The press kit and contact information for Indie Pups indicate the game is positioned to reach a broader audience ahead of its February launch.

Naiive Studio has partnered with Almost Ready Games Fund to provide strategic guidance and development support, aiming to strengthen the launch while preserving the game’s original vision.

The collaboration allows Naiive Studio to focus on refining core gameplay and delivering a stronger launch experience for players.

Insider Trading will launch with ten supported languages, including English, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, Korean, French, German, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish, and Italian.

Insider Trading, a stock market–themed roguelike deckbuilder from Naiive Studio, is gaining momentum ahead of its Steam launch on February 18, 2026.

Key gameplay elements include direct control of stock prices via cards, explosive card-type synergies, and the importance of sequencing and deck construction for powerful plays.

Winners aren’t guaranteed safe outcomes, as high momentum can invite stronger market swings and potential bankruptcies if mismanaged.

The game challenges players to balance greed and strategy by drafting market-moving cards, stacking perks, and reacting to volatile events that affect stock prices, with each run offering a fresh experience through multiple characters with unique starting decks and mechanics.

Each run features unique starting decks and mechanics tied to different characters, creating varied experiences and strategic approaches.

The risk-reward loop is reinforced by optional higher-difficulty modes that tighten margins and amplify penalties, rewarding players who manage risk effectively.

Insider Trading combines market manipulation mechanics with deck-building, where drafting market-moving cards, managing perks, and navigating volatility shape each run.