In an impressive display of enthusiasm from the gaming community, the co-op pirate survival game Windrose has surpassed a remarkable milestone of over 1,000,000 wishlists on Steam. This achievement places it among the top 20 most wishlisted games on the platform, a feat that has taken the development team by surprise. In a recent post on Steam, the developers expressed their gratitude for the overwhelming support from fans.
Gameplay Insights
The excitement surrounding Windrose is further fueled by the ongoing Steam Next Fest, where players have already enjoyed the demo for more than seven hours. The gameplay experience begins with the familiar tasks of gathering wood and ore—essentially a lot of chopping, picking, and crafting. As players progress, they can acquire a small boat, allowing them to venture beyond the confines of the introductory tutorial island.
Exploration opens up a world of possibilities, including the chance to discover shipwrecks that can be repaired and the opportunity to recruit a crew. Once players set sail, they are immersed in the vibrant life of a pirate, complete with lively shanties and the thrill of engaging enemy ships. The developers have crafted an experience that promises genuine pirate fun.
In their heartfelt message, the team thanked players for their engagement: “With all that said, thank you—sincerely—for playing the demo, leaving reviews, sharing feedback on Discord, showing off your amazing builds, posting highlights, discussing, suggesting, and inviting your friends. In short, for showing us that Windrose means something to you and sharing that feeling with others.”
