Windward
Windward is a nautical sandbox MMO built around roaming seas, taking jobs between ports, and steadily upgrading from a fragile starter ship into something capable of handling pirate fleets and faction skirmishes. It takes clear inspiration from Sid Meire’s Pirates!, but focuses on streamlined sailing and ship-to-ship combat rather than complex land systems. You can play it solo or join online servers where the map and faction conflict are generated fresh for each world.
 | Publisher: Tasharen Entertainment Playerbase: Low Type: Nautical Sandbox MMO Release Date: May 12, 2015 Pros: +Works well as both a solo game and a multiplayer sandbox. +Very small install size with modest hardware demands. +Supports PvE progression and optional PvP modes. Cons: -Mission variety and scenery can feel samey over time. -Early progression can feel unguided and slow. |
