Meridian4 and Hermitworks Entertainment Corporation have announced that Space Trader – Merchant Marine has shipped and is now available at retail stores and on most online distribution channels. In Space Trader, players assume the role of Space Trader in an alternate future universe. Their goal is to make as much money possible within a time limit. Players make money by leasing cargo ships, traveling to planets and trading with merchants. Merchants trade anything from iron ore to organs, finding successful trade routes between these merchants is the skill of the Space Trader. A playable demo can be found here - nine new screens found their way in our gallery.