Best Naval Games on Steam
Unlike generic lists, our strategy game recommendations use a rigorous analysis of Steam user reviews to identify and feature only the best, community-validated naval games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free naval games are available at the bottom of the page.
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The Caribbean Sail
Name your crew, purchase supplies, sail the world, harpoon fish, plunder your enemies, die horribly, unlock a new Captain and do it all over again!
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.
Cold Waters
Spiritual Successor to the Microprose Classic “Red Storm Rising”.
Xenus 2. White gold.
Caribbean islands; islands full of secrets, mystery and the spirit of romance. These islands are both beautiful and lethally dangerous. Centuries ago the waters of this region were teeming with pirates and adventurers... and frankly, not much has changed since then.
Iron Sea Defenders
Man the guns! The enemy fleet is on the horizon! Defend your fort from attacks – show your tactical skill.
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!
Tempest: Pirate Action RPG
Tempest is a Pirate Open World Action RPG where you rove the seas across three continents filled with dozens of colonies and forts, hundreds of quests and countless ships to plunder. Customize your ship, trade, challenge fellow pirates and face mythical monsters such as the Kraken and Leviathan!
Battlefleet Gothic: Armada
Battlefleet Gothic: Armada is the RTS videogame adaptation of Games Workshop’s classic tabletop game, pitting the Chaos, Imperium, Eldar, and Orks against each other in visceral space-battles.
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...
Assassin’s Creed® Rogue
Introducing Assassin’s Creed® Rogue, the darkest chapter in the Assassin’s Creed franchise yet. As Shay, you will experience the slow transformation from Assassin to Assassin Hunter. Follow your own creed and set off on an extraordinary journey through New York City, the wild river valley, and far away to the icy cold waters of the North...
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.
TransOcean: The Shipping Company
TransOcean – The Shipping Company is your ticket to the world of gigantic ships and transnational transport empires. Build a mighty fleet of modern merchant ships and conquer the seven seas.
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.
Pixel Piracy
Embark on an epic 2D pirate simulator RPG adventure, where you navigate both land and sea. Upgrade your ship, recruit and level up your crew, and uncover hidden treasures as you become a legendary pirate.
Wildlife Park 2
Now’s the chance to build the Zoo of your dreams! Just like in a real Zoo, your animals must receive complete care. Feed them, train them, cure them and even relocate them. Observe their realistic interactions with one another, the landscape, the play equipment and even Zoo visitors.
Battle Group 2
Your battleships are fully loaded with the return of Battle Group. Command the war against advanced pirates with brand new Satellite Strikes and upgrades for your state-of-the-art battleships. As the commanding gunner of this advanced armada, it's imperative you stop a terrifying new foe our world has yet to fathom.
Wargame: Red Dragon
The new reference in RTS at its best! The Wargame series returns to duty, larger, richer and more spectacular than ever before. In Wargame Red Dragon, you are engaged in a large-scale conflict where Western forces clash against the Communist bloc.
Assassin's Creed Freedom Cry
Play as Adewale, an ex-slave turned Assassin fighting for freedom with the help of his own Pirate crew.
Sea Dogs: To Each His Own
1654 AC. The Caribbean. A place of opportunities and mysteries.
Port Royale 3
The Caribbean, in the turbulent 17th Century. The mighty kingdoms of Spain, England, France and the Netherlands fight over the colonies. And there you are, a young sea captain whose only goal is to become the most powerful man in the New World.
Patrician III
Become a fellow of the famous medieval Hanse trading association in the 13th century. Manage the politics, prestige and economic success in your city and the known parts of Europe!
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
Most played naval games on Steam
Take a look at the top naval games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of June 15th 2025.
1. Ultimate Admiral: Dreadnoughts
Design warships the way you want them, command fleets, win the naval arms race for your nation! Ultimate Admiral: Dreadnoughts is a naval combat, naval and world war i game developed and published by Game-Labs. Released on January 25th 2023 has received 7,169 reviews of which 4,515 were positive and 2,654 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.2 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played naval game, thanks to its 617 peak concurrent players over the last day.
6.2
4,515
2,654
617
players
2. Caribbean Legend
An open-world RPG, set in the Golden Age of Caribbean piracy. Embark on a 200-hour-long adventure, plunder cities and ships, explore the unknown, discover treasures, forge friendships, earn bounties on your head, and charm the ladies on your path to ultimate freedom! Caribbean Legend is a pirates, rpg and open world game developed by BlackMark Studio and published by BlackMark Studio and Valkyrie Initiative. Released on February 15th 2024 has received 2,063 reviews of which 1,594 were positive and 469 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. While seeing 355 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among naval games based on player count.
7.5
1,594
469
355
players
3. War on the Sea
Command ships, submarines and aircraft in the South Pacific during WWII. War on the Sea is a strategy, simulation and naval game developed and published by Killerfish Games. Released on February 02nd 2021 has received 2,914 reviews of which 2,219 were positive and 695 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. While seeing 142 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among naval games based on player count.
7.4
2,219
695
142
players
4. 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. Rule the Waves 3 is a simulation, wargame and naval game developed by Naval Warfare Simulations and published by Slitherine Ltd.. Released on May 18th 2023 has received 879 reviews of which 785 were positive and 94 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played naval games.
8.4
785
94
100
players
5. Cold Waters
Spiritual Successor to the Microprose Classic “Red Storm Rising”. Cold Waters is a simulation, naval combat and submarine game developed and published by Killerfish Games. Released on June 05th 2017 has received 4,533 reviews of which 3,947 were positive and 586 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played naval games.
8.4
3,947
586
74
players
6. Fishing: North Atlantic - Enhanced Edition
Commercial fishing in North Atlantic! Discover majestic world of Canadian Nova Scotia while admiring the vast diversity of ocean life. Search for the ocean gold with upgradable fishing boats and various fishing gear as you progress in your fisherman career. Fishing: North Atlantic - Enhanced Edition is a simulation, fishing and naval game developed and published by Misc Games. Released on October 16th 2020 has received 2,558 reviews of which 1,965 were positive and 593 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played naval games.
7.4
1,965
593
70
players
7. 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. Silent Hunter® III is a naval combat, simulation and submarine game developed and published by Ubisoft. Released on June 13th 2008 has received 2,442 reviews of which 2,145 were positive and 297 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played naval games.
8.4
2,145
297
49
players
8. Ultimate Admiral: Age of Sail
Ultimate Admiral: Age of Sail is a tactical wargame from the creators of the Ultimate General series set amidst the epic naval campaigns in the period of the American Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars. Ultimate Admiral: Age of Sail is a strategy, simulation and indie game developed and published by Game-Labs. Released on April 07th 2021 has received 1,969 reviews of which 1,558 were positive and 411 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played naval games.
7.6
1,558
411
49
players
9. Blackwake
Blackwake is a multiplayer naval FPS focused on teamwork and cooperation. Fire the cannons, sink enemy ships or board them with firearms and steel. Blackwake is a pirates, multiplayer and naval combat game developed and published by Mastfire Studios Pty Ltd. Released on February 19th 2020 has received 25,906 reviews of which 20,925 were positive and 4,981 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played naval games.
7.9
20,925
4,981
45
players
10. Age of Water
Age of Water is an online adventure game set on a post-apocalyptic Earth completely covered in water. Sail through storms, fight and trade, capture other people's boats or build your own, extract resources from the bottom of the ocean and reveal the secrets of the Age of Water world. Age of Water is a naval, post-apocalyptic and open world game developed by Three Whales Studio and published by Gaijin Network Ltd. Released on January 16th 2025 has received 2,708 reviews of which 1,922 were positive and 786 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played naval games.
6.9
1,922
786
40
players
Best deals on naval games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of naval games available on Steam right now, updated on June 15th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted naval games.
1. Tempest: Pirate Action RPG
Tempest is a Pirate Open World Action RPG where you rove the seas across three continents filled with dozens of colonies and forts, hundreds of quests and countless ships to plunder. Customize your ship, trade, challenge fellow pirates and face mythical monsters such as the Kraken and Leviathan! Tempest: Pirate Action RPG is a pirates, action and naval game developed by HeroCraft and published by HeroCraft PC. Released on August 22nd 2016 has received 2,517 reviews of which 1,756 were positive and 761 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.8 out of 10. Featuring a massive 97% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for naval category.
6.8
1,756
761
-97%
14.79€
0.45€
2. 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. Victory At Sea is a strategy, naval and naval combat game developed and published by Evil Twin Artworks. Released on August 08th 2014 has received 565 reviews of which 423 were positive and 142 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 96% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in naval games.
7.1
423
142
-96%
21.99€
1.06€
3. Ship Graveyard Simulator
Visit the largest ship graveyard in the world. A dozen kilometers of beach filled with wrecks. Hundreds of ships wrecked on the coast. Thousands of tons of steel. Choose the most valuable ship for you and start the adventure. Play as one of the workers during the most dangerous work in the world! Ship Graveyard Simulator is a simulation, indie and naval game developed by Games Incubator and published by Games Incubator and PlayWay S.A.. Released on November 10th 2021 has received 1,803 reviews of which 1,198 were positive and 605 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.5 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 96% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in naval games.
6.5
1,198
605
-96%
14.79€
0.62€
4. Sea Dogs: To Each His Own
1654 AC. The Caribbean. A place of opportunities and mysteries. Sea Dogs: To Each His Own is a pirates, naval and rpg game developed by BlackMark Studio and published by Akella and Valkyrie Initiative. Released on December 06th 2012 has received 2,331 reviews of which 1,709 were positive and 622 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 95% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for naval games.
7.1
1,709
622
-95%
14.99€
0.80€
5. Blackwake
Blackwake is a multiplayer naval FPS focused on teamwork and cooperation. Fire the cannons, sink enemy ships or board them with firearms and steel. Blackwake is a pirates, multiplayer and naval combat game developed and published by Mastfire Studios Pty Ltd. Released on February 19th 2020 has received 25,906 reviews of which 20,925 were positive and 4,981 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10.
7.9
20,925
4,981
6. Battlestations: Midway
Battlestations: Midway is an immense action game that drops players into massive air, sea, and undersea battles from Pearl Harbor to the Battle of Midway. Battlestations: Midway is a action, world war ii and naval combat game developed by Eidos Interactive and published by Square Enix. Released on March 15th 2007 has received 914 reviews of which 712 were positive and 202 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 94% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for naval games.
7.4
712
202
-94%
6.99€
0.48€
7. 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. Carrier Deck is a naval combat, simulation and time management game developed and published by Every Single Soldier. Released on June 15th 2017 has received 1,030 reviews of which 917 were positive and 113 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for naval games.
8.4
917
113
-90%
9.75€
1.00€
8. Battle Group 2
Your battleships are fully loaded with the return of Battle Group. Command the war against advanced pirates with brand new Satellite Strikes and upgrades for your state-of-the-art battleships. As the commanding gunner of this advanced armada, it's imperative you stop a terrifying new foe our world has yet to fathom. Battle Group 2 is a naval, naval combat and action game developed by Bane Games and published by MG Publishing. Released on June 13th 2014 has received 521 reviews of which 434 were positive and 87 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for naval games.
7.8
434
87
-90%
7.99€
0.87€
9. Windward
Windward is an action-filled multiplayer sandbox game that puts you in control of a ship sailing the high seas of a large procedurally-generated world. Windward is a pirates, naval combat and naval game developed and published by Tasharen Entertainment Inc.. Released on May 12th 2015 has received 3,591 reviews of which 2,872 were positive and 719 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for naval games.
7.7
2,872
719
-90%
8.19€
0.90€
10. Port Royale 2
The Caribbean in the 17th Century - Trade with over 60 towns, create your own production facilities, expand your trading empire and influence the development of the New World. As pirates and military fleets threaten your trade convoys, you'll need escort ships. Port Royale 2 is a strategy, trading and economy game developed by Ascaron Entertainment ltd. and published by Strategy First. Released on June 16th 2009 has received 635 reviews of which 450 were positive and 185 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for naval games.
6.8
450
185
-90%
5.89€
0.59€
Free naval games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play naval games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on June 15th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play naval games.
1. Blackwake
Blackwake is a multiplayer naval FPS focused on teamwork and cooperation. Fire the cannons, sink enemy ships or board them with firearms and steel. Blackwake is a pirates, multiplayer and naval combat game developed and published by Mastfire Studios Pty Ltd. Released on February 19th 2020 has received 25,906 reviews of which 20,925 were positive and 4,981 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #1 spot among the most played free naval games on Steam.
7.9
20,925
4,981
45
players
2. 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 is a free to play, naval combat and pirates game developed and published by Home Net Games. Released on August 24th 2016 has received 4,440 reviews of which 3,659 were positive and 781 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played free naval games on Steam.
8.0
3,659
781
30
players
3. Force of Warships: Battleship Games
Direct your battleship to glorious victory! Online battle under your leadership! Force of Warships: Battleship Games is a free to play, naval combat and military game developed and published by XDEVS LTD. Released on August 09th 2022 has received 555 reviews of which 404 were positive and 151 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played free naval games on Steam.
6.9
404
151
29
players
4. Maelstrom
Command the seas in Maelstrom! Engage in fast-paced naval battles with powerful warships and colossal sea monsters. Customize your fleet and dominate the Abyssal Ocean. Are you ruthless enough to survive? Maelstrom is a free to play, pirates and battle royale game developed by Gunpowder Games, Inc. and Tideturners and published by Forthright Entertainment. Released on September 20th 2019 has received 2,572 reviews of which 2,139 were positive and 433 were negative resulting in a rating of 8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played free naval games on Steam.
8
2,139
433
3
players
5. Refight:The Last Warship
It's a warship survival TPS game with an exciting Battle Royale gameplay for solo players, teams and groups alike. Search for resources while sailing on the Crisis-ridden Sea. The last player standing becomes the King of the Sea! Refight:The Last Warship is a free to play, strategy and massively multiplayer game developed and published by 梵天游戏. Released on March 14th 2019 has received 309 reviews of which 200 were positive and 109 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played free naval games on Steam.
6.2
200
109