We first reported on Insider Trading, a new retro-inspired Wall Street simulator, in November 2025. Since then, developer Naiive has released a successful demo and has announced that the full game will launch on Steam on February 18th, 2026.

“I wanted to make a deckbuilder where the market itself is your opponent,” said Naiive. “A huge part of shaping Insider Trading came from feedback during the demo, and seeing so many people and content creators spend time with it was incredibly motivating. That response helped guide the direction of the full release, and I’m excited for everybody to finally experience where the game landed.”

Key features:

Insider Trading is a stock-themed roguelike deckbuilder where the market you create can just as easily crush you. Stack synergies, trigger price swings, and take control so your momentum won’t bankrupt you.

Control the Stock Market: Every card directly affects a shared stock price that defines the run. Pushing prices higher opens new opportunities, but unchecked growth increases volatility and makes collapse more likely.

Explosive Combos: Cards belong to distinct types, and playing multiple cards of the same type in a single turn triggers combo effects. Smart sequencing and deck construction can turn small hands into explosive plays.

Winning Isn’t Always Safe: Rising prices unlock stronger effects and bigger payouts, but they also make the market harder to control. Many runs end not because of bad luck, but because success was pushed too far.

Characters That Shift the Rules: Each character starts with a unique deck and mechanics that reshape how risk, control, and volatility are approached from the very first turn.

Chaos in Every Run: Events, perks, and one time pills can dramatically alter a run mid game, forcing players to adapt when their strategy stops working the way they expected.

High Stakes Only: Optional difficulty modes tighten margins and increase penalties, rewarding players who understand when to slow down and when to let the market crash.