SailSim (2022)

Developer: Demetris Rouslan Zavorotnitsienko
Platforms: Windows, Linux
Genres: Adventure, Casual, Indie, Massively Multiplayer, Racing, Simulation
Rating: 3.3 of 5, 23 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.1 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A calm, informative sailing experience that teaches the basics of sailing through gentle, hands-on practice.

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What players say

Controls are a point of division: some say mouse-only makes it hard to handle the boat, while others use keyboard keys and find it works. Players consistently say it teaches real sailing knowledge through lessons and quizzes, but the physics and behavior feel basic for a simulator. The price gets a nod as fair for the amount of content.

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