Games Like COAST GUARD

Take over the duties of a border guard inspector in a communist country of the 80's. Smuggling, corruption and forgery are the order of the day here. Be vigilant and earn the respect of your superiors.

Why similar: Simulation 89.8%, Singleplayer 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: This game mirrors the law enforcement and inspection mechanics found in Coast Guard while adding a gritty, immersive open-world setting.

Lost at sea 1803 ~ The good ship Obra Dinn.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 52.9%, Adventure 34.4%, Singleplayer 12.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game shares the atmospheric maritime setting and the investigative, puzzle-solving nature of the seed game's narrative.

You set sail as others return to dry land. Wind force 12. Breakers beat on the bow deck, spray blows across the bridge. On the high seas: face the sheer force of the elements! And you’re steering them – the most powerful rescue vessels of the Maritime Search and Rescue Service in search of castaways.

Why similar: Simulation 100%

Why You'll Like It: This title focuses directly on the maritime search and rescue operations that form the core gameplay loop of the seed game.

Enter the dangerous world of king crab fishing in the deadly Bering Sea! Take command of your own fishing vessel, use realistic equipment, combat hazardous Alaskan waters and become the world's best crab catcher!

Why similar: Simulation 54.4%, Adventure 41.5%, Singleplayer 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a high-stakes maritime simulation experience that captures the dangerous nature of working on the open sea.

Welcome to Brighton! Join the police force of this fictitious American city and experience the day to day life of a police officer.

Why similar: Simulation 90.8%, Singleplayer 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a realistic simulation of police duties and traffic enforcement that aligns perfectly with the professional responsibilities of the protagonist in Coast Guard.

Chase after Moby Dick, and live through the Golden Age of American whaling in this seafaring strategy game. Set sail around the world, manage your ship and crew, and live Ishmael's story, the sole survivor of the Pequod, a few years after the events narrated by Herman Melville in his masterpiece.

Why similar: Simulation 47.9%, Adventure 38.9%, Great Soundtrack 13.2%

Why You'll Like It: A strategy-adventure hybrid that captures the historical and nautical themes of life at sea.

Set a Course for Danger and Discovery!

Why similar: Adventure 71.3%, Great Soundtrack 28.7%

Why You'll Like It: This point-and-click mystery features a strong maritime setting and complex investigative puzzles similar to the seed game.

UBOAT is a simulator of a submarine from WWII era. It is a survival sandbox with crew management mechanics while its primary theme is life of German sailors. The boat is their home, but it can become their grave at any time.

Why similar: Simulation 91.4%, Singleplayer 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A deep naval simulation that emphasizes crew management and the technical operation of a ship during historical conflicts.

A speeding power boat, a humble tug to a luxury cruise liner. Captain eight highly detailed ships, fight against realistic water physics and take in spectacular vistas as you navigate famous European ports.

Why similar: Simulation 79.9%, Adventure 16.6%, Singleplayer 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: A direct simulation experience that allows players to captain various vessels across realistic maritime routes.

Submerge yourself in one of the most immersive diving simulators to date. Gather your gear, choose your diving spot and discover what lies beneath the surface as you venture deep into the unknown.

Why similar: Simulation 49.3%, Adventure 37%, Great Soundtrack 10.6%, Singleplayer 3%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a relaxing yet atmospheric exploration of the underwater world, complementing the nautical focus of the seed game.

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.

Why similar: Simulation 92.6%, Singleplayer 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: This simulation game captures the technical aspects of operating a vessel in harsh, realistic maritime environments.

Set sail for adventure in the Age of Discovery! Explore the seven seas as the fresh-faced ship captain Fernando. Customise your ship, battle against pirates and sea monsters, and assemble your crew to delve into the mysterious disappearance of the legendary explorer, Sir Antonio.

Why similar: Adventure 49.3%, Simulation 46.6%, Singleplayer 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: A historical sailing and exploration game that captures the spirit of navigating the open ocean.

This Is the Police is a strategy/adventure game set in a city spiraling the drain. Taking the role of gritty Police Chief Jack Boyd, you'll dive into a deep story of crime and intrigue. Will Jack reach his retirement with a nice stack of bills, or will he end up broken ... or worse?

Why similar: Simulation 46.5%, Adventure 25.2%, Great Soundtrack 21.9%, Singleplayer 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses heavily on the administrative and moral challenges of police work, mirroring the duty-bound narrative of Coast Guard.

A thrilling point-and-click adventure game where you play as Di Renjie, ancient China's most famous and gifted investigator, as he tracks a serial killer in the heart of the Tang Dynasty's capital city.

Why similar: Adventure 52.8%, Great Soundtrack 41.5%, Singleplayer 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: A point-and-click adventure that prioritizes historical investigation and narrative depth.

Congratulations. The October labor lottery is complete. Your name was pulled. For immediate placement, report to the Ministry of Admission at Grestin Border Checkpoint. An apartment will be provided for you and your family in East Grestin. Expect a Class-8 dwelling.

Why similar: Simulation 65.4%, Great Soundtrack 16.2%, Adventure 12%, Singleplayer 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: A classic simulation of border control and inspection that shares the tense, procedural nature of police work.

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!

Why similar: Simulation 61.6%, Adventure 38.4%

Why You'll Like It: This provides a highly realistic sailing simulation that focuses on the technical mastery of navigating a ship.

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!

Why similar: Simulation 61.4%, Adventure 32.5%, Singleplayer 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: This game provides a detailed look at the industrial side of maritime work and ship maintenance.

After MI7 has been hacked, your primary goal is to bring a cyber-criminal network to justice. Played entirely from your computer's desktop, Mainlining is a thrilling point and click hacking adventure that features a gripping narrative which will have you hooked from the very first case.

Why similar: Simulation 50.2%, Adventure 34.2%, Great Soundtrack 12.8%, Singleplayer 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: A simulation-based detective game that requires players to gather evidence and solve crimes through a computer interface.

Greetings Enforcer, and thank you for enlisting in the Hypnospace Patrol Department! As the world falls into its slumber, Hypnospace becomes a bustling global village. These virtual streets aren't going to police themselves!

Why similar: Simulation 56.6%, Great Soundtrack 26%, Adventure 14.1%, Singleplayer 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: A unique point-and-click simulation that captures the feeling of investigating digital spaces and solving mysteries.

Discover a world where life is cheap, identities are bought & sold, & a quest for redemption can change the fate of a whole galaxy.

Why similar: Adventure 82.8%, Great Soundtrack 13.7%, Singleplayer 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: This point-and-click adventure features a noir-inspired investigation that matches the tone of the seed game's detective work.

What are the most important moments in your life? Lost At Sea is a game about life and death, about coming to terms with your past and about family. Set on a beautiful island, this game will force you to face your fears and take stock of your life through imaginative puzzles and a relatable story.

Why similar: Adventure 68.5%, Great Soundtrack 27.3%, Singleplayer 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on the emotional and atmospheric journey of a character exploring a mysterious island environment.

In his fight to climb the ranks and do what's right, LAPD detective Cole Phelps must unravel the truth behind a string of arson attacks, conspiracies, and brutal murders, battling the L.A. underworld and even members of his own department.

Why similar: Adventure 90.5%, Singleplayer 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: This detective game excels at investigative gameplay and period-accurate atmosphere, perfect for those who enjoyed the crime-solving aspect of the seed game.

Diluvion is a 3D deep sea, Jules Verne inspired, exploration game with RPG elements and thrilling submarine combat. As the Captain of your own vessel, you must grow and manage your crew as you search for the secrets of the past in a hauntingly beautiful flooded world.

Why similar: Adventure 96%, Singleplayer 4%

Why You'll Like It: An underwater adventure that combines exploration with naval management in a unique, atmospheric world.

An exploration game about emotional ties that transcend even death. Riley is faced with a headstrong ghost, urging her on an adventure across atmospheric shores, uncovering the island's tragic secret. Choices in dialogue shape the bond between the two, ultimately deciding Riley's fate.

Why similar: Adventure 57.6%, Great Soundtrack 34.7%, Singleplayer 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric adventure game that emphasizes exploration and narrative discovery in a coastal setting.

Nordlicht is an adventure-game where you accompany an unusual family on its fascinating journey to the cold north. During the journey, they encounter mysterious star-signs of the polar night, and have to overcome nature's dangers to confront their fears.

Why similar: Adventure 78.7%, Great Soundtrack 17.6%, Singleplayer 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, family-friendly adventure that captures the quiet, contemplative nature of coastal exploration.

A branching folktale misadventure about a trio of large, bearded fishermen. Shape a custom tale that begins again where it ends, through waters where lurk creatures from Scandinavian folklore.

Why similar: Adventure 70.8%, Great Soundtrack 25.1%, Singleplayer 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, story-driven adventure that focuses on the folklore and mystery of the sea.

You know their stories. Now it's time to step aboard! Board iconic ocean liner and warships from history like SS United States, Morro Castle and more as you explore and learn about the secrets that made them into legends.

Why similar: Simulation 56.9%, Adventure 42.2%, Singleplayer 0.9%

Become an emergency pilot and test your skills to their limits, as you sit in the cockpit of an emergency helicopter, across more than 40 challenging missions.

Why similar: Simulation 89.1%, Great Soundtrack 9.3%, Singleplayer 1.7%

Why You'll Like It: It shares the search and rescue mission structure found in the seed game, albeit from an aerial perspective.

'Chasing Light' is the story of the seven days of exploring the physical properties of a game and uncovering an inner world of human beings and society. Have a weird trip!

Why similar: Simulation 54.7%, Adventure 39.6%, Great Soundtrack 5.7%

You are local mafia kingpin, Jeffrey Koch. Your empire in New Kandinski is in total chaos because an unknown Mastermind has decided to take your place. And they’ve planted a sleeper Mole inside your operation. It’s time to act, but you need to act smart.

Why similar: Simulation 46.7%, Adventure 27.1%, Great Soundtrack 22.7%, Singleplayer 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: A strategy-simulation hybrid that focuses on investigative work and decision-making under pressure.

Brave the challenging conditions of Alaskan life in the definitive trucker simulator. Be the master of your own destiny as you take jobs, transport cargo and experience a sense of freedom on foot and in your cab.

Why similar: Simulation 55.2%, Adventure 38.6%, Singleplayer 6.2%

Guard Duty is a comedy adventure about love, loss and the end of the world. Experience an unforgettable story spanning across two radically different time periods.

Why similar: Adventure 93.2%, Singleplayer 6.8%

Sail a fleet of customizable ships across an ocean whose ancient depths have swallowed the key to the mysterious past. Befriend fishfolk to expand your boat crews, take up arms against petulant pirates, and chart a course across an expansive watery world. Will you answer the call of High Adventure?

Why similar: Simulation 54.4%, Adventure 39.2%, Singleplayer 6.4%

Make your way through this thrilling old school style point and click adventure game and try to solve the mysterious circumstances plaguing Bayou Island.

Why similar: Adventure 65.9%, Great Soundtrack 28.6%, Singleplayer 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: A traditional point-and-click adventure that focuses on exploration and puzzle-solving in a coastal environment.

Cross of the Dutchman is an action adventure game based on the true story of the folk legend 'Pier Gerlofs Donia'. The story takes place in medieval Western Europe, in the province of Frisia, near the turn of the 16th century.

Why similar: Adventure 66.6%, Great Soundtrack 26.4%, Singleplayer 7.1%

Embark on the ultimate maritime experience with Seafarer: The Ship Sim. Choose between careers, take the helm of a variety of ships, and expand your fleet. Navigate a vast open world and become immersed in the beautiful expanses and rolling waves.

Why similar: Simulation 94.1%, Singleplayer 5.9%

Military valor, courage and honor – if these words mean something to you, then you are a direct road to the game Lord of the Click.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 85.6%, Singleplayer 14.4%

Lead the Police investigation in the afterlife!

Why similar: Adventure 76.3%, Great Soundtrack 19.9%, Singleplayer 3.8%

You are a guard whose job is to post bounties. Try your best to deal with various matters and make money to raise your family. But remember, when various factions come to you, you will have to make choices!

Why similar: Simulation 62.6%, Adventure 37.4%

A short first-person point & click survival horror game where you're a prisoner tasked with crabbing for priceless Southern King Crabs to pay off your debt to the Feudostate. Navigate the harsh waters of the Antarctic and defend your ship from the threats that dwell under the icy waters.

Why similar: Adventure 75.5%, Simulation 13.9%, Singleplayer 10.6%

This is a monumental immersive project that tells the story of Russia’s first circumnavigation by captains Krusenshtern and Lisyansky on board Nadezhda and Neva. Walk in captain’s shoes, recruit a ship crew, secure the Emperor’s backing and sail out on a history-altering journey.

Why similar: Adventure 100%

Intrigue and adventure await you on board the Titanic, the most famous ocean liner in history. As a British secret agent on a vital mission, it is up to you to change the course of history as you explore the world’s most luxurious ocean vessel in all its original splendour.

Why similar: Simulation 51.2%, Adventure 48.8%

The Detail, a crime noir adventure in a modern American city. This is a city where cases matter, clearance rates matter, and on a good day even justice matters.

Why similar: Adventure 62%, Great Soundtrack 38%

Destroyer: The U-Boat Hunter brings you an authentic and historically accurate destroyer simulation along with gripping anti-submarine warfare set in the turmoils of the Atlantic Ocean during World War II.

Why similar: Simulation 92.9%, Singleplayer 7.1%

Ship handling, maneuvering and mooring with tugboats simulator. Feel like the captain of a passenger ships, cruise liners, cargo ships, battleships or aircraft carrier.

Why similar: Simulation 96.3%, Singleplayer 3.7%

A minimal point and click adventure, designed to take the player on a short but memorable journey.

Why similar: Adventure 95.9%, Singleplayer 4.1%

Gods Will Be Watching is a minimalistic “point and click thriller” centered on despair, commitment, and sacrifice as players face intriguing puzzles and tough decisions that will affect their entire crew’s wellbeing.

Why similar: Adventure 70.5%, Great Soundtrack 21.8%, Singleplayer 7.7%

Become a Mighty Captain in a Age of sail naval combat game, set in all of the Seven Seas! Sail the entire world: conquering, boarding, plundering, exploring and trading along the way! Gather your crew, ready your ship, hoist your sails and enter a world of swashbuckling and piracy!

Why similar: Adventure 53.7%, Simulation 40.6%, Singleplayer 5.7%

Dive into the exciting world of finding long forgotten treasures. Grab your metal detector and set off to explore the countryside. What today looks like a peaceful meadow might have been the scene of a fierce battle in the past, hiding now the valuable artefacts. Ready to dig in the past?

Why similar: Simulation 68.4%, Great Soundtrack 15.6%, Adventure 12.6%, Singleplayer 3.4%

Beyond Blue is a single-player narrative adventure that takes you deep into our planet’s beating blue heart. Explore the awesome wonder and unbounded mystery that exists within the world’s ocean.

Why similar: Simulation 47.4%, Adventure 39.2%, Great Soundtrack 9.8%, Singleplayer 3.5%

The Riot Police need great operators like you. Protect the peace in real places and manifestations. Your ability, perception, and skills will be tested. Control the Uncontrollable!

Why similar: Simulation 90.2%, Singleplayer 9.8%

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!

Why similar: Simulation 98.1%, Singleplayer 1.9%

ORACLE is a single player, open world experience with dozens of locations to explore, great soundtrack and an awesome story ready to be unraveled.

Why similar: Adventure 50.9%, Simulation 36.7%, Great Soundtrack 9.3%, Singleplayer 3.1%

Set in a fictitious environment inspired by ports from around the world. Captain a hovercraft, bulk carrier, yacht and other magnificent vessels in an expansive open world career

Why similar: Simulation 72.7%, Adventure 20.8%, Singleplayer 6.5%

Save your family from an ominous undersea facility!

Why similar: Adventure 74.4%, Great Soundtrack 21.8%, Singleplayer 3.8%

Sail the Seas is a sailing, trading simulator set in 18th century, spanning whole world

Why similar: Simulation 68.3%, Adventure 29.8%, Singleplayer 1.9%

Set sail and join yer crew in search of treasure and glory!

Why similar: Simulation 98%, Singleplayer 2%

Step into the shoes of Alfred Fox, a private eye with a knack for getting into trouble, and confront the danger looming over your old flame, Barbara Le Purr. Using your own intuition and wide investigation techniques you will follow the intrigue and face many, sometimes deadly, consequences.

Why similar: Adventure 65.4%, Great Soundtrack 29.7%, Singleplayer 4.9%

A young adventurer Hugh Radcliff is in pursuit of one of the greatest mysteries of history: The Lost Colony. Deal with pirates, dive into native rituals, reveal conspiracies, and make tough choices on your difficult journey for unveiling this mystery!

Why similar: Adventure 91.8%, Singleplayer 8.2%