A Red Boat for Windows

Adventure game with a tiny red boat

A Red Boat is a free adventure title for PC coming from an indie developer who goes by PirxOS. In this relaxing isometric game, players take control of a tiny red boat traveling across the sea. They will be exploring the vast waters in search of letters that tell stories.

Similar to A Short Hike and Journey, there is an air of whimsy and calmness to A Red Boat's gameplay. Focusing more on open-world exploration rather than fast-paced action, the game lets players go at their own leisure while taking in its distinct art style and presentation.

Letters at sea

A Red Boat is an adventure game that takes place at sea. In it, you are an unnamed seafarer riding a tiny red boat, while exploring the vast open ocean. The first thing you'll notice when you first jump in is the unique look that combines muted splashes of green waters with the pale sand colors of rocks scattered throughout rendered in a cel-shaded art style.

This short journey aims to tell a story through boating and letters that are inexplicably scattered and floating on the water. You control your humble vessel WASD keys and interact with objects by pressing E. You will ride about with nothing but the sound of waves as you look for floating boxes that control tiny telegrams that help tell the game's narrative.

The thing about this game is that there is no time limit, special objective, or conflict to engage in. It's meant to provide a chance to just sit back and relax. You can go look for those letters as quickly as you can or you can take your time to do so—it's all up to you. Regardless of how you play, though, it will be a short experience.

Cruisin' the waters

A Red Boat is a nice and relaxing game about the simple joys of boating and riding at sea. One of its standout features is its distinct and charming art style, and it really does add to the ambiance of the whole gameplay. If you want something chill to play, give this one a try and wander for a short while. Recommended.