Age of Water

PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2025

2025

Quick resume

Age of Water is an online adventure game set on a post-apocalyptic Earth completely covered in water. Sail through storms, fight and trade, capture other people's boats or build your own, extract resources from the bottom of the ocean and reveal the secrets of the Age of Water world.

Global score

70/100

Genres

Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, Role-playing (RPG), Shooter

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Pros

Extensive ship customization and building
Engaging naval combat with satisfying shooting mechanics
Open world exploration with quests and events
Fair monetization with no pay-to-win
Active developer support and frequent updates

Cons

Server instability and lag issues at launch
Group play discouraged due to loot sharing problems
Tedious loot management and grinding
Lack of respec for skill points limits experimentation
Some ui and tutorial deficiencies causing confusion

Analysis

Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Competition, Fellowship, Domination. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Leadership, Fellowship, Cooperation.

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Motivations

Autonomy

Game with the same Autonomy vibe

4

"Players have freedom to choose ships, weapons, upgrades, and strategies in fast-paced PvP matches."

Blazing Sails
"Players have freedom to customize ships extensively, choose playstyle, and opt in or out of PvP; game does not force specific routines."
Competence

Game with the same Competence vibe

3

"Combat and ship building require skill and tactical thinking, though some aspects can be repetitive."

Space Pirates And Zombies 2
"Combat and ship building require skill and strategy; some grind and repetitive tasks exist but combat and customization provide meaningful challenges."
Competition

Game with the same Competition vibe

2

"PvP exists mainly in the Dark Zone and specific modes, but is often avoided by many players due to cheating and imbalance; competition is present but not the main focus."

Tom Clancy’s The Division™
"PvP is optional and limited but present with events and modes; players can avoid it and focus on personal progression."
Continuation

Game with the same Continuation vibe

4

"Many players report long play sessions, addiction to progression, and habitual engagement with the game."

Sun Haven
"Many players report long play sessions and addiction; grind and progression encourage habitual play."
Cooperation

Game with the same Cooperation vibe

-1

"Multiplayer exists but is limited and mostly individual combat; cooperation is minimal or not emphasized."

AX:EL - Air XenoDawn
"Group play is currently discouraged due to lack of shared loot and rewards; some improvements made but cooperation remains limited."
Creativity

Game with the same Creativity vibe

4

"Extensive base building, customization of ships, and world modification allow creative expression."

No Man's Sky
"Extensive ship customization and modular building allow creative expression and experimentation."
Domination

Game with the same Domination vibe

-2

"Interactions tend to be cooperative and balanced; PvP exists but no strong evidence of dominating or toxic behavior."

Tom Clancy’s The Division® 2
"Interactions appear balanced with no strong evidence of dominance or toxic behavior as a core feature; some PvP griefing reported but not systemic."
Escapism

Game with the same Escapism vibe

4

"Players use the game to relax, escape real life, and immerse in the post-apocalyptic world and exploration."

Fallout 76
"Players use the game as a relaxing and immersive escape into a post-apocalyptic water world."
Expectation

Game with the same Expectation vibe

-3

"Players engage voluntarily out of interest and enjoyment; no evidence of obligation or pressure to play."

BioShock® 2
"Players engage voluntarily out of interest and enjoyment; no evidence of obligation or pressure."
Experimenting

Game with the same Experimenting vibe

3

"Players experiment with different ships, skills, loadouts, and strategies; respec options encourage trying new builds."

Vanguard Galaxy
"Players experiment with ship builds and combat strategies; lack of respec is a limitation but exploration of mechanics encouraged."
Exploration

Game with the same Exploration vibe

4

"Open world encourages discovering new areas, secrets, and events; exploration is a key part of the experience."

The friends of Ringo Ishikawa
"Open world encourages discovering new areas, secrets, and resources; exploration is a core gameplay element."
Expression

Game with the same Expression vibe

3

"Customization of ships, characters, and cosmetics allows for self-expression."

Wildgate
"Customization of ships and some cosmetic options allow self-expression; character customization limited."
Fantasy

Game with the same Fantasy vibe

3

"Futuristic post-apocalyptic underwater setting with imaginative fiction and characters."

AquaNox 2: Revelation
"Post-apocalyptic water world with imaginative fiction elements and storytelling."
Fellowship

Game with the same Fellowship vibe

-1

"Community exists but social connection is limited; mostly individual play with some multiplayer."

Tropico 6
"Community exists but is mostly passive and solo oriented; limited social features and cooperation."
Growth

Game with the same Growth vibe

4

"Players learn complex systems, optimize production, and progress through tech trees, gaining skills and knowledge over time."

Alchemy Factory
"Players develop skills, knowledge of shipbuilding, and progress through tech trees and quests."
Health

Game with the same Health vibe

-4

"Typical sedentary MMO gameplay with no physical activity elements."

Anarchy Online
"Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity; typical MMO play style."
Idle

Game with the same Idle vibe

-3

"Requires focused attention during combat and progression; not designed for idle or background play."

Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet
"Requires focused attention during combat and progression; not designed for background or idle play."
Intimacy

Game with the same Intimacy vibe

-3

"Limited social interaction mostly surface-level; no in-game voice chat and minimal emotional sharing."

Combat Master: Season 5
"Social interactions are surface-level with limited emotional sharing; voice chat often disabled due to toxicity."
Leadership

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Progression

Game with the same Progression vibe

4

"Strong emphasis on accumulating resources, ship parts, and upgrades."

Space Pirates And Zombies 2
"Strong emphasis on accumulating items, upgrades, and leveling ships and crew."
Relaxation

Game with the same Relaxation vibe

3

"Many players find the game relaxing and immersive despite some combat tension."

Port Royale 2
"Many players find the game relaxing and immersive despite some grind and tension from combat."
Sensation

Game with the same Sensation vibe

3

"Visuals, sound effects, and physics provide sensory stimulation and excitement."

MXGP PRO
"Visuals, sound effects, and water physics provide sensory enjoyment and excitement."
Status

Game with the same Status vibe

-1

"Some social recognition through guilds and PvP but no strong status or ranking systems highlighted."

Dreadmyst
"Some social recognition in PvP and guilds but mostly individual focus; limited social status systems."
Story

Game with the same Story vibe

2

"Story is present but simple and secondary to gameplay; some lore and narrative elements."

Dungeon Siege
"Narrative and lore present but considered basic and sometimes unpolished; story adds context to gameplay."
Strategy

Game with the same Strategy vibe

3

"Combat and ship design require planning and tactical thinking, though not deeply complex."

NavalArt
"Ship building and combat require planning and tactical thinking; some missions require problem solving."
Thrill

Game with the same Thrill vibe

3

"PvP combat and survival elements create suspense and excitement."

King of Crabs
"Combat and PvP provide moments of suspense and excitement; risk of losing loot adds tension."
Value

Game with the same Value vibe

1

"Players generally feel the game offers good value for price, especially on sale."

Absolute Drift
"Players feel the game offers reasonable value for price, especially with no pay-to-win; some complaints about price being high."
Violence

Game with the same Violence vibe

3

"Combat involves attacking enemy crew and ships with weapons and abilities; violence is central to gameplay."

Rogue Waters
"Combat and ship battles involve destruction and shooting; violence is a core gameplay element."
Survival

Game with the same Survival vibe

3

"Players manage resources, avoid threats, and engage in strategic defense and offense to survive and win objectives."

Arma Reforger
"Players manage resources, avoid threats, and engage in strategic defense and offense to survive."

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