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Rotten Sails
A co-op horror about looting cursed islands for a cartel that won't go ashore itself. 1–4 players, in-game proximity chat, no weapons.

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Features
Single-player
Online Co-op
Family Sharing
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Content
Includes Interactive Elements

In-game chat, Online interactivity

Coming Soon To Early Access

The developers of this game intend to release as a work in progress, developing with the feedback of players.

Note: Games in Early Access are not complete and may or may not change further. If you are not excited to play this game in its current state, then you should wait to see if the game progresses further in development. Learn more

What the developers have to say:

Why Early Access?

“Rotten Sails has a solid core gameplay loop that I'm excited to share. The game offers genuine co-op horror fun in its current state, and Early Access gives me the opportunity to build on what works while getting valuable player insights. This approach allows me to focus development efforts on the aspects that resonate most with the community.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“I'm aiming for 6–10months, but development timelines may vary depending on player feedback and the scope of improvements I decide to pursue.”

How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

“I plan to enhance the experience based on player feedback. My focus areas include:
• More locations to sail and explore
• New threats and encounters to keep things fresh
• Additional tools and treasures to discover
• Refined gameplay mechanics

The exact direction will be shaped by what players enjoy most and the creative opportunities that emerge during development. Early Access is my chance to build something with the community rather than just for them.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The current version includes the essential elements of the experience:
• Multiple locations to sail between and explore
• Working co-op multiplayer for shared horror moments
• Loot collection and enemy encounters
• Team quota system that drives gameplay
• Atmospheric elements that set the mood

The game is completely playable with friends, with all core mechanics implemented and functioning. There's room for expansion and polish, but the fundamental experience is here.”

Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“There are no plans to change the price after Early Access at this time.”

How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

“I'm planning to be involved via talking through Discord, Steam communities and maybe alternative channels like video comments or something I'm not familiar with yet. Wherever my players are, I will be there.”
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Planned Release Date: 2026

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About This Game

You're a skeleton on the payroll of the Black Armada. They won't set foot on the cursed islands, so they hire the dead to do it. Bring up to three others.

Sail out, strip the houses, and get back before something takes the ship.

- Three voyages to fill one quota. Come up short and they take the ship — and without the ship, you come apart.

The cursed loot is easy to spot and worth up to three times an honest haul. Carry it and the world starts to fray around you — whispers, vision going wrong at the edges. Take it anyway. You have a quota.

- Nothing You Can Kill: Half a dozen kinds of dead thing wander the water, the island, and the dark underneath it. There is no weapon in this game. You run, or you don't come back.

- Proximity Chat: Your voice carries only as far as you are. Split up to cover more ground and you're shouting into the dark, hoping someone is close enough to hear it.

- Your Ship: The helm and the sails both need hands. One rock or one bad turn and it goes down with everything you've collected.

Four skeletons, one quota, and nothing to fight back with. Out here, being dead is the job requirement.

Mature Content Description

The developers describe the content like this:

Rotten Sails includes mild violence, frightening scenes, and dark themes. Players will encounter skeletons, corpses, and tense, eerie settings.

System Requirements

    Minimum:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • Graphics:
    • DirectX: Version 11
    • Network: Broadband Internet connection
    • Storage: 5 GB available space
    Recommended:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
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