Archipelago (2016)

Archipelago, developed by Tort and published by Conglomerate 5, is a small but charming indie strategy game that captures the free-spirited essence of piracy within a minimalist and tactical framework. Rather than chasing cinematic spectacle or large-scale realism, it focuses on the thrill of discovery, light management, and the joy of building a pirate legacy across a cluster of tropical islands. Its design philosophy embraces simplicity without completely abandoning depth, creating an experience that’s accessible to casual players but still capable of engaging those who enjoy measured exploration and strategic decision-making. It feels like a blend of adventure and resource control, presented in a compact, easy-to-approach package. The premise places you in charge of a band of pirates roaming through a chain of islands in search of treasure, resources, and control. Each island you discover comes with its own challenges—whether it’s rival colonists, hostile natives, or the logistics of managing your crew’s morale and supplies. The player’s main goal is to expand influence by conquering or liberating islands, gathering riches, and unlocking new areas to explore. The structure is s…

The tags are so wrong. It is a really great real-time strategy puzzle game that looks sh*t :). There is no coop or multiplayer in it. You get to an island. Your task is get the booty and stay alive. You can only hold 1 weapon or item, and you drop it if you fall. The challenge is to make your enemy drop their stuff first or overwhelm them. It is a truly unique experience that is worth more than its price

We sail a ship, search for treasure, and shoot at enemies. Pirate arcade, plunder islands, and enjoy the sea

Cooperation? What's that?

I bought this game because i wanted to help what appears to be an indie studio with their first game but man, this game is rough. I appreciate the intent, and the concept, but it's not really all that amazing. If it is a first effort by an indie dev then it's a lot better than i would've expected, otherwise... not really the kind of thing you should be paying money for.

Very good game, fun, needs strategies and harder than it looks. 10/10