Spice Trade (2024)

Developer: Kalle Hamm, Juha Holopainen, Sade Kahra, Dzamil Kamanger, Michiko Isogai, Goran Mrdja
Publisher: WASD Games
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Adventure, RPG, Free To Play
Rating: 4.3 of 5, 21 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.1 hours
Where to get it: Steam

How it feels

A low-budget, retro strategy RPG where you manage resources and expand territory from a humble start.

adventurousstrategichistoriccolonialempire-buildingretrosimplefree-to-play

What players say

Players praise the unique Middle-Eastern historical setting and charm, but many find the interface frustrating with no instructions, long unskippable animations, and confusing permit systems. It is an old game ported to Steam, and while some enjoy the nostalgic depth, others call it nearly unplayable without modern UI conventions.

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