Buy it if you like
- Gameplay: 186 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Co-op: 58 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Graphics: 52 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
- Combat: 154 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
- Difficulty: 66 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
- Multiplayer: 25 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
Based on 53k 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
33% of themes are praise300 helpful reviews67% are complaints
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
186 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Even though Windrose takes a more survival-focused approach, the sense of freedom, exploration, and naval adventure feels incredibly enjoyable and immersive.
Co-op
Players who bring up Co-op mostly praise it.
58 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
The co-op aspect fits perfectly with the survival gameplay and adds a strong social element that makes adventures feel even more rewarding and chaotic in the best possible way.
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
52 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
The visuals are beautiful and atmospheric, especially while sailing across the ocean during different weather conditions and times of day.
Story
Players who bring up Story mostly praise it.
39 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
The narrative blends naturally with the survival and exploration mechanics, making the experience feel more immersive than most games in the genre.
Theme by theme
Scored on what reviews say about each topic, not the thumbs.
Players love
Gameplay186 reviews
Co-op58 reviews
Graphics52 reviews
Story39 reviews
Divided opinion
No themes split opinion in this sample.
Players complain
Combat61% still recommend
Difficulty61% still recommend
Multiplayer60% still recommend
Interface54% still recommend
Performance52% still recommend
Optimization58% still recommend
Crashes47% still recommend
Servers and matchmaking44% still recommend
What you get
Can you play it alone, does a controller work, does it run on your machine.
Play modes
- Co-op
- Multi-player
- Online Co-op
- Single-player
Controller
- Full controller support
Store features
- Adjustable Difficulty
- Custom Volume Controls
- Family Sharing
- Playable without Timed Input
- Steam Cloud
- Stereo Sound
Platforms
- Windows
Valve device support
Steam DeckPlayable
SteamOSPlayable
Steam MachinePlayable
Should I buy it now?
Based on Steam price history.
Lowest ever recorded
$26.99$29.99−10%
That's the lowest price we've ever recorded.
7 points recordedtoday · $26.99
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