World of Warships (2017)

Developer: Wargaming Group Limited
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Massively Multiplayer, Simulation, Strategy, Free To Play
Rating: 3.8 of 5, 155,571 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 93 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A methodical, team-driven naval battle sim where positioning and timing decide victory.

free to playteam-basedtacticalsimulationcompetitivemethodicalnaval combatrealistic

What players say

Players praise the tactical depth and historical ships but are divided on monetization. Many veterans call out overpowered premium ships, especially submarines and carriers, a bad matchmaking system, and growing grind, while others say free progression is possible and the game remains fun after a tough learning curve.

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