Action · February 6, 2018
Salt (2018)
Salt is an open world exploration game about discovery and loot. You start out on an island with the basic resources needed to build your first raft and then you're free to pick any direction and go as far as you please. During your adventure you will explore uncharted islands, discover mysterious places, go on quests, relax on the sea, upgrade your ships, discover pirates and other characters, and loot hundreds of rare items throughout the sea! Key Features Complete the main quest or one of over 50 side quests filled with lore and secrets to earn rare loot. Go on adventures with your friends, sail the seas, and trade rare items you discover throughout the world. Discover ancient ruins, cultists, merchants, pirates, and more. Relax and sail towards the sunset or explore new islands. You are free to set the pace and go anywhere you want. Find huge ships and decorate them to make them your home at sea. RPG-style loot system with item rarities and hundreds of weapons, armor, resources, and mysterious items. The world is procedurally generated and limitless. Set sail on the ocean and explore an infinite amount of islands. Use the in-game map to chart the islands you come across and make note of rare loot or places you discover. Hunt wildlife or fish on the open sea. About Lavaboots Studios Lavaboots Studios is a small indie game company of three members that is founded based on a purpose rather than a product. Have you ever played a game that gave you a feeling? If you have, then you know exactly what we are talking about. It's something that sticks with you for the rest of your life. It is our mission to create worlds that inspire adventure and forge an unforgettable journey.
Action releases from 2018
175 Action titles launched in 2018 — top 6 by review volume.
Peer Action titles
Comparable titles in the same genre and review-volume band — ranked by Steam positive percentage.
Community Tag Signals
Tag weights reflect how many Steam users voted each descriptor — larger pills = stronger consensus.
- Open World Survival Craft · 206
- Open World · 204
- Survival · 201
- Adventure · 155
- Crafting · 153
- Exploration · 140
- Pirates · 135
- Multiplayer · 134
- Sandbox · 132
- First-Person · 107
- Singleplayer · 102
- Indie · 87
- RPG · 80
- Action · 78
- Sailing · 76
Position in Action
| Metric | This title | Genre position |
|---|---|---|
| Review volume | 2.2k Steam reviews | Top 93% in Action |
| Positive rating | 76% positive | Genre average: 83% — this title sits in top 77% |
| Engagement hours | 4 h average | Top 81% for session depth among Action |
Features & Capabilities
Multiplayer
- Multi-player
- Co-op
- Online Co-op
Community
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Trading Cards
- Steam Cloud
Input & Comfort
- Partial Controller Support
Other
- Single-player
- Family Sharing
Press Quotes
“It’s a properly lovely game to play. Calm, gentle and yet still letting you hit plate-faced pirates with an axe.” Rock Paper Shotgun “The true beauty of the art and environment lends itself to the feeling of freedom Salt offers.” Power Up Gaming “It’s hard to ignore how beautiful the world of Salt is, and the act of sailing around on your own is strangely peaceful.” Indie Obscura
Release & Availability
| Release date | Feb 6, 2018 |
|---|---|
| Developer | Lavaboots Studios |
| Base price | $3.74 -75% |
| DLC / Add-ons | 1 released |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux |
| Estimated owners | 100k–1M |
| External links | Official site · Support · [email protected] |
Reception Metrics
Steam community
76%Mostly Positive · 2.2k reviews
1.7k positive · 537 negative
Curator recommendations
1.9k
Engagement Profile
All-time avg
4h
brief (under 5 hours)
Median
2h
Typical completion time
Achievements
29
Steam unlocks available
Editions & Packages
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