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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Car Dealer Simulator Uncover a goldmine in the used car market! Sniff out deals, buy low, modify, and sell high. Your journey from amateur grease monkey to car dealer magnate awaits. How fast will you rise in this lucrative venture?

Price -24% 15.07€
Rating 7.5
Release 29 May 2025
Synergy An ecosystem City Builder in a unique world. Build your settlement, manage your workers and optimize your resources. Analyzing your environment, spreading new plants, and harvesting them are key to prosperity.

Price -48% 13.24€
Rating 7.9
Release 16 Apr 2025
Supercar Collection Simulator Start your own diecast store! Unbox surprise car packs, expand your collection, oin exciting races with customers on the tracks, and play online trading games. A world full of speed and excitement is waiting for you in your store!

Price 12.99€
Rating 8.5
Release 14 Apr 2025
Used Cars Simulator Used Cars Simulator - trade used or stolen cars, fix and customize them, drive around, and explore the open world! Grow your business, complete quests, and have fun with a physics-based sandbox!

Price 14.99€
Rating 6.7
Release 09 Apr 2025
KAISERPUNK Build a city to rule the world in Kaiserpunk, a grand city builder blending production-focused city building with world conquest in an alternate 20th century world. Manage your city, grow industries, build a military, and defeat rivals to become the greatest empire.

Price -37% 19.11€
Rating 6.7
Release 21 Mar 2025
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.

Price Free to play
Rating 7.3
Release 06 Mar 2025
Arctic Motel Simulator Have you ever been to the Arctic? Do you want to open a motel in the Arctic? With the company of aurora, blizzards, polar days and nights, primeval forests, and wild animals, can you turn a run-down motel into a landmark in the Arctic?

Price 17.49€
Rating 8.4
Release 11 Feb 2025
The Executive - Movie Industry Tycoon Shape the history of the Hollywood movie industry in this sandbox business simulation game. Create the movies you've always wanted to see, hire the best team, research cutting-edge technologies, and dominate the Box Office. Can you rise from a small studio to a Hollywood giant?

Price -20% 12.10€
Rating 7.7
Release 11 Feb 2025
Royal Quest Online Fantasy comes alive in this vast yet cozy free-to-play MMORPG! Choose between 4 classes and 8 subclasses, explore hundreds of locations, thousands of quests, dive into varied PvE and PvP modes, enter the unique vibrant world, and trade with other players. Play, explore, fight and be victorious!

Price Free to play
Rating 7.9
Release 19 Dec 2024
Tobacco Shop Simulator Run your tobacco shop. Sign contracts with leading brands, order products, hire workers, expand your store, and never let your customers leave the store empty-handed. Play with friends or go solo, and enjoy the growth of your shop.

Price 11.79€
Rating 8.6
Release 09 Dec 2024
Lost But Found Organize and give out lost items! Lost But Found is a job simulator game where you are an officer who oversees the lost items in an airport. Organize those items and distribute them to people who lost their belongings. Upgrade your office, manage requests, collect stickers, and more.

Price -40% 4.13€
Rating 7.3
Release 25 Nov 2024
Fish Idle 2: Underwater Mystery Dive into the most fun idle fishing arcade game! Manage your Fish Kingdoms with automated fishing, upgrade your boat and gear, invest in passive income, and outsmart the market. Become the ultimate fish tycoon!

Price Free to play
Rating 6.6
Release 15 Nov 2024
Brighter Shores Brighter Shores is an all new adventure from award winning MMORPG designer Andrew Gower. It is an enchanting point-and-click style RPG with hundreds of hours of gameplay, set in a land of magic and mysteries, with a huge number of professions to try, and something new to find around every corner.

Price Free to play
Rating 7.0
Release 06 Nov 2024
Dustland Delivery Dustland Delivery is a post-apocalyptic survival business simulator. Scour the wastes for profit, complete missions to grow your trading empire, and assemble a rag-tag band of adventurers to turn your city into the capital of the Dustlands. Danger lurks around every corner—but no risk, no reward!

Price 7.79€
Rating 8.4
Release 05 Nov 2024
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.

Price -35% 15.92€
Rating 7.9
Release 01 Nov 2024
East Trade Tycoon: Inheritance Eastern Trade Tycoon: Inheritance is a trading simulator game.In the game,you can from zero to hero.By trading markets, build a business,earn money,level up, investing accurately, and manage family to become a trading tycoon!

Price 2.99€
Rating 8.9
Release 21 Oct 2024
Storage Hunter Simulator Play as one of the bidders for abandoned warehouses and uncover hidden treasures! Storage Hunter is a garage auction simulation game. Bid, win, and sell for profit! Become the king of storage auction.

Price -35% 15.92€
Rating 7.9
Release 10 Oct 2024
Potion Tycoon Potion Tycoon is a management simulator with a witchy twist! Build and develop your very own magic shop. Manage resources, set up production lines, mix potions and sell them smartly to stay ahead of the competition. Welcome to the potion business!

Price -72% 5.73€
Rating 7.0
Release 04 Oct 2024
Old Market Simulator Old Market Simulator is a 1-4 player co-op game where you manage your market by ordering goods, growing produce, raising animals, fishing, and crafting items in your workshop, while hiring employees and expanding your business.

Price -45% 5.44€
Rating 8.6
Release 03 Oct 2024
TCG Card Shop Simulator Open your own local game store. Stock shelves with the latest booster packs, or crack them and collect the cards for yourself. Set your own prices, hire staff, host events, and expand your card shop.

Price 12.79€
Rating 9.5
Release 15 Sep 2024
Mad Smartphone Tycoon Build Your smartphone Empire in Mad Smartphone Tycoon, your main goal in this game is to create the ultimate smartphone that combines both performance and aesthetics. Expand your company, dominate the global market, become a tycoon in the world of mobile phones!

Price -50% 5.89€
Rating 7.1
Release 12 Sep 2024
Motel Manager Simulator Restore an old motel alongside a shop and a gas station. Design, furnish, decorate and rent rooms. provide products for customers and fuel for cars. Hire employees to help you and be the boss of your own empire.

Price 17.49€
Rating 8.2
Release 26 Aug 2024
Supermarket Together The multiplayer supermarket has arrived to your neighbourhood for free! Stock your shop space, unlock perks and franchises, hire employees or chase those pesky shoplifters. The more players, the more action!

Price Free to play
Rating 9.3
Release 09 Aug 2024
Retail Company Simulator Run your retail company. Sign contracts with leading brands, order products, hire workers, expand your store, and never let your customers leave the store empty-handed. Play with friends or go solo, and enjoy the growth of your shop.

Price -50% 5.89€
Rating 8.6
Release 06 Aug 2024

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 June 14th 2025.

1. Car Dealer Simulator

Uncover a goldmine in the used car market! Sniff out deals, buy low, modify, and sell high. Your journey from amateur grease monkey to car dealer magnate awaits. How fast will you rise in this lucrative venture? Car Dealer Simulator is a driving, immersive sim and trading game developed and published by Garage Monkeys. Released on May 29th 2025 has received 591 reviews of which 465 were positive and 126 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played trading game, thanks to its 2,493 peak concurrent players over the last day.
7.5
465
126

2,493
players

2. 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 idler, casual and trading game developed and published by cheze. Released on March 06th 2025 has received 834 reviews of which 636 were positive and 198 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. While seeing 1,831 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among trading games based on player count.
7.3
636
198

1,831
players

3. 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 18,452 reviews of which 14,778 were positive and 3,674 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. While seeing 206 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among trading games based on player count.
7.9
14,778
3,674

206
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 3,623 reviews of which 3,047 were positive and 576 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
3,047
576

63
players

5. 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 1,478 reviews of which 1,066 were positive and 412 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played trading games.
7.0
1,066
412

47
players

6. 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 3,894 reviews of which 3,322 were positive and 572 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played trading games.
8.2
3,322
572

37
players

7. Used Cars Simulator

Used Cars Simulator - trade used or stolen cars, fix and customize them, drive around, and explore the open world! Grow your business, complete quests, and have fun with a physics-based sandbox! Used Cars Simulator is a early access, driving and immersive sim game developed by DreamWay Games and published by PlayWay S.A.. Released on April 09th 2025 has received 361 reviews of which 253 were positive and 108 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played trading games.
6.7
253
108

31
players

8. 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 1,484 reviews of which 1,091 were positive and 393 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played trading games.
7.1
1,091
393

23
players

9. 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 925 reviews of which 760 were positive and 165 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played trading games.
7.8
760
165

20
players

10. 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 483 reviews of which 458 were positive and 25 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played trading games.
8.8
458
25

19
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 June 14th 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 635 reviews of which 519 were positive and 116 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. Featuring a massive 98% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for trading category.
7.7
519
116

-98% 12.79€ 0.32€

2. 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 440 reviews of which 319 were positive and 121 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.9 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 98% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in trading games.
6.9
319
121

-98% 19.50€ 0.49€

3. Merchant of the Skies

Become the captain of a flying ship! Sell items, gather resources and build your own trade company in the clouds! Merchant of the Skies is a trading, base-building and management game developed and published by Coldwild Games. Released on April 17th 2020 has received 2,164 reviews of which 1,862 were positive and 302 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 97% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in trading games.
8.3
1,862
302

-97% 14.99€ 0.47€

4. 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 1,194 reviews of which 953 were positive and 241 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 96% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for trading games.
7.6
953
241

-96% 9.99€ 0.45€

5. 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 817 reviews of which 644 were positive and 173 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 96% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for trading games.
7.5
644
173

-96% 14.99€ 0.65€

6. 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 1,007 reviews of which 782 were positive and 225 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 95% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for trading games.
7.4
782
225

-95% 5.99€ 0.32€

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 1,484 reviews of which 1,091 were positive and 393 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 94% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for trading games.
7.1
1,091
393

-94% 14.99€ 0.97€

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 925 reviews of which 760 were positive and 165 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 92% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for trading games.
7.8
760
165

-92% 4.99€ 0.40€

9. Port Royale 2

The Caribbean in the 17th Century - Trade with over 60 towns, create your own production facilities, expand your trading empire and influence the development of the New World. As pirates and military fleets threaten your trade convoys, you'll need escort ships. Port Royale 2 is a strategy, trading and economy game developed by Ascaron Entertainment ltd. and published by Strategy First. Released on June 16th 2009 has received 635 reviews of which 450 were positive and 185 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for trading games.
6.8
450
185

-90% 5.89€ 0.59€

10. 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 4,147 reviews of which 3,418 were positive and 729 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 86% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for trading games.
8.0
3,418
729

-86% 16.79€ 2.39€

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 June 14th 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 idler, casual and trading game developed and published by cheze. Released on March 06th 2025 has received 834 reviews of which 636 were positive and 198 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. With 1,831 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free trading games on Steam.
7.3
636
198

1,831
players