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Windward Horizon

Trade, quest, fight, or simply set sail and enjoy the ambiance in this charming open world naval RPG. Sequel to Tasharen's fan favorite game Windward released on Steam in 2015.

81%
of 432 reviews
$19.99
Released: May 22, 2025  •  Developer: Tasharen Entertainment Inc.  •  Publisher: Tasharen Entertainment Inc.

The Developer Says...

PLAY THE DEMO FIRST!!! It's the first 10-20 hours of the game, with full multiplayer, and your progress carries over into the full game.

New World to Discover: Start as a young, unaffiliated captain with an entire world open for exploration. Every campaign features a unique, procedurally generated map, ensuring no two games are alike.

Play Solo or Co-op: Brave the seas alone or sail with friends, the choice is yours.

Trade, Quest, or Wander: Engage in peaceful trading, take on quests for various factions, fish the seas, or dive for hidden treasures. Prefer a quieter life? You can simply sail and enjoy the open waters.

Dynamic World Impact: Towns and provinces need resources to grow. Supplying them leads to prosperity, while faction leaders will involve you in their agendas. Helping one may hinder another, and enough support can even let a faction leader take control of a province—without a single cannon being fired.

Fully Customizable Ships: Build the ship that suits your style, whether it’s a tough juggernaut that can take a beating, a quick schooner that rains fire from afar, or a support vessel keeping allies afloat. Swap out cannons for extra armor and turn your ship into a ramming juggernaut if that’s your thing.

Diverse Talent Trees: As you level up, unlock talent points to enhance Defense, Offense, or Support specializations. Each tree offers unique abilities and sub-paths, and you can mix talents across specializations to create powerful, personalized builds.

Crew & Captains: Expand your toolkit by recruiting crew, mates, and captains—each bringing their skills to your ship.

Upgrade & Expand: The gold you earn isn’t just for supplies, it’s your ticket to bigger and better ships, from nimble Schooners to powerful Frigates and versatile Brigantines. Follow storylines to unlock even more unique ships.

Forge Your Path: Whether you aim to be a feared pirate, a master trader, or a loyal faction ally, it's up to you!

Designed for Co-op: While the journey is yours, it’s even better with friends. Windward Horizon was built with co-op in mind, so bring your crew, set sail, and experience the chaotic endgame together!

Back of the Box Details

Steam Deck

Verified

DLC

None

DRM/EULA Notices

None

Achievements

None

Ratings

None

Metacritic

None

Content Notices

In-game chat, Online interactivity

Controller Support

Xbox

Reviews

81%

Very Positive

Based on 432 reviews


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