Best Sailing Games on Steam
Steam currently has 275 Sailing 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. Sailing game rankings were last updated on 5/30/2024.
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1. DREDGE
DREDGE is a single-player fishing adventure with a sinister undercurrent. Sell your catch, upgrade your boat, and dredge the depths for long-buried secrets. Explore a mysterious archipelago and discover why some things are best left forgotten.
DREDGE holds the #1 spot for "best Sailing game on Steam" with a Player Score of 94. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 30,748 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 29,507 positive reviews and 1,241 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 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 | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 3/30/2023 |
| Franchise | Team17 Digital |
| Developer | Black Salt Games |
| Publisher | Team17 |
| Steam App Id | 1562430 |
2. 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 #2 spot for the best Sailing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,356 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,003 positive reviews and 353 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 |
3. 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 91, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Sailing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 914 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 882 positive reviews and 32 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).
4. 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 #4 spot for the best Sailing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 596 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 577 positive reviews and 19 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 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 | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 3/28/2019 |
| Developer | Majorariatto |
| Publisher | Majorariatto |
| Steam App Id | 1037190 |
5. Sea of Thieves: 2024 Edition
Sea of Thieves is a smash-hit pirate adventure game, offering the quintessential pirate experience of plundering lost treasures, intense battles, vanquishing sea monsters and more. Dive in with this revised edition of the game, which includes access to digital bonus media.
Sea of Thieves: 2024 Edition has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Sailing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 327,733 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 294,360 positive reviews and 33,373 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $39.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Sea of Thieves: 2024 Edition on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $39.99 |
| Release Date | 6/3/2020 |
| Developer | Rare Ltd |
| Publisher | Xbox Game Studios |
| Steam App Id | 1172620 |
6. Super Raft Boat VR
A VR rogue-lite shooter where you must survive waves of sea creatures while building your Super Raft Boat. Can you reach the Final Island?
Super Raft Boat VR has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Sailing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 164 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 163 positive reviews and 1 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free 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.
| Release Date | 8/3/2021 |
| Franchise | Shattered Journal Games |
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| Publisher | Shattered Journal Games |
| Steam App Id | 1595490 |
7. Sunset Routes
Sunset Routes is an easy and intriguing roguelite game. You can choose your crew, put them in the cabins, select your destination, and set sail. Through a series of choices, you can earn profits during the emergency period of the New World and even decide its fate—unintentionally or on purpose.
Sunset Routes has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Sailing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 416 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 400 positive reviews and 16 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.74 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Sunset Routes on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
8. Stormworks: Build and Rescue
Join a world where you design, create and pilot your own air sea rescue service. Release your inner hero as you battle fierce storms out at sea to rescue those in need.
Stormworks: Build and Rescue has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Sailing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 46,455 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 41,649 positive reviews and 4,806 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Stormworks: Build and Rescue on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
9. Aurora: A Child's Journey
Guide Aurora through this beautiful adventure using her imagination to discover who's responsible for the fire that is ravaging her village and its surroundings.
Aurora: A Child's Journey has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Sailing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 913 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 853 positive reviews and 60 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free 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.
| Release Date | 11/20/2020 |
| Developer | Luski Game Studio |
| Publisher | Prothos |
| Steam App Id | 1438440 |
10. eSail Sailing Simulator
eSail Sailing Simulator is an authentic yacht sailing experience with numerous tutorials, sailing, mooring and anchoring modes, charting, challenges, races, Live Sailing mode, 'Learn Yachting with eSail' training course and more.
eSail Sailing Simulator has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Sailing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 618 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 581 positive reviews and 37 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $37.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $37.99 |
| Release Date | 3/26/2019 |
| Developer | eSail Ltd. |
| Steam App Id | 794860 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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 | 235 | 3/30/2023 | 94 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 71 | 7/11/2005 | 91 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 23 | 3/9/2020 | 91 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 3/28/2019 | 90 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 7,570 | 6/3/2020 | 89 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 8/3/2021 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 11/16/2022 | 89 | $0.74 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,134 | 9/17/2020 | 88 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 11/20/2020 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6 | 3/26/2019 | 88 | $37.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 9/19/2017 | 87 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 54 | 6/20/2018 | 87 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 12/21/2022 | 87 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 28 | 10/18/2021 | 86 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 9/29/2023 | 84 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 11/7/2023 | 82 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 82 | 9/20/2022 | 82 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 3/4/2022 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/25/2023 | 82 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 9 | 7/27/2022 | 82 | $9.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 30). DREDGE on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 30). Sid Meier's Pirates! on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 28). Horizon's Gate on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 30). Shipped on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 30). Sea of Thieves: 2024 Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 30). Super Raft Boat VR on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 3). Sunset Routes on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 30). Stormworks: Build and Rescue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 25). Aurora: A Child's Journey on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 23). eSail Sailing Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.