Games Like East India Company

East India Company puts you in charge of a merchant fleet during the 17th and 18th centuries and lets you play out the rise and fall of a global trading empire. You start with a single ship and a modest budget and slowly build your influence across Asia, Africa, and Europe. The real fun comes from managing trade routes, negotiating with local rulers, and outmaneuvering rival companies like the Dutch East India Company. You can hoard spices, dominate the silk trade, or even spark conflicts by overextending your reach. The game rewards careful planning and long-term thinking more than fast reflexes. It feels like a historical board game you can actually lose to because of your own overconfidence. There’s a quiet satisfaction in watching your company grow from a small operation to a major power. The mechanics are simple but deep, and every decision matters because one wrong move can bankrupt you or lead to war.

East India Company puts you in charge of a merchant fleet during the 17th and 18th centuries and lets you play out the r... Read more