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Global Magnates: Shipping Tycoon (2025)

Global Magnates: Shipping Tycoon cover
Developer
Aquila Chengdu
Publisher
Aquila Interactive
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Indie, Simulation, Strategy
Rating
3.5 of 5, 152 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 7.3 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A methodical and competitive business simulation where you build a shipping empire through strategic investments and outmaneuvering AI rivals.

strategiccompetitivebusiness simulationeconomiclogistics-focusedmethodicalcorporate rivalryempire-building

What players say

Players say the game is too simple, with ships shown only as arrows on a map and no 3D models. The tutorial is decent, but the menus feel clunky and unintuitive. Performance problems appear as the fleet grows, and long load times frustrate some. A few reviewers enjoy the basic loop, but many find the novelty fades after a few hours.

Screenshots

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