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Sail Forth (2022)
7.0/10on IGDB
Released
Start here if you want an island adventure with just enough sail handling to make the crossing interesting. The game models tacking and jibing, and the publisher built its wind system to be approachable. You can learn how the boat responds while exploring the archipelago.
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Sailwind (2021)
Released
Take a cargo job and the crossing becomes the work. You have to tack into an unfavorable wind and can reduce sail in heavy weather. On longer passages, the navigation instruments and your food and water supplies matter as much as choosing the right angle to the wind.
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The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker (2002)
8.7/10on IGDB
Released
The original GameCube adventure lets you use the Wind Waker baton to change the wind direction. Pick an island and call a wind that carries you toward it. It gives the wind a clear role in getting across the map without asking you to learn a whole rig.
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eSail Yacht Sailing Simulator
Use the tutorials to learn tacking and sail handling, then try the sandbox. You can change wind speed and direction and see how the same yacht responds to a different sail setup. It’s a good choice if you want to repeat a difficult maneuver under controlled conditions.
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Virtual Regatta Offshore (2006)
Released
The wind map is the main event. Forecasts update through the day, and the time slider lets you look ahead. A detour toward stronger wind can cost places in the short term, then pay off later. This is the pick for online racing where you plan a passage in stages.
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Windbound (2020)
4.5/10on IGDB
Released
Building a mast changes the way your boat travels. It can follow the wind under sail, but an island upwind asks you to zigzag toward it and adjust the sail as you go. Choose this if you want the crossing to matter as much as what you find ashore.
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Sailaway III (2024)
Released
The simulator uses real-world forecasts for the boat’s location, so a calm patch can hold you up at sea. You can set the boat to hold an angle to the wind and keep going after you log off. It suits a long passage you check in on over time.
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Sea of Thieves (2018)
7.1/10on IGDB
Released
The sloop, brigantine, and galleon respond differently to wind. You adjust the sails as well as the wheel, and even in a direct headwind you can angle the sails to reduce the drag. Choose it when you want the job of keeping a pirate ship moving to be part of the adventure.
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Valheim (2026)
8.4/10on IGDB
Released
A headwind can leave the sail useless, so the steering oar becomes your fallback. It keeps you moving when a bay is too narrow to take a wider line. The wind makes choosing where to cross part of an expedition, even though sailing is only one part of this survival game.
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Uncharted Waters Origin (2023)
Released
The world map shows the requirements for known sailing routes. A stronger vertical sail helps when the wind comes from either side of the bow or stern, while a stronger horizontal sail helps when the wind comes from behind. Pick this for voyage planning where outfitting a fleet matters alongside deciding where to send it.
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VR Regatta - The Sailing Game (2016)
7.0/10on IGDB
Released
You use tracked VR controllers to handle the boat, and learning to get to an upwind mark is part of the experience. It’s a good choice if you want to turn your head and hear the wind while you steer. The Steam release requires VR.
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Following Seas (2025)
Released
The ropes let you change how the sails sit in the wind, while ballast and cargo position affect the ship’s stability. Choose it if you want the crossing to involve attending to the boat and checking your position with instruments like the compass and quadrant.
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Sail Simulator 5 (2010)
Released
Set the wind and waves before you set out, then use the compass to compare the wind over the water with the wind your moving boat feels. The simulator is a good choice for repeating the same course in a different boat or with the wind coming from a different direction.
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32nd America's Cup: The Game (2007)
Released
The Virtual Skipper 5 America’s Cup edition lets you concentrate on finding the better side of a course while the game trims your sails. Tactical mode lets you switch between automatic and manual trim, while Simulation leaves the trim to you. It also has an editor for setting wind direction and speed across a course.
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