Buy it if you like
- Gameplay: 103 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Co-op: 56 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Graphics: 32 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
- Multiplayer: 71 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
- Combat: 36 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
- Cheating: 21 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
Based on 374k player reviews · updated
What players think
The recurring themes across 300 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.
Why players love itThings to know
42% of themes are praise300 helpful reviews58% are complaints
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
103 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
In an era flooded with open-world games, Sea of Thieves stands out as an irreplaceable multiplayer masterpiece, thanks to its unique "pirate simulator" identity.
Co-op
Players who bring up Co-op mostly praise it.
56 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
188 hours, still playing. one of the best coop games out there. sailing is fun, fights are fun, losing all your loot to some random sloop after 2 hours hurts but thats the game lol
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
32 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
The visuals are great if you're able to max out the settings and certainly add to the atmosphere of the game.
Story
Players who bring up Story mostly praise it.
29 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Its flexible narrative structure, polished sailing mechanics, and vibrant presentation create a compelling world to explore.
Audio
Players who bring up Audio mostly praise it.
10 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Coupled with a fantastic soundtrack and environmental sounds, it really feels like you’re living life as a pirate.
Theme by theme
Scored on what reviews say about each topic, not the thumbs.
Players love
Gameplay103 reviews
Co-op56 reviews
Graphics32 reviews
Story29 reviews
Audio10 reviews
Divided opinion
No themes split opinion in this sample.
Players complain
Multiplayer39% still recommend
Combat47% still recommend
Cheating19% still recommend
Monetization21% still recommend
Servers and matchmaking25% still recommend
Bugs27% still recommend
Crashes27% still recommend
What you get
Can you play it alone, does a controller work, does it run on your machine.
Play modes
- Co-op
- Cross-Platform Multiplayer
- Multi-player
- Online Co-op
- Online PvP
- PvP
Controller
- Partial Controller Support
Store features
- Family Sharing
- In-App Purchases
- Remote Play on Phone
- Remote Play on Tablet
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Trading Cards
Platforms
- Windows
Valve device support
Steam DeckVerified
SteamOSPlayable
Steam MachineVerified
Should I buy it now?
Based on Steam price history.
Lowest ever recorded
$13.99$39.99−65%
That's the lowest price we've ever recorded.
10 points recordedtoday · $13.99
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