World Ship Simulator
Released Nov 2016
Set in a fictitious environment inspired by ports from around the world. Captain a hovercraft, bulk carrier, yacht and other magnificent vessels in an expansive open world career
20% positive · 269 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Where to buy
Steam Lowest $3.99 $19.99 −80% Green Man Gaming Steam key $19.99
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Evaluation
World Ship Simulator launched on Steam Early Access on November 17, 2015, and received its full 1.0 release on November 4, 2016. During its Early Access period, the developer (Odin Game Studio, published by Excalibur Publishing) was active with regular updates: multiple bug fix patches, feature updates adding systems like a rental mechanic and improved radar, and a notable content update in August 2016 that introduced a new ship (the Cruiser) along with a mod tool and Steam Workshop support. The last recorded developer communication was on August 12, 2016 — prior to the full 1.0 launch in November 2016. There are no unreleased DLC entries in the store listing, no announced roadmap or future content plans, and no developer posts since the game's full release. The store description presents the game as a complete package with a defined feature set. With no post-launch update cadence established, no outstanding content commitments, and nearly a decade of silence from the developer, the game launched as a finished product and has received no further content since.
Evidence
Developer released a mod tool beta and added a new ship (the Cruiser), along with Steam Workshop support — the last recorded developer communication before the full 1.0 release.
Developer announced a big upcoming content update including four new ships and Steam Workshop support, which was subsequently delivered in the August 2016 update.
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Developer
Publisher
Excalibur Publishing
Achievements
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Platform
Windows, macOS
Controller
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Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player
About this game
Set in a fictitious environment inspired by ports and landmarks from around the globe, in World Ship Simulator you can captain magnificent vessels on the high seas in an expansive open world and begin your career in the maritime industry.
Start from humble beginnings with a single ship and successfully complete a selection of jobs that earn you experience to take on more demanding contracts with greater rewards. Use your hard earned cash to repair your vessel and purchase new ships building a successful shipping company as you progress.
Providing a combination of speed and luxury, this extravagant speed boat is well worth the price tag. Some of your best moments in this vessel will be cruising the sea without a care in the world.
The port boat is indispensable in a variety of different roles around the port from escorting large container ships to moving navigational markers – you will always be in demand in your sturdy reliable tug!
This massive bulk carrier is a monster of the seas and tasked to transport loose cargo such as grains & coal across the world. It may not be the fastest ship on the ocean, but without her, logistical transport between countries will be very difficult.
Start from humble beginnings with a single ship and successfully complete a selection of jobs that earn you experience to take on more demanding contracts with greater rewards. Use your hard earned cash to repair your vessel and purchase new ships building a successful shipping company as you progress.
Features
- Six ships to captain
- Download and share ships with Steam Workshop support
- An open world with no loading screens between ports
- A career mode that will allow players to complete jobs to earn money and experience
- Changing weather conditions including storms and fog that affects ocean wave height
- Manipulate time to make those long treks across the ocean pass much more quickly
- Crew on board the vessel
- Leave your ship at port to accept missions
Providing a combination of speed and luxury, this extravagant speed boat is well worth the price tag. Some of your best moments in this vessel will be cruising the sea without a care in the world.
The port boat is indispensable in a variety of different roles around the port from escorting large container ships to moving navigational markers – you will always be in demand in your sturdy reliable tug!
This massive bulk carrier is a monster of the seas and tasked to transport loose cargo such as grains & coal across the world. It may not be the fastest ship on the ocean, but without her, logistical transport between countries will be very difficult.
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Last evaluated Jun 27, 2026
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