Games Like Ship Simulator Extremes

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: Naval 50% ★, Simulation 33.5%, Open World 7.2%, Realistic 6.6%, Multiplayer 2.1%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the essence of navigating large vessels through treacherous, realistic weather conditions in the North Atlantic.

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 100% ★

Why You'll Like It: This modern title offers the most direct experience to the seed game, focusing on realistic ship physics, weather, and maritime service operations.

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 57.3% ★, Simulation 21.3%, Realistic 11.7%, Open World 8.2%, Singleplayer 0.8%

Why You'll Like It: A dedicated maritime simulation that focuses on the logistics and handling of various commercial vessels in an open-world setting.

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 82.7% ★, Open World 17.3%

Why You'll Like It: It combines complex vehicle engineering with high-stakes maritime search and rescue missions in a dynamic, open-world environment.

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 49.7%, Naval 33% ★, Open World 10.7%, Multiplayer 4.7%, Adventure 1.1%

Why You'll Like It: This game provides a grounded, mission-based approach to piloting various ships across iconic European ports.

The king of submarine simulations returns with an all-new 3D engine, new crew command features, and more realistic WWII naval action than ever before. The movie-like graphics and simple, tension-filled gameplay make this the perfect game for the realism fanatic and the casual gamer.

Why similar: Naval 56.4% ★, Simulation 31.6%, Realistic 5.4%, Open World 4.4%, Multiplayer 1.9%

Why You'll Like It: Regarded as a classic of naval simulation, it offers unparalleled depth in submarine operation and tactical navigation.

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 38.9%, Naval 38.3% ★, Open World 14.4%, Realistic 4%, Multiplayer 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a realistic simulation of commercial fishing, requiring careful navigation and management of ship systems.

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: Naval 53.7% ★, Simulation 23.3%, Realistic 13.6%, Open World 8.6%, Singleplayer 0.9%

Why You'll Like It: A modern, detailed submarine simulator that emphasizes crew management and realistic mechanical operation under pressure.

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 55.1%, Naval 44.9% ★

Why You'll Like It: While more management-focused, it perfectly captures the scale and logistics of operating a global shipping fleet.

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: A sandbox-style simulator that allows for the operation of various ships and aircraft with a focus on realistic physics.

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 48.3%, Realistic 23.7%, Open World 14.8%, Multiplayer 10.7%, Adventure 1.4%

Why You'll Like It: Though it features aircraft, it shares the same 'extreme environment' and 'realistic vehicle operation' DNA as the seed game.

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 game specifically targets the rescue mission aspect of the seed game, focusing on emergency response at sea.

The future of flight simulation is now! X-Plane 11 is the detailed, realistic, and modern simulator you’ve been waiting for. Intuitive user interface, 3-D cockpits, new effects, 3-D sound, living airports and world-wide scenery.

Why similar: Simulation 54.9%, Realistic 23.8%, Open World 11.8%, Multiplayer 8.4%, Singleplayer 0.6%

Why You'll Like It: This high-fidelity simulator is the gold standard for realistic vehicle physics and navigation in challenging environments.

Construction Simulator has returned – larger and more impressive than ever! Fulfil your ambition to become a successful construction entrepreneur by establishing your business from scratch, assisted by your mentor Hape.

Why similar: Simulation 47.6%, Realistic 22.9%, Open World 15.7%, Multiplayer 13.4%, Singleplayer 0.4%

Why You'll Like It: It emphasizes the realistic operation of heavy machinery, requiring the same patience and precision as piloting a supertanker.

Step behind the periscope of a German U-boat and take on the Allied Forces in famous battles across the vast Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea. The best-selling submarine series of all time continues with the highly anticipated Silent Hunter: Battle of the Atlantic.

Why similar: Naval 58% ★, Simulation 39%, Multiplayer 2.7%, Singleplayer 0.3%

Why You'll Like It: It provides an immersive naval combat experience with a strong focus on the technical aspects of submarine warfare.

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: Naval 43.4% ★, Simulation 40.1%, Open World 12%, Adventure 3.2%, Singleplayer 1.2%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses on the extreme danger and technical difficulty of operating fishing vessels in the Bering Sea.

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 42.6%, Realistic 30.8%, Open World 19.6%, Multiplayer 6%, Adventure 1%

Why You'll Like It: While land-based, it is the definitive 'job-based' vehicle simulator that shares the same methodical, long-haul appeal.

Feel the power of simulation in your hands. Experience immense velocity and express unrivalled creativity with Train Sim World 4! Expand your rail hobby and discover the raw emotion of driving a diverse array of iconic routes and trains. From training center to mountain pass, this is your journey.

Why similar: Simulation 55.2%, Realistic 27.2%, Open World 13.9%, Adventure 2.4%, Singleplayer 1.3%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a high-fidelity simulation of heavy vehicle operation that appeals to the same audience as ship simulation.

Hunt, hide and kill as you take command of U.S. submarines and crews and navigate the treacherous waters of the Pacific during WWII. Silent Hunter, the industry-leading naval warfare simulation franchise for over a decade, returns to its roots with next-generation graphical realism, immersive gameplay, innovative crew evolution and more...

Why similar: Simulation 55.1%, Naval 44.9% ★

Why You'll Like It: This title offers a deep, historically accurate simulation of naval operations in the Pacific theater.

Spiritual Successor to the Microprose Classic “Red Storm Rising”.

Why similar: Naval 60.2% ★, Simulation 28.1%, Realistic 4.9%, Open World 4.8%, Multiplayer 1.4%

Why You'll Like It: A modern naval combat simulator that emphasizes realistic sonar, weapon systems, and tactical positioning.

Barotrauma is a 2D co-op submarine simulator – in space, with survival horror and RPG elements. Steer your submarine, complete missions, fight monsters, fix leaks, operate machinery, man the guns and craft items, and stay alert: danger in Barotrauma doesn’t announce itself!

Why similar: Naval 45.5% ★, Simulation 34.8%, Multiplayer 18.8%, Singleplayer 0.9%

Why You'll Like It: A tense, atmospheric submarine simulator that requires constant maintenance and navigation in a hostile, alien ocean.

SimRail is new, advanced railway simulator. Master high-speed long-distance EMU, heavy freight hauls and suburban trains. Travel 500 km of geodetic-data based real routes. Become train dispatcher and control the traffic according to the schedule or cooperate with other players on multiplayer mode.

Why similar: Simulation 42.1%, Realistic 27.5%, Open World 15.4%, Multiplayer 13.4%, Singleplayer 1.7%

Why You'll Like It: A modern, realistic simulation that emphasizes the technical operation of heavy transport in a multiplayer environment.

Non-Stop Extreme Driving Action! Take this Job and Love It! Build your trucking empire from a single hauler to a vast network of convoys crisscrossing the globe’s most extreme roads. Can you feel the hair on your neck raise?

Why similar: Simulation 100%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the 'extreme' aspect of the seed game by placing the player in dangerous environments with heavy vehicles.

Carrier Command 2 is the real-time strategy game that puts you in command of a futuristic carrier capable of deploying a vast array of aircraft and amphibious units. Compete against AI or human players and hop into every single vehicle to take matters into your own hands!

Why similar: Simulation 93.6%, Adventure 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a unique blend of naval strategy and direct control of carrier-based vehicles in a high-stakes environment.

Every voyage is a journey of "Sailing & Beyond" in Sailing Era! Navigate your fleet and sail for fun; run a business; have a romantic encounter in the tavern; capture pirates amid intense battle; explore inland for treasure... Experience foreign culture, make novel discoveries, and sail away!

Why similar: Simulation 90.2%, Adventure 7.4%, Singleplayer 2.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game captures the spirit of historical maritime exploration and trade with a focus on ship management.

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 79.8%, Realistic 12.2%, Open World 7%, Singleplayer 1%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses on the operation of massive industrial equipment, providing a similar sense of scale to piloting large ships.

Experience legendary American trucks and deliver various cargoes across sunny California, sandy Nevada, and the Grand Canyon State of Arizona. American Truck Simulator takes you on a journey through the breathtaking landscapes and widely recognized landmarks around the States.

Why similar: Simulation 41.2%, Realistic 29.5%, Open World 19.2%, Multiplayer 7.7%, Adventure 1.4%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a similar 'open-road' logistics experience, focusing on the realistic operation of large transport vehicles.

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 54.7% ★, Simulation 21.9%, Realistic 12%, Open World 7.1%, Multiplayer 3.7%

Or were you deaf or were you blind when you left your two fine legs behind, Or was it sailing on the sea when you got the cannonball to your knee, I too was young and I was slim and I had a leg for every limb, But now I’ve got no legs at all, they were both shot away by a cannonball.

Why similar: Naval 66.6% ★, Simulation 16.9%, Open World 11.5%, Multiplayer 5%

Why You'll Like It: A hardcore naval combat simulator that features highly realistic wind physics and sailing mechanics.

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

Why similar: Naval 45.7% ★, Simulation 37.1%, Realistic 10.3%, Open World 4.8%, Adventure 1.7%

Drive vintage diesel trains, shifting gears manually and trying to reach a perfect score. Create new routes, trains and timetables. Share your creations and download new content from the Workshop.

Why similar: Simulation 53.6%, Realistic 36.4%, Open World 8.3%, Singleplayer 1.7%

Why You'll Like It: This title focuses on the mechanical operation of heavy rail vehicles, mirroring the technical depth of ship simulators.

Take to the skies in the World’s favourite flight simulator! The multi award winning Microsoft Flight Simulator X lands on Steam for the first time. Take off from anywhere in the world, flying some of the world’s most iconic aircraft to any one of 24,000 destinations.

Why similar: Simulation 54.9%, Realistic 21.9%, Open World 12.4%, Multiplayer 9%, Singleplayer 0.9%

The sequel to the unfinished Sinking Simulator, now with a lot more POWER!!!! Witness your witty love of chaos and destruction sinking 2D ships and everything else on board!

Why similar: Simulation 73.5%, Naval 23.1% ★, Multiplayer 2.6%, Singleplayer 0.8%

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 66.5%, Open World 29.1%, Adventure 4.4%

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 98.5%, Singleplayer 1.5%

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 64% ★, Simulation 25.5%, Open World 8.9%, Adventure 0.8%, Singleplayer 0.8%

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 85.9%, Open World 13.1%, Singleplayer 1%

Ultra-Realistic Flight Simulation

Why similar: Simulation 56.7%, Realistic 33%, Open World 10.3%

You ‘da Boss! Move it better and faster while staying alive. Build your reputation and your empire in the far corners of the world as you haul across the most extreme conditions and loads. Grab the wheel and hop in – is your heart pounding yet? Haul extreme cargo - from diamonds to oil pipes - across 3 death-defying terrains.

Why similar: Simulation 100%

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 62.5% ★, Simulation 26.4%, Realistic 8.9%, Adventure 2.1%, Singleplayer 0.2%

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 49.7% ★, Simulation 26.5%, Realistic 14.1%, Open World 7.4%, Adventure 1.8%

Welcome to the new generation of Farming Simulator!With a brand new graphics and physics engine, Farming Simulator 15 offers an immense open world, filled with details and visual effects transporting the Farming Simulator franchise to a new era.

Why similar: Simulation 62.6%, Realistic 14%, Open World 11.5%, Multiplayer 11%, Singleplayer 0.9%

Experience one war through two epic sagas where you will be a part of history or change it. Feel the power of the historically authentic and decisive battles of the Pacific War. Relive some of the grandest and most critical naval battles of recent history and for the first time, choose to lead your fleet to a completely different ending...

Why similar: Naval 72.9% ★, Simulation 19.5%, Multiplayer 3.9%, Open World 3.3%, Singleplayer 0.5%

Explore the world with our largest fleet of aircraft and take simulation to new heights while pursuing your aviation career within Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024.

Why similar: Simulation 48.9%, Realistic 28.5%, Multiplayer 11.1%, Open World 10.2%, Singleplayer 1.4%

Off-Road Drive, the off-road racing simulation for PC, is the first game ever to deliver a true-to-life, off-road, extreme racing experience. Players will take part in The Russian trophy, Off-Road Trial, Thai Trophy and many other events through the worst driving conditions with a variety of natural obstacles like swamps, rocks, snow and...

Why similar: Simulation 93.4%, Multiplayer 5.9%, Singleplayer 0.7%

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 63.9%, Realistic 24.2%, Multiplayer 11.9%

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 82.2%, Open World 10.9%, Multiplayer 6.3%, Singleplayer 0.7%

The Rails are Yours in Train Sim World 5! Take on new challenges and new roles as you master the tracks and trains of iconic cities across 3 new routes. Immerse yourself in the ultimate rail hobby and embark on your next journey.

Why similar: Simulation 47.5%, Realistic 31%, Open World 15.9%, Adventure 3.3%, Singleplayer 1.6%

Command: Modern Operations is the next generation in cross-domain modern wargaming. It enables you to simulate every military engagement from post World War II to the present day and beyond. The scale is primarily tactical/operational, although strategic scale operations are also possible.

Why similar: Simulation 86.7%, Realistic 8.6%, Open World 4.2%, Singleplayer 0.5%

Off you go! Get ready for trucking challenges that will keep you on the edge of your seat as you hitch up and haul your way across the ‘extreme roads’ of this massive map and unforgiving terrain.

Why similar: Simulation 100%

MudRunner is the ultimate off-road experience putting the players in the driver seat and dares them to take charge of incredible all-terrain vehicles, venturing across extreme Siberian landscapes with only a map and compass as guides!

Why similar: Simulation 46.7%, Realistic 23.3%, Multiplayer 15.1%, Open World 13.3%, Adventure 0.9%

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 67.2%, Realistic 20%, Multiplayer 12.1%, Singleplayer 0.6%

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: Simulation 98.7%, Singleplayer 1.3%

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 99.3%, Singleplayer 0.7%

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

Why similar: Simulation 64.9%, Realistic 26%, Open World 8.7%, Singleplayer 0.4%

Get behind the wheel of one of the most iconic trucks on the road with this highly detailed Scania R-series truck simulation by SCS Software, developers of Euro Truck Simulator 2.

Why similar: Simulation 80.6%, Realistic 10.2%, Open World 8.1%, Singleplayer 1%

S.C.S. - Dangerous Waters allows you total control over multiple air, surface, and submarine platforms in a modern-day naval environment. Take direct control of individual crew stations and also plan and execute combined arms naval strategies from a top-down 'Commanders Eye' perspective.

Why similar: Naval 57.5% ★, Simulation 21.9%, Realistic 13.3%, Multiplayer 6.4%, Singleplayer 0.9%

Train Sim World is an immersive first-person simulator perfect for everyone, with complete in-cab interactivity, accurate detail on locos, real-world routes and hours of gameplay. Take to the rails with the brand-new Train Sim World 2020 Edition and find everything you need to master new skills.

Why similar: Simulation 53.9%, Realistic 27.6%, Open World 14.8%, Multiplayer 2%, Singleplayer 1.5%