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ActionMassively MultiplayerSimulationFree To PlayNaval CombatModernVehicular CombatMultiplayerPvP

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Game description

Modern Warships is an online action game about contemporary military vehicles. Join now and detect the enemy with recon aircraft, launch volleys of guided missiles from cruisers, sneak up to surface vessels with submarines, and provide cover to the allied fleet with jet fighters and helicopters.

Basic info

DeveloperArtstorm FZE
PublisherGaijin Network Ltd
PlatformsWindows
Steam DeckPlayable
Release dateJun 4, 2026
Price

Minimum specs

OSWindows 10 (64bit)
Processor2.2 GHz
Memory4 GB
GraphicsCompatible with DirectX 10.1: AMD Radeon HD 77XX / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660. Minimum resolu…
Storage13 GB
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Review Analysis Score

Based on 390 reviews from the past 1 year

62.2/ 100
Bottom 20%

Steam rating: Mixed (65%)

Review analysis summary (Reviewed Oct 31, 2026)

Naval combat with impressive ships is held back by heavy monetization here, and the game scores 62.2 across 390 analyzed reviews.

👍 Strengths

125 reviews find it fun, and some mention plenty to do and an active community. 36 praise the visuals, pointing to detailed ship models and satisfying missile effects. 11 say the monetization has become fairer for free players, with some noting improved battle pass rewards and progress possible without spending. Content Volume ranks 674th of 1351.

👎 Where it falls short

Pricing & Fairness appears in 63% of analyzed reviews and ranks 1380th of 1399. 178 reviews call it pay to win, describing power creep where new paid or gacha ships quickly outclass older gear and free players cannot keep up. 32 say the balance is broken, with overpowered aircraft and carriers and inconsistent nerfs and buffs across ships. 10 are disappointed by the visuals, describing oversized interface elements, unrealistic water and graphics that feel like a mobile port. Gameplay ranks 1241st of 1396, Multiplayer ranks 557th of 642, and Tech & Support ranks 950th of 1399.

Representative reviews Original reviews ↗

“great and fun game, active and fun community” · 125 reviews
“ship models and missile effects are genuinely impressive and satisfying” · 36 reviews
“free players now have access to great features after battle pass update” · 11 reviews

How it holds up

−50+5

Controls, difficulty, progression and depth
Mentioned in 46% of reviews · Bottom 20% of the games we've analyzed

Progression -1.52 · Leveling, unlocks and gear — is growth rewarding or a grind?
Negative “70% of players quit due to progression frustration and missing content” · 6 reviews
Positive “ship customization and weapon upgrades are great” · 5 reviews

Difficulty 5% · Onboarding 6% · Freedom 3% · Strategy 10% · Controls & feel 7%

Plot, characters and the world

Not enough data — only 3% of reviews mention this.

World +1.59 · Lore, atmosphere, and how immersive the setting is

Story 0% · Characters 0%

How much there is to do, variety and replay value
Mentioned in 16% of reviews · Top 50% of the games we've analyzed

Volume +1.17 · How much there is to play, including endgame, for the price
Negative “not a major improvement over mobile version, limited content” · 2 reviews

Variety 9% · Replayability 0%

Graphics, art style, music and sound
Mentioned in 22% of reviews · Bottom 20% of the games we've analyzed

Visuals +1.37 · Graphics, art style, and animation
Positive “ship models and missile effects are genuinely impressive and satisfying” · 36 reviews
Negative “looks cheap with enormous UI elements and no scaling options” · 10 reviews

Audio 2%

Playing with others, the community and servers
Mentioned in 20% of reviews · Bottom 20% of the games we've analyzed

Community -1.19 · Who you play with — how many, and how friendly
Negative “needs more players in community” · 1 review
Positive “active community willing to help new players, unique game” · 2 reviews

Playing together 10% · Servers & Connection 5%

Pricing, cheaters, balance and matchmaking
Mentioned in 63% of reviews · Bottom 5% of the games we've analyzed

Pricing -1.84 · Whether the price, DLC and microtransactions are reasonable, and how much paying gives you an edge
Negative “pay-to-win, power creep, new battle pass gear immediately outclasses old” · 178 reviews
Positive “free players now have access to great features after battle pass update” · 11 reviews

Anti-cheat 4% · Balance 33% · Matchmaking 12%

Bugs, performance and developer support
Mentioned in 34% of reviews · Bottom 40% of the games we've analyzed

Developer support -0.32 · Updates, patches, and how devs respond to players
Negative “developer support and community engagement have declined over years” · 8 reviews
Positive “developers balance ships and adjust strength, better than many games” · 3 reviews

Stability 9% · Performance 9%

Grey means too few reviews mention it to trust. — means almost no reviews mention it.

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