Best Naval Combat Games on Steam
Steam currently has 369 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 2/8/2025.
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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.
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 18,581 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18,220 positive reviews and 361 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 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 | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 8/3/2020 |
| 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!
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 49,010 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 46,793 positive reviews and 2,217 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.99 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 | $2.99 |
| 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!
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 5,755 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,525 positive reviews and 230 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!
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 6,725 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,357 positive reviews and 368 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.49 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 | $2.49 |
| Release Date | 7/11/2005 |
| Developer | Firaxis Games |
| Publisher | 2K |
| Steam App Id | 3920 |
5. 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.
Shipped 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 611 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 591 positive reviews and 20 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.99 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 | $3.99 |
| Release Date | 3/28/2019 |
| Franchise | Majorariatto |
| Developer | Majorariatto |
| Publisher | Majorariatto |
| Steam App Id | 1037190 |
6. 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.
Horizon's Gate 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 1,113 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,059 positive reviews and 54 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 Horizon's Gate on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
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.
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 1,146 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,089 positive reviews and 57 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.
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 183 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 182 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!
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 24,743 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 22,222 positive reviews and 2,521 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.
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 1,807 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,661 positive reviews and 146 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 |
More Naval Combat Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best Naval Combat games available on Steam.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 149 | 8/3/2020 | 96 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 604 | 2/18/2020 | 94 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 84 | 8/16/2018 | 93 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 96 | 7/11/2005 | 91 | $2.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 3/28/2019 | 90 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 23 | 3/9/2020 | 90 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 4/12/2022 | 90 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 12/31/2024 | 89 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 127 | 3/5/2020 | 88 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 11/17/2020 | 88 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 9/14/2023 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 589 | ??? | 87 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 9/19/2017 | 87 | $3.74 | Steam Charts | |
 | 289 | 11/6/2020 | 87 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 12/21/2022 | 86 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 314 | 11/12/2024 | 86 | $49.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 8/26/2024 | 86 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 108 | 6/20/2018 | 86 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 3/15/2019 | 85 | $34.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 29 | 1/23/2025 | 85 | $5.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 8). VTOL VR on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 10). Besiege on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 7). Airships: Conquer the Skies on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 8). Sid Meier's Pirates! on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 10). Shipped on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 23). Horizon's Gate on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 18). IronWolf VR on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 10). BattleCap on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 7). Holdfast: Nations At War on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 4). ICBM on Steam. Steam Store.