Looking for open world naval game recommendations

Brett Sinclair · 01-04-18, 08:50 AM

So the Steam sales near the end, and I have 15€ worth of Steam wallet left.
I loved the Silent Hunter series for its ability to roam the sees.
Which otherer games (submarines or surface vessels, both with sails or without) allow me to do that - and are truly good?
Multiplayer open world would make it even sweeter.
Thanks.

Best,
Brett

Mud · 01-04-18, 08:55 AM

http://store.steampowered.com/app/311310/Naval_Action/

This one, no doubt

Brett Sinclair · 01-04-18, 09:16 AM

Thank you, I already gravitate towards Naval Action.
But: It is still early access, so probably a mess and progress will be reset either way. What makes it even worse is that the devs started a new project called "Naval Action Legends", omitting the open world feature (the thing I am interested in).
So I am unsure whether it's even worth to buy.

Best,
Brett

komi · 01-05-18, 03:29 PM

There's one called 'Victory at Sea' which I quite enjoy. Very open world with lots of freedom to do what operations you want with what vessels you want. I believe there are three scenarios: Atlantic, Mediterranean, and Pacific, and you can play as any of the primary Allied or Axis combatants in those regions.

http://store.steampowered.com/app/29...ictory_At_Sea/

Brett Sinclair · 01-05-18, 03:50 PM

I'll take a look into it.
Having missed the Steam sales, I now have plenty of time to take a closer look at these various games.

Best,
Brett

komi · 01-09-18, 12:36 PM

'Sid Meier's Pirates' (the 2004 version) might be another open-world one to look in to. The sailing simulation isn't really detailed, but if you're looking for a fun (slightly silly) pirate-era game to romp around in I'd definitely recommend it. For an older game there's a fairly nice variety of ships to choose from (pretty much anything from war canoes to war galleons), makes for a bit of variety in playstyle choice.

Similarly another one (which is an online multiplayer game rather than singleplayer) is 'Pirates of the Burning Sea'. I had some fun with that one years ago. Like 'Sid Meier's Pirates' it isn't super historical or deep simulation, but it's a nice way to kill time with a good variety of vessels and open-world style.

01-04-18, 08:50 AM	#1
Brett Sinclair Loader Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Davy Jones’ Locker Posts: 89 Downloads: 46 Uploads: 0	Looking for open world naval game recommendations So the Steam sales near the end, and I have 15€ worth of Steam wallet left. I loved the Silent Hunter series for its ability to roam the sees. Which otherer games (submarines or surface vessels, both with sails or without) allow me to do that - and are truly good? Multiplayer open world would make it even sweeter. Thanks. Best, Brett

01-04-18, 08:55 AM	#2
Mud Captain Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 541 Downloads: 50 Uploads: 0	http://store.steampowered.com/app/311310/Naval_Action/ This one, no doubt __________________

01-04-18, 09:16 AM	#3
Brett Sinclair Loader Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Davy Jones’ Locker Posts: 89 Downloads: 46 Uploads: 0	Thank you, I already gravitate towards Naval Action. But: It is still early access, so probably a mess and progress will be reset either way. What makes it even worse is that the devs started a new project called "Naval Action Legends", omitting the open world feature (the thing I am interested in). So I am unsure whether it's even worth to buy. Best, Brett

01-05-18, 03:29 PM	#4
komi Sailor man Join Date: Dec 2017 Posts: 46 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	There's one called 'Victory at Sea' which I quite enjoy. Very open world with lots of freedom to do what operations you want with what vessels you want. I believe there are three scenarios: Atlantic, Mediterranean, and Pacific, and you can play as any of the primary Allied or Axis combatants in those regions. http://store.steampowered.com/app/29...ictory_At_Sea/

01-05-18, 03:50 PM	#5
Brett Sinclair Loader Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Davy Jones’ Locker Posts: 89 Downloads: 46 Uploads: 0	I'll take a look into it. Having missed the Steam sales, I now have plenty of time to take a closer look at these various games. Best, Brett

01-09-18, 12:36 PM	#6
komi Sailor man Join Date: Dec 2017 Posts: 46 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	'Sid Meier's Pirates' (the 2004 version) might be another open-world one to look in to. The sailing simulation isn't really detailed, but if you're looking for a fun (slightly silly) pirate-era game to romp around in I'd definitely recommend it. For an older game there's a fairly nice variety of ships to choose from (pretty much anything from war canoes to war galleons), makes for a bit of variety in playstyle choice. Similarly another one (which is an online multiplayer game rather than singleplayer) is 'Pirates of the Burning Sea'. I had some fun with that one years ago. Like 'Sid Meier's Pirates' it isn't super historical or deep simulation, but it's a nice way to kill time with a good variety of vessels and open-world style.