Free Sailing Games on Steam
Steam currently has 317 Sailing games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best free games ranked by popularity and ratings. Data for this list is calculated from reviews and player counts reported directly by Steam and will be updated in real-time. Free Sailing game rankings were last updated on 11/11/2024.
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1. Uncharted Waters Origin
Commemorating 30 years of the Uncharted Waters seriesSail through the vast oceans, massive worlds and contentsOpen world exploration RPG Uncharted Waters Origin
Uncharted Waters Origin holds the #1 spot for "best free Sailing game on Steam" with a Player Score of 46. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,622 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 730 positive reviews and 892 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 3/6/2023 |
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| Publisher | LINE Games Corporation |
| Steam App Id | 1574360 |
2. War Of Warship
Command history's most iconic war vessels as you build your own massive naval fleet. Level up important tech modules and prepare to dominate the oceans!
War Of Warship has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Sailing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 87 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 82 positive reviews and 5 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It 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 | 11/2/2024 |
| Developer | DEEP SIGHT INTERACTIVE Tech Co., Ltd. |
| Publisher | DEEP SIGHT INTERACTIVE Tech Co., Ltd. |
| Steam App Id | 3114680 |
3. Naval Action
Naval Action is a hardcore, realistic, and beautifully detailed naval combat sandbox immersing players into the experience of the most beautiful period of naval history - when sailing ships ruled the seas.
Naval Action has achieved a Player Score of 57, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Sailing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 12,566 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,163 positive reviews and 5,403 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Naval Action on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 6/13/2019 |
| Franchise | Game Labs, Inc |
| Developer | Game-Labs |
| Publisher | Game-Labs |
| Steam App Id | 311310 |
4. Ylands
Adventure awaits you and your friends in the world of Ylands! Gather resources, craft tools, construct anything and everything, and explore the lands! Build a ship and set sail, encountering mythical animals, a wide variety of sea-life, enemies of all kinds and much more!
Ylands has achieved a Player Score of 62, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Sailing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,801 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,904 positive reviews and 2,897 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Ylands on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 12/5/2019 |
| Franchise | Bohemia Interactive |
| Developer | Bohemia Interactive |
| Publisher | Bohemia Interactive |
| Steam App Id | 298610 |
5. Conquest of Empires 2
We insist on fair competition, and focus on testing players' strategic intelligence and teamwork. We are committed to creating a user-friendly game, so that every player can easily enter the game, enjoy the glory of the ancient civilization, and feel the endless fun of conquest.
Conquest of Empires 2 has achieved a Player Score of 58, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Sailing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 122 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 73 positive reviews and 49 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It 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 | 12/20/2023 |
| Franchise | Snail Games USA |
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| Steam App Id | 2542860 |
6. 英雄道國際服
英雄道國際服於2003年研發，提供港澳台地區華人玩家懷舊體驗，非喜誤入。
英雄道國際服 has achieved a Player Score of 61, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Sailing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 141 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 91 positive reviews and 50 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It 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 | 10/14/2021 |
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| Steam App Id | 1730910 |
7. Uncharted Waters Online
Discover yourself in the “Age of Discovery” where you’ll sail out into the uncharted waters! Discover real historical artifacts and mystical legends! Start a company and make enormous fortunes! Fight in fierce sea battles! Whatever your play style, you can play who you want and how you want in UWO!
Uncharted Waters Online has achieved a Player Score of 67, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Sailing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 381 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 266 positive reviews and 115 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It 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 | 12/19/2018 |
| Developer | KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. |
| Publisher | Papaya Play |
| Steam App Id | 890400 |
8. 航海霸業 Maritime hegemony
"Navigation Domination" is an RPG game with the 15th century era of great voyage as the background. Based on the 14th to 19th centuries, especially the world after the great geographical discovery and the opening of new routes, maps, ports, cities and specialties for trade are constructed.
航海霸業 Maritime hegemony has achieved a Player Score of 68, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Sailing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 124 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 91 positive reviews and 33 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play 航海霸業 Maritime hegemony on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 9/27/2022 |
| Developer | Chongqing Aoxia Technology Co., Ltd. |
| Publisher | FM 024 |
| Steam App Id | 2082540 |
9. The Pirate: Caribbean Hunt
Hail to the Captain! Sail into the heart of the Caribbean in the Age of Piracy - the time of black flags and white skulls, blue waves and golden opportunities. Hoist the Jolly Roger and grab the steering wheel to sail through battles and raids, ransoms and treasures, to become the Crimson King of the Antilles!
The Pirate: Caribbean Hunt has achieved a Player Score of 80, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Sailing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,345 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,573 positive reviews and 772 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play The Pirate: Caribbean Hunt on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 8/24/2016 |
| Developer | Home Net Games |
| Publisher | Home Net Games |
| Steam App Id | 512470 |
10. Pirate101
Assemble your ragtag crew and prepare to plunder the skyways in search of the legendary map to El Dorado! Danger lurks around every corner as you outsmart clockwork soldiers, uncover hidden mysteries, and unleash powerful combos in this pirate turn-based tactics MMORPG.
Pirate101 has achieved a Player Score of 77, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Sailing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 339 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 279 positive reviews and 60 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Pirate101 on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 5/31/2023 |
| Franchise | Spiral Games Universe |
| Developer | KingsIsle Entertainment |
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| Steam App Id | 620620 |
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| 859 | 3/6/2023 | 46 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 301 | 11/2/2024 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 167 | 6/13/2019 | 57 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 78 | 12/5/2019 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 73 | 12/20/2023 | 58 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 35 | 10/14/2021 | 61 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 32 | 12/19/2018 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 25 | 9/27/2022 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 21 | 8/24/2016 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 19 | 5/31/2023 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 18 | 2/19/2020 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6 | 4/9/2024 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 9/20/2019 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 12/1/2020 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 7/23/2021 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 2/13/2024 | 57 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 6/22/2023 | 44 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 4/23/2021 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 8/10/2023 | 53 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 11/16/2024 | 59 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 11). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 11). Uncharted Waters Origin on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 18). War Of Warship on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 19). Naval Action on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 19). Ylands on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 14). Conquest of Empires 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 8). 英雄道國際服 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 15). Uncharted Waters Online on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 25). 航海霸業 Maritime hegemony on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 24). The Pirate: Caribbean Hunt on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 19). Pirate101 on Steam. Steam Store.