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Sailwind

Open-world sailing simulator with hands-on navigation and survival

Raw Lion Workshop · Released Oct 18, 2021 · Early Access

AdventureCasualIndieSimulationEarly Access

Reviews
Very Positive
89% of 2,373
Recent reviews
Very Positive
80% of 25 in 30 days
Playing now
47
peak 24h 61
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update
2 months ago
Jul 21, 2026

What is Sailwind?

As a sea trader in an open-world sailing simulator, you deliver cargo, trade goods, fish, and explore islands. You adjust sails to the wind, navigate with instruments and the sun and stars, and stock food and water for long ocean crossings.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy learning to sail without step-by-step guidance
  • +you like unhurried trading trips and open-ended exploration
  • +you want to chart your own course across open water

Not for you if...

  • −you want quick trips instead of hours at sea
  • −you dislike managing food, water, and sleep while sailing
  • −you need a tutorial that explains sailing mechanics clearly

What players say

89% of 2,373 reviews are positive · 80% of 25 in the last 30 days

Players praise the sail handling and the contrast between calm trading trips and demanding ocean crossings. Many say recent updates make survival chores and penalties too intrusive; some also report bugs and performance problems.

Screenshots and trailer

Sailwind

Sailwind system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS
Windows 7 64bit
Graphics
GeForce GTX 1050
Memory
8 GB RAM
Storage
3 GB available space
DirectX
Version 11

Recommended

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

PC version details

DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows
Steam features
Family Sharing

Steam Deck: Playable

  • 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

Multiplayer and co-op

Languages

Text only: English.

Tags

Recent updates

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