Games like Helm or High Water
Looking for games like Helm or High Water? Here are top simulation recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Captain Bones: Prologue, Windward or Furious Seas.
1 81%Game Brain Scorestory, gameplayoptimization, grinding81% User Score 133 reviewsCaptain 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.
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74%Game Brain Scoregameplay, graphicsstory, grinding81% User Score 3,790 reviewsCritic Score 55%3 reviewsDesigned 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.
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70%Game Brain Scoregameplay, storyreplayability, optimization70% User Score 280 reviewsTake 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.
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88%Game Brain Scoregameplay, graphicsstory, stability88% User Score 380 reviewsBoat Crew is an action-packed singleplayer game that is all about leading your men. Command a PT boat against Imperial Japan in the the Pacific War. Manage your people and your resources; beg, borrow, and steal to obtain what you need to bring your campaign to a victorious conclusion.
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76%Game Brain Scorestory, gameplaygrinding, optimization73% User Score 780 reviewsCritic Score 88%1 reviewsBecome king of pirates while sailing through seaports, battles, krakens & navy
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82%Game Brain Scoregraphics, storymonetization, grinding82% User Score 1,596 reviewsCommand a pirate fleet to sink ships, attack towns and smuggle wares.
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75%Game Brain Scorestory, gameplayreplayability, grinding75% User Score 174 reviewsA 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 …
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79%Game Brain Scoregameplay, graphicsgrinding, monetization83% User Score 1,823 reviewsCritic Score 60%1 reviewsMaelstrom is a third-person action game with fast-paced, tactical, ship-vs-ship combat, customization, progression and a focus on multiplayer.
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87%Game Brain Scoregameplay, graphicsstability, grinding93% User Score 357 reviewsCritic Score 65%7 reviewsHeave! 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!
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75%Game Brain Scorestory, gameplaygrinding, stability75% User Score 1,638 reviewsAge 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…
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