Smugglers 5 overview

Overview

Smugglers 5 comes from Niels Bauer Games and is published by Niels Bauer Games. It arrived on Steam on Apr 11, 2014, and it sits naturally among Single-player and Family Sharing. SteamPulse tracks it across Windows and Steam so readers get a quick useful snapshot, not just a wall of numbers.

Players and reviews

Smugglers 5's latest SteamPulse observation recorded 0 players at 12 September 2026 - 06:55:50 UTC, with a tracked peak near 1. This peak is the highest value in the available SteamPulse record and may not include activity before tracking began. Player reaction is 58% positive across 158 reviews.

Language and system requirements

Smugglers 5 is available in 1 languages including:

regional rating details listed by Steam when available

Sales, recommendations, and streams

Smugglers 5 has sold up to 9,087 units and has 130 Steam recommendations. The estimated VGI revenue is $58,210. On Twitch, 0 streamers are live with around 0 total watchers.

Smugglers 5 overview details

Smugglers 5 combines live player counts with reviews, pricing, platform support, Store metadata, dated player history, media, recent news, and related games.

Steam Store description

Smugglers 5 is the fifth installment in the turn-based single-player space trading game series. Will you be a greedy trader, an ambitious fleet pilot or a ruthless pirate? Board enemy ships, manage factories, conquer star systems and forge your own galactic empire - ultimately, your actions will have an impact on a galactic scale. 'It’s basically Elite… but turn-based. [...]' - blog (Smugglers 4) 'Smugglers 5 is an impressive and exceedingly addictive game.[...]' - darkzero.co.uk 'I’ve been playing Smugglers' games since I was a kid[...]' - Christian T. (a happy customer) The galaxy is at war - the Federation, the Coalition, the Outer Rim systems and the criminal Syndicate battle for control. It's a dangerous life for a pilot on the front lines, but it can also be a lucrative one - are you an honest trader, or does smuggling illegal goods sound more profitable? Will you join the war effort for your faction, set up your own empire or simply explore the galaxy? The fifth instalment in the long-running Smugglers series features a completely revised turn-based combat system and a range of new ships to fly, as well as a host of exciting features: Explore the galaxy through a fast turn-based travel and combat system 4 factions; 6 professions with new, unique skill trees; 100+ different skills and a revised skill system 30+ spaceships and encounters ranging from fighters up to battleships, cruise missiles and star bases Non-linear war and campaign system. You can influence the war! Manage a crew, board enemy ships, become Admiral and command whole fleets Plunder planets…

SteamPulse editorial summary

Smugglers 5 is listed as a game with No longer available on Steam Store. It supports Windows, belongs to Single-player and Family Sharing, and is associated with Indie, RPG, Simulation, and Strategy. SteamPulse's latest observation records 0 players at 12 September 2026 - 06:55:50 UTC, a tracked peak of 1, and 58% positive reviews.

Support and legal notes

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