Merchant of the Skies opens pre-registration on iOS and Android ahead of its launch next month

Merchant of the Skies launches April 14th on iOS and Android

• Airship trading, production chains, and island management drive progression
• Premium release priced at $7.99 with no additional purchases

Farewell to Merchant of Venice. Merchant of the Skies features floating islands, airship commerce, and an economy that favors gradual growth over quick victories. It has earned a "Very Positive" rating on Steam (87%), and now it is coming to mobile devices. Pre-registration is currently open for both iOS and Android.

You play as a sky captain commanding a modest airship with a keen eye for profit, traveling between floating islands to identify the most lucrative opportunities. The game begins simply but evolves significantly over time. The pacing is intentionally relaxed, focusing on setting up systems and watching them operate smoothly rather than constantly reacting to emergencies.

The economy serves as the core of the experience. Markets fluctuate, trade routes change, and mastering buy-low-sell-high strategies drives the main gameplay loop. As you progress, your operations expand into an automated empire featuring production chains, trade caravans, and passive income streams, allowing you to focus on optimizing efficiency.

There is also a light base-building element. You can acquire islands, develop infrastructure, and transform scattered outposts into a thriving trade empire. Alternatively, you might choose to customize a floating mansion, which serves as the ultimate goal once your wealth accumulates.

Exploration fills in the details. The world is procedurally generated and populated with unique characters, unusual encounters, and occasional ancient mysteries—including, notably, a giant turtle airship that provides ample reason for investigation. The game avoids overwhelming you, offering delightful discoveries to stumble upon between trade missions.

If you are weary of mobile tycoon games that nickel-and-dime players, Merchant of the Skies offers a straightforward premium experience. A single purchase of $7.99 unlocks all content with no additional in-app purchases required.

Merchant of the Skies arrives on iOS and Android on April 14th.

If you are looking for more empire-building experiences, consider checking out our list of the best tycoon games available on Android.