Pirate Survival Game Is Taking Over the Steam Charts (And It’s Not Even Out Yet)

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The February Steam Next Fest officially begins on the 23rd, but many game developers release their demos a few days beforehand. This gives players a chance to try them out early and helps the games gain popularity. While most demos don’t reach massive player numbers, a few often stand out during Next Fest. This year, an upcoming open-world pirate survival game is already generating a lot of excitement with its demo.

Windrose is a highly anticipated open-world survival game where you explore the seas, fight enemies on both land and water using challenging, skill-based combat, and captain your own pirate ship. Its recent demo, released on February 17th for Steam Next Fest, has quickly become incredibly popular, currently topping Steam’s trending games charts with over 18,500 players—and this is even before the main Steam Next Fest event has started!

Windrose Might Be an Early Contender for Best Steam Next Fest Demo

Both survival games and pirate-themed games are really popular right now. While there are many excellent survival games available, pirate games haven’t quite hit the mark as often. That’s why players are excited about Windrose and hoping it will finally deliver the amazing pirate experience we’ve all been waiting for. The historical Age of Piracy is a perfect backdrop for a survival game, since the life of a pirate is full of risk and adventure.

Windrose aims to combine building, crafting, survival, and exciting combat with both land and sea exploration. Considering my experience with Ubisoft’s Skull and Bones, a game that successfully blends these elements seems very promising. It looks like many others agree, as the game’s demo is becoming increasingly popular, suggesting there’s a lot of anticipation for it. You can find a trailer showcasing the Windrose Steam Next Fest demo below.

The Windrose demo typically takes 4 to 6 hours to complete. During that time, players will explore the first three islands, complete introductory quests, and get a feel for the game’s main features, like sailing and surviving. A key feature driving the demo’s popularity is its co-op mode, which allows players to host sessions and experience the game together. Co-op games tend to do well on Steam, as players enjoy sharing the experience with friends – and what’s more fun than being a pirate with your buddies?

The first public demo for this pirate game is making waves! Called Windrose, it’s already receiving very positive feedback, with over 1,000 Steam reviews before Next Fest even begins next week. Players are calling it the pirate game they’ve always wanted, and our preview agrees. Many who’ve tried the demo plan to purchase the game on its Early Access launch day. While there’s no official release date yet, it’s clear players are excited to explore the open seas when they finally can.

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2026-02-21 22:41