Best Trading games on Steam
Unlike generic lists, our strategy game recommendations use a rigorous analysis of Steam user reviews to identify and feature only the best, community-validated trading games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free trading games are available at the bottom of the page.
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Imperiums: Greek Wars
Unique combination of turn-based 4X and historical grand strategy with a mythological twist. Explore the ancient world and build a world leading civilization. Survive, expand, conquer... and win!
Barn Finders
Search for valuable items stashed in abandoned barns. Take part in storage auctions, bid high and buy yourself a chance to find exclusive items hidden in the past.
Shop Titans
Shop Titans is the ultimate RPG shopkeeper simulation. Craft powerful equipment, stock your shop and sell to aspiring heroes… at a markup! Hire heroes and explore dungeons to gather valuable materials to craft with. There’s never a dull moment in the world of Shop Titans!
Merchant of the Skies
Become the captain of a flying ship! Sell items, gather resources and build your own trade company in the clouds!
Drug Dealer Simulator
Have you ever considered creating your own crime empire, without the legal and moral consequences? SIMULATE IT! Crawl into the dark alleys of the street business in this OG drug-dealing game, and make a fortune! A co-op sequel – DDS2 – is out NOW
Avorion
A procedural co-op space sandbox where players can build their own space ships out of dynamically scalable blocks. Fight epic space battles, explore, mine, trade, wage wars and build your own empire to save your galaxy from being torn apart by an unknown enemy.
Horizon's Gate
Voyage into the wide world of Eral as an explorer, trader, or privateer. Defeat your enemies on land or at sea in deep but straightforward tactical combat. Unravel the secrets behind Dominio's betrayal – or sail off in search of your own adventure.
Void Destroyer 2
Start with nothing... End with everything! All you have is a basic ship, barely fit for combat, with it you'll start your journey and empire. A open world space sandbox, inspired by and expanding the classics.
Mad Tower Tycoon
Design your own skyscraper with more than 100 Floors. Rent offices, apartments or shops and build a financially lucrative skyscraper. Build cinemas, bars or a theater to satisfy your visitors and create an effective transport system with elevators and stairs.
Uncharted Ocean
This is a world of oceans, islands and ships. Players will start their own journey from Faro, facing an impermanent ocean and awkward opponents, and gradually build a strong fleet with wisdom and luck. The chaotic seas and tempting treasures, under the guidance of the banner, work hard for survival！
Dead Frontier 2
Survival horror MMO. As one of the few survivors of the outbreak, you must scratch a living out of the decaying ruins of society. Scavenge for supplies, improve your skills, and trade with other players. All the while, keeping your eyes peeled for the infected lurking around every corner.
Interstellar Transport Company
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.
Rise of Industry
Put your entrepreneurial skills to the test in the first title in the ROI series as you create & optimise intricate production lines. As an early 20th-Century industrialist, grow your empire & adapt to an ever-changing business landscape with unexpected events that could lead to boom…or bust.
Dealer's Life
Live the ultimate pawn shop experience in this funny retro style tycoon game!
Uncharted Waters Online
Discover yourself in the “Age of Discovery” where you’ll sail out into the uncharted waters! Discover real historical artifacts and mystical legends! Start a company and make enormous fortunes! Fight in fierce sea battles! Whatever your play style, you can play who you want and how you want in UWO!
X4: Foundations
X4: FOUNDATIONS brings our most sophisticated universe SIMULATION ever. Fly every ship, EXPLORE space or manage an empire; TRADE, FIGHT, BUILD and THINK carefully, while you embark on an epic journey. Experience tons of improvements with the massive 7.50 Update!
Star Traders: Frontiers
You are the captain of a starship venturing through a massive open universe. Customize your crew and take command at the helm of your very own ship as you explore a galaxy torn apart by internal strife, alien threats, and political intrigue.
Scheming Through The Zombie Apocalypse: The Beginning
Join Hank and Larry, two small defenseless animals, as they manipulate their way through the zombie apocalypse. Meet various characters and get them to scavenge for you while guiding them to "safety." Make life-or-death decisions, bargain, manage inventory, trade, and gamble.
Project AURA
Project Aura is a micro management game where you lead a Colony of Climate Disaster Survivors. You have been assigned the mission to build an habitat capable of survival in this new unknown world.
Railway Empire
In Railway Empire, you will create an elaborate and wide-ranging rail network, purchase over 40 different trains modelled in extraordinary detail, and buy or build railway stations, maintenance buildings, factories and tourist attractions to keep your travel network ahead of the competition.
Wauies - The Pet Shop Game
In the tycoon game "Wauies – The Pet Shop Game," you run your own pet store. Prove your managerial skills, build pens, take care of cats, dogs, rodents and fish, fulfill your customers' wishes and expand your pet store. Play now!
Urban Rivals
Urban Rivals World - for fans and new players! Come to fight and stay for the collection!
Diamo XL
Diamo XL is a fast-paced, addictive, and challenging arcade score chaser. Dodge obstacles, rack up high scores, and master precise movement. Easy to learn but tough to master, it's perfect for quick sessions or leaderboard dominance. Play while waiting in queue or push for endless high-score glory!Most played trading games on Steam
Take a look at the top trading games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 16th 2025.
1. Milky Way Idle
Milky Way Idle: A multiplayer idle RPG where automation replaces grinding. Level up skills, gather resources, craft powerful items, and battle monsters—all while AFK. Trade in the marketplace, join a guild, team up for party combat, and socialize in chat as you progress effortlessly. Milky Way Idle is a casual, idler and trading game developed and published by cheze. Released on March 06th 2025 has received 485 reviews of which 418 were positive and 67 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played trading game, thanks to its 2,260 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.1
418
67
2,260
players
2. Car For Sale Simulator 2023
Car For Sale Simulator 2023 - Developed for car enthusiasts, grow your own car sales business by buying and selling different car models. Drive the purchased cars as you wish, repair them, modify them, and sell them to customers at affordable prices. Car For Sale Simulator 2023 is a driving, trading and immersive sim game developed and published by Red Axe Games. Released on November 01st 2024 has received 18,028 reviews of which 14,607 were positive and 3,421 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. While seeing 125 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among trading games based on player count.
7.9
14,607
3,421
125
players
3. Richman 4
*** This game is only available in Chinese ***《大富翁4》为掷骰子回合制桌上游戏，玩家在游玩时，除可购买土地、股票外，还可投资公司、参加拍卖，过足富豪瘾。游戏支持单人、多人游玩，玩家既可以与计算机AI角色一同游玩自得其乐，也可和二三好友一起，来一局富豪间的财富PK。 Richman 4 is a casual, tabletop and trading game developed and published by SOFTSTAR ENTERTAINMENT. Released on July 27th 2022 has received 1,441 reviews of which 1,037 were positive and 404 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played trading games.
7.0
1,037
404
53
players
4. Star Traders: Frontiers
You are the captain of a starship venturing through a massive open universe. Customize your crew and take command at the helm of your very own ship as you explore a galaxy torn apart by internal strife, alien threats, and political intrigue. Star Traders: Frontiers is a sci-fi, moddable and simulation game developed and published by Trese Brothers. Released on July 31st 2018 has received 3,589 reviews of which 3,024 were positive and 565 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played trading games.
8.1
3,024
565
43
players
5. Dealer's Life 2
Your favorite pawn shop experience is finally getting a sequel! Haggle like your life depends on it in this funny tycoon game. You never know WHAT is gonna stumble through that door! Dealer's Life 2 is a trading, management and job simulator game developed and published by Abyte Entertainment. Released on February 15th 2022 has received 3,856 reviews of which 3,291 were positive and 565 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played trading games.
8.2
3,291
565
41
players
6. Storage Hustle
Storage Hustle is a Simulation RPG where you go into storage auctions to buy different mysterious storages. Discover and sell many items, join Yard Sales and haggle your way for profit! Storage Hustle is a immersive sim, economy and driving game developed and published by Broken Clock. Released on November 08th 2023 has received 1,287 reviews of which 945 were positive and 342 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played trading games.
7.1
945
342
35
players
7. Port Royale 3
The Caribbean, in the turbulent 17th Century. The mighty kingdoms of Spain, England, France and the Netherlands fight over the colonies. And there you are, a young sea captain whose only goal is to become the most powerful man in the New World. Port Royale 3 is a strategy, trading and simulation game developed by Gaming Minds Studios and published by Kalypso Media Digital. Released on May 04th 2012 has received 1,471 reviews of which 1,077 were positive and 394 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played trading games.
7.1
1,077
394
25
players
8. Patrician III
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! Patrician III is a strategy, simulation and trading game developed by Ascaron Entertainment ltd. and published by Kalypso Media Digital. Released on November 18th 2010 has received 912 reviews of which 750 were positive and 162 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played trading games.
7.8
750
162
23
players
9. Caravaneer 2
A post-apocalyptic trade simulation game with turn based isometric combats. The game features detailed economics simulation and a rich branching story where your choices actually matter. Caravaneer 2 is a rpg, trading and economy game developed and published by Dmitry Zheltobriukhov. Released on December 30th 2020 has received 479 reviews of which 454 were positive and 25 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played trading games.
8.8
454
25
15
players
10. Dust to the End
Nuclear war ended human civilization, but it could never uproot the evil within our hearts. Fight, trade, negotiate, raid– do whatever it takes to survive in the wasteland. You will have to be as clever as ruthless to thrive in a broken world, torn by war, cruelty, hunger and slavery. Dust to the End is a simulation, hand-drawn and post-apocalyptic game developed by Haojoy Game and Zjoy Game and published by 2P Games. Released on August 11th 2021 has received 1,189 reviews of which 951 were positive and 238 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played trading games.
7.6
951
238
14
players
Best deals on trading games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of trading games available on Steam right now, updated on April 16th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted trading games.
1. The Invisible Hand
Want to get rich, quick? Welcome to FERIOS, where you’ll be empowered to pursue wealth and success as a mid-level stockbroker! Your wildest dreams of wealth can come true… at the cost of everything else. The Invisible Hand is a capitalism, trading and economy game developed by Power Struggle Games and published by Fellow Traveller. Released on May 07th 2021 has received 627 reviews of which 511 were positive and 116 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. Featuring a massive 92% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for trading category.
7.7
511
116
-92%
12.50€
1.00€
2. Merchants of Kaidan
Regain your riches, restore your honor and avenge your father's murder. A challenging trading game with lots of RPG elements. Merchants of Kaidan is a trading, strategy and simulation game developed and published by Forever Entertainment S. A.. Released on November 10th 2014 has received 514 reviews of which 343 were positive and 171 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.4 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 90% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in trading games.
6.4
343
171
-90%
14.99€
1.49€
3. Patrician III
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! Patrician III is a strategy, simulation and trading game developed by Ascaron Entertainment ltd. and published by Kalypso Media Digital. Released on November 18th 2010 has received 912 reviews of which 750 were positive and 162 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 80% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in trading games.
7.8
750
162
-80%
5.00€
1.00€
4. Caravan
Are you ready to embark on a journey through deserts and dangers? Will you be able to safely navigate your fellowship through the lands of the Orient and uncover your destiny? Through strategic trading and traveling you will overcome obstacles and adversity. Caravan is a strategy, adventure and simulation game developed by It Matters Games and published by Daedalic Entertainment. Released on September 30th 2016 has received 999 reviews of which 775 were positive and 224 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 80% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for trading games.
7.4
775
224
-80%
5.99€
1.19€
5. Barn Finders
Search for valuable items stashed in abandoned barns. Take part in storage auctions, bid high and buy yourself a chance to find exclusive items hidden in the past. Barn Finders is a simulation, casual and indie game developed by Duality Games and published by Duality Games, PlayWay S.A. and HeartBeat Games. Released on June 15th 2020 has received 4,072 reviews of which 3,373 were positive and 699 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 75% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for trading games.
8.0
3,373
699
-75%
16.88€
4.22€
6. Kardboard Kings: Card Shop Simulator
Open your own Card shop by the seaside! Buy, trade and sell Cards, OR keep them for your own collection! Earn reputation with customers, beat your shop goals, unlock new decorations, and host exciting events to bring everyone to the best Card shop in town! Kardboard Kings: Card Shop Simulator is a funny, 2d and capitalism game developed by Henry's House, Oscar Brittain and Rob Gross and published by Akupara Games. Released on February 10th 2022 has received 437 reviews of which 318 were positive and 119 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 71% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for trading games.
6.9
318
119
-71%
19.31€
5.60€
7. Dust to the End
Nuclear war ended human civilization, but it could never uproot the evil within our hearts. Fight, trade, negotiate, raid– do whatever it takes to survive in the wasteland. You will have to be as clever as ruthless to thrive in a broken world, torn by war, cruelty, hunger and slavery. Dust to the End is a simulation, hand-drawn and post-apocalyptic game developed by Haojoy Game and Zjoy Game and published by 2P Games. Released on August 11th 2021 has received 1,189 reviews of which 951 were positive and 238 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 70% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for trading games.
7.6
951
238
-70%
9.99€
2.99€
8. Storage Hustle
Storage Hustle is a Simulation RPG where you go into storage auctions to buy different mysterious storages. Discover and sell many items, join Yard Sales and haggle your way for profit! Storage Hustle is a immersive sim, economy and driving game developed and published by Broken Clock. Released on November 08th 2023 has received 1,287 reviews of which 945 were positive and 342 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 60% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for trading games.
7.1
945
342
-60%
11.79€
4.71€
9. Car Trader Simulator
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. Car Trader Simulator is a early access, simulation and trading game developed by Live Motion Games and published by Live Motion Games and PlayWay S.A.. Released on November 04th 2020 has received 496 reviews of which 358 were positive and 138 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 57% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for trading games.
6.9
358
138
-57%
9.86€
4.24€
Free trading games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play trading games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on April 16th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play trading games.
1. Milky Way Idle
Milky Way Idle: A multiplayer idle RPG where automation replaces grinding. Level up skills, gather resources, craft powerful items, and battle monsters—all while AFK. Trade in the marketplace, join a guild, team up for party combat, and socialize in chat as you progress effortlessly. Milky Way Idle is a casual, idler and trading game developed and published by cheze. Released on March 06th 2025 has received 485 reviews of which 418 were positive and 67 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. With 2,260 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free trading games on Steam.
8.1
418
67
2,260
players