Buy it if you like
- Gameplay: 181 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Co-op: 65 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Graphics: 46 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
- Combat: 176 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
- Difficulty: 66 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
- Story: 46 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
Based on 53k player reviews · updated
What players think
The recurring themes across 300 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.
Why players love itThings to know
42% of themes are praise300 helpful reviews58% are complaints
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
181 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Even though Windrose takes a more survival-focused approach, the sense of freedom, exploration, and naval adventure feels incredibly enjoyable and immersive.
Co-op
Players who bring up Co-op mostly praise it.
65 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
The co-op aspect fits perfectly with the survival gameplay and adds a strong social element that makes adventures feel even more rewarding and chaotic in the best possible way.
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
46 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
The visuals are beautiful and atmospheric, especially while sailing across the ocean during different weather conditions and times of day.
Optimization
Players who bring up Optimization mostly praise it.
22 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
The building system is also very well optimized and intuitive, making construction feel smooth rather than frustrating.
Bugs
Players who bring up Bugs mostly praise it.
19 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
I haven't experienced any notable glitches, which in itself is great for an early access game.
Theme by theme
Scored on what reviews say about each topic, not the thumbs.
Players love
Gameplay181 reviews
Co-op65 reviews
Graphics46 reviews
Optimization22 reviews
Bugs19 reviews
Divided opinion
No themes split opinion in this sample.
Players complain
Combat66% still recommend
Difficulty65% still recommend
Story76% still recommend
Multiplayer73% still recommend
Performance72% still recommend
Interface57% still recommend
Crashes76% still recommend
What you get
Can you play it alone, does a controller work, does it run on your machine.
Play modes
- Co-op
- Multi-player
- Online Co-op
- Single-player
Controller
- Full controller support
Store features
- Adjustable Difficulty
- Custom Volume Controls
- Family Sharing
- Playable without Timed Input
- Steam Cloud
- Stereo Sound
Platforms
- Windows
Valve device support
Steam DeckPlayable
SteamOSPlayable
Steam MachinePlayable
Should I buy it now?
Based on Steam price history.
Prices have been lower
$29.99
The lowest we've tracked is $26.99.
5 points recordedtoday · $29.99
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