Sea of Survivors

About

"Sea of Survivors" is a 20-minute action-packed pirate adventure featuring hand-pixeled artwork and original music. Sail through diverse map biomes, battling swashbucklers and sea monsters while collecting game-changing cursed treasures. Earn loot and upgrades for your ship and crew, even in defeat, and brave epic boss battles. Collect bounties and achievements in this endless pirate odyssey.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

83%

Audience ScoreBased on 466 reviews

gameplay24 positive mentions

replayability3 negative mentions

The game offers a unique pirate-themed twist on the survivor genre, providing a refreshing experience compared to other titles.
The upgrade system is interesting, allowing for strategic linking and chaining of upgrades that enhances gameplay depth.
The art style and music are well-received, contributing to an enjoyable atmosphere while playing.

The game currently lacks sufficient content and replayability, with limited enemy types and upgrades, making it feel thin.
Enemy spawn patterns can be excessive and frustrating, often leading to unavoidable damage and a sense of being overwhelmed.
Progression feels slow and linear, with many players finding the early game to be a slog due to weak starting weapons and a lack of effective builds.

gameplay
68 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by a unique upgrade chaining mechanic and a focus on movement, particularly the challenges posed by a ship's turning speed, which adds depth to the experience. While the core mechanics and replayability are praised, some players note a lack of variety in levels and enemy waves, leading to potential monotony after several hours. Overall, the game shows promise with its engaging mechanics and aesthetic, though it may require further development to fully realize its potential.
- “The upgrade chaining mechanic is very interesting, and there's something very relaxing about sailing around avoiding enemy ships.”
- “While the game lacks variation in levels/wave composition, being limited to just 1 map and 1 set of enemies who spawn in the same waves every time, the core mechanics, the upgrades, weapons and loot available to the player, and how these things all interact with one another create a very fun experience with lots of replayability and room for experimentation.”
- “You'd be surprised how much the gameplay changes and becomes more intense when you can't stop moving and you've got the turn radius of, well, a big pirate ship.”
- “There's maybe 5-6 hours of real gameplay here, before you're just hunting around for the final locations/weapons as an invulnerable juggernaut of destruction every run.”
- “The gameplay is also kinda boring after a while; you have the 3 ships that run at you, one is all stabby, one bumps into you, and the other bumps into you and drops people.”
- “While the game lacks variation in levels/wave composition, being limited to just 1 map and 1 set of enemies who spawn in the same waves every time, the core mechanics, the upgrades, weapons, and loot available to the player create a very fun experience with lots of replayability and room for experimentation.”
music
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its catchy, jaunty tunes that enhance the overall experience, fitting well with the nautical theme. Many players find the soundtrack addictive and enjoyable, often describing it as simple yet memorable, contributing positively to the game's aesthetics and gameplay. Overall, the music is considered a standout feature that adds charm and immersion to the game.
- “The music is excellent, the pirate setting is charming, and I especially like the 'linked' upgrade system that adds an extra layer of strategy to your upgrade path.”
- “The background music beautifully matches the gameplay.”
- “Relaxing but addictive, nice art style and cool music.”
- “The soundtrack is simple, but I can't get it out of my head.”
- “Hope you like nautical music!”
- “The music, art, and smoothness of the game are all bonuses.”
graphics
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are characterized by a charming pixel art style that evokes nostalgia for mid-90s games, featuring detailed 2D sprites and a coherent aesthetic. While the visuals are not high-definition, they are considered beautiful and serviceable, particularly the depiction of water and the gothic pirate theme. Overall, the art style is praised for its pleasing aesthetics, though some reviewers noted it has rough edges and lacks polish in certain areas.
- “The game's art style is also gorgeous, and reminds me of mid 90s SVGA games: detailed 2D sprites and a very coherent style.”
- “The art style takes the common gothic aesthetic and applies it to life on the sea; the water, in particular, is nothing short of beautiful.”
- “The polish on the simplistic graphics is beautiful.”
- “The graphics are not 4k hi-def by any means but very good and serviceable for what the game is, which is an endless shooter style pirate ship game.”
- “I love the art style and the pirate theme for this genre, but man it's a bit of a slog especially at the beginning.”
- “The art style takes the common gothic aesthetic and applies it to life on the sea; the water in particular is nothing short of beautiful.”
replayability
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers moderate replayability, primarily due to its engaging core mechanics and the variety of weapons and upgrades that allow for different builds. However, it is limited by a lack of level and enemy variation, with some players noting it doesn't match the replay value of other roguelikes like Brotato. Overall, while it may not have extensive replay value, many players still find it enjoyable and worth revisiting, especially given its price.
- “While the game lacks variation in levels and wave composition, being limited to just one map and one set of enemies who spawn in the same waves every time, the core mechanics, the upgrades, weapons, and loot available to the player, and how these things all interact with one another create a very fun experience with lots of replayability and room for experimentation.”
- “Already has a ton of replayability with the weapons and upgrades available; lots of different builds to try.”
- “Not a ton of replay value compared to other roguelikes; I was 100% complete at 22 hours, but I had fun all the way through.”
- “Doesn't have the replay value of Brotato or time wasters.”
- “Barely into the main content, but it seems like there's a lot of replayability here, especially for the price tag of the game.”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect to be a mixed experience; while target farming coins is essential for progression, it comes at the cost of losing upgrades during runs. The grinding is described as moderate, with noticeable differences in each round, but many feel that the game's unique ideas are overshadowed by a tedious core gameplay loop.
- “Target farming coins is a must in order to progress, but if you do that, you lose an upgrade for that run every time you pick coins.”
- “Ultimately, it feels like it has a handful of really neat ideas that are spread way too thin over a bland and tedious core.”
- “Grinding is at a medium; you do feel a difference within each round you play.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express frustration with the game's difficulty, feeling overwhelmed and unable to improve their skills, which contributes to a sense of emotional struggle and discouragement.
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized by a lighthearted and whimsical tone, evoking a sense of amusement and playfulness that resonates with players. This comedic approach contributes to an overall enjoyable experience, making the game feel engaging and entertaining.
- “Just this funny feeling... of course!”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's non-linear storyline enhances player immersion, allowing them to engage deeply with the action without being constrained by a predetermined narrative.
- “The absence of a linear storyline allows players to fully immerse themselves in the heart of the action.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its strong optimization, maintaining smooth performance even during intense combat scenarios with numerous enemies. Additionally, the well-designed weapons and upgrades contribute to a diverse range of build options, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.