The Modern Successor to TradeWars 2002

The graphical evolution of the BBS classic — named one of the 10 best PC games of all time. 1000+ sectors. Galactic trade. PvP combat. Free in your browser.

Trade Wars 2002 © John Pritchett (EIS ONLINE). “Trade Wars” is a trademark of John Pritchett. Sectorum is an independent game and does not claim ownership of those rights.

The Universe is Yours

Sectorum is the modern, graphical successor to TradeWars 2002 — the BBS classic named one of the 10 best PC games of all time. It's a browser-based multiplayer space trading and strategy MMO where players explore a persistent galaxy with 1000+ sectors, buy and sell at ports, colonize planets, form corporations, and wage PvP combat. All the depth of the BBS golden age — reimagined in the primary React client, with the advanced S.W.A.R.M. command interface available for experienced captains. No download. No pay-to-win. Free to play.

See how Sectorum compares to TradeWars 2002 →

Global Economy

Trade resources across sectors and influence the galactic market.

Tactical Combat

Engage in high-stakes space battles with customizable fleet configurations.

Empire Building

Establish colonies, research technologies, and expand your reach.

Dynamic Universe

A living galaxy that evolves with every player decision.

Cross-Platform Play

Seamless experience across desktop and mobile devices.

Alliance Warfare

Form powerful factions and compete for territorial control.

Living Galaxy

Encounter diverse NPCs, from ruthless pirates to helpful traders, in a universe that feels alive.

Choose your command interface

Sectorum, built for the way you play

The React client is the primary Sectorum experience: a modern cockpit for navigation, trading, planets, combat, and galaxy operations. S.W.A.R.M. adds a focused Windows 3.1-style terminal for automation, telemetry, scripting, and advanced command workflows.

Primary client

React cockpit

Explore the galaxy through the current Sectorum interface, with connected sector operations, starmaps, ports, planets, and ship systems.

Play the React client
Advanced command

S.W.A.R.M.

Open a command-focused workspace for automation, telemetry windows, scripting, and economic tools built around the same Sectorum galaxy.

Explore S.W.A.R.M.

Primary client screenshots

See the current React client in live gameplay, navigation, combat, and ship operations.

Sectorum React cockpit showing a populated sector, command ship, port, planets, ship resources, and sector actions
Sector cockpit
Sectorum React starmap with connected sector nodes, warp links, navigation controls, and zoom controls
Starmap and navigation
Sectorum React combat report showing the battle result, ship losses, attack strength comparison, and tactical readout
Combat report
Sectorum React ship contact report with vessel details, ship class and status, inventory, and available actions
Ship contact and operations

S.W.A.R.M. screenshots

A separate command workspace for scripting, automation, and advanced workflows.

S.W.A.R.M. script manager and floating script editor showing an automation trade route
Script manager and command workspace
S.W.A.R.M. Workbench with automation source editor, script list, debugger tabs, and diagnostics panel
Workbench and debugger
S.W.A.R.M. starter template browser with automation templates and a script preview
Automation starter templates

The classic Flutter client remains available under /old/ for compatibility. It is no longer the primary production experience.

Get in Touch

Have questions or feedback? We'd love to hear from you.

Join the Community

Connect with other commanders, find an alliance, or chat with the developers on our official Discord.

New to Sectorum?

Whether you're a TradeWars veteran or discovering space trading for the first time, we've got you covered.

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