Stormwake: Pirate Ship Battles
Sink the fleet. Build a legend.
Play now – it’s freeWorks in your browser on desktop and mobile. No download, no account.
About the game
Stormwake is a fast 3D naval combat game for one player. You start with a small rowboat, sink pirate ships, loot treasure chests and spend your gold in the harbor on bigger ships, deadlier cannons and powerful upgrades. Every sea has its own dangers, and every sea ends with a boss you have to beat before the next map opens.
The waves, the wind and the currents push your ship around, and rocks block cannonballs, so you can use islands as cover. Steer, aim, fire broadsides, dash out of danger and repair your hull before the next fight.
What you get
From the humble rowboat to the mighty dreadnought, each with its own speed, armor and firepower.
Turrets, broadside cannons and special weapons, all upgradeable.
From sunny Emerald Bay to the Frozen Fjord, volcanic isles, ghost waters and the Abyss.
Fight rival admirals and sea monsters, including the giant Kraken.
Treasure chests, captain upgrades, ship skins and daily rewards.
Open the shop in the middle of a fight and swap ships and weapons on the fly.
How to play
| Desktop | |
|---|---|
| W A S D or arrow keys | Sail |
| Mouse | Aim. Hold the left button to fire your turrets |
| Space | Fire the broadside cannons from both sides of the hull |
| F | Use your special weapon |
| Shift | Dash: a quick burst of speed that also dodges bullets for a moment |
| Q E and mouse wheel | Turn the camera and zoom |
| R | Repair the hull (unlocked at level 3) |
| B | Summon the boss when the boss meter is full |
| Tab | Open the shop during a voyage |
| Esc | Pause |
| Mobile | |
|---|---|
| Left thumb | Drag anywhere on the left half of the screen to steer |
| Right thumb | Drag on the right half to aim. Cannons also fire on their own at nearby ships |
| Round buttons | Broadside, special weapons, dash and repair |
Questions and answers
Is Stormwake free?
Yes. You can play the whole game for free in your browser.
Does it work on my phone?
Yes. Stormwake has built-in touch controls and runs in a modern mobile browser. A recent phone or computer gives the smoothest experience.
Is my progress saved?
Yes, automatically, in your browser on the device you play on. You do not need an account. If you clear your browser data, use a private window or switch to another device or browser, you start from the beginning.
Will the game be updated?
Yes. New content and improvements are added over time, and updates keep your existing progress.
I found a bug. What should I do?
Please tell us on the contact page: which device and browser you use and what happened.