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Boat Crew

Pacific War PT boat combat and crew management across an open campaign

Tabbing Tabby · Published by MicroProse Software · Released Aug 1, 2022 · Early Access

ActionIndieSimulationStrategy

Reviews
Very Positive
85% of 471
Recent reviews
Very Positive
95% of 24 in 30 days
Players
8
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
1 month ago
Oct 1, 2026
Minimum PC
GTX 750Ti
4 GB RAM · 1 GB disk
Full requirements

What is Boat Crew?

Boat Crew is a World War II naval combat and crew-management game set around the Solomon Islands. You command a PT boat against the Imperial Japanese Navy, assign crew tasks, manage resources, and customize weapons while raiding enemy bases or protecting allied convoys in an open campaign.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy managing a crew during naval battles
  • +you want to choose where to fight in a campaign
  • +you like coordinating with others in co-op

Not for you if...

  • −you want to directly captain a heavily armored warship
  • −you prefer a linear sequence of fixed missions
  • −you dislike managing crew skills and combat resources

What players say

85% of 471 reviews are positive · 95% of 24 in the last 30 days

Players praise the fast, tactical battles, varied weapon setups, and freedom to choose targets. They complain that progression can become repetitive or grind-heavy and that enemy forces can feel overwhelming. Some also report inconsistent AI and bugs.

Players over time

▼ -91% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 140 players on Oct 4, 2026.

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Sep 22, 20262

Screenshots and trailer

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Boat Crew system requirements

Minimum: GTX 750Ti, 4 GB RAM, 1 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 7
Processor
Intel Core i5-3330 / AMD FX 4300
Graphics
Nvidia GTX 750Ti / AMD HD7850
Memory
4 GB RAM
Storage
1 GB available space
DirectX
Version 10

Recommended

OS
Windows 10
Processor
Intel Core i5 3570K / AMD FX 6300
Graphics
Nvidia GTX 1050 / AMD RX 560
Memory
8 GB RAM
Storage
1 GB available space
DirectX
Version 11

Does Boat Crew have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: co-op online. It also has a single-player mode.

Does Boat Crew run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

  • Default controller config not fully functional
  • Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
  • Some in-game text is small and may be hard to read
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows
Steam features
Workshop, Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages
Full audio: English.

Does Boat Crew use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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