Idle Trade Routes

"Idle Trade Routes" is a business simulator where you become the owner of a maritime trading company. You start with a single ship and gradually build an entire fleet, connecting islands and ports with trade routes. Ships dock at busy ports, transport goods, and generate profits even when you’re not in the game. As your income grows, new ships become available, and you’ll be able to hire captains and secure larger contracts. There are five ships available in the game, each of which you can upgrade and send on independent voyages around the world.

How to play?

At the start of the game, the captain gives you your first instructions and explains which ports in the region you need to trade with. The type and quantity of goods on board are displayed at the top of the ship. Tap the map on the left to open the list of ports—those that buy and sell goods are marked with a flashing orange dot. Select one of them and send the ship on its voyage. When the ship approaches the shore, tap the flashing arrows to have it enter the port. Wait for the trading process to complete; the amount earned will be displayed in the cash register at the top of the screen. Tap the figure at the bottom to hire a captain who will perform voyages automatically without your involvement. The green icon unlocks ship upgrades—boost your movement speed, trading speed, and hold capacity. Once you’ve saved enough funds, buy a second ship and upgrade it in the same way. Gradually acquire all five ships and build a trading network that spans the entire game world.