Best Naval Combat Games on Steam

Steam currently has 359 Naval Combat games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best picks ranked by Player Score. Our Player Score rankings are calculated directly from reviews left on the Steam store and will be updated in real-time as more players leave their feedback. Naval Combat game rankings were last updated on 12/23/2024.

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1. VTOL VR

VTOL VR is a near-futuristic combat flight game built for Virtual Reality. Pilot advanced multi-role jets, using your hands to flip switches, press buttons, and manipulate the virtual flight controls.

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VTOL VR holds the #1 spot for "best Naval Combat game on Steam" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,342 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,991 positive reviews and 351 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $20.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run VTOL VR on the Steam Deck.

Steam Price $20.99
Release Date 8/3/2017
Developer Boundless Dynamics, LLC
Publisher Boundless Dynamics, LLC
Steam App Id 667970

2. Besiege

Besiege is a physics building game about constructing mechanical machines to annihilate armies, obliterate castles and overcome challenging obstacles. Conquer the campaign or skirmish with friends in Multiplayer!

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Besiege has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Naval Combat games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 48,772 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 46,575 positive reviews and 2,197 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Besiege on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $14.99
Release Date 2/18/2020
Franchise Spiderling Studios
Developer Spiderling Studios
Publisher Spiderling Studios
Steam App Id 346010

3. Airships: Conquer the Skies

Construct mighty steampunk airships and fly them into battle, waging war and conquering the skies!

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Airships: Conquer the Skies has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Naval Combat games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,695 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,468 positive reviews and 227 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $24.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Airships: Conquer the Skies on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $24.99
Release Date 8/16/2018
Franchise David Stark
Developer David Stark
Publisher David Stark
Steam App Id 342560

4. Sid Meier's Pirates!

Sail the Caribbean, marauding all on the high seas or ally your ship and crew as a privateer in search of riches - the life you choose is up to you. Face dogged enemies, raid unsuspecting villages, woo fair maidens, avoid capture or dig for buried treasure. Discover what it takes to become one of the most famous pirates in history!

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Sid Meier's Pirates! has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Naval Combat games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,667 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,303 positive reviews and 364 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Sid Meier's Pirates! on the Steam Deck.

Steam Price $9.99
Release Date 7/11/2005
Developer Firaxis Games
Publisher 2K
Steam App Id 3920

5. Horizon's Gate

Voyage into the wide world of Eral as an explorer, trader, or privateer. Defeat your enemies on land or at sea in deep but straightforward tactical combat. Unravel the secrets behind Dominio's betrayal – or sail off in search of your own adventure.

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Horizon's Gate has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Naval Combat games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,051 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,005 positive reviews and 46 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $7.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Horizon's Gate on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $7.99
Release Date 3/9/2020
Developer Rad Codex
Publisher Rad Codex
Steam App Id 1224290

6. Shipped

Challenge your friends in a naval battle of steering, pushing and shooting. Keep your ship on-screen and avoid crashing with land to survive. Up to 8 players.

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Shipped has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Naval Combat games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 612 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 592 positive reviews and 20 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

Steam Price $9.99
Release Date 3/28/2019
Franchise Majorariatto
Developer Majorariatto
Publisher Majorariatto
Steam App Id 1037190

7. IronWolf VR

IronWolf VR is a roomscale submarine game playable either singleplayer or online co-op with motion controls. Built from the ground up for VR, each part of the submarine has been crafted for an optimal VR experience.

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IronWolf VR has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Naval Combat games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,142 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,087 positive reviews and 55 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play IronWolf VR on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $19.99
Release Date 4/12/2022
Developer Ionized Studios
Publisher Ionized Studios
Steam App Id 552080

8. BattleCap

Dive into an exhilarating maritime battle for 1 to 4 players! Assemble warships with a variety of bottle caps, allowing the warships to transform and break, experiencing flexible physics that brings a refreshing maritime battle! Fight monsters together, or engage in a battle with your friends.

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BattleCap has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Naval Combat games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 190 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 189 positive reviews and 1 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $11.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.

Steam Price $11.99
Release Date 12/31/2024
Franchise MechAlmond
Developer MechAlmond Productions
Publisher MechAlmond Productions
Steam App Id 2885480

9. Holdfast: Nations At War

Fight on multiple fronts in Holdfast: Nations At War - A multiplayer first and third-person shooter set during the great Napoleonic Era and WW1. Charge into battle with over 150 players per server!

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Holdfast: Nations At War has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Naval Combat games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24,664 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 22,147 positive reviews and 2,517 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

Steam Price $19.99
Release Date 3/5/2020
Developer Anvil Game Studios
Publisher Anvil Game Studios
Steam App Id 589290

10. ICBM

ICBM is a real-time strategy game of nuclear destruction. Research new technologies, build up your nuclear stockpile and use a combination of ships, planes and missiles to strike at the heart of your opponents’ cities while keeping your population safe from harm.

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ICBM has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Naval Combat games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,797 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,653 positive reviews and 144 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play ICBM on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $19.99
Release Date 11/17/2020
Developers
Publisher Slitherine Ltd.
Steam App Id 1178220

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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, January 2). Sid Meier's Pirates! on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, January 10). Horizon's Gate on Steam. Steam Store.
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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, January 3). ICBM on Steam. Steam Store.

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