Cold Waters
Spiritual Successor to the Microprose Classic “Red Storm Rising”.
Sync your Steam wishlist to find the lowest game prices instantly. No login required, just paste your Steam profile URL!
⚡ Try Wishlist Radar!
Sync your Steam wishlist to find the lowest game prices instantly. No login required!
⚡ Try Wishlist Radar!
Close
Dangerous Waters on Steam
Quick menu
S.C.S. - Dangerous Waters allows you total control over multiple air, surface, and submarine platforms in a modern-day naval environment. Take direct control of individual crew stations and also plan and execute combined arms naval strategies from a top-down 'Commanders Eye' perspective.
Dangerous Waters is a strategy, naval combat and simulation game
developed by Sonalysts
and published by Strategy First.
Released on February 07th 2006 is available only on Windows.
It has received 374 reviews of which 293 were positive and 81 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. 😊
The game is currently priced at 14.99€ on Steam, but you can find it for 0.86€ on Eneba.
The Steam community has classified Dangerous Waters into these genres:
Media & Screenshots
Get an in-depth look at Dangerous Waters through various videos and screenshots.
Load More
System requirements
These are the minimum specifications needed to play the game. For the best experience, we recommend that you verify them.
Windows
Minimum: Windows XP, 550Mhz CPU, 128 MB RAM, D3D Video Card with 32MB RAM (DirectX 9.0b drivers), DX9 Sound Card, 590MB hard drive space, Internet or LAN connection for multiplayer
Recommended: 1GHz+ CPU, 256 MB RAM, D3D Video Card with 64MB RAM (with DirectX 9.0b compatible drivers), 1GB hard-drive space
Recommended: 1GHz+ CPU, 256 MB RAM, D3D Video Card with 64MB RAM (with DirectX 9.0b compatible drivers), 1GB hard-drive space
Steam Price & Best Deals
User reviews & Ratings
Explore reviews from Steam users sharing their experiences and what they love about the game.
Although obviously an older game, it's still the best "modern" subsim there is. Yes, better than Modern Naval Warfare (2026 early access). If you're looking for an overall modern *strategy* game, Sea Power is king. The only problem is that installing (and configuring it to run great) can be a pain, but if you're a "navy nut" like me it's worth doing it. Tip: once you have it running nice, make sure to WinRar your game folder to a backup location for easy quick clean re-install, should you ever need it. You should do this anyway before you begin installing any mods (e.g. Reinforce Alert) so you have a clean "stock" fixed install to go back to. I have spent thousands of hours playing this. The funny thing is that my Steam playtime only lists a few hours; that's 'cos once you have it installed and configured (and added Reinforce Alert), you don't normally run it though Steam again. For me, I either run the exe directly or through DxWnd. I'm not going to write a full "for dummies" tutorial how to set it up since that's already been done over and over ad infinitum but let me just say the key is to simply install the DgVoodoo2 wrapper (all you need are the d3d8.dll and dgVoodooCpl.exe files) and that's it. Don't forget to right-click on the orange DgVoodoo logo in the control panel to enable its extended menu (for the borderless config) . If you want to run it in a window (in whatever size you like) this can be done properly via DxWnd (specifically, version 2.04.36) . I needed to configure the dgvoodoo wrapper first or DxWnd wouldn't work. I found the "sweet spot" screen size for me is 1680x1050 since then it's not too stretched and squashed. I don't like its supposedly default 4:3 aspect ratio since for whatever reason it looks strangely "squashed" in 4:3. Perhaps (at the time) the devs had intended it to be played on 16:10 ratio monitors, I'm not sure. Whatever, it's all good since 1680x1050 fixes it on a standard 16:9 screen (set 1280x1024 Mode 3 in game options or the font text will be too small and distorted if set higher). Good hunting and carry on!
Got it for a few dollars and put over 20 hours in. If I didn't have some other more modern sims I'd play much longer but I feel at 25 hours I've seen what I want to see. Wish some of the modern ones were as good with there immersive UI. Otherwise a great classic game to get when it goes on sale. I used this guide to get it working on my laptop. https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2857166326
Similar games
View all
War on the Sea
Command ships, submarines and aircraft in the South Pacific during WWII.
Atlantic Fleet
Turn based tactical and strategic naval combat. Atlantic Fleet puts you in command of the Allies or Kriegsmarine (German Navy) in the longest military campaign of WWII, The Battle of the Atlantic.Take command of surface ships, submarines as well as carrier and land based aircraft in the deadly struggle for control of Atlantic shipping...
Victory At Sea
Engage in epic RTS warfare across 3 huge campaigns as well as other battle modes. Create your own fleet of ships, pick your side and enter into World War II naval combat on a global scale.
Battle Fleet 2
Welcome Admiral! Select your fleet, assign weapons, and sink the enemy fleet by controlling each of your ships down to setting the aim and range of each weapon's shot. Features include full open world Pacific & Atlantic campaigns, cross-platform multiplayer and awesome turn-based naval battles.
Sea Power : Naval Combat in the Missile Age
From the lead designer of Cold Waters, Sea Power lets you control NATO and Warsaw Pact forces in modern naval conflict campaigns. Use your advanced naval weaponry and sensors to respect rules of engagement and defeat the enemy forces in a tense fight for initiative and air/naval supremacy.
Rule the Waves 3
Rule the Waves III is a simulation of naval ship design and construction, fleet management and naval warfare from 1890 to 1970.
Carrier Deck
Carrier Deck is a fast paced time management game where you play as the Air Boss on board the CVN-76 in the midst of active war.
Silent Hunter : Wolves of the Pacific
Hunt, hide and kill as you take command of U.S. submarines and crews and navigate the treacherous waters of the Pacific during WWII. Silent Hunter, the industry-leading naval warfare simulation franchise for over a decade, returns to its roots with next-generation graphical realism, immersive gameplay, innovative crew evolution and more...
Silent Hunter : Wolves of the Pacific U-Boat Missions
Experience the thrill of the hunt! Prowl the waters as the captain of a German submarine in a never-before-seen theatre of operations the Indian Ocean. Take part in the war against British supply lines off the coast of North Africa and support the Japanese war against the U.S. Navy.
Silent Hunter III
The king of submarine simulations returns with an all-new 3D engine, new crew command features, and more realistic WWII naval action than ever before. The movie-like graphics and simple, tension-filled gameplay make this the perfect game for the realism fanatic and the casual gamer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Dangerous Waters is currently priced at 14.99€ on Steam.
No, Dangerous Waters is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 14.99€ on Steam.
Yes, Dangerous Waters received 293 positive votes out of a total of 374 achieving a rating of 7.36.
😊
Dangerous Waters was developed by Sonalysts and published by Strategy First.
Yes, Dangerous Waters is playable and fully supported on Windows.
No, Dangerous Waters is not playable on MacOS.
No, Dangerous Waters is not playable on Linux.
This information about Dangerous Waters is not available yet.
This information about Dangerous Waters is not available yet.
No, Dangerous Waters does not support VR.
Dangerous Waters offers both single-player and multi-player modes.
Dangerous Waters offers both Co-op and PvP modes.
No, Dangerous Waters does not currently offer any DLC.
No, Dangerous Waters does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
No, Dangerous Waters does not support Steam Remote Play.
Yes, Dangerous Waters is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.
You can find solutions or submit a support ticket by visiting the Steam Support page for Dangerous Waters.
Data sources
The information presented on this page is sourced from reliable APIs to ensure accuracy and relevance. We utilize the Steam API to gather data on game details, including titles, descriptions, prices, and user reviews. This allows us to provide you with the most up-to-date information directly from the Steam platform.
Additionally, we incorporate data from the SteamSpy API, which offers insights into game sales and player statistics. This helps us present a comprehensive view of each game's popularity and performance within the gaming community.
Last Updates| Steam data | 23 September 2026 00:16 UTC |
|---|---|
| SteamSpy data | 14 October 2026 17:10 UTC |
| Steam price | 26 October 2026 20:04 UTC |
| Steam reviews | 22 October 2026 05:45 UTC |
If you'd like to dive deeper into the details about Dangerous Waters, we invite you to check out a few dedicated websites that offer extensive information and insights. These platforms provide valuable data, analysis, and user-generated reports to enhance your understanding of the game and its performance.
- SteamDB - A comprehensive database of everything on Steam about Dangerous Waters
- SteamCharts - Analysis of Dangerous Waters concurrent players on Steam
- ProtonDB - Crowdsourced reports on Linux and Steam Deck Dangerous Waters compatibility
14.99€
Visit Store
🔥 Deal
-95%
14.99€
0.86€
Buy Now
-94%
14.99€
1.03€
Visit Store
-90%
14.99€
1.53€
Visit Store
Game modes
Features
Online players
2
Developer
Sonalysts
Publisher
Strategy First
Release
07 Feb 2006
Platforms
Clicking and buying through these links helps us earn a commission to maintain our services.