Forgotten Seas

About Forgotten Seas

Forgotten Seas is a survival RPG set in the Bermuda Void, an endless ocean where islands flicker in and out of existence. Developed by Pangea Game Studios and published by indie.io, it launched in October 2025 for PC. The game blends crafting, exploration, and combat as you build a ship-in-a-bottle to navigate treacherous waters. You scavenge resources, trade goods, hunt for treasure, and fend off pirates while managing your crew’s needs. The Void’s unstable nature forces constant adaptation, land may vanish overnight, and enemies lurk in every shadow. With co-op and multiplayer modes, it’s a chaotic, self-directed adventure where survival hinges on resourcefulness.

Gameplay

Your day-to-day in Forgotten Seas revolves around crafting, managing, and surviving. You start by building a ship-in-a-bottle, then sail the Void to scavenge islands that vanish after you leave. Resource gathering is manual, you fish, chop wood, and collect scrap to upgrade your vessel. Combat is real-time with a top-down perspective, requiring quick reflexes to dodge pirate attacks or ambushes. Trading goods at floating markets nets supplies but risks attracting unwanted attention. The game’s tension comes from scarcity: every move must balance exploration with self-preservation. Multiplayer adds collaboration but also competition for rare resources. Controls are intuitive, with a focus on quick access to tools and combat. Sessions often last 2-4 hours, but saving progress is limited to island landings, adding urgency.

What Players Think

PlayPile users rate Forgotten Seas 7.2/10, with 32% completing the main story. Average playtime is 38 hours, though 25% abandon it by 8 hours due to repetitive resource loops. Community moods are split: 42% call it “ambitious but flawed,” while 28% praise its creative ship mechanics. Critics on Metacritic (71/100) highlight the Void’s eerie atmosphere but criticize inconsistent difficulty spikes. Achievement completion rates hover at 67%, with 12% earning the rare “Empty Horizon” trophy for surviving 100 days. Reviews note the game’s charm wears thin if you dislike micromanagement.

PlayPile's Take

Forgotten Seas is a niche pick for fans of survival mechanics and creative crafting. It shines in its inventive ship design and atmospheric Void setting but falters in pacing. The $29.99 price tag feels steep for its 38-hour average playtime. While co-op adds replayability, the lack of save options and repetitive tasks may frustrate. Achievements are doable but not essential. It’s worth trying if you enjoy high-risk, low-reward exploration, but don’t expect polish. Best played in short bursts, not as a long-term commitment.

Storyline

Survive the Void and rule the seas! Lost in the Bermuda Void, a strange realm where the ocean is endless and islands fade in and out of existence, seemingly suspended in the time of Dread Pirates. Neither alive nor truly dead, they roam these waters in search of prey. Unless you want to be fodder left in the wake of their mighty ships, you'll have to craft a ship and take to the waves - then conquer the forgotten seas, whose treacherous waters are full of bounty, treasure, and grave danger!