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Tau Games · Published by Tau Games · Official site ↗
Last updated 2 Oct 2026
A traffic-control incremental game where you click and drag cargo ships, guiding them to docks to unload. With the proceeds, purchase upgrades to enhance your profits, unlock new ship types, build your station, and expand your merchant empire. Try to win capitalism as quickly as possible!
Action, Indie, Strategy · More free games
Manage a bustling space station as you click and drag ships to unload cargo for profit. Upgrade facilities, unlock new vessels, and build an interstellar trade network in Merchants of the Stars.
About this game
In a world of the selfish, few are brave enough to stand up for what really matters - the shareholders!
At the Tau Ceti Corporation, we endeavour to deliver the highest value possible, for the lowest cost. As Station Commander, you are entrusted to run the operation, all while keeping the revenue numbers going up every quarter and the fatality numbers acceptably low.
Welcome to your shift. It's going to be a busy one. Let's make some money for the Tau Ceti Corpo.

Merchants of the Stars is a traffic-control incremental game where you click and drag cargo ships, guiding them to docks to unload. With the proceeds, purchase upgrades to enhance your profits, unlock new ship types, build your station, and expand your merchant empire. Try to win capitalism as quickly as possible!
Features
A variety of ship types to control, including cargo ships, asteroid haulers, fighters, science vessels, and more.
Dozens of purchasable upgrades that make every run different.
Powerful active upgrades that are limited in number, but give huge advantages. Combine them strategically to break the game.
Use the station's defense laser to destroy asteroids and pirates.
Earn $1,000,000 and win capitalism as quickly as possible to achieve the coveted S rank.
Challenge Mode lets you try traffic control scenarios designed to challenge your micromanagement skills.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Intel Pentium 4
- Memory: 512 MB RAM
Supported Languages
*languages with full audio support






