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- Coming soon
- Scheduled release
- 12 November 2026
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- 12 November 2026
Steam release scheduled · App 4546370
Starport Merchants
- Single-player
- Custom Volume Controls
- Mouse Only Option
- #category_playable_at_your_own_pace
- Playable without Timed Input
- Save Anytime
- Steam Cloud
- Family Sharing
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Release date12 November 2026Scheduled by Steam
Store statusComing soonSteam store listing
Steam rating—0 reviews
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Game information
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- App ID
- 4546370
- App type
- Game
- Developer
- Peanut Panda ↗
- Publisher
- Peanut Panda ↗
- Supported systems
- Windows
- Genres
- Simulation, Strategy
- Release date
- 12 November 2026
- Last player update
- Awaiting first sample
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System requirements
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Windows
Minimum
- Requirement
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS
- Windows 10 (64-bit)
- Processor
- Intel Core i3-6100 / AMD Ryzen 3 1200 or better
- Memory
- 16 GB RAM
- Graphics
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti (2GB) / AMD Radeon RX 550 (2GB) or better
- DirectX
- Version 12
- Storage
- 300 MB available space
Recommended
- Requirement
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
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About this game
Description
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Starport Merchants puts you in the boots of a freelancer owning nothing but a small ship and some pocket money.
Travel between planets looking for opportunity and the most optimal way to build up your business empire.
There are many ways to build up your merchant empire. Discover the income streams that fit your personal style.
Or do a little bit of everything, it's your business after all.
Haul cargo
Take jobs
Transport passengers
Smuggle goods
Mine asteroids
Attend a lecture at the Academy
Trade stocks (or short them)
Build factories
Automate fleets
Invest in real estate
Buy art
Gamble at the casino
Colonize a planet
... but don't forget to pay your taxes
You are not alone in your pursuit to rule the markets.
Compete against seven rival merchants or find a way to work together. Each rival has their own distinct personality.
Get to know the distinct personalities of your rivals
Establish Trade Agreements and learn to work together
Play games together!
... or commit Industrial Sabotage and set your rivals back
Multiple revenue paths: Choose how you want to build and monetize your business.
Level playing field: Rivals follow the same rules and play the same game.
Crisis events: Unexpected events can raise or lower earnings. For you and your competitors.
Detailed finances: Know exactly how your money flows in and out.
Visual analytics: Use charts and graphs to analyze performance and trends.
Narrative choices: Encounter story events during your travels. Decide how to handle them (or ignore them).
Handmade art: All visuals, music and sounds are made by talented artists. Check them out in the in-game credits!
Is this game for you?
A single playthrough of Starport Merchants might take some time, but the game is designed for quick, pick‑up‑and‑play sessions.
Ideal for players who want a tycoon game with just enough depth but that doesn’t require hours of study.
Great choice if you enjoy GUI‑based tycoon games .
Comparable titles include Gazillionaire , Dope Wars and Wall Street Raider .
When in doubt, play the demo!
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Patches
5 tracked updates
Steam Deck Compatibility
Hey everyone,The game should be playable on Steam Deck, using the track pads in place of a mouse.Controls If the game doesn't detect your controls, you might have to change the default controls manually with the following steps:Start the gamePress the STEAM button on the Steam DeckGo to Controller SettingsIn the Templates section pick the following layout: Mouse OnlyApply Layout (press X) This will change your preferred controls for Starport Merchants, and doesn't touch any of your existing config for your other games.Font SizeIf you find the default font size hard to read, you can switch to a more pixelated font in the Video Settings which should make all text easier to read on smaller displays such as the Steam Deck. Check the box that says Pixeloid to switch to the pixel font:In the meantime, you can check out the demo to see how it looks like for you. The demo is 100% representati...
Read full update on Steam ↗Even higher earnings and work-life balance changes
Hey there, freelancers. Welcome to the latest update!This week is mostly focused on more balance changes and higher earnings from the various income sources. Work-Life BalanceThere has also been an overhaul on the Work-Life Balance mechanic. You'll notice that the effects on your earnings will be much more pronounced now, so it will be worth it to keep an eye on your balance. Check out the updated numbers:Space Truckers will find their happy place in the work zone, while Star Shuttlers will find their biggest profits on the other side. It all adds up! Or you can just keep it all balanced and receive some smaller bonuses for lots of income sources. It's your call! There are no bad decisions here to take. Hope you enjoy this update. Let me know what you think of the game so far and what you like to see more of. Happy trading!
Read full update on Steam ↗Higher earnings and balance changes
Hi everyone!Just released another update with following changes:decreased the cost of cargo hold upgradesdecreased the cost of passenger cabin upgradesincreased the available cargo to buyincreased the prices of fish for the fish marketdecreased the cost and level requirement of incorporationdecreased the cost of registering with the Industrialists' Guildand lots and lots of balance passesYou'll also see a lot of new characters throughout the game.Hope you like this update, let me know what you think!
Read full update on Steam ↗NPC Services Update
Good day merchants! Service personnelThis week's update brings more than 20 new characters to the game.Every service now has a dedicated character. Bouncers, hotel staff, art curator and many more! Discover them all and let me know what you think of them!Federal ContractsPreviously called 'Corporate Contracts', these now have a lower barrier of entry. Instead of having to have formed a corporation, you can now get these contracts as soon as your Federal Reputation is at least 5. Performance improvementsYou'll also notice there's been a lot of performance improvements all over the board.Happy trading!
Read full update on Steam ↗A visual update and 300 wishlists!
Hey everyone!Happy to announce that Starport Merchants just received its 300th wishlist! Thanks everyone for wishlisting and playing the demo so far!The game has also been updated with visual upgrades in various places, hopefully this will increase immersion a bit.Passenger TransportYou can now see what kind of passengers you pick up and what they look like:Priority OffersSpecial Buyers and Special Offers have been renamed to Private Buyers and Priority Offers.The buyers now also have a texture assigned to them:FishingThe fish have received a big visual upgrade as well:I've also added about a dozen extra narrative events for the space taxi role.And then the usual balance changes, UI updates and general improvements.Thanks for playing!
Read full update on Steam ↗
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Release scheduled on Steam
Steam currently lists 12 Nov 2026 as the release date.
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Steam Deck Compatibility ↗
Hey everyone,The game should be playable on Steam Deck, using the track pads in place of a mouse.Controls If the game doesn't detect your controls, you might have to change the default controls manually with the follo…
- SteamPatch
Even higher earnings and work-life balance changes ↗
Hey there, freelancers. Welcome to the latest update!This week is mostly focused on more balance changes and higher earnings from the various income sources. Work-Life BalanceThere has also been an overhaul on the Wor…
- SteamPatch
Higher earnings and balance changes ↗
Hi everyone!Just released another update with following changes:decreased the cost of cargo hold upgradesdecreased the cost of passenger cabin upgradesincreased the available cargo to buyincreased the prices of fish f…
- SteamPatch
NPC Services Update ↗
Good day merchants! Service personnelThis week's update brings more than 20 new characters to the game.Every service now has a dedicated character. Bouncers, hotel staff, art curator and many more! Discover them all a…
- SteamPatch
A visual update and 300 wishlists! ↗
Hey everyone!Happy to announce that Starport Merchants just received its 300th wishlist! Thanks everyone for wishlisting and playing the demo so far!The game has also been updated with visual upgrades in various place…