Play Vermeer Online

Vermeer came out on the Amiga in 1987, published by ariolasoft GmbH. It was a strategy and simulation game that stood out for its unusual premise; you played as one of four heirs trying to recover stolen paintings. In an era when many games focused on straightforward action or arcade mechanics, this one asked you to think about global markets and art auctions.

You control your chosen heir, moving between cities to manage trade in goods like coffee and tobacco, all to raise enough money to bid on paintings at auction. Key mechanics include hiring thieves to steal artworks for you, gambling to boost your funds, and carefully planning travel, which consumes in-game time. The turn-based structure lets you adjust the length of each move, and the pacing is deliberate, almost methodical. It feels like a quiet race against both the clock and your rivals, where every financial decision carries weight.