Choose Windward
Choose Windward if you want a RPG game with Multi-player and Co-op. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. 1,924 Steam reviews back the pick.
Windward vs Sail Forth
Windward and Sail Forth both land in Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Windward (2015) is 7 years older than Sail Forth (2022). Sail Forth scores higher on Steam reviews (92.5% positive) than Windward (80.4% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Sail Forth
Choose Sail Forth if you want a Simulation experience. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 92.5% positive across 520 reviews.
Both Windward and Sail Forth sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Windward |  Sail Forth | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 9.79 USD |
| Steam reviews | 80.4% positive (1,924 reviews) | 92.5% positive (520 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Tasharen Entertainment Inc. | Festive Vector |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Windward (2015) is 7 years older than Sail Forth (2022).
- Sail Forth scores higher on Steam reviews (92.5% positive) than Windward (80.4% positive).
- Sail Forth is currently ~2% cheaper on Steam than Windward (9.79 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Windward has co-op; Sail Forth does not.
- Sail Forth is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Windward has no Deck rating yet.
Windward vs Sail Forth — FAQ
- Which is better, Windward or Sail Forth?
- On Steam reviews Sail Forth scores higher (92.5% positive) than Windward (80.4% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Sail Forth is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Windward or Sail Forth first?
- If you want chronology, Windward (2015) came out before Sail Forth (2022). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Windward and Sail Forth similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Does Sail Forth have multiplayer like Windward?
- No. Windward supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Co-op), while Sail Forth is listed as single-player only.