Rogue Waters, a pirate-themed tactical roguelike from developer
Ice Code Games, is sailing up the Steam charts and netting some strong reviews along the way. It casts you as Captain Cutter, a pirate striving for power and treasure. Gameplay-wise, it's a mix of tactical ship combat with some roguelike elements.
The battles in best roguelike games do, so the hook for me is the supernatural elements. Who doesn't want to summon Cthulhu for a fight?
Between runs, you can customize your ship's cannons and artillery, change your crew, and unlock permanent skill upgrades. Ice Code Games is the team behind Hard West 2. Rogue Waters is currently sitting at Very Positive on Steam from 109 reviews, and it's making its way up the top seller's charts.
Rogue Waters is out now on Steam. Its standard price is $29.99, with a 20% launch discount taking it down to $23.99.
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