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Sailwind

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

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

AdventureCasualIndieSimulation

Reviews
Very Positive
87% of 2,459
Recent reviews
Very Positive
92% of 25 in 30 days
Players
58
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
2 days ago
Nov 4, 2026
Minimum PC
GeForce GTX 1050
8 GB RAM · 3 GB disk
Full requirements

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

87% of 2,459 reviews are positive · 92% 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.

Players over time

▼ -43% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 133 players on Oct 3, 2026.

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Sep 21, 202686

Screenshots and trailer

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Sailwind system requirements

Minimum: GeForce GTX 1050, 8 GB RAM, 3 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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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

Does Sailwind have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Does Sailwind 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
Family Sharing
Languages
Text only: English.

Does Sailwind 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 Nov 7, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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