Space Trader 2018

Space Trader 2018

by Marc Auger

25 ratings
44 reviews

Archived App (Last seen on 29 Jul 2026)

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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • July 14, 2016
  • January 22, 2018
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Embark on a galactic journey as a trader, battling pirates and evading law enforcement. This remake faithfully recreates a classic strategy game, featuring numerous planets with unique characteristics and a variety of commodities to trade.

Galactic travel
Commodity trading
Pirate combat
Police evasion
100+ unique planets
Historically accurate port
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What's New in Space Trader 2018

2.2

January 22, 2018

This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included. MAJOR STABILITY IMPROVEMENTS AND BUGFIXES -the hanging/crashing issue on warp and especially arrival is fixed -the quests all now work appropriately -scooped items can now only be sold once :) -a whole bunch of little things that were wrong aren't wrong anymore

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User reviews

Buggy

Sometimes the app crashes and reverts me to a time way early in the game.
I was also unable to sell certain equipments because when I click, it shows as weapons or shields.
Additionally, some ships never show up in the game, like the Termite or Wasp.
The moon purchasing also is buggy, I was allowed to pay twice, and then it says I don’t have enough when I already bought the moon.
All in all good for nostalgia but it needs to be fixed.
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Crashes all the time

A real shame. The original PalmOS one was flawless compared to this

DO NOT BUY!!!!

This game is buggier than a termite infested house. It treats over half the warps as 20 parsecs, even if they aren’t. The warp button will quit working at random, meaning you have to start over, and the prices will randomly be inverted so a profit will register as a loss. The developer should put their keyboard away forever and learn to turn a wrench, because this is the buggiest game I have ever played, bar none. I want my money back
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Where’s dark mode at?

Like seriously.. the stark white screen makes it impossible to play at night without blinding me. Rly not too much to ask for a text based game in 2023.

Great game

Really fun, takes you back decades to when the game was played on Palm!

FAQ

What is Space Trader 2018?

Space Trader 2018 is a remake of a classic 1980s strategy game. It allows players to travel the galaxy, trade commodities, fight pirates, and evade the police. The game is a historically accurate port of the original Palm Pilot version.

What are the key features of Space Trader 2018?

Key features include galactic travel, becoming an expert trader, fighting pirates, and running from the police. It boasts over 100 original planets, each with unique tech levels, governments, and resources, along with the original ten commodities.

How much does Space Trader 2018 cost?

Based on the provided information, this application is a paid app. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or advertisements, indicating a one-time purchase model.

What kind of gameplay can I expect?

You can expect a deep strategy experience focused on economic simulation and space combat. Players will need to manage their trading routes, upgrade their ships, and make strategic decisions to succeed in the dangerous galaxy.