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Windward

A Role-playing (RPG) game by Tasharen Entertainment Inc., released in 2015

68/100🔴Niche / Inactive🏆Proton PlatinumLinuxPC (Microsoft Windows)Mac

Designed from the start to be a fully procedural co-op game, Windward can be played by yourself, but it truly comes alive when playing with friends. Start by generating a procedural world that will be unique to you, design your own custom faction then sail forward fighting pirates, trading with towns, doing quests or simply exploring -- it's up to you how you want to play.

Single playerMultiplayerCo-operativeMassively Multiplayer Online (MMO)

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Windward Download Size

The official download size for Windward is 2 GB. Based on current hardware prices, this installation consumes approximately $0.12 worth of SSD storage space.

Standard Install

File Size

2GB

Est. SSD Cost

$0.12USD
100 Mbps
My Internet Speed100 Mbps
Quick Presets

Estimated Time to Install

2 mins

Is Windward Dead?

Live player count and server population analysis.

🔴Niche / Inactive
7Players Online

There are currently 7 people playing Windward, indicating a niche or private community. Coordinate via Discord for best results.

Current Activity24h Peak: 8.4
Estimated Match Wait: Long Wait / Discord Required
Live Data from SteamAPI

Where is the Windward save file?

Manual backup locations for PC, Mac, and Linux.

Steam Cloud Supported
Copy
%USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\Windward\Saved\SaveGames

How to backup manually on Windows

  1. Press Win + R to open the Run dialog.
  2. Paste the path above and press Enter.
  3. Locate the save files (usually .sav, .json, or similar).
  4. Copy the entire folder to a backup location.
Copy
~/Library/Application Support/Windward/Saves

How to backup manually on Mac

  1. Open Finder and press ⌘ + Shift + G.
  2. Paste the path above and click Go.
  3. Locate the save files in the folder.
  4. Duplicate the folder to create a backup.
Copy
~/.local/share/Windward/Saves

How to backup manually on Linux

  1. Open a terminal and use cd to navigate to the path.
  2. Or use your file manager and press Ctrl + L to enter the path.
  3. Locate the save files (.sav, .json, or game-specific format).
  4. Copy the folder with cp -r or your file manager.
Source: PCGamingWiki ↗

Is Windward Steam Deck Compatible?

SteamOS and Linux Proton performance analysis.

Valve Official🚫Unsupported
Community Rating🏆 Proton Platinum

Community Verdict: Playable!

Don't let the "Unsupported" tag fool you. While Valve hasn't officially verified Windward, ProtonDB users report it runs perfectly (Gold/Platinum rating). You may need to force a specific Proton version.

Confidence: Moderate
See 9 user configs ↗

Can I Run Windward?

PC system requirements - Minimum vs Recommended specs.

To run Windward smoothly, your PC needs at least 4 GB RAM RAM and a Any NVidia or ATI card that cost at least $200 in 2010 or equivalent GPU. Plan for 2 GB of storage.

Minimum1080p / 30 FPS
  • 💻
    OSVista
  • ⚡
    CPU1.4GHz dual-core Intel Core i3 or AMD equivalent
  • 🧠
    RAM2 GB RAM
  • 🎮
    GPUIntel HD Graphics 4200
  • 💾
    Storage250 MB available space
Recommended1440p / 60 FPS
  • 💻
    OS7
  • ⚡
    CPU2.0Ghz quad-core Intel Core i7
  • 🧠
    RAM4 GB RAM
  • 🎮
    GPUAny NVidia or ATI card that cost at least $200 in 2010
  • 💾
    Storage250 MB available space
Download Size
2 GBSmall

Is Windward Good?

Aggregated critic scores and player sentiment analysis.

68
Rated 68 out of 100
Mixed Reviews2 Verified Reviews

The Verdict

Based on 2 critic reviews, opinion on Windward is divided. While it offers some unique role-playing (rpg) mechanics, the score of 68 suggests inconsistent execution. We recommend checking gameplay footage before buying.

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