the cause of a recent escalation of pirate attacks in the Neutral territories.

Why similar: Trading 30.6%, Space Sim 22%, Space 21.8%, Management 11.8%, Strategy 6.3%

Build the most efficient intergalactic factory in space simulation strategy game Dyson Sphere Program! Harness the power of stars, collect resources, plan and design production lines and develop your interstellar factory from a small space workshop to a galaxy-wide industrial empire.

Why similar: Automation 34.1%, Space 20.4%, Management 11.6%, Space Sim 11.6%, Resource Management 9.8%

From rags to riches, build your merchant empire in this space trader tycoon. Haul cargo, mine asteroids, run factories, trade stocks, command a fleet or even colonize an entire planet. Grow to become a gazillionaire as you outsmart the competition and expand your business across the planets.

Why similar: Trading 39.5%, Economy 22.8%, Management 18.1%, Space 8%, Space Sim 4.2%

Run your own figure shop! Produce figures with 3D printers, stock your shelves, set prices, and offer the best shopping experience to your customers. Manage your storage, expand and design your store. Try to complete collection sets, follow market trends, and grow your business!

Why similar: Trading 35.7%, Economy 19.7%, Automation 18.7%, Management 11.7%, Resource Management 9.4%

Do you know how to profit from trading cars while maintaining a good reputation? Car Trader Simulator lets you play the role of an American car dealer. Your goal is to get rich. How you do it depends entirely on you.

Why similar: Trading 43.6%, Economy 18.3%, Management 17.4%, Resource Management 8.3%, Simulation 7.3%

Rise to become a webstore mogul by managing your own online shop. Set prices for your products, manage inventory, hire employees, and design your online store. With strategic decisions and effective management, you will build a successful online business.

Why similar: Trading 33%, Automation 22.8%, Economy 20.4%, Management 16.5%, Simulation 6.2%

Astra Industria is a sci-fi factory builder set on colossal player-constructed space megastructures with the addictive growth of incremental games. Extract resources, craft advanced components, and automate deep-space production through a vast tech tree.

Why similar: Automation 24.8%, Trading 18.1%, Economy 14%, Space Sim 12.4%, Management 11.5%

Venice: As a young man striving for success, power and wealth and with the support of your family, you begin to build up a trading empire across Genua, Tripoli, Rome, Alexandria and Constantinople in addition to many other significant cities from the Renaissance. This is where your story begins...

Why similar: Trading 46.7%, Economy 20.8%, Management 14.8%, Simulation 9.9%, Strategy 7.8%

Deepspace Emporium is a gritty shopkeeping sim set in the depths of a sprawling space station. As a former scavenger turned merchant, you trade in goods of varying legality—all while facing rising rent. Navigate a divided society, balance faction demands, and dodge authorities as you try to survive.

Why similar: Trading 36.7%, Space Sim 19.9%, Space 17.8%, Economy 7.8%, Management 5.9%

In the distant future, the X universe faces a period of profound and irrevocable change. While the universe stumbles towards an uncertain future, countless adventures await as new enemies rise in search of power.

Why similar: Space 36%, Space Sim 22%, Simulation 11.1%, Sci-fi 10.6%, Trading 10.2%

Rionag: Survey Fleet is a top-down starship builder and logistics game where it's your job to balance the needs of the crews with cutting-edge equipment on board. Unlock tech that adds new capabilities for your ships to go through hazardous environments, enabling you to explore new worlds.

Why similar: Space Sim 28.1%, Automation 21.3%, Economy 14.5%, Space 14%, Management 11.4%

This is a idle game modeled on industrial building gameplay. It will be three-dimensional, complex industrial assembly line, easy, simple plane conveyor belt. At the same time to join the battleship assembly, space campaign, character development, giant construction, trade orders and other gameplay!

Why similar: Automation 40.5%, Space Sim 32.4%, Space 22.1%, Indie 3%, Strategy 2.1%

Step into the world of industrial production and become a master in factory-building! Create efficient production lines and manage your resources. As you progress through the game, you'll need to complete challenges for a certain company in order to rank up and unlock new technologies!

Why similar: Automation 31.4%, Trading 20.5%, Management 19.6%, Resource Management 11.9%, Simulation 10.2%

Interstellar Inn is a 2D hotel building and management sim in space.

Why similar: Space Sim 21.9%, Management 19.9%, Economy 17.3%, Space 15.2%, Resource Management 11.9%