Games like Rule the Waves 3

87% positive from 1,058 reviewsReleased 2023Steam Deck Unsupported

What it is

Naval strategy simulation where you design, build, and command fleets from 1890-1970. Manage budgets, research tech, and fight tactical battles.

What players liked

Players compare it to Ultimate Admiral Dreadnoughts, praising its enjoyable campaign, combat, and superior ship design freedom.

The catch

The battle generator throws you into lopsided fights with only a fraction of your fleet.

Why it is here

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 87% positive, but with 1,058 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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Six games like Rule the Waves 3

Sea Power : Naval Combat in the Missile Age

90% positive from 5,884 reviews2024Deck Playable

This is a real-time naval combat simulation game. Players command Cold War era fleets in tactical engagements, focusing on detection and surprise.

What players likedPlayers praise Sea Power as the best modern naval combat simulator, reminiscent of Fleet Command and Naval War Arctic Circle, with stunning graphics and active developers.

Both are tagged Naval Combat, Military and Strategy.

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Silent Hunter® III

88% positive from 2,600 reviews2008Deck Playable

Naval combat simulation. Command a WWII U-boat, manage crew, and engage in stealthy torpedo attacks or surface gun battles.

The catchIt does not work out of the box, crashing often and needing mods for resolution.

Both are tagged Naval Combat, Naval and Military.

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Carrier Deck

89% positive from 1,078 reviews2017Deck Unsupported

Carrier Deck is a fast-paced time management simulation game. Players manage aircraft operations on a carrier deck, launching and landing planes to succeed in war missions.

What players likedPlayers praise its challenging endless mode, quick pickup, and good replayability.

The catchAircraft and crew constantly get stuck on the deck because of broken pathfinding.

Both are tagged Naval Combat, Naval and Military.

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Cold Waters

87% positive from 4,715 reviews2017Deck Playable

This is a real-time naval combat simulation game. Players command a nuclear submarine in a dynamic campaign, using realistic sonar and weaponry to engage enemy forces.

What players likedPlayers praise its deep, enjoyable submarine simulation with pleasing visuals, despite a steep learning curve.

The catchEnemy AI always knows your position and fires torpedoes seconds into a mission.

Both are tagged Naval Combat, Naval and Strategy.

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The Pirate: Caribbean Hunt

83% positive from 4,612 reviews2016Deck Playable

Naval combat and exploration simulator with fleet management and ship customization. Engage in pirate raids, trade, and strategic battles in a dynamic Caribbean world.

What players likedPlayers praise it as a realistic sailing simulator, like a historical "Sea of Thieves" with authentic ships and wind mechanics.

The catchCore progression and buildings sit behind real money, so the free version stalls fast.

Both are tagged Naval Combat, Naval and Strategy.

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NavalArt

90% positive from 2,321 reviews2018Deck Playable

NavalArt is a naval sandbox game focused on detailed warship design, construction, and physics-based combat. Players build custom ships and test them in battles across different eras.

What players likedLike From The Depths, players praise its ship-building freedom, realistic physics, and mod support.

The catchThe ship editor is unintuitive and tedious, swallowing hours to build even basic shapes.

Both are tagged Naval Combat, Strategy and Simulation.

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