Windward Horizon

Open World· RPG· Naval Combat· Exploration

Released May 2025

Trade, quest, fight, or simply set sail and enjoy the ambiance in this charming open world naval RPG. Sequel to Tasharen's fan favorite game Windward released on Steam in 2015.

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Steam Updated 10 Oct 2026 $19.99

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Evaluation

Windward Horizon launched on May 22, 2025 as a fully released naval RPG. Since launch, the developer (Tasharen Entertainment Inc., a solo developer) has maintained a consistent and active update cadence. The game received its first major content update — the Raid Update — on January 24, 2026, adding high-challenge raid missions, a new faction, a continuation of the game's story, and a new tier of powerful loot. This update had been teased as far back as August 2025 (when raid-related systems began appearing in patch notes) and formally announced in November 2025 with testing in December 2025. In addition to this major update, the developer has shipped numerous feature patches throughout the game's post-launch life, including Steam Workshop/modding support (June 2025), optional nighttime and visual upgrades (July 2025), performance improvements and decoration systems (August 2025), and continued tweaks through April 2026. The most recent post is dated April 21, 2026 — just about two months before today — indicating the developer remains actively engaged. No specific future content has been named or announced, but the developer's post-launch history shows a clear, sustained pattern of meaningful updates well beyond basic maintenance. The November 2025 post notably described the Raid Update as "the game's last chance to get noticed," which could suggest the raid was a high-priority milestone — but this referred to marketing visibility, not the end of development support. Given the active update pattern continuing through April 2026, the game appears to still be in active development.

Evidence

Major Raid Update launched, adding new faction, raid missions, unique raid-only loot, and continuation of the Guiding Fate story

news post · Jan 24, 2026 source content shipped

high

Minor feature patch with gameplay tweaks and quality-of-life improvements, indicating continued developer engagement as of April 2026

news post · Apr 21, 2026 source development ongoing

medium

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Details

Developer

Tasharen Entertainment Inc.

Publisher

Tasharen Entertainment Inc.

Achievements

Platform

Windows, macOS, Linux

Controller

full support

Steam Deck

Verified

Players

Single-player · Multiplayer · Co-op · PvP

Naval Combat Open World Exploration RPG Combat Sailing Naval Atmospheric Action Adventure Action-Adventure Family Friendly Trading Relaxing Pirates

About this game

PLAY THE DEMO FIRST!!! It's the first 10-20 hours of the game, with full multiplayer, and your progress carries over into the full game.

New World to Discover: Start as a young, unaffiliated captain with an entire world open for exploration. Every campaign features a unique, procedurally generated map, ensuring no two games are alike.

Play Solo or Co-op: Brave the seas alone or sail with friends, the choice is yours.

Trade, Quest, or Wander: Engage in peaceful trading, take on quests for various factions, fish the seas, or dive for hidden treasures. Prefer a quieter life? You can simply sail and enjoy the open waters.

Dynamic World Impact: Towns and provinces need resources to grow. Supplying them leads to prosperity, while faction leaders will involve you in their agendas. Helping one may hinder another, and enough support can even let a faction leader take control of a province—without a single cannon being fired.

Fully Customizable Ships: Build the ship that suits your style, whether it’s a tough juggernaut that can take a beating, a quick schooner that rains fire from afar, or a support vessel keeping allies afloat. Swap out cannons for extra armor and turn your ship into a ramming juggernaut if that’s your thing.

Diverse Talent Trees: As you level up, unlock talent points to enhance Defense, Offense, or Support specializations. Each tree offers unique abilities and sub-paths, and you can mix talents across specializations to create powerful, personalized builds.

Crew & Captains: Expand your toolkit by recruiting crew, mates, and captains—each bringing their skills to your ship.

Upgrade & Expand: The gold you earn isn’t just for supplies, it’s your ticket to bigger and better ships, from nimble Schooners to powerful Frigates and versatile Brigantines. Follow storylines to unlock even more unique ships.

Forge Your Path: Whether you aim to be a feared pirate, a master trader, or a loyal faction ally, it's up to you!

Designed for Co-op: While the journey is yours, it’s even better with friends. Windward Horizon was built with co-op in mind, so bring your crew, set sail, and experience the chaotic endgame together!