Following Seas is a simulation game developed and published by Whipstaff Games. It’s a first-person sailing game with realistic ship physics and controls similar to Sea of Thieves. You have to manually hoist the sails, adjust the ropes, steer the helm, and use your compass to navigate the high seas.

Sail the high seas

In Following Seas, you are tasked with transporting provisional goods between islands. The physics are realistic enough that you have to keep your cargo aboard balanced, so that you won’t sink. There is also a harsh weather system, which can potentially flood the deck of your vessel.

The ship controls are also engaging, as you need to rely on your compass or chronometer to navigate around. The sails must also be trimmed to control speed, and the ship’s ballast has to be balanced to maintain stability. It’s a slow-paced game, reliving the life of a 15th-century sailor.

Great for its realistic sailing mechanics

Overall, Following Seas is actually a very forgiving ship-sailing game despite its realistic mechanics. There’s a Fast Travel system built in and other convenient features. It’s a soothing seafaring journey, not an action-packed game that has sea battles with other pirates. An exciting title for those who love exploration.