- #1 RED SKIES AT DAWN
97% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Junklab
Windows · Mac
A first-person sailing adventure where peaceful passages can turn treacherous. Master your yacht, take on paid voyages and discover hidden anchorages along an unfamiliar coast. Read the weather, plot your course and seek shelter as storms build and waves tower overhead.
Why similar: Sailing 66.2% ★, Simulation 17.3%, Nature 13.2%, 3D 1.8%, Indie 0.8%
- #2 Ship Handling Simulator
96% matchVery Positive91% of 139 reviews2021
Dev: Aleksandr Turkin
Windows
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: Sailing 67% ★, Simulation 25.9%, 3D 4.8%, Singleplayer 1.2%, Indie 1.1%
- #3 Cruise Ship Handling
96% matchPositive83% of 29 reviews2021
Dev: Aleksandr Turkin
Windows
Cruise ship handling, maneuvering and mooring simulator. Feel like the captain of a large cruise liners.
Why similar: Sailing 63.7% ★, Simulation 27%, 3D 6.7%, Singleplayer 1.3%, Indie 1.2%
- #4 Long Voyage
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Yuewen
Windows
You are aboard a sailing ship bound for the New World. No one knows how far away land still is, and food and fresh water are running out. You and the other eight crew members all want to make it to the other side alive.
Why similar: Sailing 71% ★, Simulation 21.3%, 3D 5.4%, Singleplayer 1.5%, Indie 0.8%
- #5 Boat Simulator
94% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2022
Dev: Best Ride SimulatorsPub: Lunaria Games S.L
Windows
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: Sailing 66.3% ★, Simulation 25.8%, 3D 5%, Singleplayer 1.9%, Indie 1.1%
- #6 eSail Sailing Simulator
94% matchVery Positive93% of 850 reviews2019
Dev: eSail Ltd.
Windows · Mac
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: Sailing 67.2% ★, Simulation 32.8%
- #7 Frisia - Tales & Tides
93% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Rouven Cabanis
Windows
In Frisia you start on an uninhabited Northsea island and are tasked with building a picturesque and cozy village in harmony with the sea.
Why similar: Sailing 55.6% ★, Nature 23.3%, Simulation 15.3%, 3D 2.2%, Singleplayer 1.9%
- #8 Chill Boats: Open Waters
91% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Omble Studio
Windows
A physics-based boat game, from sailboats to powerboats. Take the helm of foilers, catamarans or RIBs on a sea that really decides your speed. Race against opponents, or just sail wherever you want.
Why similar: Sailing 75% ★, Simulation 20.7%, 3D 3.1%, Singleplayer 1.2%
- #9 Boreas
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: LOW PONY
Windows
The Northern Storm Boreas has become a hardship for all the inhabitants of the Kingdom, but not for our brave heroes — a lighthouse keeper and his best friend, a seagull. Embark on a journey - steer the ship, explore new islands, and help the locals so they, in turn, can help you.
Why similar: Sailing 82.6% ★, Simulation 14.2%, Singleplayer 2.2%, Indie 1.1%
- #10 Plastic Ducks Simulator
90% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: A·GamingLab
Windows
A relaxing game where you place and customize rubber ducks on water, shape the scene by changing weather and time of day, set automatic camera angles for cinematic views and an in game radio lets you listen music and also add your own tracks, creating a personal space to unwind and relax
Why similar: Simulation 46.1%, Nature 39%, 3D 9.4%, Singleplayer 5.4%
- #11 Budgie Genetics Simulator
89% matchVery Positive96% of 68 reviews2022
Dev: Niki Cilliers
Windows
Breed budgies and discover hidden colour mutations in this realistic genetics simulator.
Why similar: Simulation 47.2%, Nature 38.3%, 3D 11.3%, Singleplayer 3.3%
- #12 Ships 2022
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: TBDPub: SIG Publishing
Windows
Ships 22 is a combination of an economic strategy and a ship control simulator. Manage and upgrade your port, recruit a crew, carry out your mission and enjoy your sea adventures!
Why similar: Sailing 70.5% ★, Simulation 20%, 3D 6%, Singleplayer 2.3%, Indie 1.2%
- #13 MISTWATER
88% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Peace_Studio
Windows
MISTWATER is a challenge for people with Thalassophobia. Can you find salvation in the vast, terrifying ocean? It's just you, the ocean, and an old, rusty boat.
Why similar: Sailing 68.3% ★, Simulation 27.5%, 3D 3.5%, Singleplayer 0.7%
- #14 Clean the Sea!
87% matchMostly Positive77% of 96 reviews2024
Dev: Backpack Games
Windows · Mac
Make the planet beautiful!
Why similar: Sailing 62.8% ★, Nature 23.5%, Simulation 8.2%, 3D 4.9%, Singleplayer 0.3%
- #15 Open Fishing 2
86% 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: Sailing 56.5% ★, Nature 23.5%, Simulation 18%, Singleplayer 2.1%
- #16 Salt & Storms
86% 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 77.2% ★, Simulation 20.9%, Indie 1.9%
- #17 Deadliest Catch: The Game
85% matchMixed52% of 1,630 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 66.2% ★, Simulation 27.9%, Indie 3.2%, Singleplayer 2.7%
- #18 Esqapes: Voyages
84% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2026
Dev: AVCV
Windows
Esqapes: Voyages is not an active gaming experience but rather an immersive relaxation space for you to clear your head, meditate, pray or simply zone out and chill. Put your headset on, place your controllers off to the side and set sail on your private luxury yacht to over 100 unique destinations.
Why similar: Sailing 61.2% ★, Nature 18.9%, Simulation 12.9%, 3D 4.6%, Singleplayer 1.5%
- #19 Sailor Simulator
84% 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 73.5% ★, Simulation 23.1%, Indie 2.3%, Singleplayer 1.1%
- #20 Blue Sign
82% matchVery Positive96% of 161 reviews2026
Dev: Blue AnemoiaPub: Jungle Game Lab
Windows
In the fictional port city of Rissebra, you work as a marine insurance underwriter. Review the documents brought to your desk by shipowners, and uncover the risks hidden in their vessels, routes, and cargo. The decision to approve or reject each insurance contract rests entirely on your judgment.
Why similar: Sailing 85.3% ★, Simulation 11.8%, Indie 1.6%, Singleplayer 1.2%
- #21 Trimming Sails
83% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Blessiverse
Windows · Mac · Linux
Venture out onto the open sea in this 3D action adventure! Sail your way through the world to explore new islands, delve into dungeons, and challenge evil. Solve puzzles, hunt for treasure, and gather strength to defend your home!
Why similar: Sailing 90.1% ★, 3D 7.6%, Indie 1.4%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #22 The Bird
82% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2022
Dev: Nevsram
Windows
Spread the wings and fly around in a large tropical Island landscape in this bird simulator.
Why similar: Simulation 45.6%, Nature 41.1%, 3D 10.2%, Singleplayer 3.1%
- #23 Reefland Odyssey
81% 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 73.9% ★, Simulation 13.2%, Nature 11.7%, Singleplayer 1.3%
- #24 OverloadIsland
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: StaticPlant
Windows
A naval battle game that combines RPG and RTS gameplay.
Why similar: Sailing 52.4% ★, Simulation 36.9%, 3D 7.6%, Indie 1.5%, Singleplayer 1.5%
- #25 Echo: The dolphin story
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Super Games Studio
Windows
Echo: The Dolphin Story is a single-player game that can also be played with friends in co-op mode (up to five players). Join forces, explore the world, and find your pod!
Why similar: Sailing 51.3% ★, Simulation 24.7%, Nature 16.9%, 3D 5.9%, Singleplayer 1.2%
- #26 WILL: Follow The Light
77% matchMostly Positive75% of 560 reviews2026
Dev: TomorrowHead Studio
Windows
Dive into a realistic, single-player, first-person journey through the harsh northern latitudes as you sail endless waters, searching for a way back to your loved ones. Will you follow the light?
Why similar: Sailing 72.6% ★, Nature 17.1%, Simulation 6.4%, Singleplayer 2.4%, Indie 1.5%
- #27 Songs of the Shoals
79% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Luyu Games
Windows
Cast a line, sail between islands, and bring your catch home in a single-player fishing adventure. Sell fish, take harbor commissions, upgrade your gear, and explore coastal villages under changing skies. Take a seaplane flight for a new view of the sea.
Why similar: Sailing 62.9% ★, Nature 19.7%, Simulation 11.8%, 3D 4.2%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #28 Make Sail
79% matchMixed55% of 110 reviews2018
Dev: Popcannibal
Windows · Mac · Linux
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: Sailing 65.2% ★, Simulation 32.7%, Indie 2%
- #29 VR Regatta - The Sailing Game
78% matchVery Positive84% of 180 reviews2018
Dev: MarineVerse
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 18.2 hrs≥1hr: 29%
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 99.1% ★, Simulation 0.8%, Singleplayer 0.1%
- #30 Earthtongue
78% matchVery Positive90% of 211 reviews2015
Dev: June StringsPub: junestrings
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Care for a miniature ecosystem in a strange world, exert limited influence to encourage the growth of different fungi and bugs and try to maintain the balance of life.
Why similar: Simulation 46.8%, Nature 46.2%, Indie 4.6%, Singleplayer 2.4%
- #31 Upwind
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Contraviento
Windows
An immersive land sailing adventure where you master the wind to explore scarred lands and the remnants of lost civilizations, piecing together how humanity’s bond with nature was broken. Customize your land yacht and learn to navigate storms, calms, and shifting winds across a wind ruled world.
Why similar: Sailing 56.7% ★, Simulation 20.9%, Nature 18.1%, 3D 4.3%
- #32 Adrift
75% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2024
Dev: Harrison HatridgePub: Harry Games
Windows
Casual Single Player Space Fishing Game
Why similar: Sailing 95.2% ★, Singleplayer 3.1%, Indie 1.7%
- #33 Tailwind: Sleepcrafting
76% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: OneBrother
Windows
You are not the captain — you are the wind. Lay gusts and lulls to carry a little sloop and her Skipper across a moonlit archipelago. A slow, pretty sailing roguelike to unwind to — even fall asleep to, with soundscapes, a wake-up alarm, and a boat that sails itself.
Why similar: Sailing 80.3% ★, Simulation 11.3%, 3D 4.6%, Singleplayer 2.4%, Indie 1.5%
- #34 发现时代 Age Of Discovery
74% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2025
Dev: PuTianZhiXia
Windows · Mac
A sailing adventure and trade simulation set in the 15th century Age of Discovery. As a Portuguese captain, explore uncharted seas, build trade routes, and engage in naval battles to carve your own legend upon the tides.
Why similar: Sailing 79.9% ★, Simulation 17.8%, Indie 1.2%, Singleplayer 1.1%
- #35 Victorian Admirals: Samoan Crisis 1889
76% match7 user reviews43% of 7 reviews2020
Dev: Totem GamesPub: Strategy First
Windows
A steam-ship period naval combat games focusing on fleet-scale battles in real time. The naval combat game allows you to set up battle squadron groups, their formations and management, with realistic ship models and characteristics, as well as advanced ballistic and weapon models.
Why similar: Sailing 59% ★, Simulation 41%
- #36 The Weather Gage
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Aidedecamp
Windows
Single-player naval simulation set in the Age of Sail. Step into the role of a navy captain, harass enemy trade, attack coastal defenses, and navigate historical battlegrounds. Get your sea legs with realistic, physics-based sailing and combat mechanics as you prove your skill on the high seas!
Why similar: Sailing 67.9% ★, Simulation 27.8%, 3D 3.2%, Singleplayer 1.1%
- #37 VR Sailing
72% matchVery Positive96% of 339 reviews2024
Dev: HFRK.
Windows
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 78.5% ★, Simulation 19.1%, Indie 1.5%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #38 Hydrofoil Generation
73% matchVery Positive84% of 119 reviews2023
Dev: Jaxx Vane StudioPub: 505 Pulse
Windows
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: Sailing 77% ★, Simulation 17.2%, 3D 4.4%, Singleplayer 1.4%
- #39 Windfall
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 8Bit Goose Games
Windows
Learn how to sail in virtual reality! Windfall is a realistic, physics based, sailing simulator aimed at newbie and expert sailor alike. Are you far from the sea or stuck at home during storms? Instead, enjoy sailing in any condition you'd like, any time!
Why similar: Sailing 63.7% ★, Simulation 34.7%, Indie 1.6%
- #40 Seagazer
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Sanderling
Windows
A short single-player sailing adventure. Navigate the open sea with your trusty compass. Sail a painterly, cel-shaded ocean from dawn into starlight, meet the people the compass finds, and witness fleeting Wonders.
Why similar: Sailing 86.8% ★, Nature 7.4%, 3D 3%, Indie 1.5%, Singleplayer 1.3%
- #41 Sagres
71% matchVery Positive81% of 252 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 80.9% ★, Simulation 14.8%, Indie 2.6%, Singleplayer 1.7%
- #42 Fluid Simulator
73% match8 user reviews63% of 8 reviews2021
Dev: CrazySimPub: CrazyDistributive
Windows
Deploy ships, build hauses and destroy it useing bombs or water
Why similar: Sailing 63.7% ★, Simulation 33.2%, Singleplayer 3%
- #43 Island Escape
72% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: ShengyuStudio
Windows
A single-player 3D survival crafting game. Shipwrecked in 1907 on a nameless island, you gather, build, and push your civilization from stone to electricity — then build a boat and gamble on the open sea. Even a raft can leave; arriving alive is another matter. Sink, and the island is still yours.
Why similar: Sailing 59.1% ★, Nature 22%, Simulation 10.9%, 3D 5.4%, Singleplayer 1.4%
- #44 Ashore & Away
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Monkey's Mirror Inc.
Windows
Lost and shipwrecked in the Bermuda Triangle, forge your path across an infinite archipelago. Discover hidden treasures, recruit a loyal crew, and uncover secrets as you try to make your way back home.
Why similar: Sailing 80.5% ★, Nature 15.8%, 3D 2.4%, Singleplayer 1.3%
- #45 Above Below
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Flare Nee
Windows
Above Below is a tree-growing simulator in which you can create your own unique tree. Manage resources to grow bigger and stronger. Strengthen yourself against the elements and threats that are determined to destroy you. Learn what makes a good tree great. From seed to tree the journey is up to you!
Why similar: Nature 53.2%, Simulation 41.8%, Singleplayer 2.6%, Indie 2.4%
- #46 European Ship Simulator
71% matchMixed44% of 752 reviews2016
Dev: ExcaliburPub: Excalibur Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 60%, Sailing 36.7% ★, Singleplayer 3.3%
- #47 Yacht Life Simulator
70% 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 66.2% ★, Nature 20.4%, Simulation 13.5%
- #48 Winds of Discovery
70% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Leo Rising Games
Windows · Linux
Set sail across a living Age of Sail. Trade goods between distant ports, build your fleet, hire your crew, and forge your own path to fortune in a vast world of exploration and commerce.
Why similar: Sailing 60.3% ★, Simulation 37.3%, Indie 1.4%, Singleplayer 1%
- #49 Voyage Trader
68% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Voyager
Windows
Voyage Trader is a 2D nautical trade simulation game. You buy low and sell high across ports in the world of Sceia, trading goods and commanding fleets. Plan your routes, evade pirates, and ride constantly shifting market prices to build your fortune.
Why similar: Sailing 72.1% ★, Simulation 24.7%, Singleplayer 2%, Indie 1.2%
- #50 Collector's Cove
67% matchVery Positive89% of 178 reviews2026
Dev: VoodooDuck
Windows
All aboard! Collector’s Cove is a cozy farming adventure on the high seas. Sail with your animal friend to uncharted waters, cultivate your floating farm, and discover new islands, crops and fish on your quest to become a Named Collector!
Why similar: Sailing 66% ★, Nature 22.5%, Simulation 9.5%, Singleplayer 2%
- #51 Open Boat: Charter Fishing Simulator
69% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: LB_Game
Windows · Mac
You're the captain now. Take paying customers out on simulated real-world waters, find the bite with real fishing knowledge, cast a few yourself if you want, and turn the small skiff into the best charter boat on the dock. Fill the bucket, rain or shine.
Why similar: Sailing 40.4% ★, Simulation 33.7%, Nature 17.3%, 3D 6.4%, Indie 1.2%
- #52 Fishing Alone
69% 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 63.2% ★, Nature 21.5%, Simulation 9%, 3D 4.2%, Singleplayer 1.1%
- #53 Boat Together
66% matchMostly Positive77% of 443 reviews2025
Dev: Beaked Games
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Hop on kayaks and boats for a fun adventure with up to 8 friends! Work together to paddle through cool waters, overcome obstacles and bosses, and reach new islands. If the legend is true, a hidden treasure awaits on the final island. Can you make it without sinking?
Why similar: Sailing 77.7% ★, Simulation 15.9%, 3D 4.6%, Singleplayer 1.8%
- #54 Nature Treks VR
69% matchVery Positive83% of 293 reviews2017
Dev: John CarlinePub: GreenerGames
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 48 min≥1hr: 26%
Latest Update: Animal Kingdom. Explore tropical beaches, underwater oceans and even take to the stars. Discover over 60 different animals. Command the weather, take control of the night or create and shape your own world. Relax and immerse yourself into the Nature Treks VR experience.
Why similar: Simulation 52.4%, Nature 41.5%, Indie 6.2%
- #55 Tides of Trade: Eastern Horizons
68% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: alpha
Windows
A town-exploration trading sim: travel between cities, meet merchants and boatmen, buy low/sell high, manage gold and cargo, and optimize routes. Complete quests for item rewards and unlock more trading options.
Why similar: Sailing 70.1% ★, Simulation 27.9%, Indie 1.2%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #56 Fleeting Shores
66% matchMixed58% of 19 reviews2026
Dev: Mimosa Studio
Windows · Mac
Race against a 3-year death clock in this economic Roguelite. Sail the Mediterranean, exploit extreme market surges, and amass 500 million gold. Fail the run? Inherit your treasures into the next playthrough and continue the struggle to defy destiny!
Why similar: Sailing 80.1% ★, Simulation 17.1%, Singleplayer 1.7%, Indie 1.1%
- #57 Soul Searching
67% matchVery Positive86% of 315 reviews2017
Dev: Talha Kaya
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Soul Searching is a narrative survival game about sailing away from your homeland.
Why similar: Sailing 94.2% ★, Indie 5.8%
- #58 AC Sailing
66% matchMostly Positive71% of 207 reviews2024
Dev: Emirates Team New Zealand
Windows
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: Sailing 70% ★, Simulation 25.4%, 3D 3.1%, Singleplayer 1.5%
- #59 The Island Story
68% matchMixed63% of 30 reviews2020
Dev: RedHill Game StudioPub: Gamera Games
Windows
The Island Story is leisure simulation game. Players can change the appearance of the island by placing different animals, plants and decorative items freely. Plants and animals also produce fruit and dust resources for further exploration and play.
Why similar: Simulation 59.5%, Nature 29.6%, Indie 8.1%, Singleplayer 2.8%