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Salt and Spice

From Mogadishu to Calcutta, master the bustling trade networks of the Indian Ocean during the golden age of maritime commerce.

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Swordbearer Studios
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Swordbearer Studios
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About the Game

Sail. Trade. Build. Scheme. Rule the Indian Ocean.

Set in the 16th century, Salt & Spice plunges you into the heart of the historic spice trade stretching from East Africa to the Indian subcontinent. Control powerful convoys, manage exotic goods, form trade routes, fight against pirates and navigate political intrigue as you compete with rivals across a richly simulated world.

Command vast merchant fleets, build your production and trade network, supply your cities, manipulate noble courts — Salt & Spice offers deep strategic gameplay shaped by history, choice, and consequence.

Key Features

🛳️ Strategic Trade Simulation:
Buy low, sell high—but watch the market! Local, regional, and global supply and demand evolve in real time.

🏙️ Explore Historic Cities:
Visit iconic coastal hubs like Mogadishu, Aden, Hormuz, Basra, Goa, and Calcutta—each with unique buildings, cultures, and opportunities.

📈 Dynamic Economy:
Prices, supply chains, and demand shift daily, weekly, and monthly—react or fall behind.

🏛️ City Management:
Build infrastructure, invest in buildings to establish your own network.

🗺️ Authentic World Map:
Traverse a historically inspired top-down map of the Indian Ocean, with procedurally updated trade flows and cultural dynamics.

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