The tides are rising, and rebellion is brewing. Indie developer 1 Last Game Studio has officially announced that its highly anticipated roguelike strategy game, Reclaim the Sea, will launch on Steam for PC on July 14, 2025.
Set in a world engulfed by oceans and ruled by tyrannical powers, Reclaim the Sea challenges players to command a rebel crew on a desperate quest to overthrow the regime—one tactical naval battle at a time.
⚓ What Is Reclaim the Sea?
Reclaim the Sea blends roguelike mechanics, strategic ship management, and narrative depth in a richly imagined aquatic world. Players must navigate randomly generated zones, confront deadly enemy factions, and make tough moral choices that shape the outcome of their journey.
From loadout to leadership, your decisions ripple across every encounter, culminating in an epic confrontation with the final boss. It’s a game where strategy meets survival—on open water.
🌊 Key Features
🧭 Crew Management with a Twist
Recruit a fantastical mix of species to form your rebel crew. Assign them to roles like steering, firing cannons, repairing, boarding enemy ships, or activating the powerful Arcane Tower.
💥 Tactical Combat, Roguelike Style
Face procedurally generated enemy ships, each with unique traits and tactics. Use precise cannon aiming and spatial strategy to outsmart your foes.
🗺️ Dynamic Exploration
Sail through 10 diverse zones with randomized maps, hazardous weather, and mysterious environmental dangers that keep each run fresh and unpredictable.
📖 Narrative-Driven Strategy
Make morally complex choices via branching story events. Your decisions carry weight—altering gameplay, alliances, and outcomes.
⚙️ Ship Customization & Synergy
Upgrade your vessel using in-game resources. Equip new weapons, systems, figureheads, and buffs to unlock thousands of build possibilities and synergies.
💡 Accessibility First
Reclaim the Sea is designed with accessibility in mind:
- Mouse-only gameplay (keyboard shortcuts optional)
- Active pause for strategic command issuance
- Colorblind-friendly UI with visual cues beyond color coding
🌍 Global Release and Demo Now Available
- Launching in English, French, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese
- Published globally by 1 Last Game and in China by Indienova
- A free updated demo is already available on Steam, featuring early levels and two unique zone types
For fans looking beyond launch, the developers have shared a post-release roadmap, with content updates and feature expansions already in the works.
Final Thoughts
From its deeply layered combat to its immersive world-building and impactful storytelling, Reclaim the Sea is shaping up to be one of 2025’s most promising indie strategy titles. Whether you’re a fan of FTL, Into the Breach, or narrative-driven roguelikes, this is one voyage you won’t want to miss.
🛳️ Set sail on July 14—only on Steam.
