developed by Hirotonfa, published by 9th Exodus
Demo live on Steam, Next Fest June 15.
Early Access September 2026
~20 USD
You're Mr. Law – a broke Connecticut ex-lawyer drowning in debt, owed to a demon. Your plan: sail everywhere from Quebec to Spanish Louisiana buying low, selling high, and dodging blockades while the American Revolution rages on around you. Bribe customs officials. Outrun the Royal Navy and Patriot privateers. Box local dockworkers to train your courage stat. Fall in love with New Jersey-chan (you can fix her).
Each colonial state-chan is a character you trade with, talk to, and some may even maybe be romanced – if you can raise your social stats from "fleabitten sailor" to "dashing seafaring gentleman". The war shifts the economy dynamically: blockades change which ports are open, battles spike prices and wipe out smaller towns, and your faction alignment (Patriot, Loyalist, or trimmer [neutral]) shapes how the world treats you.
Trade goods across 13+ ports from Quebec to Spanish Louisiana
Date state-chans, anthropomorphic colonial states – each with unique personality, dialogue, and backstory
Dice-based ship combat inspired by 100% Orange Juice
Dynamic war economy – blockades shift prices, battles change which ports are accessible
Manage your ship, crew, cargo, and finances across four seasons
Faction alignment – Patriot, Loyalist, or play both sides
Mini-games: boxing, horse racing, card games, baseball
Original soundtrack with licensed combat tracks
HIROTONFA is a solo American cartoonist with 90K followers on X and a portfolio that includes the comics Blu Rivers Revolution, Ponte Historia, UI art for Peripeteia and designs for Starspanner RPG and The Eastern Flower. American Revolution Smuggler is his first commercial release, built in RPG Maker and pushing well beyond the engine's limits.
He communicates in memes and short bursts. He lives in Italy with his wife, MagnaGallina. He draws state-chans at 2 AM. Yes, he is available for interviews, so nice of you to ask: [email protected]
9th Exodus Sp. z o.o. is a Polish indie studio behind Peripeteia (10th highest grossing Polish game on steam in 2025), now publishing their friend HIROTONFA's American Revolution Smuggler. We do bundles, press outreach, and convention appearances. We don't do corporate speak, so don't be afraid to hit us up: [email protected]