Merc
A downloadable game for Windows and macOS
Embark on an interstellar journey in Merc, a fresh addition to the beloved lineage of space trading and combat games like Escape Velocity and Endless Sky. Pilot your ship through a vast galaxy, forge a career as a trader or take on contracts as a skilled freelancer, and engage in thrilling space battles—all rendered in full 3D while maintaining the top-down gameplay of the games that inspired Merc.
Key Features
- 2.5D gameplay: Experience the best of both worlds with top-down space exploration and combat, powered by a full 3D engine for enhanced visuals and effects.
- Immersive visuals: Enjoy detailed 3D models, particle effects, and scenic backgrounds that bring the space frontier to life.
- Deep economy: Navigate a complex economic system, including multiple currencies across the galaxy. Engage in commodity and currency trading to maximize your profits as you voyage between star systems.
- Diverse mission types: Take on a variety of missions, from simple cargo runs to challenging bounty hunts.
- Dynamic combat: Face off against pirates and other threats in fast-paced, skill-based space battles.
- (Coming soon) Ship customization: Upgrade and outfit your vessel with various weapons, shields, and other systems to suit your playstyle.
- (Coming soon) A more expansive galaxy: Explore a massive galaxy filled with unique star systems, each with its own characteristics, markets, and opportunities.
Whether you're a veteran space trader or new to the genre, Merc offers a fresh experience that combines nostalgic gameplay with modern graphics and innovative features.
Chart your own course through the stars—will you become a wealthy merchant, a fearsome pirate, or a celebrated hero? It's up to you!
Status | In development |
Platforms | Windows, macOS |
Author | Justin Spahr-Summers |
Genre | Simulation, Action |
Made with | Godot |
Tags | 2D, Godot, Singleplayer, Space, Space Sim |
Code license | MIT License |
Average session | A few minutes |
Languages | English |
Inputs | Keyboard, Mouse |
Links | Source code |