Action · May 12, 2015
Windward (2015)
Every journey in Windward is unique. Generate a world that is yours alone, filled with dynamic towns, unpredictable encounters, and a growing network of trade and conflict. As you sail further from your starting point, the challenges intensify, but so do the rewards. Pirates lurk in uncharted waters, and the AI, bound by the same rules as you, must explore and adapt just as you do. Windward is designed for both solo and cooperative play. While you can sail alone, the experience truly comes alive with friends. Work together to expand your influence, take on dangerous foes, and build a thriving faction. As your reputation grows, friendly AI may even choose to follow and assist you in your adventures. Your ship is your lifeline, and choosing the right one matters. Fast Schooners are ideal for exploration, while massive Ships of the Line bring unmatched firepower to battle. As towns prosper through trade and questing, they offer new upgrades and more powerful ships, allowing you to adapt to the ever-changing world. How you shape your journey is entirely up to you. Fight off pirates, trade with growing towns, take on quests, or simply explore the open waters. Towns will respond to your actions, growing as you supply their needs. Build a fearsome reputation, and the AI will take notice—some will challenge you, while others will choose to stay out of your way. Set sail and carve your path in a world that evolves with you.
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Community Tag Signals
Tag weights reflect how many Steam users voted each descriptor — larger pills = stronger consensus.
- Pirates · 133
- Naval Combat · 133
- Naval · 101
- Sandbox · 83
- Adventure · 81
- Indie · 77
- Multiplayer · 74
- RPG · 66
- Trading · 61
- Open World · 54
- Action · 53
- Singleplayer · 50
- Strategy · 49
- Co-op · 48
- Procedural Generation · 41
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Position in Action
| Metric | This title | Genre position |
|---|---|---|
| Review volume | 3.6k Steam reviews | Top 71% in Action |
| Positive rating | 80% positive | Genre average: 83% — this title sits in top 69% |
| Metacritic | 61/100 | Genre average 77 — top 95% of Action titles |
| Engagement hours | 11 h average | Top 43% for session depth among Action |
Reception Metrics
Steam community
80%Mostly Positive · 3.6k reviews
2.9k positive · 718 negative
Metacritic
61/100 critic aggregate
Metacritic user score
7.3/10
Curator recommendations
2.7k
Features & Capabilities
Multiplayer
- Multi-player
- Co-op
- Cross-Platform Multiplayer
Community
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Trading Cards
- Steam Cloud
Input & Comfort
- Full controller support
Other
- Single-player
- Family Sharing
Engagement Profile
All-time avg
11h
short (5–15 hours)
Median
4h
Typical completion time
2-week avg
2h
Current engagement
Achievements
31
Steam unlocks available
Release & Availability
| Release date | May 12, 2015 |
|---|---|
| Developer | Tasharen Entertainment Inc. |
| Base price | $4.99 -50% |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Estimated owners | 100k–1M |
| External links | Metacritic page · Support · [email protected] |
Localization Coverage
Interface / Subtitles (3)
- English
- German
- Italian
Editions & Packages
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