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Crooked Waters is a multiplayer virtual reality game where you and your pirate crew participate in thrilling sea battles. Play with random players or join up with your friends to fight other crews using your ship.

Reviews: Mostly Positive — 78% — of 27 reviews
Released: 2018-07-13
Developer: Craft Game Studio
Genres: Action, Indie, Strategy, Early Access
Platforms: Windows

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