Ships 2017 (2016)

Developer: FragOut
Publisher: Games Box, SIG Publishing
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Indie, Simulation
Rating: 1.7 of 5, 187 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 53 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A calm but methodical balance of precise sailing, crew management, and tense emergency response across open waters.

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What players say

Players say the game is abandoned and very short, with most time spent on repetitive crane loading that many find tedious. Ship handling and docking are poorly implemented, and the clunky UI feels outdated.

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