Best Sailing Games on Steam
Steam currently has 436 Sailing games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best picks ranked by Player Score. Our Player Score rankings are calculated directly from reviews left on the Steam store and will be updated in real-time as more players leave their feedback. Sailing game rankings were last updated on 1/6/2026.
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1. DREDGE
DREDGE is a single-player fishing adventure with a sinister undercurrent. Sell your catch, upgrade your boat, and dredge the depths for long-buried secrets. Explore a mysterious archipelago and discover why some things are best left forgotten.
DREDGE holds the #1 spot for "best Sailing game on Steam" with a Player Score of 94. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 50,832 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 48,664 positive reviews and 2,168 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 3/30/2023 |
| Franchise | Team17 Digital |
| Developer | Black Salt Games |
| Publisher | Team17 |
| Steam App Id | 1562430 |
2. Cat Goes Fishing
Start out on an island with a basic rod. Progress into a radar-wielding master fisher-cat scouring the sea for the biggest and baddest fish. Each fish has unique behaviors that you will learn to exploit as you tailor your arsenal of fishing rods to suit your style of play. Mrrrow!
Cat Goes Fishing has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Sailing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 15,229 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14,334 positive reviews and 895 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.68 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Cat Goes Fishing on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $4.68 |
| Release Date | 1/19/2015 |
| Developer | Cat5Games |
| Steam App Id | 343780 |
3. 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!
Sid Meier's Pirates! has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Sailing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,211 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,806 positive reviews and 405 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.49 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Sid Meier's Pirates! on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $2.49 |
| Release Date | 7/11/2005 |
| Developer | Firaxis Games |
| Publisher | 2K |
| Steam App Id | 3920 |
4. Spilled!
Clean up ocean waste in this short & relaxing game! Recycle, earn coins and upgrade your boat. Explore new areas. Clean bigger spills and different kinds of waste!
Spilled! has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Sailing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,232 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,007 positive reviews and 225 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $5.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Spilled! on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
5. Critter Cove
A deep, open world life sim and town building game set in a cozy post-apocalyptic paradise. Restore your town, sail across a mysterious archipelago, rescue animal pals. Hunt for relics and farm, fish & craft everything you need. Can you help turn Critter Cove into a thriving tourist town once again?
Critter Cove has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Sailing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,745 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,657 positive reviews and 88 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 9/10/2024 |
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| Steam App Id | 1631470 |
6. Shipped
Challenge your friends in a naval battle of steering, pushing and shooting. Keep your ship on-screen and avoid crashing with land to survive. Up to 8 players.
Shipped has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Sailing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 620 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 599 positive reviews and 21 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 3/28/2019 |
| Franchise | Majorariatto |
| Developer | Majorariatto |
| Publisher | Majorariatto |
| Steam App Id | 1037190 |
7. Horizon's Gate
Voyage into the wide world of Eral as an explorer, trader, or privateer. Defeat your enemies on land or at sea in deep but straightforward tactical combat. Unravel the secrets behind Dominio's betrayal – or sail off in search of your own adventure.
Horizon's Gate has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Sailing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,217 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,157 positive reviews and 60 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Horizon's Gate on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
8. Finnish Cottage Simulator
Finnish Cottage Simulator is the ultimate cottage experience. Relax and enjoy the Finnish summer nature, go to the sauna, get drunk, grill food or play games with others!
Finnish Cottage Simulator has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Sailing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,067 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,870 positive reviews and 197 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $12.74 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Finnish Cottage Simulator on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $12.74 |
| Release Date | 11/15/2024 |
| Developer | RANELA GAMES |
| Publisher | RANELA GAMES |
| Steam App Id | 1723780 |
9. Nautical Survival
Captain an armed sea vessel to fight off hordes of oceanic terrors! Navigate between outposts to upgrade your boat, equip powerful weapons, manage your economy and hire crew members to your aid in this unique take on the survivors-like formula.
Nautical Survival has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Sailing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 172 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 171 positive reviews and 1 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $6.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Nautical Survival on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $6.99 |
| Release Date | 4/9/2025 |
| Developer | Idan Rooze |
| Publisher | Idan Rooze |
| Steam App Id | 2860990 |
10. Sunset Routes
Sunset Routes is an easy and intriguing roguelite game. You can choose your crew, put them in the cabins, select your destination, and set sail. Through a series of choices, you can earn profits during the emergency period of the New World and even decide its fate—unintentionally or on purpose.
Sunset Routes has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Sailing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 533 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 510 positive reviews and 23 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.49 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Sunset Routes on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 831 | 3/30/2023 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 130 | 1/19/2015 | 92 | $4.68 | Steam Charts | |
| 159 | 7/11/2005 | 91 | $2.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 10 | 3/26/2025 | 91 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 49 | 9/10/2024 | 90 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 3/28/2019 | 90 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 3/9/2020 | 90 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 31 | 11/15/2024 | 90 | $12.74 | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 4/9/2025 | 89 | $6.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 11/16/2022 | 89 | $0.49 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,692 | 9/17/2020 | 89 | $12.49 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 8/3/2021 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5,440 | 6/3/2020 | 88 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 11/20/2020 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6 | 3/26/2019 | 88 | $37.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 9/19/2017 | 87 | $4.49 | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 12/21/2022 | 87 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 10/15/2024 | 87 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 366 | 2/20/2025 | 87 | $59.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 91 | 6/20/2018 | 86 | $18.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 6). DREDGE on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 4). Cat Goes Fishing on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 9). Sid Meier's Pirates! on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 10). Spilled! on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 16). Critter Cove on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 10). Shipped on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 10). Horizon's Gate on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 5). Finnish Cottage Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 10). Nautical Survival on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 31). Sunset Routes on Steam. Steam Store.