# Merchants of the Stars

> A traffic control game where you control ships, buy upgrades, and win capitalism

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/ca.taugames.merchants](https://chrome-stats.com/d/ca.taugames.merchants)

## Overview

- **ID:** `ca.taugames.merchants`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Tau Games and Apps Inc.
- **Category:** GAME\_ACTION
- **Downloads:** 84
- **Version:** 1.0.3
- **Last updated:** 2025-10-28
- **First published:** 2025-04-29
- **Publisher country:** CA
- **Size:** 268 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-11
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ca.taugames.merchants)
- **Website:** [https://taugames.ca/merchants\_of\_the\_stars](https://taugames.ca/merchants_of_the_stars)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://taugames.ca/merchants\_of\_the\_stars\_privacy](https://taugames.ca/merchants_of_the_stars_privacy)

## Description

A traffic control incremental game where you click and drag cargo ships, guiding them to docks to unload. With the proceeds, purchase upgrades to enhance your profits, unlock new ship types, build your station, and expand your merchant empire. Try to win capitalism as quickly as possible!<br><br>Features<br><br>- A variety of ship types to control, including cargo ships, asteroid haulers, fighters, science vessels, and more.<br><br>- Dozens of purchasable upgrades that make every run different.<br><br>- Powerful active upgrades that are limited in number, but give huge advantages. Combine them strategically to break the game.<br><br>- Use the station&#39;s defense laser to destroy asteroids and pirates.<br><br>- Earn $1,000,000 and win capitalism as quickly as possible to achieve the coveted S rank.<br><br>- Challenge Mode lets you try traffic control scenarios designed to challenge your micromanagement skills.

## Rankings

- #2,049,277 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/ca.taugames.merchants)