Idle Trade Routes

Idle Trade Routes is an idle business game where you run a maritime trading company. You start with a single ship and gradually build a full fleet, linking islands and ports with trade routes. Ships dock at busy ports, move cargo, and bring in profits even when you're offline. As your income grows, you unlock new ships, hire captains, and sign larger contracts. There are five ships total, and you can upgrade each one and send it on its own route around the world.

How to play?

At the start, the captain gives your first tasks and shows which nearby ports you need to trade with. The type and quantity of goods on board are shown at the top of the ship. Tap the map on the left to open the list of ports; ports that buy and sell goods are marked with a flashing orange dot. Choose a port and send the ship on its route. When the ship reaches the shore, tap the flashing arrows to send it into port. After trading finishes, your earnings appear in the cash register at the top of the screen.

Tap the figure at the bottom to hire a captain who will handle routes automatically. Use the green icon to open ship upgrades and raise movement speed, trading speed, and cargo hold capacity. When you have enough money, buy a second ship and upgrade it the same way. Step by step, add all five ships and build a trading network that covers the entire game world.