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Games like Helm or High Water

Games like Helm or High Water

Looking for games like Helm or High Water? Here are top tactical simulation recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Boat Crew, Captain Bones: Prologue or Rise Of Piracy.

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  1. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    88% User Score Based on 380 reviews

    Command your crew in Boat Crew, a gripping action-strategy experience amidst the Pacific War. Take charge of a PT boat against Imperial Japan, skillfully managing resources and personnel by any means necessary to ensure victory in this high-stakes conflict. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Boat Crew.

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  2. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    81% User Score Based on 133 reviews

    Captain Bones is an open world game about an ordinary crew member becoming a great pirate captain. To achieve this, he must first survive with what he has collected from the environment. Then, he must find himself a ship and a crew. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Captain Bones: Prologue.

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  3. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    80% User Score Based on 367 reviews

    Wishlist Rise of Piracy on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1400660/Rise_of_Piracy/ New version of this game is coming to steam soon! For information and updates - check out https://riseofpiracy.com or https://twitch.tv/irishjohngames to follow the development daily, live! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rise Of Piracy.

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  4. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    81% User Score Based on 81 reviews

    Terror of the Seven Seas is the pirate game you have always dreamed of, combining ship combat, boarding and sailing with a massive living open world full of exploration and conquest. BE THE CAPTAIN YOU ALWAYS WANTED TO BE Become a Legendary Pirate! Live a life of freedom and plunder a mountain of gold. Become a Naval Officer! Serve your king, raise a mighty fleet, and conquer the world fo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Terror of the Seven Seas.

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  5. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    75% User Score Based on 174 reviews

    A Sandbox-Adventure-Pirate-RPG that takes inspiration from Pirates of the Caribbean (2003 video game), FTL: Faster Than Light, and Sid Meier's Pirates but makes certain to stand out on its own. Explore a massive world with unique islands and landscapes. Discuss rumors and discover the origins of each island by talking to the people that live there Expect the unexpected when at sea. Events you … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Don't Sink.

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  6. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 546 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 7 reviews

    Heave! Fake the bull rope and stay the mizzen royal! Command a fleet of custom-rigged sailing ships on a procedurally crafted adventure over an unending ocean whose ancient depths have swallowed the key to a planet’s mysterious past. The Deepblue calls with the bellow of High Adventure! Sail Forth! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sail Forth.

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  7. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    83% User Score Based on 466 reviews

    In Sea of Survivors, you can sail in any direction but you can never stop moving. Dodge and destroy hordes of pirates and sea monsters to gain experience, level up and upgrade your weapons and abilities. Discover mysterious curses, and unlock unique treasures as you fight for your survival. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sea of Survivors.

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  8. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, optimization
    70% User Score Based on 280 reviews

    Take the helm of a deadly pirate ship and embark on a thrilling tale of revenge and destruction in VR. Reach out and take control of your ship and your crew, sinking any foes who dare cross your path. Carve out your legend amidst the furious seas. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Furious Seas.

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  9. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    81% User Score Based on 280 reviews

    Buccaneers! is a first-person pirate game for PC, Xbox One and VR devices. The game is set in the Caribbean sea after the end of the Golden Age of Piracy, and explores a fictional timeline in which piracy recovers and becomes a major threat to the balance of power in the region. The player joins one of four factions and helps them to fight for dominance on land and at sea. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Buccaneers!.

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  10. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    79% User Score Based on 355 reviews

    Survive the Void and rule the seas! Lost in the Bermuda Void, a strange realm where the ocean is endless and islands fade in and out of existence, seemingly suspended in the time of Dread Pirates. Neither alive nor truly dead, they roam these waters in search of prey. Unless you want to be fodder left in the wake of their mighty ships, you'll have to craft a ship and take to the waves - then conqu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forgotten Seas.

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  12. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    56% User Score Based on 82 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 6 reviews

    Tortuga - a Pirate's Tale tells the journey of a pirate captain with a lust for gold and glory who assumes command of a fleet of pirate ships to strike the Caribbean. Customize your own Flag under which your fleet will sail. As you gain experience, your notoriety and skills will improve. Roleplay with more than 35 distinct pirate's skills on your way to claim your pirate throne. Fight in tactica… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tortuga: A Pirate's Tale.

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    75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    75% User Score Based on 1,638 reviews

    Age of Water - Gold Edition Includes 3000 Corks and 250 000 Medallions. Corks will come in handy when you need to buy in-game resources from vendors and repair your ship, whereas medallions can be used to purchase decorations. Please note that there are no microtransactions in the game, and both currencies can only be earned via gameplay. Replaces four common starting boats with upgraded boats o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Age of Water.

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  14. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 1,001 reviews

    IronWolf VR is a roomscale submarine game playable either singleplayer or online co-op with motion controls. Built from the ground up for VR, each part of the submarine has been crafted for an optimal VR experience. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to IronWolf VR.

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    74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    81% User Score Based on 3,790 reviews
    Critic Score 55%Based on 3 reviews

    Designed from the start to be a fully procedural co-op game, Windward can be played by yourself, but it truly comes alive when playing with friends. Start by generating a procedural world that will be unique to you, design your own custom faction then sail forward fighting pirates, trading with towns, doing quests or simply exploring -- it's up to you how you want to play. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Windward.

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  16. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    86% User Score Based on 1,780 reviews

    Salt 2 is a pirate-themed open world adventure focused on exploration, crafting, and survival. Play solo or with up to 5 friends, sailing the sea with your ship as a mobile base. Discover islands full of quests, towns, caves, and secrets. Level up, craft gear, hunt, fish, and customize your ship. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Salt 2: Shores of Gold.

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  17. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 435 reviews

    Play together: Watch your friend's back as either the VR player or the PC player. Steam Remote Play Together support means that you can have a friend join online too! Realistic Reloading: Each weapon handles and reloads just like it's real world counterpart. Mastering reloading is essential to surviving the horde! Progression: Robust progression system for both players which includes: Unlockable… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Containment Initiative.

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  18. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    69% User Score Based on 1,716 reviews
    Critic Score 54%Based on 8 reviews

    Buy Skull and Bones on PlayStation Store. Overcome the odds and rise from an outcast to an infamous pirate. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Skull and Bones.

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  20. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    72% User Score Based on 611 reviews
    Critic Score 88%Based on 1 reviews

    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. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Abandon Ship.

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    79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    83% User Score Based on 1,823 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    Maelstrom is a third-person action game with fast-paced, tactical, ship-vs-ship combat, customization, progression and a focus on multiplayer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Maelstrom.

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  22. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    76% User Score Based on 462 reviews

    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. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Battle Fleet 2.

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  23. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    60% User Score Based on 116 reviews

    Delve into a world of pirates, mythical creatures, and high seas adventure! Slay dangerous beasts, discover lost treasures, navigate perilous storms, and fight fierce sea battles on your quest to rule the Mythic Isles as a legendary swashbuckler. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pirates of the Polygon Sea.

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  24. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    87% User Score Based on 1,410 reviews

    Voyagers of Nera is a cooperative seafaring survival-crafting game for up to 10 players. Sail across a magical ocean world, skim along the waves, and protect lost nature spirits from monsters emerging from the depths. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Voyagers of Nera.

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  25. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    83% User Score Based on 140 reviews

    Buy the EARLY ACCESS !!! SAIL DISCORD  Open world VR Pirate Game  UNLEASH your inner Pirate in SAIL the open world VR Pirate game.  Earn your Pirate reputation through EPIC voyages where you'll test yourself by collecting as much treasure as possible and bringing  it back safely to your Pirate hideout.  BUT BE WARNED . . . You're not the only Pirate seeking fortune on the seas.  Fight off Pirate… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SAIL.

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  26. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    65% User Score Based on 588 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 1 reviews

    Send Skaven ships to the murky depths, cut Khorne’s champions to pieces & battle sea monsters as you explore the Warhammer oceans. Turn pirate & become the scourge of the Empire, or trade your way to riches along the Bretonnian coast. Based on Games Workshop's classic Man O’ War. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Man O' War: Corsair - Warhammer Naval Battles.

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  27. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    88% User Score Based on 5,996 reviews

    Void Crew is a Chaotic, Co-op Roguelite game for 1 to 4 players: Outfit your spaceship and crew for thrilling quests, brave fierce enemies in Space Battles... and try not to panic! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Void Crew.

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  29. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    90% User Score Based on 3,016 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Fallen hero of the Wild West, you’re wanted and in disgrace! Grab your guns, survive endless hordes of bounty hunters and fight to clear your name! Bounty of One is a fast-paced casual roguelite bullet hell for 1 to 4 players. Dash, Dodge, Shoot, Repeat! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bounty of One.

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    91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 2,448 reviews

    Sailing simulator featuring realistic sailing physics and a vast open-world to explore. Embark on cargo delivery missions, customize your boat, try fishing and cooking. A relaxing day sail, or an epic ocean voyage? Your sailing adventure starts here! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sailwind.

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  31. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    59% User Score Based on 498 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 1 reviews

    King of Seas is an Action Role playing game set in a procedural pirate world. An epic adventure awaits you in a fantastic world, dotted with fights, lost islands and treasures. A universe that will keep you anchored as you struggle to become the king of all pirates. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to King of Seas.

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  32. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    81% User Score Based on 4,332 reviews

    Carrier Command 2 is Strategy, Planning and Teamwork on a scale that is both engaging and manageable. True to MicroProse's heritage and the debut title of the development company Geometa , Carrier Command 2 is all about meaningful decisions. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Carrier Command 2.

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    66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    66% User Score Based on 64 reviews

    Sink Again is a humorous pirate theme game of mixed genre: turn base tactics, dungeon crawler, ship battles. Hire crew, appoint a captain, and start an adventure in a generated world. Dungeon crawling, treasure hunt, sea battle, and more. Only the smartest can build a perfect crew. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sink Again.

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    85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    85% User Score Based on 598 reviews

    Meltdown is a tactical arcade shooter featuring both singleplayer and intense online multiplayer. Become the most skilled soldier, choose your weapons, get the best upgrades, buckle up and start your mission. Be careful, each enemy has it’s own combat style, special AI and gear. Adapt to them to survive! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Meltdown.

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  35. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    75% User Score Based on 644 reviews

    Lumencraft is a top-down view action shooter with tower defence elements. Emerge into the fully destructible environment where light and shadow play key roles. Build your base, dig some tunnels... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lumencraft.

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  36. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    85% User Score Based on 1,952 reviews

    In Blazing Sails you, your ship and crew have to battle other teams on a huge map of land and sea until one team survives.As a battle hardened pirate you have to fulfill different tasks on your ship like steering the ship, deploying the sails, repairing ship damage and firing the cannons to crush your enemy’s. You’ll also be forced to go on land to gather different resources, weapons and ammo. But… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blazing Sails.

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  38. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    79% User Score Based on 784 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    Destroyer: the U-Boat Hunter is an interactive war thriller which seamlessly blends tactical WW2 anti-submarine warfare simulation with a gripping storyline. Take command of a meticulously reconstructed Fletcher-class destroyer and lead your crew against nazi U-boats in the Battle of the Atlantic! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Destroyer: The U-Boat Hunter.

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  39. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    71% User Score Based on 222 reviews

    [Media 3580956] Deadly efficient. Highly skillful. Invisible to indifferent citizens. They fight the greedy corporations that have entire nations under their thumb. Suits scornfully called them... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Danger Scavenger.

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  40. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    73% User Score Based on 80 reviews

    Hello GameJolt! A Little about us, Game Munchers is a small group of people with a passion for game development. We have made a few 2D MMORPG's for fun, but we really want to start our focus on... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Monster Outbreak.

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  41. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    83% User Score Based on 322 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 1 reviews

    Guardians Frontline is a Sci-Fi VR shooter where you wield powerful weapons and command robot armies that help you fight off enemies in single-player, co-op, and PvP game modes. Complete with a campaign, an in-game level editor and hundreds of community created maps. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Guardians Frontline.

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    83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    83% User Score Based on 21,527 reviews

    Blackwake is a multiplayer team-based shooter centered around naval battles for PC and Mac. Set during the Age of Sail, Blackwake focuses largely on team-based tactics and overall team cooperation. Organizing a ship broadside, assisting your captain in navigating various weather conditions, or just being part of the gun crew - there are many roles to be filled in this shooter. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blackwake.

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  43. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    78% User Score Based on 590 reviews

    How long would you survive in this unrealistic representation of the zombie apocalypse? Scavenge for supplies, find a base, and construct your defenses. Break down furniture and board up your home. Set bear traps, nail your axe to a gun, or find your own ways to fight off the undead. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Undead Development.

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    72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, monetization
    72% User Score Based on 543 reviews

    From the creators of Black Mesa: The richest CEO on Earth dies, cutthroat conglomerates vie to carve up his kingdom. Using the MERX app, businessmen order mercenary armies like takeout. Only Rogue Point, an elite vigilante squad, dares to fight back. Campaign Dive into an adrenaline-fueled campaign where explosive co-op firefights meet strategic planning. Team up, gather intel, complete objectiv… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rogue Point.

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  45. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    72% User Score Based on 2,867 reviews

    World of Sea Battle is an action-packed, open-world MMO set in the Golden Age of Sail. With dozens of historical sailing ships, pirates, PvP & PvE, player-driven economy, and territorial guild wars, this historical naval experience will put you at the helm as you sail, fight, upgrade, and trade alongside other players in search of glory on the high seas! Welcome aboard! You are but one of… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to World of Sea Battle.

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    76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    76% User Score Based on 393 reviews

    ▶ TANK BATTLES Tank Squad is a tactical-combat action game, where you take command of your tank squad and lead it during tank battles of World War II. Take part in historical battles, set in linear campaigns, alone or with up to three friends. Each player can control his own tank or be a part of your tank crew. Each battle is a separate mission in the campaign, with separate objectives that you … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tank Squad.

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    76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    76% User Score Based on 1,731 reviews

    Salt is an ocean based adventure and exploration game set in a infinite procedurally generated world. Experience pure freedom to play the way you want as you sail across a vast ocean and explore huge islands in your search for adventure. During your travels you will fight pirates, bosses and other creatures, complete quests, customize your ships, hunt wildlife, sail huge waves, loot and craft item… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Salt.

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    66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    67% User Score Based on 751 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 1 reviews

    Tempest is a Pirate Open World Action RPG which is offering an ultimate ability to free roam three vast worlds filled with dozens of colonies and forts, hundreds of quests and countless ships to plunder. You can trade, fight, explore on your own or call friends to do the same together! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tempest.

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  49. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    77% User Score Based on 3,544 reviews

    Survive, exploring a vast island where everything is interactive and covered with zombies. - Build and upgrade bases using materials obtained by cutting down trees, mining up stones and collecting artifacts. - Get food through hunting and farming, cook and eat. - Build fortresses and traps to guide zombie movements to defend the flocking zombie waves. - Collect various items, weapons and costumes … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Night of the Dead.

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  50. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    62% User Score Based on 1,168 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    The Forbidden Islands are Calling, Unlock their Secrets. Shipwrecked on an island, explore, adapt and navigate the land and perilous seas to stay alive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Windbound.

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