How many people are playing Maelstrom right now?

0 people are playing Maelstrom on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 0 players. The number updates every few minutes.

What is Maelstrom's all-time peak player count?

Maelstrom's highest concurrent player count on Steam is 1,327, reached in September 2019.

Is Maelstrom good? What do Steam reviews say?

83% of 2,585 Steam user reviews are positive (Very Positive).

How much does Maelstrom cost on Steam?

Maelstrom is free to play on Steam.

Does Maelstrom work on Steam Deck?

Maelstrom is Playable on Steam Deck (with small issues), according to Valve's Steam Deck compatibility check.

Maelstrom

by Gunpowder Games, Inc., Tideturners · published by Forthright Entertainment · Released Sep 20, 2019

Steam Deck PlayableLinux & Deck: Gold

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Review score

83% positive

Very Positive2,585 reviews

Owners (est.)200K–500K

24h peak

Highest seen1,327

Sep 20197.2 years ago

Price on Steam

Free

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Reviews

83% positive of 2,585 · Very Positive · Live from Steam

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Steam Deck

Works, but may need extra effort. Results from Valve's own testing.

Steam Deck Playable

!Controller glyphs do not match deck device
!Interface text is not legible
✓Default controller config fully functional
✓Default configuration is performant
iExternal controllers not supported primary player

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Patches & builds

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Patch notes

Dec 20, 2024
PatchTidings of Treasure and Turmoil: Winter Update!
Gather 'round the Captain’s Table! Pull up a chair, warm your hands, and let me spin you a tale of the latest tidings from the high seas. Fortune favors you, for the holiday update has arrived! From decks dressed in festive finery to a brand-new tropical haven…
Dec 19, 2024
PatchA Jolly Update Coming Tomorrow!
There’s magic in the frosty air and secrets beneath the waves. A special winter surprise is just around the corner. Keep your course steady, for the next chapter of adventure is fast approaching ...
Dec 6, 2024
PatchServer Maintenance Alert
Hi Stormers, The servers will need to be taken offline and will undergo an emergency fix until 2:00PM EST. We apologize for the temporary interference of gameplay, but we will see you again soon in the afternoon! Thank you, Forthright Entertainment & The Tidet…
Nov 16, 2024
PatchHotfix - 11/15/24
This hotfix includes the following: Brought back the counts for Bounties, Gold, and Enemies left in a match. Rearranged and resized existing UI elements. First steps on resolving bug with language options. We are aware that there is some irregularity with font…
Nov 16, 2024
PatchHotfix - 11/15/24
This hotfix includes the following: Brought back the counts for Bounties, Gold, and Enemies left in a match. Rearranged and resized existing UI elements. First steps on resolving bug with language options. We are aware that there is some irregularity with font…
Nov 13, 2024
PatchNew Content - Maelstrom Developer Update – November 12, 2024
Welcome, One and All, … to the Dark Hallows. Echos in the wind warn of familiar waters turned evil. A witch can be heard cackling in the distance, the eerie tangles of a spider’s web draw near, all while restless souls seek vengeance … You’ll be delighted to f…

Other news (8)

Feb 25, 2025
Improvements on the Horizon!
FORTUNE SMILES UPON YOU! A stagnant sea is a dead one. Alas, worry not, the Maelstrom waters remain ever-flowing and ripe with robust violence! The winds of change bring more than just salt-stung eyes - the team works with their every breath, and today they an…
Oct 3, 2024
AMA TO DISCUSS ROADMAP AND NEW DEV TEAM INTRODUCTION
Forthright Entertainment is thrilled to announce that it will be taking over the development and future of the critically acclaimed naval combat game, Maelstrom, from Gunpowder Games. This new chapter for Maelstrom promises to bring exciting updates and fresh …
Oct 2, 2024
Gunpowder Games is sailing off to new horizons
Hello everyone. My name is Blaine Smith. I'm the CEO of Gunpowder Games and the creator of Maelstrom. I want to inform our players that Gunpowder's time with active development & support on the original Maelstrom has come to a conclusion. The development and l…
Sep 24, 2024
Win 150,000 & 250 Gunpowder by Sinking Pro Gamers! | Tuesdays @ 7PM EST
Tonight at 7PM EST 🚨 Challenge Pro eSports Athletes Battle the Ultimate Endgamers League eSports league to EARN UP TO 250,000 GOLD! Sink a ship marked or and screenshot the wreckage. Tweet at @forthrightenter and include #claimyourbooty to earn 150,000 gold a…
Sep 18, 2024
COMMUNITY GAME NIGHT GOLD BONUS 9/17/2024
Tonight at 7PM EST 🚨 Challenge Pro eSports Athletes Battle the Ultimate Endgamers League eSports league to EARN UP TO 250,000 GOLD! Sink a ship marked or ? and screenshot the wreckage. Tweet it X.COM/FORTHRIGHTENTER and include #claimyourbooty to earn 150,000…
Sep 10, 2024
COMMUNITY GAME NIGHT 9/10

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History

What changed on Steam for this game since we started following it: prices and sales, builds, name, release date and review score.

Review score: 83% on 2026-11-01 → 83% today (2,585 reviews)

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DLC

3 items on Steam, newest first.

Maelstrom - Undertow Bundle
$4.9966% positive
Maelstrom - Dread Bundle
$6.9950% positive
Maelstrom - Wraith Bundle
$6.9950% positive

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Maelstrom player count and quick facts

How many people are playing Maelstrom right now?: 0 people are playing Maelstrom on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 0 players. The number updates every few minutes.
What is Maelstrom's all-time peak player count?: Maelstrom's highest concurrent player count on Steam is 1,327, reached in September 2019.
Is Maelstrom good? What do Steam reviews say?: 83% of 2,585 Steam user reviews are positive (Very Positive).
How much does Maelstrom cost on Steam?: Maelstrom is free to play on Steam.
Does Maelstrom work on Steam Deck?: Maelstrom is Playable on Steam Deck (with small issues), according to Valve's Steam Deck compatibility check.

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Store info

Command the seas in Maelstrom! Engage in fast-paced naval battles with powerful warships and colossal sea monsters. Customize your fleet and dominate the Abyssal Ocean. Are you ruthless enough to survive?

Developer: Gunpowder Games, Inc., Tideturners
Publisher: Forthright Entertainment
Release date: Sep 20, 2019
Install size: 7 GB minimum
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie, Massively Multiplayer, Simulation, Strategy, Free To Play · All
Steam app ID: 764050

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