Sail the Seas (2024)

Developer: Viking Game Studio
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Indie, Simulation, Early Access
Rating: 3.9 of 5, 133 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 14 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A calm but demanding hands-on sailing simulation where you manage every rope and plank to survive the open sea at your own pace.

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What players say

Players praise the sailing simulation and the real-world map with 140 ports, but warn it is unfinished and lacks a tutorial. The economy is unforgiving early on, and land-based details are underdeveloped. Reviewers are split on whether the slow pace and current state are worth the price.

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