Boat Crew (2022)

Developer: Tabbing Tabby
Publisher: MicroProse Software
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Indie, Simulation, Strategy, Early Access
Rating: 4.5 of 5, 439 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 17 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

Commands a PT boat through tense naval battles and a dynamic campaign where crew management and tactical choices shape the war.

tacticaldifficultatmosphericintensestrategicopen-endedmanagementaction-oriented

What players say

Players praise the fun core loop and depth, but many say the game runs out of content after about ten hours. Allied AI is widely called incompetent, and the difficulty can spike into frustrating swarms. The early access label has been on for years, which holds some back from recommending it.

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