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Games Like Essex: The Whale Hunter

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  1. #1 Cold Breath
    97% matchMostly Negative30% of 10 reviews2025
    Dev: celikgames
    Windows

    Cold, wolves, bears and more.A struggle for survival in the north of Norway. Improve your skills and fight the challenges in this nature!

    Why similar: Hunting 26.3%, Life Sim 17.9%, Fishing 17.3%, Realistic 9.3%, Action-Adventure 5.6%

  2. #2 Isle Of Pirates
    96% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Kaira Digital ArtsPub: Ultimate Publishing
    Windows

    Ahoy, Captain! Build your pirate tavern, explore hidden islands, find treasures, and expand your crew. Defend your island from enemies and rise to become a legendary pirate in Isle of Pirates!

    Why similar: Sailing 26.8%, Pirates 22.1%, Hunting 21.6%, Fishing 18.2%, Exploration 3.1%

  3. #3 Reefland Odyssey
    96% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: UnSweet
    Windows

    Reefland Odyssey is an exciting adventure game where you sail through the ocean and clean up pollution. Your mission is to collect garbage and make the ocean a cleaner, healthier place. Get ready to set sail on an epic journey to preserve and protect the ocean!

    Why similar: Sailing 41.5%, Fishing 39.2%, Nature 5.5%, Exploration 5.2%, Adventure 4%

  4. #4 Open Sea Simulator
    95% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: gyroscoping games
    Windows

    Set sail in this open-world sailing simulation! Take on transport missions, reel in massive catches, manage a thriving tourism business, or race in high-stakes ship competitions. Explore vibrant cities, navigate dynamic weather, and make your mark on the open sea!

    Why similar: Fishing 23.8%, Sailing 19.5%, Life Sim 18.2%, Realistic 10.2%, Nature 6.9%

  5. #5 My Fishing Cottage
    94% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: CodaCode
    Windows

    Survive the lakes in this chaotic fishing simulator! Drill holes, catch valuable fish and sell your loot to pay your cottage bills. Upgrade to better gear, skis and fast ATVs. Watch out for hungry wolves, compete in tournaments and steal fish from rivals in fistfights.

    Why similar: Fishing 36%, Life Sim 17.2%, Hunting 17.2%, Nature 11.5%, Adventure 5.1%

  6. #6 Fisherman Simulator
    94% matchPositive84% of 38 reviews2026
    Dev: RFT
    Windows

    Forge your path through the islands—Hunt for sea animals and other resources to make a profit. Buy and upgrade boats and fishing gear, and sail across the seas!

    Why similar: Sailing 41.6%, Fishing 37.8%, Life Sim 6.8%, Exploration 5.6%, Simulation 3.7%

  7. #7 Northern Waters - Fishing & Restaurant Simulator
    92% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Cat Soul Studios
    Windows

    Run your own restaurant in the snowy Alaskan town of Northpointis Bay and experience an immersive fishing and restaurant simulator. Catch fish in first-person, manage your restaurant, cook and sell your catch, and become the town’s top angler and restaurateur.

    Why similar: Hunting 34.8%, Fishing 31.7%, Life Sim 14.5%, Simulation 6.7%, Nature 5.5%

  8. #8 Island Raft Survival 2021: Ocean Escape
    93% matchMostly Negative36% of 47 reviews2021
    Dev: Francolins studioPub: Five River Solutions
    Windows · Mac

    Join Realistic Island Raft Survival Simulator with Creative Survival Modes!

    Why similar: Hunting 29.5%, Sailing 29.1%, Fishing 25.9%, Action-Adventure 3.6%, Atmospheric 2.8%

  9. #9 Nokai
    91% matchNo user reviews2027
    Dev: Pretty Potato Games
    Windows

    Sail north alone or with friends through dangerous waters, chart uncharted islands, and embark on an unforgettable voyage. The farther you venture, the stranger and deadlier the world becomes. The truth lies beyond the horizon.

    Why similar: Sailing 34.5%, Fishing 27.7%, Pirates 24.5%, Exploration 4.2%, Action-Adventure 4.2%

  10. #10 The Little Cat and the Sea
    91% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Dogfish
    Windows

    In The Little Cat and the Sea, you will explore various uniquely styled sea regions, go fishing, dive, collect a variety of marine creatures and seabirds, battle large fish, and build up a harbor.

    Why similar: Sailing 45.9%, Fishing 41.8%, Exploration 6.8%, Adventure 5.5%

  11. #11 Giant Hornet
    90% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2024
    Dev: OA GAME STUDIO
    Windows

    Giant Hornet is a simulator of the survival struggle of a newborn hornet against many enemies in the deadly forest to become a giant queen hornet.

    Why similar: Hunting 32.2%, Life Sim 18.4%, Realistic 10.1%, Nature 9.9%, Simulation 5.9%

  12. #12 Bubuia
    89% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Jimbo Game Studio
    Windows

    A fishing, sailing, and management adventure inspired by Brazil’s rivers and seas. Manage your gear, customize your character, set up your fishing kit and boat, unlock quests across the waters, and discover fish and hidden treasures. Dive into the relaxing world of Bubuia.

    Why similar: Sailing 44.5%, Fishing 42.9%, Exploration 4.8%, Adventure 4%, Action-Adventure 3.3%

  13. #13 Open Fishing 2
    89% match8 user reviews63% of 8 reviews2025
    Dev: Kunstaat
    Windows

    Open Fishing 2 is a chill open world fishing game. Fill out a book with 115 fish species, meet friendly fish gods, sail the oceans with your boat, cook, draw your own map, and enjoy fishing without worries.

    Why similar: Fishing 35%, Sailing 33.6%, Nature 11.8%, Life Sim 7%, Simulation 5.8%

  14. #14 Open Fishing XL
    88% matchPositive86% of 50 reviews2023
    Dev: Kunstaat
    Windows

    Open Fishing XL is an open world fishing game focused on creating a relaxing experience. Fill out a book with 115 fish species, buy rods, items, boats and more, explore the large map, identify cute insects, draw your own map, and enjoy fishing without worries with intuitive fishing mechanics.

    Why similar: Hunting 31.6%, Fishing 31.4%, Nature 10.5%, Life Sim 8.9%, Simulation 4.6%

  15. #15 Spearfishing Simulator
    86% match4 user reviews50% of 4 reviews2025
    Dev: Riv3r
    Windows

    A very realistic Spearfishing Simulator with a challenging gameplay.

    Why similar: Hunting 38.8%, Fishing 35.7%, Realistic 9.3%, Simulation 4.8%, Atmospheric 2.8%

  16. #16 Harpoon
    86% matchMostly Positive72% of 18 reviews2022
    Dev: Laush Dmitriy SergeevichPub: Laush Studio
    Windows

    Top Down Shooter, a game where the player will have to dive into the endless depths of the sea as a diver and face thousands of predatory marine life, shooting back at them, pumping their weapons and equipment, gaining points and passing more and more, setting new records!

    Why similar: Sailing 34.4%, Hunting 32.4%, Fishing 27.2%, Exploration 4.3%, Atmospheric 1%

  17. #17 Euro Fishing
    87% matchMixed65% of 1,829 reviews2015
    Dev: Dovetail Games
    Windows
    Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 61%

    Euro Fishing immerses you deep into the adrenaline-packed action, fun and beauty of Europe’s most famous lakes. Master your rod, line and tactics, and refine your technique to become a top angler. This is the closest you can get to real fishing from the comfort of your own couch.

    Why similar: Fishing 45.1%, Hunting 28.4%, Realistic 7.8%, Simulation 6.2%, Atmospheric 3.3%

  18. #18 Unto the Aurora
    84% matchPositive88% of 24 reviews2025
    Dev: Arboreta Games
    Windows

    Scotland, 1597. Escaping a death sentence for witchcraft, you set sail on a lonely and uncharted stretch of ocean - navigating and surviving the treacherous, strange and fantastical passage towards a new life.

    Why similar: Sailing 34.2%, Fishing 27%, Historical 10.4%, Cinematic 9.4%, Survival 6.1%

  19. #19 Birdshot
    85% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Birdshot Studios
    Windows

    A third‑person hunting game with pre‑hunt aim assist, quail auto‑switching, RB duck targeting, and a hidden extended‑mag shotgun.

    Why similar: Hunting 49.1%, Realistic 11.9%, Nature 11.9%, Cinematic 11.7%, Simulation 5.2%

  20. #20 Yacht Life Simulator
    84% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Chill GamesPub: Simulate Studios
    Windows

    Experience the ultimate yachting lifestyle in Yacht Life Simulator! Sail, fish, explore exotic islands, and engage with customers via your in-game social media. Customize your yacht, upgrade interiors, hire crew, and embark on thrilling maritime adventures. Ready to set sail?

    Why similar: Sailing 36.7%, Fishing 18.1%, Life Sim 16.1%, Nature 9.5%, Realistic 4.8%

  21. #21 In the Same Boat
    83% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Plouf
    Windows

    Embark on an adventure across the ocean! In this captivating cooperative sailing game, one player commands the ship, while the other is confined to the captain's cabin, solely navigating with the map. Successfully completing your missions will require the crew's adept communication and skill.

    Why similar: Sailing 34.2%, Fishing 19.8%, Pirates 19.8%, Historical 13.2%, Action-Adventure 4.2%

  22. #22 Project Hunt
    82% matchVery Positive88% of 165 reviews2024
    Dev: Mind Mythic
    Windows

    Hunt wild animals across vast landscapes in an action-packed hunting FPS. Track your target, line up the perfect shot, and inspect every hit on detailed animal models.

    Why similar: Hunting 36.2%, Fishing 24.7%, Nature 9.6%, Realistic 8.5%, Simulation 3.7%

  23. #23 Sailor Simulator
    82% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: TBDPub: SIG Publishing
    Windows

    Sail the seas and oceans on your own ship. Transport valuable goods, earn money, buy bigger ships. Fortune awaits you!

    Why similar: Sailing 44.8%, Pirates 12.3%, Historical 7.9%, Simulation 7.6%, Survival 6.7%

  24. #24 UMIGARI | ウミガリ
    80% matchVery Positive83% of 1,064 reviews2026
    Dev: Chilla's Art
    Windows
    Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    UMIGARI is a first-person harpoon fishing game set in the foggy waters off the coast of Japan. Hunt fish with your harpoon, sell your catch, buy fuel, and upgrade your gear. Alone at sea, the more you explore, the stranger the fish become.

    Why similar: Sailing 31.4%, Hunting 30.4%, Fishing 28.2%, Exploration 3.9%, First-Person 2.5%

  25. #25 Ultimate Fishing® Simulator 3
    81% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: SHINING GAMESPub: Ultimate Games S.A.
    Windows

    Fish across five open-world maps, from the Mississippi River to the Yangtze River. Use float, feeder, spinning, and casting to catch over 70 species with lifelike behavior. Switch perspectives, upgrade gear, track fish with sonar, and build your career solo or in multiplayer fishing clubs.

    Why similar: Fishing 34.2%, Sailing 20.2%, Life Sim 15.1%, Realistic 7.9%, Nature 7.7%

  26. #26 Calm Horizon
    79% matchVery Positive92% of 65 reviews2026
    Dev: 烟熏渔
    Windows

    Island Master, welcome to your very own island! This land awaits your touch—reawaken its vitality and rebuild it from the ground up. Construct buildings to unlock new features: dress in elegant outfits, run food and goods shops, and usher in an era of prosperity for your island!

    Why similar: Sailing 38.8%, Fishing 33.9%, Life Sim 20%, Exploration 3.7%, 3D 2.9%

  27. #27 Arctic Anxiety
    81% matchMixed55% of 290 reviews2020
    Dev: Arctic Studio
    Windows

    Survival simulator in extreme conditions. The game takes place in the Arctic ocean. The pilot of a cargo plane makes a hard landing on the water. To survive, the player will have to search for a cargo washed up on the shore.

    Why similar: Sailing 28.7%, Fishing 25.4%, Hunting 21.7%, Cinematic 10%, Survival 4.7%

  28. #28 Spirit
    78% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: .Life Gaming Studio
    Windows

    Take control of the helpless beings on the island and guide them. Survive, grow and continue the course of life. Don't let the harsh reality of mother nature take you down.

    Why similar: Hunting 41.4%, Life Sim 19%, Nature 11%, Realistic 8%, Survival 6.1%

  29. #29 Captain's Crew
    78% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Solune Games
    Windows

    From castaway to sea legend. Survive on wild islands, build your base from scratch, and gather materials to construct an unstoppable fleet. Recruit a loyal crew, manage resources, and sail the ocean to settle the score with the captain who sank your ship.

    Why similar: Pirates 37.2%, Sailing 30.9%, Nature 7.2%, Survival 5.7%, Action-Adventure 5.1%

  30. #30 Sea Birds: End of an Age
    79% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2019
    Dev: Lucky Adams
    Windows · Linux

    A minimalist, exploration game, based on the life of the pirate William Fly. Set sail on the high seas of a randomly generated world! Search both water and land for pieces of the treasure map, fighting anyone who stands in your way. Once you collect all four pieces you can uncover the treasure!

    Why similar: Sailing 38.3%, Pirates 35.2%, Historical 18.3%, Exploration 4.8%, Adventure 2.5%

  31. #31 Trawler's Wake
    77% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Icebound Labs
    Windows

    A cheap trip to a paradise harbor lands you in a rotten fishing town full of mutants, anomalies, and fish worth a fortune. Fish by day, sell your catch, upgrade your old trawler, dig up the story, and try not to kick the bucket after dark.

    Why similar: Sailing 39.8%, Fishing 34.6%, Simulation 5%, Exploration 4.4%, Atmospheric 4.4%

  32. #32 Marque & Reprisal
    76% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Iron Pagoda
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Explore. Trade. Fish. Whale. Colonize. Fight. Pillage. Survive. You are a sea captain in the year 1522, and the whole world is yours to discover in this roguelike sandbox historical sailing simulator.

    Why similar: Sailing 35.6%, Pirates 25.2%, Fishing 17%, Historical 10.9%, Exploration 3.9%

  33. #33 Horizon Reef
    75% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Huckflesh Games
    Windows

    A short melancholic boat trip across the ocean — explore the vast seas and learn about memories that aren't quite your own.

    Why similar: Fishing 41.6%, Sailing 40.3%, Exploration 6.6%, Adventure 5.1%, Atmospheric 3.8%

  34. #34 Songs of the Shoals
    75% matchNo user reviews2027
    Dev: Luyu Games
    Windows

    Sail a bright, low-poly archipelago, cast from shore or boat, and learn how depth, weather, and time of day shape each catch. Sell your fish, upgrade your rod and vessel, and set out again in this cozy single-player fishing adventure.

    Why similar: Sailing 38.9%, Fishing 34%, Nature 10.3%, Exploration 4.4%, Simulation 4%

  35. #35 Salt 2: Shores of Gold
    73% matchVery Positive85% of 2,349 reviews2025
    Dev: Lavaboots Studios
    Windows
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 77%

    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.

    Why similar: Sailing 38.2%, Pirates 29.5%, Fishing 13.8%, Survival 5.1%, Exploration 4.2%

  36. #36 Deadliest Catch: The Game
    76% matchMixed52% of 1,626 reviews2020
    Dev: 4FishingPub: Ultimate Games S.A.
    Windows
    Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 72%

    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: Sailing 41.9%, Fishing 37.2%, Simulation 9.6%, Adventure 6.2%, First-Person 3.7%

  37. #37 Mariana Marina
    74% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Reaper Fuel Studio
    Windows

    Repair boats and deliver goods in the Marianas like the real deal.

    Why similar: Sailing 31.8%, Pirates 16%, Life Sim 11.8%, Cinematic 10.7%, Simulation 7.6%

  38. #38 VROOM: Galleon
    77% matchMixed66% of 35 reviews2015
    Dev: VROOM
    Windows

    Experience virtual life at sea aboard a pirate ship!

    Why similar: Pirates 37.1%, Sailing 34.2%, Historical 15.8%, Adventure 6.2%, Exploration 3.7%

  39. #39 Hunting Simulator 3
    74% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Nacon Studio GhentPub: Nacon
    Windows

    This open-world game lets you experience the thrill of the hunt, with your faithful dog by your side! Choose your equipment from official brands, and explore the wilderness in search of your next game.

    Why similar: Hunting 56.2%, Realistic 12.6%, Nature 10.3%, Simulation 6.5%, Exploration 4.1%

  40. #40 Following Seas
    72% matchMostly Positive77% of 160 reviews2025
    Dev: Whipstaff Games
    Windows

    Following Seas is a game about ships and the sea. Transport cargo, fish, and fight the weather in an unforgiving open world. Featuring elements of realistic ship management, you can use the stars to navigate, batten the hatches, and get lost beyond the edges of the map.

    Why similar: Sailing 35.9%, Fishing 27%, Pirates 17%, Simulation 5.1%, Exploration 3.4%

  41. #41 The Alpha Wolf
    73% matchMixed64% of 11 reviews2024
    Dev: Halva Studio
    Windows

    The Alpha Wolf is an RPG animal simulator game. Play as a wolf in this open world environment. Hunt and kill animals, gather your own wolf pack, upgrade their skills and become stronger. Gain experience and unlock magic skills to hunt stronger animals and to fight bosses.

    Why similar: Hunting 38.5%, Life Sim 16.7%, Nature 12%, Realistic 9.7%, Survival 5.2%

  42. #42 Rogoz Fishing
    73% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Acipenser Games
    Windows

    A meditative fishing sim on a quiet river. Set several rods, read the bites by the ring of the bells, and land your trophies — in the warm stillness of dawn or beneath a bright moon.

    Why similar: Fishing 48.7%, Nature 14.7%, Realistic 11.8%, Simulation 8.6%, Life Sim 6.6%

  43. #43 Pro Tukey Hunting
    72% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: PSR Outdoors
    Windows

    Experience virtual spring gobbler hunting at it's finest! Game play centers around the four wild turkey sub-species residing in North America; easterns, osceolas, rios and merriams. Harvesting each sub-species is referred as a 'Grand Slam'. Do you have what it takes to earn the 'Grand Slam'!

    Why similar: Hunting 56.6%, Realistic 13.6%, Simulation 9.8%, Action-Adventure 5.8%, Exploration 4.8%

  44. #44 MLF: Pro Catch
    71% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Ultimate Games S.A.
    Windows

    Grab a friend and feel every fish fight back. A fishing sim with 50+ species across six diverse waters, real casting and trolling, and authentic gear. The official Major League Fishing game.

    Why similar: Fishing 38.4%, Sailing 20.8%, Realistic 11.5%, Nature 11.1%, Simulation 6.1%

  45. #45 Fishing Alone
    71% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: TheSQUID
    Windows

    Fishing Alone is a game where you play as an automata service robot, endlessly fishing in a tranquil, post-apocalyptic world, uncovering fragments of the lost human past.

    Why similar: Sailing 37.1%, Fishing 36.3%, Nature 10.7%, Exploration 5.3%, Adventure 2.9%

  46. #46 Sandpiper Point
    71% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Sandpiper Point Studio
    Windows

    A cozy fishing RPG set in a quiet coastal village where every tide brings something new. Fish across rivers, lakes, and open sea, craft your own gear, explore distant islands by boat, and uncover the mystery behind the town's vanishing sandpiper birds.

    Why similar: Fishing 45.7%, Life Sim 21.5%, Sailing 15.1%, Simulation 6.8%, Nature 5.5%

  47. #47 Bushcraft Simulator
    70% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: A2 SoftworksPub: Ultimate Publishing
    Windows

    Stranded in the wild with only your skills and wits, gather resources, craft tools, and build shelters to endure a hostile environment. Alone or with friends, battle the elements, hunt for survival, and push your bushcraft prowess to its limits.

    Why similar: Hunting 24.1%, Fishing 19.4%, Life Sim 15.6%, Realistic 8.7%, Simulation 5.3%

  48. #48 Open Hunting XL
    70% match5 user reviews40% of 5 reviews2024
    Dev: Kunstaat
    Windows

    Open Hunting XL is a hunting simulator with an emphasis on player freedom. Quickly spot animals using your drone or sneak and spot with binoculars depending on the difficulty you select. Hunt in several locations and level up to unlock mechanics seen in no other hunting game.

    Why similar: Hunting 52%, Realistic 11%, Nature 11%, Simulation 7.4%, Exploration 4.8%

  49. #49 Call of the Wild: The Angler™
    70% matchMixed64% of 7,590 reviews2022
    Dev: Expansive WorldsPub: Avalanche Studios
    Windows
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 38.6 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    The Angler is an open world fishing game that can be played solo or with friends. Discover and catch a wide variety of unique fish species, from common to rare, on your journey to become a master angler.

    Why similar: Fishing 33.7%, Hunting 32.1%, Nature 11.4%, Realistic 9.9%, Simulation 4.9%

  50. #50 Sailands
    69% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Talpeni Games
    Windows · Linux

    Become a settler arriving in an archipelago on the edge of civilization. Life here is harsh and dangerous. But great rewards await the brave and the lucky! You have only a small ship at your command and the determination to find your place in this new world. Ready to set sail?

    Why similar: Sailing 63%, Nature 17.7%, Simulation 13.8%, 3D 4.2%, Singleplayer 1.3%

  51. #51 The Road To Harvest: Food From Across The Ocean
    68% matchVery Positive82% of 116 reviews2025
    Dev: MuccyGames
    Windows · Mac

    Become the God of Harvest, explore the world of food and adventure, plant, trade, and spread deliciousness to create your own path to prosperity!

    Why similar: Sailing 40.6%, Pirates 25.7%, Historical 16.7%, Simulation 5.5%, Story Rich 4%

  52. #52 I Hear the Forest
    69% matchNo user reviews2027
    Dev: Podoba Interactive
    Windows

    A slow-burn folk horror. You play as a forest ranger who finds himself surrounded by talking trees, flying witches' heads, and cursed dryads. You'll be very lucky if you make it out of the forest alive.

    Why similar: Hunting 30.8%, Fishing 29.3%, Simulation 13.3%, Exploration 7.2%, Nature 7.1%

  53. #53 Hearthsail
    69% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Joshua Gerke
    Windows

    A relaxing co-op ocean adventure for you and your friends. Captain your own boat, build up your island home, and explore a vibrant archipelago full of secrets and stories. No game overs, no ticking clocks — just sail, fish, and create your own perfect slice of the sea.

    Why similar: Sailing 39.4%, Fishing 29.4%, Life Sim 14.1%, Simulation 5%, Exploration 4.4%

  54. #54 Lightkeeper
    68% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Wanderstar GamesPub: Wanderstar Games
    Windows

    Explore, gather, craft, and rebuild a community of island creatures. Sail, swim, climb, and fly across a mystical archipelago and uncover it’s forgotten secrets. Spread your light to outshine the oncoming darkness.

    Why similar: Sailing 35.4%, Fishing 35.3%, Life Sim 9.3%, Exploration 5.2%, Atmospheric 4.9%

  55. #55 BULT: Hunting simulator
    66% matchVery Positive87% of 872 reviews2026
    Dev: NordrisePub: Ykt Games
    Windows

    A realistic waterfowl hunting simulator set in the wild landscapes of Yakutia. Hunt ducks and grouse with birds driven by realistic AI instincts: flocking, feeding, hiding, and reacting to the environment. Use decoys, calls, wind conditions, and strategy. Created by hunters for hunters.

    Why similar: Hunting 57.1%, Realistic 12.7%, Nature 11.8%, Simulation 7.1%, Survival 4.6%

  56. #56 Salt & Storms
    68% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Shoogar Games
    Windows

    Captain your own vessel in this cozy Caribbean sailing management sim. Hire crew with unique personalities, outfit your ship, trade between tropical ports, and weather dynamic storms with skill-based sailing physics.

    Why similar: Sailing 52%, Pirates 21.9%, Historical 10%, Simulation 7.6%, Survival 3.4%

  57. #57 Lost Lures
    67% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Hatfuls GamesPub: Bonus Stage Publishing
    Windows

    Cast into the quiet of the northern wilderness, where every line is a conversation with the water! Lost Lures is a fishing game built on patience - read the waters, learn fish behavior, and master your lures solo or with friends in shared missions. The only rush out here is the strike.

    Why similar: Fishing 39%, Sailing 25.9%, Nature 12.5%, Realistic 8.8%, Simulation 5.2%

  58. #58 Catch&Cargo
    67% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Hard Road Games
    Windows

    “Catch & Cargo” is a first-person, single-player fishing and boating semi-simulator with survival elements, set in tropical waters. Catch and sell fish, deliver cargo, avoid storms, stay hydrated, and shed the “gringo” label as you adapt to the challenges of life on the open sea.

    Why similar: Sailing 39.6%, Fishing 31.5%, Realistic 7%, Survival 4.4%, Exploration 3.7%

  59. #59 Sagres
    67% matchVery Positive81% of 243 reviews2023
    Dev: oozePub: Kakehashi Games
    Windows

    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: Sailing 50.3%, Historical 22.6%, Exploration 6%, Action-Adventure 5.7%, Story Rich 5%

  60. #60 Age of Magellan: Sail the entire Planet
    66% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Boanerges Games
    Windows · Mac

    An open-world Age of Exploration sailing sim where you can circumnavigate the entire planet and relive the feats of the great discoverers. Navigate by sextant, trade across thousands of real cities, and maneuver your ship to bring broadsides to bear in real-time naval combat.

    Why similar: Pirates 34.3%, Sailing 29.8%, Historical 18.6%, Simulation 5.4%, Exploration 4.4%

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