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Windward Horizon

Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac • 2025

Should you play it?

Trade, quest, fight, or simply set sail and enjoy the ambiance in this charming open world naval RPG. Sequel to Tasharen's fan favorite game Windward released on Steam in 2015.

What works

  • Deep ship customization and tactical combat
  • Engaging trading and province building mechanics
  • Friendly and cooperative multiplayer community
  • Ongoing developer support and frequent updates
  • Relaxing sailing and enjoyable mini-games

Things to keep in mind

  • Steep learning curve and poor initial tutorials
  • Level scaling reduces sense of power progression
  • Some repetitive questing and grinding
  • Navigation and map mechanics can be tedious
  • Limited pvp and story content

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  • Purple star: this page’s game at the centre — everything is relative to it.
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How to read the map This is a polar difference map: direction = which motivation differs, and distance = how much (same units as the sidebar deltas).

Swipe to compare nearby games with Windward Horizon. These titles are not in What to play next.

Windward Horizon: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Leadership, Relaxation. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Intimacy.

Last update: 22/08/2026