Full game metadata
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Steam app type | game |
| Steam App ID | 4519750 |
| Live current players | 0 |
| SteamPulse tracked peak | 1 |
| Live count (today's peak floor) | 0 |
| Price | $4.24 (15% off from $4.99) |
| Free to play | No |
| Discount | 15% |
| Original price USD | $4.99 |
| Current price USD | $4.24 |
| Release date | Apr 7, 2026 |
| Developer | EchoWorks |
| Publisher | EchoWorks |
| Owners estimated | Not available |
| SteamSpy owner estimate minimum | Not available |
| SteamSpy owner estimate maximum | Not available |
| Review type | 3 user reviews |
| Positive review percent | 33% |
| Positive reviews | 1 |
| Negative reviews | 2 |
| Total reviews | 3 |
| Steam recommendations | Not available |
| Achievements | Not available |
| Average playtime forever | Not available |
| Windows support | Yes |
| macOS support | No |
| Linux support | No |
| Parent game | Not available |
| Store URL | https://store.steampowered.com/app/4519750/ |
Short description
Take command of a deep space trading outpost in this infinitely scaling, terminal-based economy simulator. Buy low, sell high, construct powerful station modules, manage trade fleets, and defend against deadly pirate raids. Can you build the wealthiest station in the galaxy?
About this game
WELCOME TO THE EDGE OF THE GALAXY, COMMANDER. Deep Space Merchant is a highly addictive, pure-mechanics trading and management simulator with a retro, text-based terminal aesthetic. You are the newly appointed manager of an isolated space station. Every day brings new ships, volatile markets, and deadly risks. Your goal? Infinite profit and survival in the cold void. Instead of relying on flashy graphics, Deep Space Merchant focuses entirely on the thrill of the deal and the satisfaction of exponential growth. Start small by trading Scrap Metal with desperate scavengers. Expand your cargo bays, scale up your operations, and soon you'll be dealing in Antimatter and Dark Matter with galactic elites. But beware—growth comes at a cost. THE GALAXY REACTS TO YOU (ADAPTIVE AI) No single strategy works forever. An intelligent backend system monitors your playstyle and throws unique challenges your way: Anti-Hoarding: Stockpiling too much of one item? You might trigger a sudden Market Crash, plummeting its value. Anti-Greed: Sitting on a mountain of credits with weak defenses? Expect a targeted inside job by ruthless mercenaries. Anti-Spam: Buying too many trade ships? You might attract a massive Pirate Blockade. MANAGE A RUTHLESS ECONOMY Upkeep & Finances: A massive station isn't cheap. Every module, cargo space, and ship adds to your daily upkeep. Fall behind, and your balance drops below zero. The Intergalactic Bank: Out of credits? Take out a high-interest loan from the Bank to seize a rare trading opportunity—just make sure you can pay it back before the interest swallows your profits. BUILD YOUR ECONOMIC EMPIRE Your credits are your greatest weapon. Use your hard-earned profits to construct powerful modules: Build a Hydroponics Bay or Medical Center to sustain your passengers. Install a Scanner Array to optimize trade prices, or build a Smuggler's Hideout to evade pirate patrols. Expand your living quarters, build a Hotel , and upgrade your Bar into a fully operational Casino to watch the credits roll in as passengers gamble their savings away. SURVIVE THE OUTER RIM Space is unforgiving. As your station's wealth grows, so does the threat level. Defen…
Supported languages
English * * languages with full audio support