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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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
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.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 April 16th 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 7,051 reviews of which 4,496 were positive and 2,555 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.3 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played naval game, thanks to its 569 peak concurrent players over the last day.
6.3
4,496
2,555
569
players
2. 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 2,879 reviews of which 2,193 were positive and 686 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. While seeing 129 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among naval games based on player count.
7.4
2,193
686
129
players
3. 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 1,949 reviews of which 1,493 were positive and 456 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. While seeing 107 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among naval games based on player count.
7.4
1,493
456
107
players
4. 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 2,496 reviews of which 1,925 were positive and 571 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played naval games.
7.5
1,925
571
94
players
5. 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 wargame, simulation and naval game developed by Naval Warfare Simulations and published by Slitherine Ltd.. Released on May 18th 2023 has received 841 reviews of which 750 were positive and 91 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
750
91
90
players
6. 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 4,514 reviews of which 3,929 were positive and 585 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played naval games.
8.4
3,929
585
76
players
7. 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 2,661 reviews of which 1,886 were positive and 775 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played naval games.
6.9
1,886
775
66
players
8. 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 2,420 reviews of which 2,125 were positive and 295 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played naval games.
8.4
2,125
295
47
players
9. 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 1,953 reviews of which 1,545 were positive and 408 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played naval games.
7.6
1,545
408
44
players
10. 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 4,412 reviews of which 3,633 were positive and 779 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played naval games.
8.0
3,633
779
33
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 April 16th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted naval games.
1. 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 424 were positive and 141 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. Featuring a massive 95% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for naval category.
7.1
424
141
-95%
24.00€
1.20€
2. 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 1,767 reviews of which 1,175 were positive and 592 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.5 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 91% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in naval games.
6.5
1,175
592
-91%
14.79€
1.33€
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 1,272 reviews of which 936 were positive and 336 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 86% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in naval games.
7.1
936
336
-86%
25.14€
3.52€
4. 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 3,586 reviews of which 2,869 were positive and 717 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 84% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for naval games.
7.8
2,869
717
-84%
8.25€
1.32€
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 2,522 reviews of which 2,018 were positive and 504 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 82% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for naval games.
7.7
2,018
504
-82%
19.78€
3.56€
6. 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 80% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for naval games.
7.8
434
87
-80%
7.99€
1.59€
7. 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 2,496 reviews of which 1,925 were positive and 571 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 80% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for naval games.
7.5
1,925
571
-80%
29.99€
5.99€
8. 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. Dangerous Waters is a strategy, naval combat and simulation game developed by Sonalysts and published by Strategy First. Released on February 07th 2006 has received 370 reviews of which 290 were positive and 80 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 80% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for naval games.
7.4
290
80
-80%
14.99€
2.99€
9. 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 wargame, simulation and naval game developed by Naval Warfare Simulations and published by Slitherine Ltd.. Released on May 18th 2023 has received 841 reviews of which 750 were positive and 91 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 77% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for naval games.
8.4
750
91
-77%
39.43€
9.07€
10. 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 U-Boat Missions is a simulation, naval combat and submarine game developed by Ubisoft Romania and published by Ubisoft. Released on August 27th 2009 has received 303 reviews of which 246 were positive and 57 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 75% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for naval games.
7.6
246
57
-75%
4.99€
1.24€
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 April 16th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play naval games.
1. 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 4,412 reviews of which 3,633 were positive and 779 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #1 spot among the most played free naval games on Steam.
8.0
3,633
779
33
players
2. 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 25,866 reviews of which 20,903 were positive and 4,963 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played free naval games on Steam.
7.9
20,903
4,963
30
players
3. 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 2,576 reviews of which 2,141 were positive and 435 were negative resulting in a rating of 8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played free naval games on Steam.
8
2,141
435
14
players
4. 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 #4 spot among the most played free naval games on Steam.
6.2
200
109