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Create and manage your own shipping empire. Control every aspect from route creation to marketing to staff handling and beat other managers to top the leaderboards.

2023StrategySimulationFree To PlayFree to playDeck PlayableWindows · Linuxby Trophy Games
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Frequently asked about Shipping Manager

Does Shipping Manager run on Steam Deck?
Shipping Manager is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
Is Shipping Manager free to play?
Yes — Shipping Manager is a free-to-play title on Steam. You can install and play it without buying anything, though some games include optional in-app purchases.
What games are most similar to Shipping Manager?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Shipping Manager are Cyber Prison Management, Settle and Battle: New Empires, Prison Architect.
Who developed Shipping Manager?
Shipping Manager was developed by Trophy Games.

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