Helm or High Water overview

Overview

Helm or High Water comes from Jordan Hobgood and is published by Jordan Hobgood. It arrived on Steam on Feb 17, 2022, and it sits naturally among Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Shared/Split Screen, Full controller support, Tracked Controller Support, and VR Only. SteamPulse tracks it across Windows and Steam so readers get a quick useful snapshot, not just a wall of numbers.

Players and reviews

Helm or High Water's latest SteamPulse observation recorded 0 players at 23 September 2026 - 01:00:15 UTC, with a tracked peak near 1. This peak is the highest value in the available SteamPulse record and may not include activity before tracking began. Player reaction is 100% positive across 4 reviews.

Language and system requirements

Helm or High Water is available in 10 languages including:

3 regional rating boards including dejus, steam germany, and igrs

Sales, recommendations, and streams

Helm or High Water has sold up to 120 units and has recommendation data pending. The estimated VGI revenue is $1,440. On Twitch, 0 streamers are live with around 0 total watchers.

Helm or High Water overview details

Helm or High Water combines live player counts with reviews, pricing, platform support, Store metadata, dated player history, media, recent news, and related games.

Steam Store description

Grab your sword, man the helm, ready the crew, and loose all sails! Helm Or High Water is a VR pirate ship combat game with asymmetrical local co-op. Work together with a friend on keyboard and mouse or gamepad to control all aspects of the ship from the helm and sails to the cannons and crew. Pick your voyages carefully and with great cooperation you may have enough gold to upgrade your ship, improve the local island, dress like the pirate lord you are, or just to pile up real big in the middle of town. Asymmetrical Co-op As the Captain (VR) , steer the ship clear of danger, give the order to fire the cannons, use your flintlock pistols to thin out the enemy crew from afar, and your sword to defend yourself from boarders. As the Crew (Keyboard or Gamepad) , adjust the sails, allocate crew members, choose cannonball types, and relay important information about the map, enemies, and ship status to the Captain. Features Feel the Waves: Most VR ship games have flat oceans or fake rocking motion, but not here. Real buoyancy physics simulation makes it feel like you’re actually on a ship. Watch the bow of the ship rise and fall over a big wave or keep your eye on the horizon if you’re feeling sea sick. Mind the Wind: Sailing directly into the wind will make you a sitting duck. Angle your sails and use the wind to your advantage. Station the Crew: Your ship has 3 roles for crew members; Sailor, Gunner, and Deckhand. Allocating crew members is vital to voyage success, as each role affects the ship in different ways. Sailors - Increase anchor, sail, and sail angle adjustme…

SteamPulse editorial summary

Helm or High Water is listed as a game with $14.99. It supports Windows, belongs to Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Shared/Split Screen, Full controller support, Tracked Controller Support, and VR Only, and is associated with Action, Simulation, and Early Access. SteamPulse's latest observation records 0 players at 23 September 2026 - 01:00:15 UTC, a tracked peak of 1, and 100% positive reviews.

Support and legal notes

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