Windward vs A pirate quartermaster
Windward and A pirate quartermaster both land in Indie, Adventure, RPG 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 Indie, Adventure, RPG on Steam. Windward (2015) is 5 years older than A pirate quartermaster (2020). Windward scores higher on Steam reviews (80.4% positive) than A pirate quartermaster (71.9% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 Windward |  A pirate quartermaster | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 17.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 80.4% positive (1,924 reviews) | 71.9% positive (32 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Tasharen Entertainment Inc. | Ivan Armandy |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- Windward (2015) is 5 years older than A pirate quartermaster (2020).
- Windward scores higher on Steam reviews (80.4% positive) than A pirate quartermaster (71.9% positive).
- Windward is currently ~44% cheaper on Steam than A pirate quartermaster (9.99 USD vs. 17.99 USD).
- Windward has co-op; A pirate quartermaster does not.
- A pirate quartermaster is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Windward has no Deck rating yet.
Windward vs A pirate quartermaster — FAQ
- Should I play Windward or A pirate quartermaster first?
- If you want chronology, Windward (2015) came out before A pirate quartermaster (2020). 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 A pirate quartermaster similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, RPG 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 A pirate quartermaster have multiplayer like Windward?
- No. Windward supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Co-op), while A pirate quartermaster is listed as single-player only.