Best Naval Games on Steam
Steam currently has 392 Naval 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 game rankings were last updated on 5/1/2024.
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1. Return of the Obra Dinn
Lost at sea 1803 ~ The good ship Obra Dinn.
Return of the Obra Dinn holds the #1 spot for "best Naval game on Steam" with a Player Score of 95. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24,777 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,978 positive reviews and 799 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 10/18/2018 |
| Developer | Lucas Pope |
| Publisher | 3909 |
| Steam App Id | 653530 |
2. Barotrauma
Barotrauma is a 2D co-op submarine simulator – in space, with survival horror and RPG elements. Steer your submarine, complete missions, fight monsters, fix leaks, operate machinery, man the guns and craft items, and stay alert: danger in Barotrauma doesn’t announce itself!
Barotrauma has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Naval games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 63,085 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 59,013 positive reviews and 4,072 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $17.49 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Barotrauma on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $17.49 |
| Release Date | 3/13/2023 |
| Franchise | Daedalic Entertainment |
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| Publisher | Daedalic Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 602960 |
3. 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 #3 spot for the best Naval games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,323 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,971 positive reviews and 352 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 |
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 Naval games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 597 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 578 positive reviews and 19 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 |
| Developer | Majorariatto |
| Publisher | Majorariatto |
| Steam App Id | 1037190 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best Naval games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,114 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,062 positive reviews and 52 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 |
6. Total War: NAPOLEON – Definitive Edition
Complete your Total War collection with this Definitive Edition of Total War: NAPOLEON, which includes all DLC and feature updates since the game’s release
Total War: NAPOLEON – Definitive Edition has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Naval games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 23,332 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21,273 positive reviews and 2,059 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 not possible to play or run Total War: NAPOLEON – Definitive Edition on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 2/25/2010 |
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| Steam App Id | 34030 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best Naval games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 325,026 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 292,047 positive reviews and 32,979 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 |
8. Total War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition
Command the seas, control the land, forge a new nation, and conquer the globe.
Total War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Naval games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 32,924 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 29,875 positive reviews and 3,049 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Total War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 3/4/2009 |
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| Steam App Id | 10500 |
9. IronWolf: Free Non-VR Edition
This is the Free Non-VR version of IronWolf VR. A co-op submarine game with a light touch on realism, making the submarine sim genre accessible to a wider audience.
IronWolf: Free Non-VR Edition has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Naval games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 275 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 267 positive reviews and 8 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, it is possible to play IronWolf: Free Non-VR Edition on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 9/14/2023 |
| Developer | Ionized Studios |
| Publisher | Ionized Studios |
| Steam App Id | 2530670 |
10. 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 #10 spot for the best Naval games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 23,750 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21,395 positive reviews and 2,355 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 Holdfast: Nations At War on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 3/5/2020 |
| Developer | Anvil Game Studios |
| Publisher | Anvil Game Studios |
| Steam App Id | 589290 |
More Naval Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best Naval games available on Steam.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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 | 44 | 10/18/2018 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,762 | 3/13/2023 | 92 | $17.49 | Steam Charts | |
 | 119 | 7/11/2005 | 91 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 3/28/2019 | 90 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 4/12/2022 | 90 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 747 | 2/25/2010 | 89 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 7,111 | 6/3/2020 | 89 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,480 | 3/4/2009 | 89 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 10 | 9/14/2023 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 101 | 3/5/2020 | 88 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 925 | 9/17/2020 | 88 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,841 | 12/11/2019 | 88 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 381 | ??? | 88 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 31 | 11/17/2020 | 87 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 258 | 11/6/2020 | 87 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 9/19/2017 | 87 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 354 | 4/17/2014 | 87 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 50 | 6/20/2018 | 87 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 3/15/2019 | 86 | $34.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 5/1/2020 | 85 | $4.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 1). Return of the Obra Dinn on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 4). Barotrauma on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 22). Sid Meier's Pirates! on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 1). Shipped on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 16). IronWolf VR on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 24). Total War: NAPOLEON – Definitive Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 7). Sea of Thieves: 2024 Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 2). Total War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 30). IronWolf: Free Non-VR Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 8). Holdfast: Nations At War on Steam. Steam Store.