Sail your way to victory on a deadly campaign across the Seven Seas in a seafaring sandbox survivors-like. Hunt menacing beasts of legend, complete deliveries, win races, defend outposts, find treasures or gamble it all in an oceanic world driven by chaos, risk, and opportunity.

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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?

“Kill The Sea is the spiritual successor and reimagination of Nautical Survival. While the core gameplay experience is mostly figured out, we are building a robust foundation from the ground up to ensure long-term scalability and high production value. Early Access allows us to continue our tradition of collaborating directly with players to refine these systems, balance new content, and ensure the game meets the high standards set by the community.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“We currently estimate that the 1.0 version will be released in Q4 2027. Early Access is scheduled to begin in Q2 2027, giving us roughly five to six months of dedicated community-driven polish and content expansion before the full launch.”

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

“The full version is planned to significantly expand the scope of the maritime sandbox. Our goals for the 1.0 release include:
- Total Content: 7 worlds, 7 seacrafts, 13 crew members, 28 weapons, 20 items.
- World & Enemies: 7 distinct worlds featuring 14 boss battles and 25 enemy types.
- Systems: Missions, Crew quests, and more.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“At the start of Early Access, players can expect:
- Procedurally generated ocean levels with 20-30 minute runs.
- Core sandbox mechanics, including cargo management, upgrading outposts and multiple paths to victory.
- A solid starting variety of boats, crew members, and weapons to support various play styles.”

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

“Yes, the price will increase at the 1.0 release to reflect the significant amount of new content, features, and polish added during the Early Access period.”

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

“Community involvement is a cornerstone of our development timeline. Leading up to and during Early Access, we will host a Closed Alpha and an Open Beta to gather direct player feedback. We encourage players to join our community hubs to share suggestions on balancing, new features, and more as we head toward our final release.”
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About This Game

Kill The Sea is a seafaring sandbox survivors-like where you command a heavily armed vessel across a strange and hostile ocean. Hunt menacing beasts of legend, complete deliveries, win races, defend outposts, find treasures or gamble it all in an oceanic world driven by chaos, risk, and opportunity.

Chart a course through the legendary Seven Seas -- seven distinct regions packed with deadly threats, unpredictable encounters, and secrets waiting to be uncovered. Progress through a campaign where every sea introduces new challenges and surprises. Journey to uncharted islands to find upgradable outposts to bolster your naval might. The seas are treacherous, so manage your cargo carefully!

Recruit a bizarre cast of sailors, specialists, and questionably qualified seafarers. Each crew member features unique abilities and promotion paths that dramatically alter your builds, tactics, and combat style. Experiment with strange synergies, risky upgrades, and unexpected strategies.

Kill The Sea is a high-energy auto-shooter focused on fast gameplay and deep customization. On launch, Early Access will include:

  • 3 sea regions

  • 3 seacrafts

  • 8 crew members

  • 10 weapons

  • 12 enemy types

  • 3 boss fights

Throughout Early Access, we'll introduce more features to complete the full experience, which will include:

  • A campaign spanning seven seas, each with its own unique flavor, challenges, and win conditions

  • A wacky roster of specialized crew members with unique promotion paths

  • Distinct unlockable weapons, seacrafts, and equipment

  • Bosses, enemies, quests, hazards and environmental effects

System Requirements

    Minimum:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS: Windows 10
    • Processor: Intel i5
    • Memory: 1 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Nvidia Geforce 1650
    • Storage: 400 MB available space
    Recommended:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
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