Airship: Kingdoms Adrift (2023)

Developer: Revolution Industry
Publisher: indie.io, Gamersky Games
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Adventure, RPG, Simulation, Strategy
Rating: 3.8 of 5, 1,049 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 6.2 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

Exploring a steampunk sky archipelago while managing a crew, trade routes, and industrial production feels like a sprawling strategic sandbox with moments of tense airship combat.

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What players say

Players enjoy the mix of airship combat and complex supply chain economy, comparing it to Anno or a hybrid of Mount & Blade and Uncharted Waters. They praise the worldbuilding and ship customization but warn the onboarding is steep, the UI is clunky, and the resolution is locked to 1080p. Some note that melee combat can become a circling endurance match.

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