Best Naval Games on Steam
Steam currently has 452 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 11/1/2024.
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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 27,079 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 26,217 positive reviews and 862 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 69,240 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 64,941 positive reviews and 4,299 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 6,622 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,261 positive reviews and 361 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. SteamWorld Heist II
Join Captain Leeway on the biggest Heist yet to save botkind from a brewing water crisis! With tactical turn-based battles featuring signature ricochet action, 150+ weapons and items, a new job system, real-time naval combat and 30+ hours of gameplay, prepare for an epic SteamWorld adventure!
SteamWorld Heist II has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Naval games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,381 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,325 positive reviews and 56 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $16.49 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 | $16.49 |
| Release Date | 8/8/2024 |
| Franchise | Thunderful Publishing |
| Developer | Thunderful Development |
| Publisher | Thunderful Publishing |
| Steam App Id | 2396240 |
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 games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 605 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 586 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 |
| Franchise | Majorariatto |
| Developer | Majorariatto |
| Publisher | Majorariatto |
| Steam App Id | 1037190 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best Naval games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,140 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,085 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 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best Naval games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24,495 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 22,369 positive reviews and 2,126 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 |
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 34,241 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 31,078 positive reviews and 3,163 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 Total War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 3/4/2009 |
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| Steam App Id | 10500 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best Naval games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 345,330 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 308,843 positive reviews and 36,487 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $39.99 |
| Release Date | 6/3/2020 |
| Developer | Rare Ltd |
| Publisher | Xbox Game Studios |
| Steam App Id | 1172620 |
10. Transport Fever 2
The classic transport simulation genre has a new gold standard with Transport Fever 2. Discover a whole new world by navigating transport routes through land, water and air. May progress and prosperity find their way!
Transport Fever 2 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 25,944 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,397 positive reviews and 2,547 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $39.99 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 | $39.99 |
| Release Date | 12/11/2019 |
| Franchise | Good Shepherd Entertainment |
| Developer | Urban Games |
| Publisher | Good Shepherd Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 1066780 |
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Explore even more rankings for the 100 best Naval games available on Steam.
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| 96 | 10/18/2018 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2,486 | 3/13/2023 | 92 | $17.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 85 | 7/11/2005 | 91 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 259 | 8/8/2024 | 91 | $16.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 3/28/2019 | 90 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 4/12/2022 | 90 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,094 | 2/25/2010 | 89 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2,272 | 3/4/2009 | 89 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3,963 | 6/3/2020 | 89 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3,870 | 12/11/2019 | 88 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,361 | 9/17/2020 | 88 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 181 | 3/5/2020 | 88 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 15 | 11/17/2020 | 88 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 422 | 11/6/2020 | 87 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,374 | ??? | 87 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 9/14/2023 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 9/19/2017 | 87 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 528 | 4/17/2014 | 87 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 143 | 6/20/2018 | 86 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 8/26/2024 | 86 | $4.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 1). Return of the Obra Dinn on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). Barotrauma on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 4). Sid Meier's Pirates! on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 13). SteamWorld Heist II on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 4). Shipped on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 13). IronWolf VR on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 8). Total War: NAPOLEON – Definitive Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 8). Total War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 13). Sea of Thieves: 2024 Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 12). Transport Fever 2 on Steam. Steam Store.