June 13, 2019
Simulation, Historical, Indie Games, Internet, MMO, Multiplayer, Pirates, Sandbox, Ships, 16th Century, 17th Century, 18th Century, Sailing.
An online sailing simulator developed by the Ukrainian developer, Game-Labs, whose members worked previously on the STALKER and Total War series. The action of the game is set between the sixteenth and the eighteenth century - a period within the so-called Age of Sail. The gameplay focuses on the exploration of the enormous game world, where the players can trade, take assignments, and participate in realistic sea battles. The game features faithfully recreated weapons from the period, including various types of cannons, mortars, and carronades. One of the game's characteristic, and very realistic, features is the ship handling, as the player can control each sail separately and the crew management is also rather complex. The visuals are powered by the Unity engine, which makes the game look better than one could expect. Also, the creators' dedication to recreate the ships as authentic as possible deserves praise.
Steam
2026, Early Access
Simulation, Historical, Indie Games, Pirates, Sandbox, Singleplayer, Ships, 18th Century, Sailing.
Sea Legends is a simulator in which the player becomes the captain of an 18th century ship to sail in the Mediterranean and Black Sea basins. The production allows him to become a buccaneer or smuggler and is characterized by a high level of realism.
December 21, 2022
Action, Simulation Elements, Fantasy, Indie Games, Pirates, Singleplayer, Ships, TPP, Sailing.
Action game in which we play the role of sailors traversing the dangerous waters of the picturesque archipelago. In addition to sailing at Sail Forth, we also acquire the resources needed to expand our fleet and face pirates and monsters.
OpenCritic
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January 12, 2023
RPG, Adventure Elements, Strategic Elements, Historical, Singleplayer, 16th Century, 17th Century, Sailing.
An adventure sailing simulator taking place during the times of great geographical discoveries. Sailing Era lets the player explore a massive ocean while battling pirates, making discoveries, romancing tavern guests and trading in many culturally diverse harbors.
October 21, 2025, Early Access
RPG, Internet, MMO, MMORPG, Multiplayer, PvE, PvP, Sandbox, Ships, Sailing.
A Russian historical MMO game about sailing. World of Sea Battle offers us a chance to participate in territorial sea battles between various guilds. They take place in an open world and its economy is based on the recents actions of the players. There are around 50 types of configurable ships to choose from.
Steam
November 22, 2025, Early Access
Simulation, FPP, Indie Games, Singleplayer, Ships, Sailing.
Following Seas is a first-person simulation game in which we play as the captain of a sailing ship. We are free to explore the open waters, navigating using a compass, quadrant, and chronometer. Furthermore, we must ensure the even distribution of cargo on board and properly adjust the sails.
Steam
April 7, 2021
Strategy, Historical, RTS, Singleplayer, Ships, 19th Century, 18th Century, Sailing.
Ultimate Admiral: Age of Sail is a strategy set at the turn of the 17th and 19th century, in the realities of the American-British wars. The player takes on the role of fleet admiral of one of the two sides of the conflict. Game-Labs studio is responsible for the production.
Steam
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February 27, 2018
Simulation, Indie Games, Internet, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Ships, Sailing.
An elaborate sailing simulator, developed by Orbcreation. The most prominent feature of the game is the realism – seas and oceans the players get to sail have been designed based on the real data regarding wind velocity and direction, water depth, wave height, and wave energy. The weather conditions featured by the game represent those from the real world. Moreover, the players can use the auto-sail option - as the boats sail with a realistic speed, it might take months to reach the destination. When players are away from the game, they are notified of the cruise’s progress via e-mail. The game also features certain MMO elements: players can invite other sailors to board their boats (the game offers such sailing units as the 38 feet long Cruiser, one-man Mini-Transat or a classic 52-feet long cruise yacht), and create groups to sail the seas and oceans in any formation. When doing so, the players can communicate with each other through the built-in chat. The entire experience features high-quality visuals – sudden changes of weather conditions and detailed water animations are bound to satisfy all sailing enthusiasts.
February 26, 2010
Simulation, Internet, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Sailing.
Sail Simulator 2010 is a powerful sailing simulator developed by Stentec Software and VSTEP. Players can test their helmsman skills on board yachts of several classes differing in size and properties. The creators took care of the realism of the game by implementing, among other things, an advanced weather system. The game offers both the possibility of playing in solo mode, as well as the option of struggling with living enemies.
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November 10, 2006
Sports, Singleplayer, Sailing.
Days of Sail: Wind over Waters is a PC simulation sports game created by immersionFX studio that allows us to play the role of a sailor. We cut waves with our yacht, crossing the waters of the Mediterranean Sea.
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November 10, 2005
Sports, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Sailing.
Virtual Skipper 4 is the fourth part of the regatta simulation cycle, produced by Nadeo studio. The game is addressed mainly to sailing sports enthusiasts. Players have the opportunity to take part in the struggles of four classes of boats in twelve water areas. The creators took care of the attractive visual setting of their work and the high realism of the experience of sailing a yacht.
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July 12, 2019
Simulation, Strategic Elements, Historical, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Pirates, Singleplayer, Ships, Sailing.
Her Majesty’s Ship is a simulation game, in which we manage a sailing ship. As an aspiring captain of British Royal Navy, we must perform tasks given by the command, sink countless ships in naval battles, but also take care of every aspect of daily life of our ship. If a crew has no food or, even worse, lacks rum, sailors might rebel and thus instantly end our career.
Steam
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October 22, 2019, Early Access
Strategy, Alternative History, Economic, Simulation Elements, Arcade Elements, Pirates, Post-apocalypse, Singleplayer, Ships, TPP, Sailing.
A mix of a sailing ship simulator and economic strategy embedded in an alternative, postapocalyptic vision of the colonial era - on Earth after the flood. In Feral Blue the player takes on the role of a sailor who gradually climbs along the career ladder, trading with coastal cities, taking part in sea battles and finally building and developing his own settlements.
Steam
April 20, 2007
Simulation, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Sailing.
32nd America's Cup - The Game is the fifth installment of a series of games previously known as Virtual Skipper, which is an extensive simulator of sailing regattas. Like the previous part, the production was developed by Nadeo studio and released by Focus Home Interactive.
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June 16, 2011
Simulation, Internet, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Water Sports, Sailing.
cWind: Sailing Simulator is a sailing regatta simulator. The project focuses on realism, both in terms of control and behaviour of the boat in the water and the rules governing rivalry. Production allows you to play alone or in a multiplayer.
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March 7, 2022
RPG, FPP, Indie Games, Meta Quest / Oculus, Pirates, Action RPG, Sandbox, Singleplayer, Ships, SteamVR, VR, Sailing.
A sandbox, FPP action RPG in which we find ourselves in the Caribbean Sea. In Buccaneers! we play as a pirate or a buccaneer and we explore the sea, completing tasks, searching for treasures and fighting dynamic battles with enemies.
November 28, 2012
Racing, Arcade Elements, Polish, Singleplayer, Water Sports, Ships, Sailing.
Arcade racing game in which we take part in exciting races in the waters of the open ocean. Players have at their disposal several types of sailboats with different properties and uses. As the game progresses, we gain experience, allowing us to advance in the sailing hierarchy and buy and improve boats.
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November 28, 2003
Sports, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Sailing.
Virtual Skipper 3 is the third installment of the popular sailing race simulator. Players have the opportunity to stand at the helm of four boats and take part in the struggles on six water bodies in different parts of the world. Developers from the Duran studio took care of, among other things, the realistic physics of yacht behaviour, changing weather conditions during the regatta, as well as rich options of solo and multiplayer gameplay.
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September 28, 2002
Sports, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Sailing.
New version of the race simulator, Virtual Skipper, published in 2000. As in the first part, the main emphasis was put on realism and faithful recreation of the conditions accompanying this type of struggle.
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November 2, 2012
Simulation, Economic, Singleplayer, Life Sim, TPP, Sailing.
The Good Life is a game developed by independent immersionFX Games studio combining elements of life simulation, ship simulator and economic strategy. The player plays the role of heir to a small tourist company in an exotic corner of the world, and his task is to meet the expectations of customers and develop the business into a serious enterprise.
Steam
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October 17, 2000
Sports, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Sailing.
Virtual Skipper is a sports game produced by Ubisoft, in which players have the opportunity to take part in prestigious sailing regattas. The gameplay offers racing in several classes of boats: from 10-foot sailboats to 70 feet long seagoing yachts. The creators took care of changing weather conditions and eye-catching coastal landscapes.
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March 11, 1989
Sports, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Singleplayer, Sailing.
Windsurf Willy is an arcade game prepared by Silmarils company, dealing with the subject of crazy races on a windsurfing board. Players playing the role of one of the players must not only swim a short distance in the set time, but also show off spectacular acrobatics, which will be judged by demanding referees on an ongoing basis.
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