Maelstrom
Developed by Gunpowder Games, Inc., Tideturners · Published by Forthright Entertainment
At a glance
Overview
An action, adventure, indie game by Gunpowder Games, Inc., Tideturners, published by Forthright Entertainment — single-player, multi-player, pvp, online pvp.
Steam’s own one-line description: “Command the seas in Maelstrom! Engage in fast-paced naval battles with powerful warships and colossal sea monsters. Customize your fleet and dominate the Abyssal Ocean. Are you ruthless enough to survive?” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Features & modes
Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Maelstrom.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | Yes |
| Co-op | Yes |
| Online co-op | Yes |
| PvP | Yes |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | No |
| Partial controller support | Yes |
| Steam Cloud saves | Yes |
| Steam Achievements | Yes |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS *: Windows 7 64-bit or later
- Processor: Quad-core Intel or AMD processor, 2.5 GHz or faster
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 470 GTX or AMD Radeon 6870 HD series card or higher
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 7 GB available space
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
Supported languages (10)
Maelstrom FAQ
Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.
What kind of game is Maelstrom?
Steam classifies Maelstrom as a Action, Adventure, Indie, Massively Multiplayer, Simulation, Strategy, Free To Play game, developed by Gunpowder Games, Inc., Tideturners. Command the seas in Maelstrom! Engage in fast-paced naval battles with powerful warships and colossal sea monsters. Customize your fleet and dominate the Abyssal Ocean. Are you ruthless enough to survive?
Is Maelstrom free to play?
Yes — Steam lists Maelstrom as Free to Play.
Is Maelstrom single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for Maelstrom: Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP, Co-op, Online Co-op. It supports both solo and multiplayer.
Is Maelstrom on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Maelstrom for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is Maelstrom out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Sep 20, 2019.
What platforms is Maelstrom on?
Maelstrom is listed for Windows on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is Maelstrom single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP, Co-op, Online Co-op.
How much does Maelstrom cost?
It's free to play, per Steam.
Does Maelstrom have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 28 achievements for Maelstrom.
Who made Maelstrom?
Maelstrom is developed by Gunpowder Games, Inc., Tideturners and published by Forthright Entertainment.
Where to get Maelstrom
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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