You wake up on an island. Your crew is here. So is a ship.
None of you remember how you got here. Beyond the shore lies a cursed sea that rearranges itself as you sail. Islands disappear behind you. Strange new shores emerge from the fog. And somehow, you always end up back aboard.
The Sea Is Broken is a pirate roguelite adventure for 1–4 players. Sail alone or bring your friends, chase treasure, battle bizarre enemies, and keep your shared ship afloat through voyages that rarely go according to plan.
ONE SHIP. EVERYONE’S PROBLEM.
Someone needs to take the helm. Someone needs to work the sail. Someone needs to fire the cannons.
And now there’s water downstairs.
Move between jobs as trouble unfolds. Adjust your sail to catch the wind, steer into position, and trade cannon fire with enemy ships. When shots tear holes below the waterline, grab wood to patch the hull and a bucket to bail out the water.
Your ship keeps the whole crew in the fight. Let it sink, and the voyage is over.
FOLLOW THE FOG. EXPECT TROUBLE.
Spot an island on the horizon or a ship lurking in the mist, then decide where to head next. The sea behind you disappears as new encounters emerge ahead.
You might discover a quiet island rich with supplies, stumble into a pirate ambush, or come face to face with a bizarre sea beast. Strange island inhabitants offer unusual jobs, hidden treasures tempt your crew ashore, and curious puzzles reward those willing to stop and investigate.
Chase a promising lead, take on a monster, or risk one more stop for loot. Each encounter brings fresh trouble—and the farther you sail, the stranger and more dangerous the sea becomes. Keep an eye on the horizon. Some things out there are much bigger than your boat.
LOOT FIRST. ARGUE ABOUT THE PURCHASES LATER.
Bring your gold aboard and deposit it in the shared ship treasury. Spend it on upgrades and supplies to prepare your crew for whatever comes out of the fog next.
Improve your ship, expand your inventory, and choose the equipment you want to carry. Bring a melee weapon, rely on a pistol, or carry two pistols and worry about reloading after the second shot.
Gain crew levels during the voyage and choose abilities that shape your role. Whatever your specialty, everyone can grab a bucket when the deck starts disappearing underwater.
EVEN CURSED CREWS NEED A BREAK.
Watch for the lighthouse shining through the fog. These stops give your crew a chance to catch its breath, shop for upgrades, and prepare for the next stretch.
Need to call it a night? Save your voyage at a lighthouse and continue another day.
BACK ON THAT ISLAND. BACK ON THAT SHIP.
Death sends you back aboard, but the loot in your pockets pays the price. Getting your treasure into the ship’s treasury matters.
If the ship goes under, you lose the voyage’s gold and upgrades. Earn Cursed Coins through your crew’s accomplishments to unlock new classes, cosmetics, and starting options between attempts.
Then wake up, gather your crew, and set sail again.
The sea has changed. Hopefully, your crew has learned something.
