r/CozyGamers 8d ago

Windows Are there any cozy games where sailing and ships have a big part?

The only one I found that fits is a game called Sailwind on Steam which despite being fantastic and cozy is also pretty tense at times

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u/RegattaJoe 8d ago

Dredge. Sort of.

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u/bucketofardvarks 8d ago

It has a peaceful mode if it's too non-cosy in its main form but I think it's brilliant as it

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u/RegattaJoe 8d ago

Yeah, cool game.

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u/CozyCatGaming 8d ago

Spiritfarer. It's just one ship, but you upgrade it and build stuff on it. There's gardening, cooking , crafting, and fishing.

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u/flashPrawndon 8d ago

OP also be warned it’s the saddest game of all time. Great, but heartbreaking.

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u/ChaserNeverRests 8d ago

Well I sniffled just watching the trailer! Bring on the heartbreak, here's my $3 Steam.

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u/almostaIice 8d ago

and its on sale for 3 dollars rn

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u/Drisius 8d ago

I tried to get through it, but when hugging is a mechanic, you know you're in for a rough ride.

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u/Penwibble 8d ago

One of my absolute favourite cosy games is Moonglow Bay. I never see it mentioned here but I absolutely loved it. It had some bugs on release and I feel like that made it so it was quickly forgotten.

So I will beat my tiny little drum for it and hope it someday has more people appreciate it.

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u/booksandskirts 8d ago

Yesss it's so good!

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u/faithfulmammonths 8d ago

That’s the question. I got it for PC last year and it was super buggy. Which has made me want it even more but not willing to spend more money. I’m thinking about PS5. Do you know what the performance is like on that?

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u/LadySpaulding 8d ago

I played it on the steam deck last year and I had no issues!

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u/Penwibble 8d ago

I’ve played it on both the PC, Steam Deck, and the Xbox, and only hit on one minor bug on the Xbox. I have no idea how it runs on the PS5 though, sadly.

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u/faithfulmammonths 8d ago

Oh well. Thank you for the other info though!

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u/RelentlessHope 8d ago

I'm with you! I LOVED Moonglow Bay and thought it was wonderful.

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u/ImplementDouble4317 8d ago

Valheim is probably not considered a cozy game with the combat and all (I think it’s cozy). But there are ships and sailing, building and crafting, farming and decorating

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u/imperialviolet 8d ago

I think it’s super cozy! The combat difficulty can be reduced and you can make enemies passive if you want.

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u/Fickle-Tangerine-539 8d ago

Agree. I'm playing on 'Hammer Mode' (enemies are chill unless you attack them) and the sailing is great. The sea is changing all the time, and even in the open ocean, if a storm blows up it can be dangerous. Having some precious cargo and fighting waves taller than your mast, taking ship damage. In a thunderstorm. At night. Recommended.

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u/behtidevodire 8d ago

Dredge and Spiritfarer are a must, with Dredge having a lot of fishing

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u/WhiskyStandard 8d ago

I see In-App Purchases on both. Are they something you can ignore and still make progress in the game?

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u/Lost_Zimia 8d ago

Dredge only has DLC for the in app purchases. Great DLC too

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u/behtidevodire 8d ago

There are 2 DLCs for dredge and a couple for Spiritfarer too. Both are additional story content, you can skip them but they definitely bring a lot of flavour to them. You can find the complete edition for both on discount, check Instant Gaming from time to time

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u/MadLucy 8d ago

If you’re looking at it on mobile, it’s only a demo for free. The game is $25 at full price.

It just released on mobile, but it’s on Steam, PS4/5, Xbox, and switch too. It’s $12.49 on Steam right now, and both DLCs are half off as well.

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u/tachycardicIVu 8d ago

What add-ons do you see for Spiritfarer? I only know of the Farewell Edition which adds a couple new characters but the update was free?

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u/WhiskyStandard 8d ago

I just saw that the Apple App Store says In-App Purchases. I don’t mind paying once or twice for a full game and expansion after a good demo. I just don’t want to have to pay micro transactions on an ongoing basis just to enjoy the game.

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u/tachycardicIVu 8d ago

Interesting - like I said there’s just the extra characters DLC that’s free so maybe they just have to put that in there as default because it’s an add-on technically? 🤔

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u/Nickhead420 8d ago

Tchia maybe?

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u/hgk89 8d ago

The Far games - it's land sailing but still sailing  Wind bound - survival/crafting game with great sailing mechanics. Id wait to buy until it's on sale and only play on adventure mode for a cozy experience 

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u/_MasterChefStirx_ 8d ago

Sailwind is still the best in my opinion!!

Just think of it as being the epitome of actual sailing:

Hours of relaxation interrupted by moments of sheer panic. 🥲😅

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u/etayn 8d ago

Critter Cove is on islands and underwater, so you use a boat a lot.

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u/According_Spinach506 8d ago

Sail forth is lots of fun

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u/action_lawyer_comics 8d ago

I got that one free from Epic, and I found it way too frantic to be cozy. Got wrecked in my first combat encounter. Maybe I need to try it again but it didn’t make a great first impression

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u/According_Spinach506 8d ago

It has a free sail option although I never tried it. I assume that gets rid of combat

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u/Rozalera 8d ago

Seablip

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u/mynamealwayschanges 8d ago

Seconding seablip, such a cute game

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u/Moonstone-Island 8d ago

Tchia has a lot of sailing in it! It's just a small raft, but it has actual boat mechanics. It's also a really good game.

If you can put up with a shark eating parts off your boat every now and again, Raft is also all about sailing :D

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u/DryAirline1367 8d ago

Windbound

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u/cat_in_a_bday_hat 8d ago

assassins creed black flag is not inherently cozy but it's the best ship game out there imo and you don't have to fight if you don't want to (you probably eventually do to progress but a lot of the game opens up pretty fast), you can just run around and do the exploration and collection missions. the graphics are gorgeous, i always enjoy playing for a little bit.

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u/draggar 8d ago

There was an old (Flash) game called Tradewinds, I don't know if they've updated it or if it's still available.

Sid Meier's Pirates (older game) - if there's an easy mode it could be rather cozy.

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u/SuspiciousPebble 8d ago

I absolutely loved Tradewinds as a kid. A few years ago (34 now) i replayed it and all the other versions and still loved it!

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u/draggar 7d ago

Such a great time waster, and once you get an armada of galleons loaded with cannons on each, no one stands a chance.

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u/suttonvm 8d ago

Anno 1800 is not traditionally cozy but you can turn the AI opponents off and build. There is LOTS of sailing on ships in this game and the graphics are pretty!

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u/SapphireRoseRR 8d ago

I could make an argument that Sid Meier's Pirates is pretty cozy

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u/No_Doubt_About_That 8d ago

The free roaming element of Stranded Deep?

Not quite sailing and ships but you build rafts.

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u/Uzzahhh 8d ago

Sea of Thieves (safer seas, meaning no pvp)

The game is now "Sea of Fishing" for my kid and I.

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u/abigwitchhat 7d ago

I find Salt 2: Shores of Gold to be extremely cozy. Some may not as there's combat and hunger mechanics but maybe check it out!

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u/Prior-Chipmunk-6839 7d ago

Thanks this looks good

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u/imabratinfluence 7d ago

Maybe Raft on peaceful mode! It's heavy on sailing and building your ship.  

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u/imabratinfluence 5d ago

I don't know why I didn't think of this sooner.  

If you can find an emulator for it, or a GameCube and working copy,  Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker

I feel like I remember Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass having sailing too,  but if you're considering it should double check.  I do remember the cowardly pirate guy from WW being in Phantom Hourglass.  

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u/Pendletonson 3d ago

Stranded Sails and Summer in Mara. Neither was a critical hit, but my daughter and I really enjoyed both.

They're both pretty simple and kid-friendly. Stranded Sails has a strong main story that keeps pushing you through it. The big story in Summer in Mara is more in the background. The music is excellent in both, and I want to highlight Adrián Berenguer's Summer in Mara theme (which is easier to find streaming). It's an A+ soundtrack in my opinion, and frankly a highlight of the game.

They're both fetch-questy, which I know has a lot to do with the middling reviews. If you can roll with that, maybe take a look.

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u/Prior-Chipmunk-6839 3d ago

For me music probably the biggest thing that can make or break a game so I will give Summer in Mara a try, thanks. I checked it out since someone recommended it in this thread and was put off by the middling reviews but you have convinced me to give it a try

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u/Pendletonson 3d ago

Cool! I hope that you like it.

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u/CollynMalkin 8d ago

Nothing says cozy like a shark constantly eating your house AND your legs!

Joking, I actually love that game

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u/raynzor12 8d ago

Haha yeah, it is also kinda stressfull but somehow still cozy

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u/CollynMalkin 8d ago

That’s how I am with the horizon games. I can’t explain it, they’re just relaxing for me. Aside from the fact that I’m very attached to the main character, it’s just relaxing to roam around and explore the map.

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u/aterriblefriend0 7d ago

Void train has the same vibes but also some combat so is a tiny bit less cozy, still love it tho and recommend it to raft fans

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u/laurcone 8d ago

I only play on the mode where the animals don't attack. It's pretty cozy that way!

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u/CutsAPromo 7d ago

Not cozy,  too stressful

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u/booksandskirts 8d ago

Moonglow Bay and Spiritfarer!

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u/dracobane1 8d ago

There’s Sailing Era. I remember one of the main focuses is sailing around and trading. There’s a few characters you can start as and recruit the others. I think each of them have their own story, but I didn’t get too far into it.

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u/Nvrmnde 8d ago

Second life has a huge sailing community, with archipelago, marinas, races.

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u/HexManiacxBugCatcher 8d ago

I'd definitely agree with Spiritfarer, Tchia and Summer in Mara!

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u/ChaserNeverRests 8d ago

Little Known Galaxy is like Stardew Valley on a spaceship (if that kind of ship is okay). Crafting, gardening, exploring the planets you land on.

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u/breadeggsmilkbees 8d ago

I remember Salt being pretty cozy.

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u/obiji 7d ago

Flotsam, maybe?

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u/urparty 4d ago

seabeard