Windrose Reviews

Windrose is ranked in the -1th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
9 / 10.0
Apr 13, 2026

Windrose is the definitive proof that you don't need a "AAAA" budget to make an incredible pirate game. Kraken Express has delivered a survival adventure that is dripping with atmosphere, packed with content (even in Early Access), and features a gameplay loop that is dangerously addictive. The base building is intuitive, the naval combat is thrilling, and the world is begging to be explored. With a roadmap promising 50% more content, new biomes, and an epic narrative finale over the next two years, Windrose is an absolute must-play for fans of the survival genre. The seas are calling, Captain.

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78 / 100
Apr 14, 2026

Windrose is a great pirate survival game with great sailing, exploring, and base building, but it has some problems with solo combat balance and the user interface.

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