Windward is a Action, Adventure, RPG game from Tasharen Entertainment Inc. with a 80% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by weird, single-player, co-op.
Game snapshot
- Developer
- Tasharen Entertainment Inc.
- Release year
- 2015
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $4.99
- Review signal
- 80% positive
Screenshots
System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- OS: Vista Processor: 1.4GHz dual-core Intel Core i3 or AMD equivalent Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 4200 DirectX: Version 9.0c Storage: 250 MB available space Sound Card: Integrated audio Additional Notes: May need to reduce the graphics quality in-game
- Recommended
- OS: 7 Processor: 2.0Ghz quad-core Intel Core i7 Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: Any NVidia or ATI card that cost at least $200 in 2010 DirectX: Version 9.0c Storage: 250 MB available space Sound Card: Integrated audio Additional Notes: SSD recommended for faster loading times
macOS
- Minimum
- OS: OSX 10.7 Processor: 1.4GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 4200 Storage: 250 MB available space Sound Card: Integrated audio Additional Notes: Macbook Air runs it smoothly with reduced graphics
- Recommended
- OS: OSX 10.7 Processor: 2.0Ghz quad-core Intel Core i7 Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M (mobile), or GTX 260 (desktop) Storage: 250 MB available space Sound Card: Integrated audio
Linux
- Minimum
- OS: Ubuntu 12.04 Processor: 1.4GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 or AMD equivalent Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 4200 Storage: 250 MB available space Sound Card: Integrated audio
- Recommended
- OS: Ubuntu 14.04.1 Processor: 2.0Ghz quad-core Intel Core i7 Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M (mobile), or GTX 260 (desktop) Storage: 250 MB available space Sound Card: Integrated audio
From Steam reviews
Review notes
Windward is worth a closer look if you want nautical, solo-friendly, great with friends, and exploration.
Best for players who want nautical, strong atmosphere, solo-friendly, and great with friends.
Check more carefully if you dislike repetition or grind.
nautical
SettingWater, boats, fishing, or sea travel are important to the feel.
solo-friendly
FitIt still makes sense as a solo play choice.
great-with-friends
FitIt tends to be better when shared with friends.
grindy
FrictionThe loop may feel repetitive if you dislike grind.
exploration
Play styleThe draw is moving through spaces, discovering details, and learning the world.
controller-friendly
FitController, gamepad, or Steam Deck play comes up as a plus.
strong-atmosphere
ToneThe mood, place, and presentation carry a lot of the experience.
Steam review snapshots
Its fun, if you want to play an ARCADE style ship combat game, with no true purpose….but other than that, its not…(The other two can be done solo, just on a multiplayer server) Overall I had fun.Highly recommend playing in coop since the game loop is rather short so having other players/friends with you make a better experience.So Windward is a little open world procedurally generated naval arcade game, with a bit of rpg.Why it fits
Check it if you want action, adventure filtered by weird, single-player, co-op.
Who might skip it
Research further on Steam if you need verified accessibility details, exact playtime, or current system requirements.