Single-player games like Windward
Below are 16 single-player Steam games similar to Windward, ranked by player overlap. Every pick carries Steam's Single-player category, so multiplayer-only titles or always-online games don't sneak in. imho.run pulls the category data from Steam directly — Single-player here matches what the store labels.
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Ranked picks
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Neverseas
Single-player alternative to Windward — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Windward.
Neverseas is a tactical action-RPG set in an open sea world. Command your ship, engage in battles, explore the lands beyond the ocean gates, and shape a global conflict between empires. Will you uncover the secrets of the seas—or vanish with your crew in this ruthless war?
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Mystical Maritime Adventure
Single-player alternative to Windward — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Windward.
Here, you can freely sail your ship, explore the endless ocean, and find hidden islands and treasures!
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Blood and Gold: Caribbean!
Single-player alternative to Windward — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Windward.
'Blood & Gold: Caribbean!' is a blend of economic strategy and open-world RPG, set in the pirate era of XVII Century Caribbean. The game is based on the significantly improved Mount & Blade: Warband engine.
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The Pirate: Caribbean Hunt
Single-player alternative to Windward — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Windward.
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!
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Block of Rum
Single-player alternative to Windward — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Windward.
Block of Rum is a sandbox dedicated to building sailing ships and piracy.
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Feral Blue
Single-player alternative to Windward — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Windward.
The old world has drowned after the Second Flood. Now, only few survivors are fighting for the new gold - clean water, wood and soil. Become a ship's captain, keep your crew alive and create your sea empire!
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Port Royale 3
Single-player alternative to Windward — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action with Windward.
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.
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King of Seas
Single-player alternative to Windward — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Windward.
King of Seas is an ARPG adventure game set in a nautical pirate world. Embark on an epic adventure across the seven seas where you’ll discover lost islands and treasures, fight rival pirates and menacing monsters, and become the most legendary pirate of all time!
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Sid Meier's Pirates!
Single-player alternative to Windward — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares RPG with Windward.
Sail the Caribbean, marauding all on the high seas or ally your ship and crew as a privateer in search of riches - the life you choose is up to you. Face dogged enemies, raid unsuspecting villages, woo fair maidens, avoid capture or dig for buried treasure. Discover what it takes to become one of the most famous pirates in history!
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SUNLESS SEA
Single-player alternative to Windward — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Adventure with Windward.
LOSE YOUR MIND. EAT YOUR CREW. DIE. Take the helm of your steamship and set sail for the unknown! Sunless Sea is a game of discovery, loneliness and frequent death, set in the award-winning Victorian Gothic universe of Fallen London.
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Assassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag™
Single-player alternative to Windward — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Adventure with Windward.
Discover Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag, the classic pirate action-adventure game from 2013. Command your ship, hunt Templars and carve your legend as Edward Kenway across the Caribbean's Golden Age of Piracy.
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Master of the Forbidden Sea
Single-player alternative to Windward — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Windward.
Dive for treasure in a chaotic region of the Pacific known as the Triangle of Doom. Avoid starvation, battle strange monsters, and voyage past the point of no return to the undersea.
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Pirates? Pirates!
Single-player alternative to Windward — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Adventure and RPG with Windward.
Pirates? Pirates! is a Reigns-inspired pirate survival RPG. You are a pirate captain in charge of your ship and crew on the most dangerous adventure of all seas. Fight your way ahead, sort out emergencies, and discover legendary treasures!
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Project 5: Sightseer
Single-player alternative to Windward — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Windward.
Open world multiplayer sandbox/RPG game. Explore, gather, build, research, and fight to protect what's yours -- by yourself or together with your friends.
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Windward Horizon
Single-player alternative to Windward — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Action and Indie with Windward.
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.
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Celestis
Single-player alternative to Windward — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie with Windward.
Celestis is a real-time strategy game where the goal is to take control of the procedural galaxy by capturing stars.