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SimulationNavalRealisticOpen WorldPhysicsModdable

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Peak in the last 7 days: 157

Professional Ship Simulator Early Access Steam store

Game description

Take the helm in this realistic, large-scale maritime simulation. Command your fleet from agile rescue vessels to massive LNG tankers and perform precise maneuvers in challenging conditions. Navigate a living open world where weather, traffic, and every wave shape your career.

Basic info

DeveloperSWE Systems
PublisherAerosoft
PlatformsWindows
Steam DeckUnsupported
Release dateSep 16, 2026
Price
  • Steam store −20% $36.99 $29.59 · Steam ↗
  • Lowest-price store $29.59 · Steam
  • Historical low $29.59 · 3-month low $29.59Other stores ↗

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Minimum specs

OSWindows 11 Home
ProcessorIntel Core i5-12500H (or similar)
Memory16 GB
GraphicsNVIDIA GTX 1080 TI or similar (min. 8GB VRAM)
Storage16 GB
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Review Analysis Score

Based on 234 reviews from the past 1 year

67.0/ 100
Bottom 20%

Steam rating: Mostly Positive (72%)

Review analysis summary (Reviewed Oct 15, 2026)

Weighty ships and good water physics make Professional Ship Simulator enjoyable for 53 reviewers, but chart bugs and a clunky interface hold it back; it scores 67.0.

👍 Strengths

53 reviews say they enjoy it, and the most upvoted sees good potential and realistic mechanics. 30 praise the visuals and physics, with the most upvoted saying the water looks good and ships feel heavy. 22 praise the world of shipping it simulates, some writing as grateful enthusiasts. Others say the controls match what they expect from a simulator, and a few describe a long crossing as a memorable challenge. Content Volume ranks 637th of 1351, and Story & World ranks 786th of 1096.

👎 Where it falls short

Tech & Support appears in 56% of analyzed reviews and ranks 1190th of 1399. 56 reviews report bugs, some saying electronic chart controls break when moving or zooming. 23 criticize the controls and interface, some calling it clunky. Visuals & Sound ranks 1198th of 1249: 20 criticize the graphics, some pointing to weak textures. Others say tutorials still need work, and some note that early access limits what there is to do. Gameplay ranks 1045th of 1396, and Pricing & Fairness ranks 840th of 1399.

Representative reviews Original reviews ↗

“ECDIS chart controls bug out when moving or zooming” · 56 reviews
“game is enjoyable with good potential and realistic mechanics” · 53 reviews
“special interest in shipping, enjoying simulation very much, happy and grateful” · 22 reviews

How it holds up

−50+5

Controls, difficulty, progression and depth
Mentioned in 67% of reviews · Bottom 30% of the games we've analyzed

Onboarding -1.46 · How easy it is to learn — tutorials and the first hours
Negative “tutorials still need work, limited gameplay by design in early access” · 16 reviews
Positive “tutorials do a good job of getting you into the game” · 8 reviews

Progression 6% · Difficulty 11% · Freedom 11% · Strategy 15% · Controls & feel 37%

Plot, characters and the world
Mentioned in 29% of reviews · Bottom 30% of the games we've analyzed

World +1.83 · Lore, atmosphere, and how immersive the setting is
Positive “special interest in shipping, enjoying simulation very much, happy and grateful” · 22 reviews
Negative “all boats look very similar, compromising immersion and engagement” · 4 reviews

Story 0% · Characters 0%

How much there is to do, variety and replay value
Mentioned in 28% of reviews · Top 50% of the games we've analyzed

Volume +0.59 · How much there is to play, including endgame, for the price
Positive “excellent job variety and strong vessel lineup for Early Access” · 5 reviews
Negative “needs improvement in all aspects, early stage” · 5 reviews

Variety 10% · Replayability 1%

Graphics, art style, music and sound
Mentioned in 44% of reviews · Bottom 5% of the games we've analyzed

Audio -2.14 · Music, sound effects, and voice acting
Negative “audio is extremely poor and unacceptable” · 3 reviews
Positive “good physics implementation” · 1 review

Visuals 41%

Playing with others, the community and servers

Not enough data — only 1% of reviews mention this.

Community +3.50 · Who you play with — how many, and how friendly

Playing together 0% · Servers & Connection 0%

Pricing, cheaters, balance and matchmaking
Mentioned in 12% of reviews · Bottom 50% of the games we've analyzed

Pricing -0.22 · Whether the price, DLC and microtransactions are reasonable, and how much paying gives you an edge
Negative “price of $29.95 is too high for current state of game” · 5 reviews

Anti-cheat 0% · Balance 3% · Matchmaking 0%

Bugs, performance and developer support
Mentioned in 56% of reviews · Bottom 20% of the games we've analyzed

Stability -1.13 · Crashes, freezes, save loss, and game-breaking bugs
Negative “ECDIS chart controls bug out when moving or zooming” · 56 reviews

Performance 17% · Developer support 26%

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

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