Games Like European Ship Simulator

VSTEP and Paradox are proud to announce the next installment of the acclaimed Ship Simulator series. With over 550K copies sold, the series returns to take you into the most extreme conditions on earth… Ever wonder how it feels to sail a half-million-ton supertanker through the perfect storm?

Why similar: Simulation 49.7%, Naval 33% ★, Open World 10.7%, Multiplayer 4.7%, Adventure 1.1%

Why You'll Like It: This title offers the most comparable experience in terms of realistic ship handling and diverse mission-based maritime scenarios.

Experience the thrill of navigating a wide range of ships. In single- and multiplayer modes, immerse yourself in tasks such as service, cargo transport, and commercial fishing as you explore the breathtaking open world of Norway´s Islands and its stunning scenery. The ocean is within your reach!

Why similar: Naval 59.3% ★, Sailing 40.7% ★

Why You'll Like It: A modern take on the genre that features high-fidelity water physics and immersive ship maintenance mechanics.

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: Naval 46.6% ★, Simulation 27.4%, Open World 21.6%, Singleplayer 2.7%, Adventure 1.8%

Why You'll Like It: It shares the same core simulation DNA as the seed game, focusing on realistic port navigation and vessel management.

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 37%, Open World 28.1%, Naval 23.1% ★, Sailing 4.6% ★, Multiplayer 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a similar simulation experience to the seed game, focusing on realistic vessel operation within a large, open-world maritime setting.

Commercial fishing in North Atlantic! Discover majestic world of Canadian Nova Scotia while admiring the vast diversity of ocean life. Search for the ocean gold with upgradable fishing boats and various fishing gear as you progress in your fisherman career.

Why similar: Simulation 38.3%, Naval 36.2% ★, Open World 17%, Sailing 3.6% ★, Multiplayer 3%

Why You'll Like It: This game features high-quality naval physics and a detailed open-world environment that mirrors the technical demands of ship simulation.

eSail Sailing Simulator is an authentic yacht sailing experience with numerous tutorials, sailing, mooring and anchoring modes, charting, challenges, races, Live Sailing mode, 'Learn Yachting with eSail' and more.

Why similar: Simulation 67%, Sailing 33% ★

Why You'll Like It: This simulator provides an incredibly deep and accurate representation of sailing physics for those who appreciate technical maritime operation.

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: Sailing 34.3% ★, Simulation 32.1%, Open World 28.9%, Adventure 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the feeling of open-world maritime exploration with a focus on realistic navigation and survival elements.

Vehicle Simulator is an open world flying/sailing simulator with accurate physics and dynamics, simulating well the various boats, planes and land vehicles included. The game allows the user to modify and experiment with scenery making and vehicle design by way of extreme modability, with a large library of existing mods and add-ons.

Why similar: Simulation 100%

Why You'll Like It: This sandbox-style simulator excels at providing realistic physics for a wide range of watercraft in an open-world environment.

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 59.4%, Sailing 38.2% ★, Singleplayer 2.5%

Why You'll Like It: It specifically targets the technical aspects of maneuvering large vessels, which is a key appeal of the seed game.

Virtual Sailor NG is an open world sailing simulator with accurate physics, simulating well the various boats included. The game allows the user to modify and experiment with scenery making and vehicle design by way of extreme mod ability, with a large library of existing mods and add-ons.

Why similar: Simulation 56.6%, Sailing 21.2% ★, Open World 15.4%, Multiplayer 5.5%, Singleplayer 1.2%

Why You'll Like It: A classic-style simulator that offers deep control over various vessel types and environmental conditions.

TransOcean – The Shipping Company is your ticket to the world of gigantic ships and transnational transport empires. Build a mighty fleet of modern merchant ships and conquer the seven seas.

Why similar: Simulation 65.9%, Naval 34.1% ★

Why You'll Like It: While more strategy-focused, it captures the logistical side of managing ships and navigating global ports.

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: Sailing 45% ★, Simulation 42.5%, Adventure 7.1%, Singleplayer 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a more stylized approach to sailing and naval exploration while maintaining a focus on ship management.

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: Naval 39.9% ★, Simulation 25.3%, Open World 16.8%, Sailing 10.9% ★, Multiplayer 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a more casual approach to naval simulation while retaining the core exploration and sailing mechanics.

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 31.7%, Naval 21.8% ★, Open World 19.5%, Sailing 18.8% ★, Adventure 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game combines naval simulation with high-stakes survival mechanics in challenging maritime environments.

Take control over 3 special purpose naval vessels. Complete various missions on dangerous waters of Baltic Sea. Take part in recovery of objects from the bottom of the sea. Transport heavy cargo to its final destination, also including rescue and transport missions.

Why similar: Naval 34.1% ★, Simulation 28.7%, Open World 16.5%, Sailing 14.9% ★, Adventure 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: A direct peer to the seed game, offering a variety of ships and port-based missions to complete.

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: Naval 54.1% ★, Simulation 35%, Adventure 4.3%, Singleplayer 3.8%, Action 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game provides a unique industrial perspective on naval themes, focusing on the dismantling and management of ships.

Make boats and sail them. Survive an ocean of storms and beasts to find better pieces to make your ship bigger, faster, stronger, prettier, stranger, wilder: more yours.

Why similar: Simulation 44.4%, Naval 28.5% ★, Sailing 22.2% ★, Adventure 3.4%, Action 1.6%

Why You'll Like It: This title emphasizes the physics of sailing through a unique building and exploration system.

The official game of the America’s Cup e-Series. Experience the power of yacht racing in a world class sailing simulation! Take the helm of high-tech foiling AC40 yachts in fleets of up to 8 players, with this authentic pro sailing experience.

Why similar: Simulation 52.1%, Sailing 35.9% ★, Multiplayer 9.3%, Singleplayer 2.6%

Why You'll Like It: This simulator focuses on the competitive and technical aspects of high-speed sailing and racing.

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: Naval 36.1% ★, Simulation 22.7%, Sailing 21.6% ★, Open World 16.3%, Singleplayer 1.8%

Why You'll Like It: A simulation-heavy title that focuses on the trading and sailing aspects of maritime life.

Build your own yacht empire! Renovate old yachts, patch their hulls, fix their engines, and add new parts. Design and install beautiful interiors of your vessels. Pilot your ships and check how they handle the water. A completely new installment in the famous ‘Mechanic Simulator’ universe!

Why similar: Naval 43.8% ★, Sailing 27.4% ★, Simulation 26.1%, Singleplayer 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: It complements the naval simulation experience by allowing players to maintain and repair the vessels they sail.

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: Naval 41.4% ★, Simulation 27.6%, Sailing 23.9% ★, Adventure 4.7%, Action 1.9%

Why You'll Like It: This title provides a focused adventure experience centered on naval navigation and exploration.

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: Naval 32.9% ★, Sailing 24.5% ★, Open World 23.1%, Simulation 11.8%, Adventure 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: It leans into the naval combat and open-world exploration aspects of sailing games.

Windward is an action-filled multiplayer sandbox game that puts you in control of a ship sailing the high seas of a large procedurally-generated world.

Why similar: Naval 53.5% ★, Open World 16%, Sailing 13.1% ★, Multiplayer 9.9%, Adventure 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a more action-oriented take on naval exploration and combat within a procedurally generated open world.

In TransOcean 2: Rivals you face a new challenge as the boss of your own shipping line in both single-player and - for the first time - multiplayer mode: The international competition has gotten a lot tougher and the battle for the most lucrative contracts has only just begun.

Why similar: Simulation 79.7%, Multiplayer 18.4%, Singleplayer 1.9%

Why You'll Like It: This sequel expands on the shipping management mechanics, offering a deeper strategic layer to the naval experience.

Hey you, we need a captain! Use your mouse to drive the cruise ship with the on-screen rudder, avoid obstacles, take pictures and enjoy the ride. Take it easy... or take the challenge!

Why similar: Naval 44% ★, Sailing 28.4% ★, Simulation 24.7%, Singleplayer 2.2%, Action 0.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game provides a physics-based driving experience on water, focusing on arcade-style navigation.

Take the challenge of managing a cruise ship! Maintain your vessel, plan your route, and sell tickets to the wealthiest passengers. Give tasks to your crew and keep their morale high. Choose the ship's layout and the offered amenities. Keep the prices right, passengers happy, and your wallet full!

Why similar: Naval 50.9% ★, Simulation 25%, Open World 22.6%, Singleplayer 1.5%

Why You'll Like It: It allows players to manage the logistics and operations of cruise ships, similar to the cruise liner missions in the seed game.

Relaxing sailing experience. Discover Akalana Islands.

Why similar: Simulation 34.5%, Sailing 34.4% ★, Open World 17.7%, Multiplayer 13.4%

Why You'll Like It: A casual sailing simulation that focuses on the relaxing nature of navigating the open seas.

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

Why similar: Simulation 42%, Naval 32.8% ★, Open World 11.1%, Sailing 8.6% ★, Adventure 4.2%

An adventure on the high seas like you've never seen before, with realistic graphics and sounds. Experience the sensation of sailing the entire ocean through the most mythical ships.

Why similar: Simulation 37.7%, Naval 35.7% ★, Sailing 24.3% ★, Singleplayer 2.4%

Why You'll Like It: A straightforward simulation that allows for simple, relaxing exploration of various water environments.

Ship Simulator Realistic experience the real simulation. The game will be based on a free roam aspect to explore the Greece Scenery in a physics based game , realistic handling and many more features.

Why similar: Simulation 74.3%, Open World 23.2%, Singleplayer 2.4%

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 95%, Action 5%

Firefighting Simulator lets you experience what it means to fight fires up close as an active part of a major US city's firefighting crew - together with up to 3 friends in the co-op multiplayer- or in the single player mode.

Why similar: Simulation 53%, Open World 18.7%, Multiplayer 17.9%, Singleplayer 4.8%, Action 3.4%

It allows players to transform into sailboat navigators, sailing their beloved ships in the endless sea and enjoying the thrill of 360 degree immersive sailing and waves! Feel the forward momentum brought by the wind.

Why similar: Sailing 47.7% ★, Simulation 47%, Action 3.6%, Singleplayer 1.7%

Set sail in World of Sea Battle, an action-packed open-world MMO in the Golden Age of Sail! Command historic ships, battle in PvP & PvE, shape the economy, and engage in territorial guild wars in your quest for glory across the high seas!

Why similar: Naval 45.5% ★, Sailing 26.6% ★, Open World 25.6%, Action 2.3%

Experience the job of a bus driver in a vast and freely drivable urban area. Drive original licensed city buses from the great brands: Mercedes-Benz, Setra, MAN, and IVECO BUS. Transport your passengers safely and punctually, either solo in single player mode, or in multiplayer mode.

Why similar: Simulation 55.4%, Open World 25.1%, Multiplayer 16.3%, Singleplayer 2.8%, Action 0.4%

Get behind the wheel of 13 realistic city buses licensed by known city bus manufacturers such as Mercedes-Benz and MAN. Keep an eye on the traffic code and drive your passengers safely to their destinations through five characteristic city districts.

Why similar: Simulation 50%, Open World 29.9%, Multiplayer 11.6%, Adventure 4.7%, Singleplayer 3.8%

The Caribbean, in the turbulent 17th Century. The mighty kingdoms of Spain, England, France and the Netherlands fight over the colonies. And there you are, a young sea captain whose only goal is to become the most powerful man in the New World.

Why similar: Naval 36.3% ★, Simulation 36.2%, Sailing 12.7% ★, Open World 11.5%, Action 1.5%

Experience the extraordinary lives of coast guard officer Finn Asdair and his crew in COAST GUARD. Take on responsibility under the motto "Honor - Respect - Duty" and pursue dangerous criminals on the wide open sea.

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

From gliders and helicopters to wide-body jets, fly highly detailed and accurate aircraft in the Microsoft Flight Simulator 40th Anniversary Edition. The world is at your fingertips.

Why similar: Simulation 49.1%, Open World 31%, Multiplayer 13.9%, Adventure 3%, Singleplayer 2.9%

Take control over seven of the biggest industrial machines in the world. During the 14 mission campaign you will punch through the snows of Greenland, plow the steppes of Wyoming and travel all the way to sunny Florida. Your hard work will be completed by launching a space shuttle into space.

Why similar: Simulation 81.3%, Open World 14.7%, Singleplayer 2.8%, Action 1.2%

In Construction Simulator 2015, you take the controls of 16 realistic construction machines made by LIEBHERR, STILL and MAN with high-quality 3D graphics.

Why similar: Simulation 65.9%, Open World 20.4%, Multiplayer 10.9%, Singleplayer 2.2%, Action 0.5%

Sailing simulation. Explore the world's oceans or compete in races in the most realistic sailing simulator available. The sailing waters are as big as the real world and circumnavigation will take several months. Using true weather, true conditions and true sail trim.

Why similar: Simulation 66.4%, Sailing 17.9% ★, Multiplayer 15.7%

Hail to the Captain! Sail into the heart of the Caribbean in the Age of Piracy - the time of black flags and white skulls, blue waves and golden opportunities. Hoist the Jolly Roger and grab the steering wheel to sail through battles and raids, ransoms and treasures, to become the Crimson King of the Antilles!

Why similar: Naval 36.8% ★, Simulation 17.6%, Open World 15.8%, Sailing 12.3% ★, Multiplayer 10.8%

Set sail and join the colonial powers of Spain, England, France and the Netherlands in their fight for supremacy of the Caribbean in the 17th century.

Why similar: Naval 31.4% ★, Simulation 30.8%, Sailing 18.9% ★, Open World 14.6%, Adventure 1.8%

Travel across Europe as king of the road, a trucker who delivers important cargo across impressive distances! With dozens of cities to explore, your endurance, skill and speed will all be pushed to their limits.

Why similar: Simulation 45.9%, Open World 43.5%, Multiplayer 8.3%, Adventure 2.3%

The perfect blend of Action, Adventure and RTS. Begin your journey as the lowly captain of a small vessel. End as the commander of a threatening fleet. Rise to glory how you see fit. Trade, fight, recruit, grow, pillage, ally, destroy & conquer.

Why similar: Naval 36.1% ★, Simulation 24.3%, Sailing 21.8% ★, Open World 16.3%, Action 1.5%

Here, you can freely sail your ship, explore the endless ocean, and find hidden islands and treasures!

Why similar: Naval 60.9% ★, Open World 19.1%, Adventure 7.5%, Sailing 6.1% ★, Singleplayer 3.8%

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 50.3%, Naval 43.8% ★, Multiplayer 4.8%, Singleplayer 1.1%

Explore the immersive, inspiring sailing experience that awaits you on the open seas. Veterans of sailing and newcomers alike are invited to discover the relaxation and exploration at Akalana Islands. Time to sail!

Why similar: Sailing 89.6% ★, Naval 4.5% ★, Simulation 3%, Open World 1.4%, Multiplayer 1.2%

Load, drive, and deliver through a huge open world with up to 24 players in cross-platform multiplayer. Join your friends in exciting heavy transport convoys. Jump into the driver's seat of more than 30 unique vehicles and carry out complex loading tasks to deliver a variety of cargo.

Why similar: Simulation 44.1%, Open World 35.7%, Multiplayer 16.1%, Singleplayer 4.1%

Join a world where you design, create and pilot your own air sea rescue service. Release your inner hero as you battle fierce storms out at sea to rescue those in need.

Why similar: Naval 42.9% ★, Open World 29.1%, Sailing 28% ★

Engage in epic RTS warfare across 3 huge campaigns as well as other battle modes. Create your own fleet of ships, pick your side and enter into World War II naval combat on a global scale.

Why similar: Naval 65.9% ★, Simulation 31.6%, Action 2.5%

Immerse yourself in thrilling naval battles and assemble an armada of over 600 ships from the first half of the 20th century — from stealthy destroyers to gigantic battleships. Change the look of your ship, choose upgrades to suit your play style, and go into battle with other players!

Why similar: Naval 52.8% ★, Simulation 31%, Multiplayer 13.3%, Action 2.9%

Design and drive your own speedboats with simulation quality physics including blowover/chine walk/porpoising dynamics. Popular with real life boat racers. Free drive anywhere or compete on courses through leaderboards. 40+ adjustable design parameters. Solo developer.

Why similar: Simulation 67.1%, Open World 27.1%, Singleplayer 3.3%, Action 2.5%

Hydrofoil Generation is a realistic sailing and foiling simulator. An exciting and accurate first-person simulation of multiplayer "in-shore" regattas, now featuring official Global Racing League SailGP content. Put your skills and heart to the test!

Why similar: Naval 32.5% ★, Sailing 30.6% ★, Simulation 27.2%, Multiplayer 7.8%, Singleplayer 1.9%

Experience the challenges of running a successful shipping company with Seaorama: World of Shipping.

Why similar: Simulation 56.8%, Sailing 26.7% ★, Open World 15.6%, Singleplayer 0.9%

Open World, Multiplayer VR Pirate Game!

Why similar: Simulation 39.4%, Sailing 30.5% ★, Open World 19.9%, Adventure 6.6%, Action 3.6%

Skull and Bones is an open world naval action RPG where ship combat, build choice, and sailing skill define your pirate legend. Conquer rival ships and mythical beasts in a vast ocean of up to 20 players.

Why similar: Open World 43.5%, Naval 21.2% ★, Multiplayer 19.2%, Sailing 12.4% ★, Action 3.7%