Underplayed Gems

Winds Of Trade (2017)

Winds Of Trade cover
Developer
Rhombico Games
Platforms
Windows, Linux
Genres
Simulation, Strategy
Rating
3.1 of 5, 178 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 6.5 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A slow-burn strategy game where you carefully plan trade routes and manage resources while navigating threats like pirates and competition.

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What players say

Players praise the stock market, political mechanics, and commodity smuggling, but many warn the game feels unfinished. Frequent complaints include tedious manual cargo handling, a broken supply and demand algorithm, very small maps, and a lack of production chains found in similar titles like Patrician or Port Royale. Some reviews say development stalled, calling it abandonware.

Screenshots

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