What is the cheapest place to buy Windward?

Gameseal at $0.88 — the lowest of the 8 stores we compare for your region. Gameseal is a keyshop: it resells keys, which can be region-locked or a different edition. The cheapest official store is Steam at $9.99. Prices update through the day, so check the table above before buying.

No — Windward is a paid game. The cheapest we can find it is $0.88.

Has Windward ever been cheaper?

Not since September 2026 — the current price matches the lowest we have tracked in that time, $0.87.

Can I play Windward on Mac?

Yes. Windward has a native macOS version on Steam.

Does Windward have co-op?

Yes — Steam lists Windward as a co-op game.

Does Windward have crossplay?

Yes — Steam lists Windward with cross-platform multiplayer, so players on Steam can play with players on other platforms. Steam does not say which platforms; the developer's site has the full list.

Is Windward on PC Game Pass?

No — Windward is not on PC Game Pass right now. The best price to buy it right now is $0.88.

Windward

Name: Windward
Brand: Tasharen Entertainment Inc.
Availability: InStock

Tasharen Entertainment Inc. · May 12, 2015 · Pirates, Naval Combat, Naval, Sandbox, Adventure

Buy the Windward key for Steam from Gameseal at $0.88 — the cheapest of 8 stores we compare.

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Mostly Positive80% · 3,63361Metacritic7playing now

Best price

92 Lowest tracked

$0.88-91%

lowest tracked $0.87

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Prices last checked 13 Nov 2026, 23:49 UTC

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Where to buy Windward — official stores

Steam

Standard Edition · Steam

$9.99

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Humble Store

Standard Edition · Steam

$9.99

Buy

Cheapest Windward keys — keyshops

Keyshops are third-party marketplaces — keys are resold and can be region-locked or a different edition. Check the listing's region & edition before buying.

Driffle INC

Standard Edition · Steam

$1.09

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Gameseal

Standard Edition · Steam

$0.88

Buy

Kinguin

Standard Edition · Steam

$0.94

Buy

Eneba

Standard Edition · Steam

$0.97

Buy

Loaded

Standard Edition · Steam

-87%

$1.29

$9.69

Buy

CJS CD Keys

Standard Edition · Steam

$1.78

Buy

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Windward price by region

Windward costs £0.57 in the United Kingdom, €0.66 in Europe (EUR), $0.88 in the United States, $0.88 in Georgia (USD), zł3.69 in Poland, R$6.17 in Brazil, CA$11.49 in Canada, NZ$12.39 in New Zealand and A$14.47 in Australia right now.

Cheapest Windward offer in each region, in local currency
Region	Best price	Official store	Key shop	Stores
United Kingdom	£0.57 −92%	£6.99	£0.57	5
Europe (EUR)	€0.66 −92%	€8.19	€0.66	7
United Statesyour region	$0.88 −91%	$9.99	$0.88	8
Georgia (USD)	$0.88 −86%	$6.29	$0.88	8
Poland	zł3.69 −90%	zł35.99	zł3.69	4
Brazil	R$6.17 −70%	R$20.69	R$6.17	3
Canada	CA$11.49	CA$11.49	—	2
New Zealand	NZ$12.39	NZ$12.39	—	2
Australia	A$14.47	A$14.47	—	2

Each row is a real price from that region's own stores, not a currency conversion, so the figures are not directly comparable. Switch regions in the header to shop the one you buy in.

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About Windward

✦ AI summary

Command a customizable ship across a procedurally generated ocean where every decision shapes a living world—trade with thriving towns, battle pirates, and complete quests as both environment and AI respond dynamically to your actions. Play solo or co-op to expand your faction's influence, upgrade to more powerful vessels, and build a reputation that either attracts allies or challenges rivals.

Every journey in Windward is unique. Generate a world that is yours alone, filled with dynamic towns, unpredictable encounters, and a growing network of trade and conflict. As you sail further from your starting point, the challenges intensify, but so do the rewards. Pirates lurk in uncharted waters, and the AI, bound by the same rules as you, must explore and adapt just as you do.

Windward is designed for both solo and cooperative play. While you can sail alone, the experience truly comes alive with friends. Work together to expand your influence, take on dangerous foes, and build a thriving faction. As your reputation grows, friendly AI may even choose to follow and assist you in your adventures.

Your ship is your lifeline, and choosing the right one matters. Fast Schooners are ideal for exploration, while massive Ships of the Line bring unmatched firepower to battle. As towns prosper through trade and questing, they offer new upgrades and more powerful ships, allowing you to adapt to the ever-changing world.

How you shape your journey is entirely up to you. Fight off pirates, trade with growing towns, take on quests, or simply explore the open waters. Towns will respond to your actions, growing as you supply their needs. Build a fearsome reputation, and the AI will take notice—some will challenge you, while others will choose to stay out of your way.Set sail and carve your path in a world that evolves with you.

Windward — game info

Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux / SteamOS
Player modes: Single-player, Co-op, Cross-platform multiplayer
Controller: Full controller support
PC Game Pass: Not included

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Windward price history

Windward is $0.88 at Gameseal right now, compared across 8 stores. That matches the lowest price we have tracked.

2026-09-28low $0.87 · now $0.88

Fair price — It's at (or within 3% of) its lowest tracked price.

Windward rarely goes on sale and is currently at its lowest point ever recorded, making now an excellent time to buy if you're interested. Across the 32 days in this chart, the cheapest offer has ranged from $0.87 to $1.04 (median $0.89) — 16% between the two. It has been within 5% of that low on 26 of those days (81%).

Low on this chart: $0.87
Tracked high: $1.04
Typical (median): $0.89
Days near the low: 81%

Windward price changes · since 28 Sep 2026
Date	Price	Store
13 Nov 2026	$0.88 ▼	Gameseal
9 Nov 2026	$0.89 ▲	Gameseal
7 Nov 2026	$0.87 ▼	Eneba
3 Nov 2026	$0.89 ▼	Gameseal
2 Nov 2026	$0.94 ▲	Kinguin
27 Oct 2026	$0.89 ▼	Gameseal
26 Oct 2026	$1.03 ▲	Gameseal
20 Oct 2026	$0.89 ▼	Gameseal
19 Oct 2026	$1.04 ▲	Eneba
18 Oct 2026	$1.02 ▲	Driffle INC
16 Oct 2026	$0.88 ▼	Eneba
6 Oct 2026	$0.89 ▼	Gameseal

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Windward — questions & answers

What is the cheapest place to buy Windward?: Gameseal at $0.88 — the lowest of the 8 stores we compare for your region. Gameseal is a keyshop: it resells keys, which can be region-locked or a different edition. The cheapest official store is Steam at $9.99. Prices update through the day, so check the table above before buying.
Is Windward free?: No — Windward is a paid game. The cheapest we can find it is $0.88.
Has Windward ever been cheaper?: Not since September 2026 — the current price matches the lowest we have tracked in that time, $0.87.
Is Windward worth buying now?: Fair price. It's at (or within 3% of) its lowest tracked price.
Can I play Windward on Mac?: Yes. Windward has a native macOS version on Steam.
Does Windward have co-op?: Yes — Steam lists Windward as a co-op game.
Does Windward have crossplay?: Yes — Steam lists Windward with cross-platform multiplayer, so players on Steam can play with players on other platforms. Steam does not say which platforms; the developer's site has the full list.
Is Windward on PC Game Pass?: No — Windward is not on PC Game Pass right now. The best price to buy it right now is $0.88.

What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

✦ AI summary

Windward is a relaxing sailing and trading game that players appreciate for its pleasant atmosphere and customizable difficulty options, though it tends to feel repetitive and slow-paced for those seeking action or rapid progression. The game works well on Windows and offers a good variety of ships and gameplay styles, but some players report technical issues on Linux and find the core loop too monotonous to sustain interest. Players who enjoy low-stress sandbox experiences generally feel it's worth picking up, particularly at a budget price point.

Recommended Jul 30, 2026

It's a relaxing, pleasant vibe. Sailing back and forth delivering cargo or ferrying passengers can be repetitive if you're impatient for progress or action, but if you enjoy watching your own little ship sailing back and forth in pristine weather, it's quite relaxing. And if you're more in the mood for relentless and unyielding combat, that's also an option. The game allows for a lot of ways to tailor the difficulty to your liking. I would love more ships, but there are already over a dozen to choose from, so perhaps I'm just greedy. I come back to this game every couple years or so to enjoy the vibe. For $10 I don't think you'll be disappointed.

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Not recommended Jul 18, 2026

Used to work great but won't run on Linux any more crashes to desktop. My internet was out and I was looking for something to play local and this game wll not launch.

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Not recommended Sep 18, 2026

Wow. Sorry but that's possibly the most boring and repetitive game I've ever played. It felt like a job to play it.

Recommended Aug 6, 2026

It is a great game it is a little slow but Start learning it In time it just takes a while I wish you luck out on the seas I do recommend this game It does give you a whole new kind of world sandbox environment I do wish though that they added a mod where you can kind of do whatever you want in the game you're already allowed to do whatever you want but I wish you could change some things in the game code so that way you would have a lot of really cool things That you could do and normally it would take forever To get to that point

Recommended Jul 10, 2026

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Recommended Jul 7, 2026

This is cute and fun, easy to get into

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