Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : 64-bit Windows 10 Processeur : Intel Core i3-12100F (3.3 Ghz) ou AMD Ryzen 3 3100 (3.6 Ghz) Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6 Go) ou AMD Radeon RX 580 (8 Go) DirectX : Version 12 Espace disque : 40 GB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : (Attention : une carte graphique dédiée est nécessaire.)
Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : 64-bit Windows 11 Processeur : NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 (12 Go) ou AMD Radeon RX 7950 (16 Go) Mémoire vive : 64 GB de mémoire Graphiques : AMD Ryzen 9 7900 (12 Core) ou équivalent Intel DirectX : Version 12 Espace disque : 40 GB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : (Attention : une carte graphique dédiée est nécessaire.)
Seafarer: The Ship Sim
Captains willing to weather the choppy waters find their stride only after the anchor drops past the 25-hour mark, where approval climbs to an 83 percent high among 115 players. Early voyages tell a rougher tale, yielding a mixed 66 percent post-launch reception across 472 sampled reviews as mechanics and bugs fight for control.
What it's about: Propulsez votre carrière maritime grâce à des contrats dans différents ports et dirigez une grande diversité de navires. Effectuez des missions variées en pleine mer dans un monde ouvert inspiré des paysages d’Europe du Nord.
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In players' words
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
Detailed data (table)
| Aspect | Mentions | Positive | Mixed | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gameplay | 70 | 29 | 10 | 31 |
| Performance | 22 | 5 | 1 | 16 |
| Graphics / art | 19 | 17 | 0 | 2 |
| Stability / bugs | 17 | 2 | 0 | 15 |
| Content / longevity | 16 | 4 | 6 | 6 |
| Value for money | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Interface / UX | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Story / writing | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Audio / music | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 16 h on median; those who dislike it: 6.3 h.
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
💶 Price history
Steam price tracked automatically since Oct 07, 2025 · All-time low: €12.49 (Sep 18, 2026)
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 10 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 23,7 % of players.
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Strengths
- Visuals win over the crew cleanly: 17 positive mentions out of 19 highlight the graphics.
- Deep-sea veterans stay the course, with 83 positive reviews out of 115 from players logging over 25 hours.
- Simulation depth hits home for dedicated mariners, anchoring 16 keyword notes on the genre.
Weaknesses
- Technical issues capsize the experience, with 15 negative mentions out of 17 regarding bugs.
- Performance struggles weigh down the engine room, counting 16 negative mentions out of 22.
- Core mechanics divide the fleet evenly, generating 31 negative mentions versus 29 positive ones out of 70 total mentions for gameplay.
Who is it for?
Patient simulation enthusiasts who embrace a steep learning curve and have the stamina to weather initial technical squalls.
Is Seafarer: The Ship Sim worth it in 2026?
Mostly yes, if its flaws don't put you off: 67% of 1,981 Steam reviews are positive (player score 64/100). Most-praised strength: Visuals win over the crew cleanly. Current price: 29,99€.
Verdict
Seafarer: The Ship Sim currently navigates troubled waters with its mixed 67 percent global rating, hampered by rough performance and bugs. Yet, those who stay onboard long enough discover a rewarding maritime voyage.
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