Smugglers 5 (2014)
- Developer
- Niels Bauer Games
- Genres
- Indie, RPG, Simulation, Strategy
- Rating
- 2.9 of 5, 158 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 7.7 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
The catalog in 3D
The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
A slow-paced, methodical space-trading simulator where every decision impacts your empire's growth across star systems.
turn-basedmethodicalstrategictradingpiratefleet managementspacesingle-player
What players say
Players describe Smugglers 5 as a shallow, unpolished experience with decent ideas. Combat is repetitive and RNG-heavy, trading is weak, and the UI is clunky with separate executables and missing tooltips. The game lacks endgame content, and reviewers note a nag screen pushing DLC. A few find fun in the choose-your-own-adventure elements and ship variety, but most say it feels unfinished.
Screenshots
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