Game2016

Ships 2017

IndieSimulation

Developer FragOut

Take control over 3 special purpose naval vessels. Complete various missions on dangerous waters of Baltic Sea. Take part in recovery of objects from the bottom of the sea. Transport heavy cargo to its final destination, also including rescue and transport missions. From the Steam store page

65 reactions from 1 source (Steam reviews) · newest Apr 1, 2026 · last updated Oct 8, 2026 · How this works

Audience score

40
Mixed

26 positive · 39 negative
95% range 29–52%

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Steam's own rating
Mostly Negative
64 of 186 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)

What people are saying

Summary pending — the reactions are listed below.

Reactions

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  • Steam user Steam user …8332Steam reviews · Oct 19, 2016

    Eh. This game has some issues. Its a nice effort with potential, but misses having any actual user choice in the game play. There are also alot of bugs in it. The main one saying that the game is 2017 but through out the game it says 2016. If they focused on buidling your own ships or really building out a sim based on that, this could be a good game. But its really just lazy developers. Sorry.

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  • Steam user Steam user …4785Steam reviews · Feb 16, 2017 · 1 h played

    So far, this one's definitely not recommended... It could have been a nice game - it's nearly there, but it's beset with problems. Graphic settings are being ignored, no anti-aliasing, no screen resolution support for anything more than 1080p (graphics look worse than are being shown on the store page because of these problems), but even if you're unbothered by these details, the game crashes in the first mission, forcing you to repeat, and repeat again - until it crashes again. This is…

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  • Steam user Steam user …4539Steam reviews · Nov 20, 2016 · 1 h played

    keeps on freezing, and it is really boring to redo the first mission over and over again. It was such a great idea and I am an enthusiast for ships, so I was very excited about this game, but it has been nothing but a disappointment. I do not recommend this game.

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  • Steam user Steam user …4573Steam reviews · Jul 23, 2017

    I'm amazed anyone can get anywhere. Not only is this not worth the cost, it isn't worth the space on your hard drive. While the idea sounds great, and I would enjoy a shipping sim... This isn't it, at least in it's current form. I get through the load screeen, and to the initial hokey "repairs" starter, but that is as far as I can go. Once it move to actually beginning the mission, the mouse pointer resets before I am able to get it to the frikkin' start button. Not even finding a place to…

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  • Steam user Steam user …8315Steam reviews · Feb 18, 2018

    2018 and game is still broke

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  • Steam user Steam user …2803Steam reviews · Sep 6, 2017 · 1 h played

    Looks good, at first, then randomly the cursor freezes locking up game/PC. In the end, disappointment.

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  • Steam user Steam user …0069Steam reviews · Mar 27, 2020 · 1 h played

    If you are looking like a "Ship Simulator" game, this is not what you need to buy. Not even close to be similar. This game is more like a harbor game; load and unload...not a ship simulator. Disappointed with purchase.

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  • Steam user Steam user …1022Steam reviews · Jan 25, 2020 · 1 h played

    Stay away from this game. The game freezes at container yard mission every time which the 2 screens in the game. Graphic resets are not resolving the issue. Needs developer work to be playable.

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  • Steam user Steam user …1627Steam reviews · Jul 10, 2017 · 3 h played

    Game is weak in physics simulation, many mechanics are broken. some missions are completely unfinishable as the loads you pick up with cranes don't have physics and the load generally attach by "magic" unfortunately they have a missions where you must place 2 objects next to each other. The pick up place orients the object perpendicular to where you place them. so once the first one magically falls into place it makes it impossible to set the second load as it never rotates from the pickup…

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  • Steam user Steam user …5314Steam reviews · Mar 25, 2019 · 6 h played

    The game is too short .I finish in time 6.1 hours

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  • Steam user Steam user …3915Steam reviews · Jul 29, 2018 · 5 h played

    3 campaigns, Cargo Ship, oil rig builder and Heavy-lift ship, 8 missions per ship plus one special mission with the rig and Heavy-lift ship Simple game to kill time, no bugs or glitches for me. 6 hours to complete. My main complain is the oil rig builder campaign, due to the controls of the cranes the missions are very tedious. The game could benefit from more variety in the missions.

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  • Steam user Steam user …7941Steam reviews · Feb 4, 2018 · 22 h played

    3/02/2018 Downloaded this today.No problems whatsoever,smooth gameplay,bit of thinking in some of the tasks.No problems with any freezing out,no control problems.Surprised with seeing the negative views,read them beforehand tho.Decided to download still,glad i did enjoying the game.

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  • Steam user Steam user …7280Steam reviews · Dec 8, 2016 · 6 h played

    If you are looking for a game for your kid, its a good choice. A lot of simple tasks, short missions and you can fix a lot of components.

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  • Steam user Steam user …7226Steam reviews · Nov 21, 2020

    i like ships but this game is rubbish,. totally i wish i never brought it now DO NOT RECOMMEND

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  • Steam user Steam user …1538Steam reviews · Sep 5, 2018 · 1 h played

    I would have liked to play this game but it I tried 6 different times to get through the first mission with different graphics settings and it freezes every time so I can't get any further. The Discussion forum shows that many people are having this issue. If they are not going to fix it, why is the game still available for sale?

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  • Steam user Steam user …3776Steam reviews · Jun 25, 2018 · 3 h played

    Not good. Very little to do and very limited. No fun overall.

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  • Steam user Steam user …4489Steam reviews · Jun 15, 2018 · 10 h played

    I really like this game, its fun and I almost completed it once, but on the day I boguht it it wouldn't work. On the first level the mouse kept on blinking, not allowing for me to play. I was pretty ticked off, but after one night it worked great and with no bugs.it stayed that way for two or three days.And its doing what it did when I bought it. if theres aa update or way around this please please please let me know

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  • Steam user Steam user …9296Steam reviews · Nov 6, 2020

    I just want to use the ship not load crates. There should be an option to skip al that.

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  • Steam user Steam user …5771Steam reviews · May 29, 2019 · 7 h played

    I enjoyed it its not the best game by far but it was enjoyable and there was no crashes or bugs. There are 3 ships to take control of over 3 campaigns and 8 missions each a Large container ship a floating crane and a heavy lift ship. I got this on a Steam sale £1.73 and not the £10.00 normal price I recommend getting this when on a Steam sale.

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  • Steam user Steam user …6145Steam reviews · Aug 12, 2017 · 1 h played

    I never write reviews for games or anything but this game sucks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! do not get it the controls are terrible!!! DO NOT BUY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  • Steam user Steam user …0778Steam reviews · Jul 21, 2017

    constant chashes when you start to get into it. it soft locks

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  • Steam user Steam user …9641Steam reviews · Dec 12, 2016 · 22 h played

    I don’t get it why this game has a lot of negative reviews, its indie game everything game offers you can see on trailers/yt. I like it, its not perfect but its not bad.

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  • Steam user Steam user …7874Steam reviews · Dec 10, 2016 · 12 h played

    Well its ok, but too much click events for me ;P

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  • Steam user Steam user …5224Steam reviews · Dec 7, 2016 · 11 h played

    Good simulator for casual players easy to learn and control.

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  • Steam user Steam user …3282Steam reviews · Oct 25, 2016 · 1 h played

    Not working at all. Crashes immediately after startup. Wasted money.

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  • Steam user Steam user …3417Steam reviews · Oct 22, 2016 · 2 h played

    Well the game has a gr8 idea i hope developers will polish this game and add more content

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  • Steam user Steam user …9386Steam reviews · Oct 21, 2016 · 1 h played

    a troublesome game.

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  • Steam user Steam user …7622Steam reviews · Jun 27, 2024 · 13 h played

    it is abandoned and very short.

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  • Steam user Steam user …5194Steam reviews · May 4, 2018 · 1 h played

    Very buggy, freezes frequently, barely playable. Looks slapped together which not much thought given to actual game place. Would not buy again, there are better ship related games out there that are lovingly executed, unlike this. Never been turned off by a game this quickly.

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  • Steam user Steam user …2913Steam reviews · Feb 5, 2018 · 1 h played

    This game is so bad it doesn't even run without crashing. Can't even get past the first level!

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  • Steam user Steam user …3265Steam reviews · Dec 28, 2016 · 4 h played

    needs more levels

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  • Steam user Steam user …9650Steam reviews · Dec 10, 2016 · 12 h played

    3 ships 8 missons each is not many, but this game is a lot of fun!

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  • Steam user Steam user …7489Steam reviews · Dec 10, 2016 · 12 h played

    Its easy to learn and fun to play. Sadly only 3 ships are available.

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  • Steam user Steam user …1394Steam reviews · Dec 9, 2016 · 7 h played

    Good choice if you love simulators and ships. Well that’s obvious :v

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  • Steam user Steam user …1035Steam reviews · Dec 9, 2016 · 10 h played

    The game is fine and graphics are decent.

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  • Steam user Steam user …5778Steam reviews · Nov 14, 2016 · 1 h played

    DOES NOT LIKE IT IS A SH**

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  • Steam user Steam user …5165Steam reviews · Oct 23, 2016 · 1 h played

    The new fix Go to opshion then graphics and trun them all to medium and then you game will load and this fixes when you get stuck on loading screen.

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  • Steam user Steam user …9131Steam reviews · Oct 22, 2016 · 5 h played

    This game is really Cool in a way. I didnt like that it had a company mode or a sandbox mode .

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  • Steam user Steam user …5102Steam reviews · Oct 22, 2016 · 17 h played

    unusual gameplay, good graphics, nice management, indisputable advise everyone !!!

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  • Steam user Steam user …0779Steam reviews · Oct 22, 2016 · 2 h played

    Pros Easy to play, nice fetures nice graphic a lot of fun :P Cons Bit buggy crew menagment

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  • Steam user Steam user …9024Steam reviews · Oct 22, 2016 · 1 h played

    A pretty boring and repetitive game even with the price taken into account

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  • Steam user Steam user …5532Steam reviews · Jan 4, 2021 · 3 h played

    This is a game made of someone that newer have been on a ship before they make a mess of it all give u bow and stern trhusters but u have no control of it when park alongside a quay

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  • Steam user Steam user …1167Steam reviews · Dec 11, 2019 · 5 h played

    the one thing i found out about this game is that it was not meant for budget brand gaming systems. Great Graphics and design, good dynamics, many different types of missions to complete, recommended for anyone who loves simulation games.

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  • Steam user Steam user …4225Steam reviews · May 26, 2018 · 1 h played

    THIS GAME SUCKS DONT GET IS. IT IS VERRY BORING

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  • Steam user Steam user …1146Steam reviews · Feb 27, 2018 · 2 h played

    A amazing game if you love ships i would recomend getting it no complaints. Its a real taste of what it would be like to be a captain

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  • Steam user Steam user …6878Steam reviews · Jul 25, 2017

    Not very a accurate simulation, very limited game play.

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  • Steam user Steam user …7542Steam reviews · Jan 20, 2017 · 6 h played

    Its just not worth the money for the lack of content

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  • Steam user Steam user …1577Steam reviews · Jan 1, 2017 · 1 h played

    What a rubbish game it is !

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  • Steam user Steam user …7228Steam reviews · Oct 21, 2016 · 1 h played

    I think this game is great for the price, Graphics are good, Water looks very good, A fun game

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  • Steam user Steam user …1798Steam reviews · Apr 1, 2026 · 14 h played

    Ships 2017, developed by FragOut and published by Games Box and SIG Publishing, is a maritime simulation that aims to capture the slower, more methodical side of operating industrial vessels rather than the action-heavy depictions often seen in naval games. It places players in control of specialized ships tasked with cargo transport, rescue operations, and technical maritime work, all set against the backdrop of the Baltic Sea. The concept itself is appealing in its uniqueness, offering a…

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  • Steam user Steam user …8489Steam reviews · Jun 26, 2024 · 1 h played

    peak game I like it It saved my marriage

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  • Steam user Steam user …7075Steam reviews · May 24, 2021

    Ships 2017, perhaps I didn't cook this one for long enough, but I really couldn't go on, one of the first things you do is load 5 containers onto your ship, I can honestly say, this was not enjoyable in the slightest, then you dock your ship in the next mission, and then the game asks you to unload the containers, I don't know what happens after that, the prospect of using that Crain again played the deciding factor on my decision to stop playing. From what I can gather from reading some of…

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  • Steam user Steam user …8235Steam reviews · Apr 27, 2021 · 1 h played

    I bought this game for $1.49.... i played 30 minutes. Its trash.

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  • Steam user Steam user …2974Steam reviews · Feb 21, 2020

    SEE REVIEW UPDATE BELOW! Buggy to the point of unplayable. Buy a ship, make repairs, try to launch first mission, the mouse cursor goes crazy for no apparent reason. Cannot click to launch the mission. Avoid. UPDATE: I reviewed this game when I first bought it and did not recommended it due to bugs that made the game unplayable on my PC at the time. I noticed that the developers/publishers will be releasing Ships 2022 in the near future, so I decided to reinstall this title and try it on my…

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  • Steam user Steam user …9332Steam reviews · Jan 3, 2018 · 1 h played

    Bad af. 0% recommended - waste of money

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  • Steam user Steam user …4324Steam reviews · Dec 16, 2017

    I just found the game to be very slow on my PC.

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  • Steam user Steam user …3469Steam reviews · Oct 9, 2017

    not a good game honestly

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  • Steam user Steam user …5938Steam reviews · Jul 18, 2017 · 1 h played

    idk i dont really like how u cant change the view sofar

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  • Steam user Steam user …1130Steam reviews · Jul 17, 2017 · 1 h played

    This game sucks DO NOT BUY it is not worth 15 dollars it should be free. The graphics such, control of the ship is bad, and controls are bad.

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  • Steam user Steam user …5050Steam reviews · Jun 9, 2017 · 3 h played

    This game had to have been made on a weekend binge of redbull. The game crashes if you have your graphics set to high and if the game goes to deeper levels it starts doing odd things like floating in mid air objects like your SHIP!!!! Garbage game!

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