Here Be Dragons

Turn-based naval tactics with dice-driven battles against mythical sea monsters

Red Zero Games · Published by Pansolo · Released Jan 30, 2020

Reviews: Mixed; 64% of 137
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 29, 2026
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update on Steam: 4 years ago; Jul 5, 2022
Minimum PC: DirectX 9 GPU; 3.9 GB RAM; Full requirements

What is Here Be Dragons?

You command a fleet across a map of uncharted seas in this satirical turn-based strategy game, clearing monsters from Christopher Columbus's route to the Americas. You assign dice to attacks, crew healing, and fleet upgrades.

For you if...

+you enjoy tactical puzzles with varied ship and enemy abilities

Not for you if...

−you want lasting upgrades and extensive fleet customization
−you expect branching campaigns with strong replay value

What players say

64% of 137 reviews are positive

Players praise the old-map artwork and satirical humor. Common complaints center on dice rolls outweighing tactical choices, while recent reviews also report battles failing to advance and requiring restarts.

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Here Be Dragons system requirements

Minimum: DirectX 9 GPU, 3.9 GB RAM.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7+
Processor: Intel 1.2 GHz or equivilent AMD family
Graphics: DirectX 9 compatible graphics card
Memory: 4000 MB RAM

Does Here Be Dragons have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does Here Be Dragons run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Achievements: 15
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English, Polish.

Does Here Be Dragons 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