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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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®: 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...
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.
Total War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition
Command the seas, control the land, forge a new nation, and conquer the globe.
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.
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.
Fleet Command
International waterways become theaters of war when the world's most formidable maritime powers exchange their fatal blows. With entire fleets at your command, you must strategically deploy vessels from every class - frigate to aircraft to nuclear submarine - to maintain the precarious balance of naval power and gain position for the...
Dangerous Waters
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.
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!
Assassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag™
The year is 1715. Pirates rule the Caribbean and have established their own lawless Republic where corruption, greediness and cruelty are commonplace.Among these outlaws is a brash young captain named Edward Kenway.
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. Abandon Ship
Take command of an 'Age of Sail' ship and her crew, exploring a vast, story-filled world that reacts to your decisions. Engage enemy vessels, fortifications and sea monsters in brutal tactical combat, all framed in an art style inspired by classic Naval Oil Paintings. Abandon Ship is a pirates, rogue-lite and naval game developed and published by Fireblade Software. Released on October 22nd 2019 has received 1,283 reviews of which 942 were positive and 341 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 96% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in naval games.
7.1
942
341
-96%
24.50€
1.03€
4. 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. Currently offered at a significant 96% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for naval games.
6.5
1,198
605
-96%
14.79€
0.61€
5. Fishing: Barents Sea
Commercial fishing on the Barents Sea! Take the helm of your very own fishing boat in Fishing: Barents Sea and explore the vastness of the Barents Sea in search for the best fishing zones. Start out small and earn officially licensed Scanmar Equipment and the officially licensed Hermes trawler. Fishing: Barents Sea is a simulation, fishing and open world game developed and published by Misc Games. Released on February 07th 2018 has received 2,556 reviews of which 2,043 were positive and 513 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 95% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for naval games.
7.7
2,043
513
-95%
19.99€
1.14€
6. 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 #6 position in the best deals for naval games.
7.1
1,709
622
-95%
14.99€
0.80€
7. 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
8. 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 #8 position in the best deals for naval games.
7.4
712
202
-94%
6.99€
0.48€
9. 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 #9 position in the best deals for naval games.
8.4
917
113
-90%
9.75€
1.00€
10. 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 #10 position in the best deals for naval games.
7.7
2,872
719
-90%
8.19€
0.90€
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