Forget piracy—China Sea Trader makes hauling porcelain and spices across 19th-century Asia feel like a cutthroat business. It’s part economic sim, part geography lesson, and all DOS brown-and-gray. You buy low, sell high, and occasionally fend off hostile junks (no, not your inventory). The UI is functional but cryptic, as if the game assumes you’re a retired admiral with insider knowledge of Qing Dynasty trade routes. But once you get into the rhythm, it’s surprisingly engaging. Also, expect to lose everything to bad weather or a sudden opium price crash. It's educational and stressful!
How to play China Sea Trader
Game modes: single-player
To slow down the game emulation press CTRL+F11, to speed up the game press CTRL+F12. Press Escape (ESC) to exit fullscreen mode.
China Sea Trader runs in your browser thanks to the Emularity library.
More about China Sea Trader
Status: abandonware
Genre: simulation
Released in: 1989
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