Rank 01Why this
Shares ship customization with Sail Forth.
- $2.49 (Price checked Oct 3)
- Deck Verified
- 2021
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Also Sailing and Pirates, like Sail Forth.
- $9.99 (Price checked Oct 4)
- Deck Verified
- 2025
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Buccaneers!
Why this: Also Naval Combat and Sailing, like Sail Forth.
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Captain Bones : A Pirate's Journey
Why this: Shares wind based sailing with Sail Forth.
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The full ranked list: top 24 games like Sail Forth
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Genres: Action, Adventure, Simulation
- 74% of 247 reviews
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Shares wind based sailing and ship customization with Sail Forth.
- 65% of 501 reviews
- Released: 2022
- Developer: Festive Vector
- Price: $9.79−51%checked Oct 3
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 93% of 520 reviews
- Genres: Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Players highlight
- Bright inviting art style
- Cosmetic unlocks via fishing and photography
- Humorous and charming character dialog
- Chill
- Cozy
- Relaxing
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Reviewers mention these as similar to Sail Forth
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Sea of Thieves: 2026 Edition
Why this: Also Sailing and Pirates, like Sail Forth.
Pirates
Why this: Same relaxing mood as Sail Forth.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Sail Forth at current Steam store prices.
High Sea Saga DX
Why this: Shares ship customization with Sail Forth.
Nantucket
Why this: Also Sailing and Pirates, like Sail Forth.
Ocean's Heart
Why this: Same cozy mood as Sail Forth.
Abandon Ship
Why this: Also Naval Combat and Pirates, like Sail Forth.
Shipped
Why this: Also Naval Combat and Sailing, like Sail Forth.
Once Upon a Jester
Why this: Same chill mood as Sail Forth.
Space Pirates and Zombies
Why this: Also Pirates and Procedural Generation, like Sail Forth.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to Sail Forth, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
The Pirate: Caribbean Hunt
Why this: Shares ship customization with Sail Forth.
Maelstrom
Why this: Also Naval Combat and Sailing, like Sail Forth.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
King of Seas
Why this: Shares ship customization with Sail Forth.
Salt 2: Shores of Gold
Why this: Also Sailing and Pirates, like Sail Forth.
Buccaneers!
Why this: Also Naval Combat and Sailing, like Sail Forth.
Captain Bones : A Pirate's Journey
Why this: Shares wind based sailing with Sail Forth.
About Sail Forth
The closest matches to Sail Forth: King of Seas, Salt 2: Shores of Gold, Windward, Buccaneers!, and The Caribbean Sail.
If Sail Forth is your kind of game, the closest matches are King of Seas, Salt 2: Shores of Gold and Windward — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as chill, cozy and relaxing, and single out its cosmetic mini games and fleet combat. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
About Sail Forth: 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?
Is Sail Forth worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 92% of 520 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- On sale: 51% off, now $9.79 (checked Oct 3).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 8 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Bright inviting art style
- Cosmetic unlocks via fishing and photography
- Humorous and charming character dialog
- Sailing feels satisfying and responsive
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“I have never posted a review for anything, but I want to post this as I think this is a fabulous game with one huge flaw that is easily corrected. There is no way to save your game. If you screw up, you are screwed. It is almost like a…”
“Simply unengaging. Abysmal aiming in the combat, friendly AI ships get engaged in battle and sink miles away from you instead of following, with no notifications that they need your support. Islands all look the same, your only currencies…”
People who play it also play: King of Seas, Salt 2: Shores of Gold, Windward
Frequently asked about Sail Forth
Can I run it?
Is Sail Forth verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Sail Forth is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does Sail Forth cost?
Sail Forth is listed on Steam at 9.79 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Sail Forth?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Sail Forth are King of Seas, Salt 2: Shores of Gold, Windward.
Who developed Sail Forth?
Sail Forth was developed by Festive Vector and published by The Quantum Astrophysicists Guild.