Underplayed Gems

SeaOrama: World of Shipping (2023)

SeaOrama: World of Shipping cover
Developer
Hidden Tower, SeaOrama
Publisher
PID Games
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Indie, Simulation, Strategy
Rating
2.9 of 5, 410 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 8.9 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A measured, business-focused simulation of building a shipping empire from scratch, emphasizing route planning and steady growth.

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What players say

Players are deeply split on SeaOrama. Fans of realistic shipping management praise the authentic fleet and route planning, but many others find it boring, calling it a spreadsheet simulator with a bad interface and no manual ship control. Long-time players say updates through early 2025 made the game worse, and the campaign ends too soon.

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