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European Ship Simulator
Developer Excalibur
A speeding power boat, a humble tug to a luxury cruise liner. Captain eight highly detailed ships, fight against realistic water physics and take in spectacular vistas as you navigate famous European ports. From the Steam store page
171 reactions from 1 source (Steam reviews) · newest May 30, 2026 · last updated Oct 8, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
33
Rotten
56 positive · 115 negative
95% range 26–40%
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Steam's own rating
Mixed
330 of 750 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What people are saying
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Reactions
60 of 171 · most liked firstI actually liked this Game and the progress it was making in Development [of course it had it's problems in many aspects]. However, this isn't a Negative Review for how the Game is, but European Ship Simulator was a Project that came to a complete halt and all Development stopped. Once the Project was dispanded, the Developers stated that a new Sim "World Ship Simulator" is in the making and everyone who bought European Ship Simulator gets it for free, which they did live up to, and we do own…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It is called a simulator, but it is not. This is a genuin arcade game. You just can steer the boat and dock. You can not set a course, you can not navigate (the most important activity onboard IRL!) you just have to leave the port, go to the point on the map (that isn't a seamap!!!!) and done! A proper simulator would let you set a course on a real seamap, calculate the time of arrival, calculate the need of fuel, fill your fuel tanks, check the engines, maintain the engines, make repairs if…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →i don't see why this game has such bad reviews? yeah, its not the best looking game out there. it might not give you any reward for completing a mission. but it has the feeling of manoeuvring a massive cruise ship and narrowly missing another boat. also you can create your own missions and edit the weather, wind speed, visibility etc. honestly, i really enjoy this game and if you are put off by the reviews, watch some videos to see the true game play.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →My Heart Drowned in a Sinking Ship June 12, 2015 - Purchased game through Steam for 5.99 Played a bit, utterly disappointed, uninstalled game. April 25, 2019 - Reinstalled game, gave it a run to look for improvement. Seriously! This game is the exact same as when it was in early access. Still disappointed. So, I sank a bunch of ships just to watch the water seep in. Raised my number of achievements from 1 to 9??? Looked for some guides. Found nothing about how to actually make the…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →When all seems to be against you, remember, a ship sometimes has to sail against the current, not with it. Sum-Up In-depth analysis further down. 🟩 Pros 🟥 Cons • The ship visual is quite interesting, but not the best. • The game constantly crashes if you alt-tab or without explanation. • Very slow and tedious gameplay with little complexity in maneuvering the ships. • Boring tasks where you're assigned to go from point A to B and avoid collision. 🟨 Bugs & Issues 🔧…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It's OK but, .... unless I am missing something, there seems to be no concept of tides (changing set or rate), no water depth to worry about, no wind, no plotting your own course, no heading/bearing to figure out, no magnetic vs true, no course to steer, no anchoring... So not sure it is really a simulator. If this was a driving game it would be more like Test Drive Unlimited rather than Assetto Corsa. So given it is all quite slow paced, a casual player with no interest in boats will be…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Runs like ♥♥♥♥ on AMD CPU's. I'm getting 12 FPS with FX-8350, R9 290, and 16GB RAM. Game is loaded on an SSD. And the Dev team has given up, it's only been out for just under a year.. The publisher found a new Dev team for the game, they now have World Ship Simulator in the Store. They've given it to all users of this game for free. But I didn't buy an archaic looking arcade game, I bought a nice looking ship simulator. My refund is on it's way. This is the thanks I get…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The controls on this Sim Suck! You get what you pay for.. I would have been happy to pay for a better developed version like ShipSim from VStep. But I can't afford theirs..
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positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →To be honest European Ship Simulator was quite a nice game. After 2 days of enjoying the game I stopped playing. It just got boring. European Ship Simulator is not really a "free world" game. The game also only offers missions so you must follow the orders the game tells you to do or else there's no point into playing. The graphics are great on all of the ships which was probably the only good thing about the game. This game is should not be a final release and to be fair with the editors and…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →. A lot of bugs, invisible walls in a harbour, stering is not easy. Free is fair price. More is too expensive
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is a dissapointment. It runs fine on my 32gb ram computer. But i know alot of people dont have that but. The gameplay sucks. No sandbox, horrible mission editor, and horrible sinking. Just get Ship Simulator Extremes at this point. Dont waste money on this. I am currently getting refunded. Over and out, Dissapointed User.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It was a great game in early access. I loved the new updates this game had to offer. Now as they have stopped updating the game, it's completely broken and yet it is STILL up for sale. Its extremely buggy, the missions no longer work, and half the menu buttons don't work. Do not waste your money on this game.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Bought yesterday, hard to load. Can't get any sound. As a one time professional seaman tried the mission most familiar with, Bulk Carrier into Gibralter, something I have actually done on multiple occassions. The whole scenario is rubbish, a bulk carrier with two engines and azipods at that, (I doubt there is one of those in the world) and I presume that the "bow engine" means a bow thruster, <0.1% of bulk carriers have those. And only one tug? Fair enough lets make it difficult BUT one…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →PROS: + You can control different types of civilian vessels, from small tugboats to huge cruise liners + You can walk around your ship in first-person mode + A wide variety of missions are available + A mission editor is included so you can design your own routes and objectives CONS: - Options menu is bare bones (three non-descript settings for graphics and an audio slider that controls both sound and music at the same time) - Graphics are on the low end and except for the odd suicidal…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Negative reviews to this game are just that...reviews on a game. This is a SIMULATOR and a fantastic one as well. Great visuals and fantastic reality. Ships don't move fast...they respond slowly and you are driving 100s of tons of metal thru the sea!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Don't buy this game it freezes completely after just a few minutes. Is not recommended.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Look, I like it. Been searching for a good ship sim for years that looked good, ran well and offered variety. This is it. It is not Call of Duty XXI. And it does not bill itself as such. This title got some bad press. After my time in, and being one who actually drives real boats and wanted a title like this, I can say it is WELL worth the SALE price. Yes, it seems to be abandonware. Um, 2016 reality people, there was a scamdemic between them and us today too, so..... Also, No, I do not know…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →At first I was like "yeah" then I was like "hmmm" which slowlyu turned into "naaah" now I'm left wishing I spent my money on something else..
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I am a marine officer and I feel offended of this game , refunded
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →this game is rubbish. so simple it should be free. it runs like a snail on weed and the quality is bad. i would like a refund please
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Probably the most boring game in the world, but in I way I like that. There's not much to do, but at least you can sit back and relax, especially when commanding big cruise ships, ferries, etc. The game has excellent graphics and the water looks visully stunning, especially when you are out in the middle of the ocean and high up on the bridge. You can walk around the bridge on larger ships and see the scenery from every angle. Graphic quality inside the bridge is excellent. The controls are…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →not as fun as it seems, scenarios are lame, and would help if it had controller support
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →An excellent ship simulator (if that is what you are into). However, the game could have been so much more, but a dispute during development spoiled all that. I had no trouble installing or playing the game. I have decent frame rates on the highest settings and have not had a crash as of yet. Pros: The graphics are very good and easily on par with FSX and are more like Silent Service 5. The bridges are very nicely done indeed and remind me of some of the addon planes cockpits that I have…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →European Ship Simulator Review based on Professional level Simulator (for learning purpose) -Horrendous Radar Display [Real Basic not SOLAS Approved display] (No X-Band / S-Band type of Radar, No ECDIS appropriate view, No VRM/EBL Adjustment Setting, No CPA/TCPA View, No True Motion/Relation Motion Tilt view and Many more) -No Appropriate Signal on Daytime or Nighttime based on COLREGS 1972 (Real Basic light with not SOLAS 1974 Approved Signal) -Main Engine Telegraph [only shown RPM] (No…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Rubbish. Fortunately only £2.99 wasted and an hour of my life I won't get back. Not a patch on Ship Simulator Extremes, Can't walk around the ships, graphics are poor, save / continue function does not work. Why on earth did they release this??
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I love boats - had this long time ago in my library so said okay will try it out. Can't get past the first level when towing the cargo ship into port. Never mind lack of details, lack of ability to interact with the boat (or even the docks), and just lack of everything going on. I get this is a sim, but goodness, this is bad!
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Why did I buy this, for the love of god don't do it
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Follow our [url=https://store.steampowered.com/curator/36214917/]Curator Group for more reviews European Ship Simulator is an awful simulation game that manages to have no redeeming qualities at all. The graphics are probably the highlight of the game, and they are mediocre at best. As for gameplay, it is clunky and tedious. Controlling your ship isn't fun because the user interface is so awkward to use. Most mechanics aren't explained at all, so you wind up just guessing what you are supposed…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Most of the things i would consider BAD! :( One of the better ones though, are the graphics! Those are pretty good. But... - The gameplay is very easy. (its not a "proper" simulator) - The game gets boring after 10-20 min of play. - Some of the features dont work correctly. (for me)
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I don't really understand why this game gets so many negative reviews. I like the game. Only downside is that I wish it had more content. I'm unable to find any better ship simulator. I quite enjoy this one.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →for 20$? I cant recommend it. The technique is cool, and it has its novelty, but the graphics are poor, and the mechanics are clunky and hard to reset
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Havent played alot of time yet... however Ive been wanted this for many years and i just thought it would be more missions, more ships, better graphics and gameplay. Its pretty bad unfortnatley.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game used to be good. Then the devs kind of abandoned this game for World ship simulator which has gotten negative reviews. This game now freezes and crashes....do yourself a favour and don't buy this game , theres been no updates to this game since and there is better games out there.
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negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This isn't a simulator. There is absolutely nothing accurate about this arcade game. Go to Ship Simulator Extremes if you're looking for a somewhat realistic simulation.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It's easy to be mislead into believing European Ship Simulator is a high quality simulator from the screenshots, as the graphics are quite decent for this game. Unfortunately the reality is quite different. The game was developed deliberately to make it seem like it was produced by the Euro Truck Sim and Warehouse Logistics simulator producers, but it isn't. What happened was the developers did a kickstarter/early access pitch, and instead of fully developing the game, they dropped…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game crashes way too much. Granted the game is really inexpensive but no matter what computer I put the game on it crashes on the exact same level every single time.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Has not been updated in years and its very outdated. Dont buy it unless you want to waste money.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →its just a few missions, no free roam or things like that.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Its good simulator. Need to have time to play it!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Very good graphics. Controls are easy to learn. Manouvering the bigger cargo ships is a challenge. Need patience but otherwise a great simulation game. AI is terible in this game however. They seem to just follow pre-defined paths and do not react to your on-coming ship. If you do not avoid, they will crash into you if that is their pre-defined route. You have to anticipate the AI's every move, so be slow where you need to, not that ships go at a fast pace. This is worth buying compared to the…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Ignore all the Bad-rewiews. for some it might be a ♥♥♥♥ game, but i think they just writing that becaus they want a titanic or a speedboat like that. This Game is more like a simulator for me, what trains, to be a captain. you have some maps you can chooose and then you have some boats/ships you can choose. there are missons you can play! and there is an editor So in my eyes, its a good game for someone who wants to be captain =)
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This must rate as one of the worst simulator ever, and I have train and Plane but this is a utter failure in all aspects.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Started up, played first mission, tried to move from current position, damaged, and then when i try to turn it just doesnt anymore and i crash. Not fun in the slightest. Screenshots make it look 10x better than the mess it actually is. A whopping 20$ for, if you can do it. Barely any missions at all. Dont waste your time nor money.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Game is very nice, but I think they need better version of this with better and more realistic physic and grapich.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Just buy Ship Simulator Extremes or whatever.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Enjoyable game, needs some improvements though.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Complete waste of money. 100% rip off!
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →you will want a refund emedietly
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I wanted to enjoy this game but I found many flaws. Missions seem to go on forever, Turning is derpy in the speed boat and other issues. I mean a tiny fishing boat ran into the side of my cruise ship and my ship went down and he stayed afloat. I enjoy the aspect of a boat simulator but these mission last for around 30-40 mins of just going in a straight line. The speed boat's turning is crazy where 1 degree with make it go in circles. Overall I'd Give it a 4/10.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Dead early access development. Not recommended to buy.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →do not buy this if you want a ship simulator, it is not what it says on the tin, passenger ferry expected to make right angle turn 50 yards from a sandy beach ( what captain or pilot of a multi million pound vessel would get that close in reality ) way point passed over to find next point is 200 yards away and at a right angle with the passage between 3 fishing boats (Dover ferries make moves like this everyday ) fishing boats that expect larger vessels to alter course to avoid collision,…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →DONT BUY!! Why ? well take a look here its filled with bugs and dosent work
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Satisfactory ship simulator for the enthusiast. Still got a long way to go to be the immersive and engaging sim people look for.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I LIKE THIS GAME BUT CAN YOU FIX CRASHES CAUSE THIS GAME SOMETIME CRASHES
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I am a sailor.. the Game is acceptable but the graphics aren't that good neither the tug physics and overall the game is very limited and simple
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Amazingly garbage, a terrible game I would not recommend to anyone.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →WE NEED MORE SHIPS... I love the game overall..graphics, etc but we need more ships. As well as a completely free mode to sail rather than just missions. Thank you and hope you take my comment into consideration.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →very detailed overall good game lags very little and i reccoment it
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