In a pirate game on Steam, you use round little creatures as cannonballs to free the royal cook from the claws of alligators.
What kind of game is this? Fluffy Sailors is a pirate game set in a world inhabited by round little creatures. As players, you take on the role of the mouse hero who must rescue the royal cook from the claws of the alligators.
Your cuddly crew serves as your cannonballs, with which you try to sink the enemy ships of the rats, cats, and badgers in action-packed naval battles. The game principle is that of a roguelite: After a defeat, you return to your home port, report to your queen, and have the opportunity to give your ship some permanent upgrades.
Fluffy Sailors will be released in March 2025 on Steam, but you can already set sail in the free demo.
In the trailer, you can get an impression of Fluffy Sailors:
Shooting Cats with Cannons
How does it work? The naval battles in Fluffy Sailors take place in a limited space. Once all enemies are defeated, you can collect your loot and have your ship repaired. Don’t forget to restock your cannon fodder – um, your loyal crew. Because if you don’t quickly collect the creatures after a failed shot, they will sink to the depths of the ocean.
Some enemies surrender instead of being sunk: You can then add them to your fleet and deploy them in the next level. Over time, you will encounter new enemies that use different ships and tactics – and, of course, would fit well in your fleet.
Additionally, in a run, you have the opportunity to acquire further upgrades, such as dynamite, cupcakes, or coffee, which influence how quickly your dash charges or how much damage you deal. This way, you can always progress a little further until you eventually reach your goal.
Fluffy Sailors doesn’t take itself too seriously: The fact that the individual levels slightly differ from run to run in typical roguelite fashion is explained by saying that the royal navigators are still very inexperienced – but they are surely trying their best.
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