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Build your maritime career and grow your fleet in a next‑generation ship simulator set in an expansive open world of Norway’s Lofoten region. Command service, cargo, and fishing vessels in singleplayer or online co‑op, mastering realistic ship handling, dynamic weather, and professional jobs at sea!
Ships At Sea is a early access, exploration and time management game
developed and published by Misc Games.
Released on May 23rd 2024 is available on Windows, Steam Deck and Steam Machine.
It has received 1,911 reviews of which 1,274 were positive and 637 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.5 out of 10. 😐
The game is currently priced at 24.99€ on Steam, but you can find it for 6.93€ on Eneba.
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- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit
- Processor: AMD Ryzen 3 1300X / Intel Core i5 9400
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce GTX 1070 / Radeon RX 5500 XT 6GB VRAM
- DirectX: Version 12
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 25 GB available space
- Additional Notes: These system requirements can´t cover all possible system configurations so issues could occur that influence the functionality in some cases.
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After about 5 hours of playing, I have to say I’m pleasantly surprised by Ships At Sea. I was a little worried it would be a hardcore ship simulator, but thankfully it isn’t. For me, it feels a lot like Derail Valley — but wet. 😂 The gameplay loop is simple: take a job, load your cargo, leave the harbour, sail to your destination, deliver it and get paid. Yes, you’re basically doing the same kind of thing over and over, but that’s exactly what I enjoy about games like ETS2 and Derail Valley. I don’t need constant variety. I just want a vehicle, a destination, freedom and a reason to be on the road — or in this case, at sea. The controls are also important to me, and so far they feel logical and natural. I use a combination of keyboard/mouse and controller, and that works perfectly fine for me. The atmosphere is probably my favourite part. Leaving the harbour, following the buoys, setting a course, watching the coastline go by and listening to some Soft Rock Radio in the background… it really gives you that feeling of actually being on a voyage. ⚓🌊🎶 Of course, it’s still Early Access, so there are things that can be improved and features still being developed. But the core gameplay already works really well for me. After 5 hours, my verdict is simple: This is pretty much what I was hoping for. It’s not a professional maritime simulator where you need a degree in naval operations just to leave the harbour. It’s an accessible and relaxing game where you can take a ship, pick up some cargo and simply enjoy the journey. Derail Valley, but wet. 👍 Recommended!
A lot of the negative reviews are unfair or from very early on during the development. The game is EARLY ACCESS - you're not buying a polished game (remember that). I held off buying this game for months due to the flood of negative comments. Today, I finally bit the bullet... I've had 8 hours of fun already and plan on continuing to play. 10/10 - would purchase again. EDIT - 30 hours in and I'm still enjoying it :)
I'm enjoying it, quite a lot actually. The critical reviews DO bring up valid points, so keep those in mind, but I'm finding the game checks a lot of my boxes. I guess I'm recommending this to those who are looking for the same things I am: [*]Lots of open water to traverse, with some pretty good swells [*]Lots of ports for cargo deliveries, utility repairs, or selling fish [*]Good variety of jobs to complete [*]No forced narrative (just take contracts, complete jobs, get paid) [*]A decent career progression that requires a fair amount of patience and work on your part [*]Decent ship modeling and interaction zones [*]Controls that take a little trial and error to master, but aren't too daunting [*]An okay number of ships to work towards (one small, medium, and large vessel for each of the three professions, so nine total) [*]A good amount of upgrade options [*]Patience rewarded (no fast travel yet, but I run the game on the side while I work, so I LOVE having 20-40 minute voyages across open seas) [*]Graphics that look decent enough on medium settings, and look great on Ultra (water simulation is particularly beautiful even on medium) [*]A developer who is in it for the long haul Ultimately, I think there's a lot of love going into this game, even if it's not clicking with some players yet. I didn't go into it expecting quick gameplay, or the polish of a finished product. I wanted a maritime job simulator that I could invest time in and make pretend money to buy better boats and upgrades with. I got exactly that, so I'm happy.
TL;DR: Pretty good simulator, lacking some key gameplay features and is very much still Early Access. If thats not your thing, I wouldn't recomment it for you. For what it is though, I love it. To start, I personally really enjoy this game. The cargo system and transporting freight and passengers from one location to another makes this a really fun game to play in the background as I listen to a podcast or movie, and I enjoy the ability to really walk around every part of my ship without much restriction. Pros: - Immersive simulator that brings you into more aspects of ship management than most similar games - Cargo, passenger and fishing systems create an in-depth loop of gameplay that allow for diversity in play when changing between ships - Visuals are beautiful, the ships look stunning, and the terrain can make some really pretty cinematics as you are transiting - Detailed, realistic ports that require some skill to properly navigate, without being overly complex - Good ship handling characteristics, with each ship requiring time and practice to properly get use to how they move and react to different controls Cons: - Still very much an Early Access game with various bugs and performance problems at points. I've experienced stuttering in rain and other high weather conditions. - The economy system is very slow to ramp up, and then plateaus really quickly after you get your first fish farm, which basically just prints money. Doing other missions at that point become superfluous, which takes away the feel of progressing with your ships. Overall, I enjoy this game for what it is, knowing that you are going to spend lots of time transiting between the islands and locations with little to do, at least for now. It is my understanding the devs are adding more mechanics to do during those transits, but without them there does feel like an aspect of gameplay missing. The immersion is taken down somewhat by the stiff animations and empty world, again being in EA and a lot of features are still to come. I think this game has a lot of future to it, if the developers continue to work to improve the game.
Update: 05/01/26 There is a roadmap for the game that looks good, and as of late is being delivered on BUT there many many underlying QOL and content issues that are lagging well behind where they should be after this long in development. I would still recommend cautiously .
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Ships At Sea is currently priced at 24.99€ on Steam.
No, Ships At Sea is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 24.99€ on Steam.
Yes, Ships At Sea received 1,274 positive votes out of a total of 1,911 achieving a rating of 6.50.
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Ships At Sea was developed and published by Misc Games.
Yes, Ships At Sea is playable and fully supported on Windows.
No, Ships At Sea is not playable on MacOS.
No, Ships At Sea is not playable on Linux.
Yes, Ships At Sea is playable on Steam Deck, though it might require a few minor tweaks. Make sure to check the Steam store page and community feedback on ProtonDB for exact compatibility details.
Yes, Ships At Sea is playable on Steam Machine, though it might require a few minor tweaks. Make sure to check the Steam store page and community feedback on ProtonDB for exact compatibility details.
No, Ships At Sea does not support VR.
Ships At Sea offers both single-player and multi-player modes.
Ships At Sea includes Co-op mode where you can team up with friends.
Yes, there is a DLC available for Ships At Sea. Explore additional content available for Ships At Sea on Steam.
No, Ships At Sea does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
No, Ships At Sea does not support Steam Remote Play.
Yes, Ships At Sea 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 Ships At Sea.
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Developer
Misc Games
Publisher
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Release
23 May 2024
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