East India Company

East India Company

Released Jul 2009

Trade exotic goods, command fleets, and dominate 17th-century seas. This blend of real-time strategy and naval warfare lets you build a trading empire across Europe and Asia. Strategize trade routes, engage in epic naval battles, and expand your influence to become the ultimate maritime force.

53% positive · 215 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence

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Evaluation

East India Company launched on July 31, 2009 and received three DLC packs within its first year: Pirate Bay (July 31, 2009), Privateer (October 27, 2009), and Battle of Trafalgar (December 9, 2009). All three DLC are released with no unreleased entries remaining in the store listing. There are no developer news posts, announcements, or roadmaps indicating any further content was ever planned beyond these three releases. The developer has made no communications since the game's 2009 content period, and no new content has shipped in the intervening years. The game appears to have launched as a complete commercial product and wrapped up its DLC cycle by December 2009, making it a finished package with no ongoing development.
Evidence
Battle of Trafalgar DLC released in December 2009 — the last piece of content shipped for the game
dlc listing · Dec 9, 2009 source content shipped
high
Privateer DLC released in October 2009
dlc listing · Oct 27, 2009 source content shipped
medium

Content

3 of 3 released · no outstanding content

Media

Details

Developer
Publisher
Nitro Games
Achievements
—
Platform
Windows
Controller
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Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer

About this game

Set sail in the age of exploration with East India Company, a captivating real-time strategy game that puts you at the helm of a thriving trading empire. Choose from eight European nations—Britain, France, the Netherlands, Portugal, Denmark, Sweden, Spain, or the Holy Roman Empire—and embark on a quest to control the lucrative trade routes between Europe and the Far East.

Build and customize your fleet with a variety of ship classes, from nimble sloops to massive warships, each meticulously designed for transport or combat. Establish and upgrade ports, negotiate trade agreements, and manage resources to maximize profits. Assign fleets to specific trade routes, ensuring the steady flow of goods like spices, silk, and tea, while keeping a vigilant eye on rival nations and pirates.

When diplomacy fails, command your ships in real-time naval battles, unleashing devastating broadsides and boarding enemy vessels to assert your dominance. Experience the thrill of direct control in battles or oversee the action from a strategic perspective, making tactical decisions that will determine the fate of your empire.

With a dynamic blend of trading, warfare, and resource management, East India Company offers a rich and engaging experience for strategy enthusiasts. Whether playing solo or challenging others in multiplayer mode, your decisions will shape the course of history in this epic maritime adventure.

Features:

  • Cinematic Naval Battles: Engage in spectacular real-time sea battles with stunning visuals.

  • Dual Command Modes: Issue orders in RTS mode or take direct control of a single ship.

  • Comprehensive Trade System: Manage trade routes, negotiate with nations, and control the flow of exotic goods.

  • Diverse Fleets: Choose from over 10 ship types, each with unique attributes and roles.

  • Port Management: Upgrade ports with new buildings to enhance trade and military capabilities.

  • Diplomacy and Warfare: Navigate complex political landscapes, form alliances, or declare war to expand your reach.

  • Multiplayer Action: Compete with up to 8 players online or via LAN in various game modes.

Embark on your journey to command the seas and build the world's most influential trading empire in East India Company.

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