Indie developer Aartform Games has put its trading sim Spice Road on Steam Greenlight, and have released a demo of the beta build as well.
In Spice Road, the gamer takes on the role of an 18th Century colonial governor who is building a town on the famed Spice Road leading into Asia. The goal is to have their town be the major trading post on the Road, with nobles, monks, merchants and rogues dwelling there, as monasteries, inns, palaces, and shops populate it.
The bullet list of official features include:
* Advanced economic and trading simulation. 3 tiers of industry provide goods and services for populations of citizens, slaves and nobles with full control over wages and taxation.
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Build a network of farms, mines and caravan routes. Scout the map to find rare and exotic goods to export to distant lands.
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Defeat Bandit raiders, or pay them tribute to keep your routes peaceful.
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Compete against cunning corporate rivals. Choose diplomacy or raid their caravans and wage war on their cities.
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Meet your citizen’s social and religious needs. Attract visiting explorers or pilgrims by developing the entertainment or spiritual side of your town.
Players interested in trying out the Spice Road beta demo can find it on Strategy Informer here.
