Don't Sink

Pirate sandbox RPG about managing a crew and conquering islands

Fern Nigro, Christopher Anselmo, Daniel Marques · Published by Studio Eris · Released Apr 13, 2018

Reviews: Mostly Positive; 73% of 162
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 29, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 8 years ago; Oct 13, 2018
Minimum PC: HD 5000; 2 GB RAM · 0.2 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Don't Sink?

You captain a pirate ship in a single-player, 2D sandbox RPG set across a world of islands. You sail between settlements, talk to residents, fight at sea, and buy larger ships while managing your crew's food, water, and morale. Conquered islands expand your territory and put you in charge of their economies.

For you if...

+you prefer short, casual adventures over lengthy campaigns

Not for you if...

−you expect complex combat and extensive management systems

What players say

73% of 162 reviews are positive

Players praise the pixel art and lighthearted dialogue. Common complaints include repetitive quests, limited depth, and awkward keyboard controls.

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Don't Sink system requirements

Minimum: HD 5000, 2 GB RAM, 0.2 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7 or newer
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD Athlon 64 X2
Graphics: Intel HD 5000 or better
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Storage: 250 MB available space
DirectX: Version 11
Notes: Various integrated graphics cards will not run the game and specific anti-virus programs are known to cause issues

Does Don't Sink have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does Don't Sink run on Steam Deck?

Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Achievements: 15
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages: Text only: English.

Does Don't Sink 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