Sea Trader: Rise of Taipan GBA box art

Game Boy Advance · Simulation

Sea Trader: Rise of Taipan

Deep cut

SystemGame Boy Advance
Released2003
GenreSimulation
DeveloperJaleco
PublisherJaleco
Players1 player
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
ESRBT
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 3

Sea Trader: Rise of Taipan is a simulation game released in 2003 for the Game Boy Advance, developed by Jaleco.

It landed about 2 years into the GBA's life. Other notable GBA releases from 2003 include Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga, Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow and Sonic Battle. Among the 38 GBA simulation games in our database, it ranks #8 by legacy score.

Sea Trader: Rise of Taipan is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

  • you want to think and plan
  • you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
  • you've played the GBA hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want clear goals and a defined ending
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Sea Trader: Rise of Taipan is like

Simulation games model a system and let you play inside it, whether that means building a city, flying a plane, raising a pet or running a business.

Tip for newcomers: Simulations are often open-ended. Set yourself small goals and enjoy experimenting with the systems.

Sea Trader: Rise of Taipan gameplay screenshot on GBA
In-game screenshot (GBA)

Sea Trader: Rise of Taipan walkthroughs & guides

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Sea Trader: Rise of Taipan FAQ

When did Sea Trader: Rise of Taipan come out on the GBA?

Sea Trader: Rise of Taipan was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2003.

Who made Sea Trader: Rise of Taipan?

It was developed by Jaleco.

Is Sea Trader: Rise of Taipan multiplayer?

No. Sea Trader: Rise of Taipan is a single-player game.

How long does Sea Trader: Rise of Taipan take to play?

As a simulation game, Sea Trader: Rise of Taipan typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Sea Trader: Rise of Taipan on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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