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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7 or Greater Processeur : Intel Core 2 1.06Ghz Mémoire vive : 1 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Integrated graphics DirectX : Version 9.0 Espace disque : 1 GB d'espace disque disponible

Recommended: Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7 or Greater Processeur : Intel Core 3 2.0Ghz Graphiques : Integrated graphics DirectX : Version 10 Espace disque : 2 GB d'espace disque disponible

Wooden Ocean

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Released June 10, 2020
sample: 246 reviews posted after launch (146 AI-classified)
95/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 97 % · 252 reviews (« Very Positive »)
16,79€ 8,39€ -50%🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Players are sinking massive amounts of time into Wooden Ocean—187 reviewers logged over 25 hours each—showing the game’s lasting pull. It carries a Very Positive Steam rating, with 97% of the 246 post‑release reviews expressing approval.

What it's about: Kill cosmic gods and their fascist sycophants in a post-entropy future. Become Violence. Become Romantic.

In-game

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« More people should be aware of this game. Big thanks to Worm Girl for making a video on it and showing it off. »
👍 anonymous review · May 2024 · 23 h played3211
« She murda on my wood till I ocean »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2024 · 2 h played11
« I didn't listen to the Butterfly :( »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2024 · 20 h played1
« The most synthetically organic game I think I've ever seen And why is it still being updated ten years after the fact? For an RPG maker game? i dunno murda »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 70 h played
« The writing is like... I don't mind campy, but it's not even willing to be campy; it has to like, sarcastically make fun of itself or rpg tropes every other line. It's torment. »
👎 anonymous review · Jan 2025 · 1 h played1
« This game is huge! Be sure to read his manual in the guide section before you begin, it will help with a lot of the mechanics which are unique to this game. »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2020 · 50 h played1
« This game feels like an unknowable eldritch being that lives two layers of reality above you turned itself into a game Murda »
👍 anonymous review · Mar 2026 · 46 h played
« "There is no one who loves pain itself, who seeks after it and wants to have it, simply because it is pain." —Cicero, [i]On the Ends of Good and Evil[/i] »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2025 · 195 h played

In players' words

« More people should be aware of this game. Big thanks to Worm Girl for making a video on it and showing it off. »
👍 anonymous review · May 2024 · 23 h played3211
« The writing is like... I don't mind campy, but it's not even willing to be campy; it has to like, sarcastically make fun of itself or rpg tropes every other line. It's torment. »
👎 anonymous review · Jan 2025 · 1 h played1
« She murda on my wood till I ocean »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2024 · 2 h played11
« This game is huge! Be sure to read his manual in the guide section before you begin, it will help with a lot of the mechanics which are unique to this game. »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2020 · 50 h played1
« I didn't listen to the Butterfly :( »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2024 · 20 h played1
« This game feels like an unknowable eldritch being that lives two layers of reality above you turned itself into a game Murda »
👍 anonymous review · Mar 2026 · 46 h played
« The most synthetically organic game I think I've ever seen And why is it still being updated ten years after the fact? For an RPG maker game? i dunno murda »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 70 h played
« "There is no one who loves pain itself, who seeks after it and wants to have it, simply because it is pain." —Cicero, [i]On the Ends of Good and Evil[/i] »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2025 · 195 h played

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Content / longevity
97 % pos · n=76
Gameplay
92 % pos · n=75
Story / writing
91 % pos · n=58
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=7
Graphics / art
100 % pos · n=5
Value for money
50 % pos · n=4
Performance
50 % pos · n=2
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=1
Interface / UX
0 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Content / longevity767411
Gameplay756942
Story / writing585323
Audio / music7700
Graphics / art5500
Value for money4211
Performance2101
Stability / bugs1001
Interface / UX1001

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 59 h on median; those who dislike it: 6 h.

<2h
80 % (n=5)
2-10h
80 % (n=20)
10-25h
100 % (n=34)
>25h
99 % (n=187)

What creators say (YouTube)

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This game on Twitch

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Strengths

  • Exploration dominates the experience, surfacing in 23 frequent keywords and underpinning 69 positive out of 75 gameplay mentions
  • Content depth is praised, with 76 mentions and 74 positive assessments
  • Storytelling earns strong support, 53 positive mentions out of 58 total
  • Graphics and audio receive unanimous acclaim, 5/5 and 7/7 mentions respectively

Weaknesses

  • Performance draws criticism, 1 negative out of 2 mentions
  • Bugs are noted, 1 negative mention
  • UI receives a single negative remark (1/1)
  • Price is a weak spot, only 2 positive out of 4 mentions, with 1 negative and 1 mixed

Who is it for?

Ideal for indie‑RPG enthusiasts who relish deep exploration, rich lore, and extensive playtime, and who can overlook occasional performance quirks.

Is Wooden Ocean worth it in 2026?

Yes, without reservation for most players: 97% of 252 Steam reviews are positive (player score 95/100). Most-praised strength: Exploration dominates the experience, surfacing in 23 frequent keywords and underpinning. Current price: 8,39€ (50% off).

Verdict

Wooden Ocean delivers an engrossing adventure that rewards curiosity and patience, reflected in its near‑universal praise. While technical polish lags behind its ambition, the game’s storytelling, content volume, and atmospheric presentation make it a standout indie title for dedicated players.

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Wooden Ocean: 95/100 by players — Gamer Reviews

Most frequent keywords

exploration (23)combat (11)rpg (7)unique (6)rpgmaker (6)content (5)murda (5)passion (4)jrpg (3)art (3)lore (3)storytelling (3)

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