Choose NavalArt
Choose NavalArt if you want an Indie game with Multi-player, Steam Leaderboards, and Online PvP. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 91.2% positive across 825 reviews.
NavalArt vs SHIPS AT WAR
NavalArt and SHIPS AT WAR both land in Strategy, Simulation, Early Access 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 Strategy, Simulation, Early Access on Steam. NavalArt (2018) is 3 years older than SHIPS AT WAR (2021). NavalArt scores higher on Steam reviews (91.2% positive) than SHIPS AT WAR (78.3% 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 SHIPS AT WAR
Choose SHIPS AT WAR if you want an Action experience. On Steam, it's currently about 21% cheaper on the Steam Store. SHIPS AT WAR launched in 2021.
Both NavalArt and SHIPS AT WAR sit in Strategy, Simulation, and Early Access 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
 NavalArt |  SHIPS AT WAR | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2021 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Early Access | Action, Strategy, Simulation, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 18.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.2% positive (825 reviews) | 78.3% positive (299 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Rigidbody | Golddorf Spieleentwicklung |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Simulation, Early Access on Steam.
- NavalArt (2018) is 3 years older than SHIPS AT WAR (2021).
- NavalArt scores higher on Steam reviews (91.2% positive) than SHIPS AT WAR (78.3% positive).
- SHIPS AT WAR is currently ~21% cheaper on Steam than NavalArt (14.99 USD vs. 18.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
NavalArt vs SHIPS AT WAR — FAQ
- Which is better, NavalArt or SHIPS AT WAR?
- On Steam reviews NavalArt scores higher (91.2% positive) than SHIPS AT WAR (78.3% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, NavalArt is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play NavalArt or SHIPS AT WAR first?
- If you want chronology, NavalArt (2018) came out before SHIPS AT WAR (2021). 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 NavalArt and SHIPS AT WAR similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Simulation, Early Access 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 SHIPS AT WAR have multiplayer like NavalArt?
- No. NavalArt supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while SHIPS AT WAR is listed as single-player only.