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Illwind
Truecrabs · Published by Truecrabs
Content notice: Scenes of violence, thievery, robbery, smuggling, and general criminality is portrayed. The game also features potentially sensitive content concerning slavery and other political and socio-economic inequities experienced in an 1800's steampunk setting.
Last updated 27 Sept 2026
An open-world survival steampunk adventure where you build, manage, raid, trade, gamble, and battle across sky and land. Face the undead, rival nations, cults, the inquisition, cannibal tribes, giant spiders, monsters, renegades, pirates, and the wrath of the elements in a living procedural world.
Free
Adventure, Indie, Simulation, Early Access · More free games
Embark on a thrilling adventure as you manage resources, battle foes, and explore a procedural steampunk world. From Truecrabs, Illwind offers an immersive experience blending simulation and indie gameplay elements in early access.
About this game
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About the Game
Hoist the colors and take to the skies in Illwind, an open-world survival adventure set in the perilous Skylands. As a bold member of a pirate airship crew, your survival hinges on your wits, your skill, and the strength of your flying fortress. Raid enemy vessels, plunder hidden treasures, and chart your legend across the boundless heavens.
Key Features
⚓ Captain Your Flying Fortress
Outfit and upgrade your mighty airship with an arsenal of weapons, tools, and gadgets. Choose wisely, for your ship is both your lifeline and your deadliest weapon.
⚔ Clash Among the Clouds
Repel hostile fleets, skyriders, and monstrous predators with a fully customizable array of cannons, fire-spitters, and cunning traps. Take the fight to the enemy’s deck or sink them to the depths below.
🌍 Chart the Uncharted
Set your sights on a sprawling world of floating isles, derelict wrecks, and thriving skyland settlements. Unearth forgotten treasures, barter with merchants, or claim what’s rightfully yours with powder and blade.
📜 Forge Your Legend
Choose your role as a daring rogue, a cunning tactician, or a steadfast defender. With unique abilities and a ship tailored to your style, the story of your skybound exploits is yours to write.
⛅ Weather the Storms
Keep your ship and crew afloat amidst violent tempests, dwindling supplies, and relentless dangers. Survival demands courage, resourcefulness, and no small amount of luck.
Are you ready to hoist your flag and face the ill wind? Your destiny awaits among the clouds.
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System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
Minimum:
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 or 11
- Processor: AMD Ryzen 3600 or equivalent
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia Geforce 960 2GB or equivalent
- DirectX: Version 11
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 2 GB available space
- Sound Card: Integrated
Recommended
Recommended:
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 or 11
- Processor: AMD Ryzen 3600 or equivalent
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia Geforce 1080 6GB or equivalent
- DirectX: Version 11
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 2 GB available space
- Sound Card: Integrated
Supported Languages
English*
*languages with full audio support
*languages with full audio support
Latest news
AnnouncementsOfficial
Progress Report: December-January
Gather round, brave souls and skyward seekers, for I bring tidings of our December dispatch, a compendium of advancements and marvels that have transformed our aerial tapestry into an even more resplendent realm. Allow me to unfurl the scroll of our latest exploits: Refinery Sprites and Tilesets: Behold, the industrious heart of our world now pulsates with new life! We've crafted exquisite refinery sprites and tilesets, a testament to the ingenuity of airship engineers and alchemists alike. Marvel at the intricate machinery and labyrinthine pipes, where steam and strategy blend in harmonious symphony. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44148215/9ee5138eb499910b3e4dca1028da82e929990792.jpg Jungle Map Updates: The verdant jungles throb with a deeper mystery. We've enriched our jungles with layers of secrets and perils, turning every leaf and vine into a story waiting to be discovered. Tread lightly, for these updates promise both beauty and danger in equal measure. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44148215/319defc60b24fd60623974c17fb8e06dd3c33895.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44148215/eae54c7db1e50ff0eb232c028b204f6ca4e619ff.png Palace Maps - Observatory and Imperial High Command: Explore the Observatory and Imperial High Command, each a marvel of design and strategic importance. Here, the fate of empires is charted among the stars, and commands are issued that ripple across the skies. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44148215/d4e44725e967236b1d541fa68eb96da9898e9e68.jpg {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44148215/674b02af384941a4ead52c3701212f588c788660.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44148215/b5e0f0d1a89bbc21cfdd6e9d480ae537716bd9d1.jpg Undead Castle Map - Ruined Village: Venture into the shadows with the Undead Castle Map, featuring the Ruined Village. Amidst these forlorn ruins, echoes of the past mingle with the groans of the restless dead. Light your torches; bravery alone will not suffice here. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44148215/5ea447cb8fc37b09430f3284e842843bedd3ff0a.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44148215/158334a7ed9261cc1c2da2d87388f79890b8eaf8.p...Read full article on Community Announcements (Viceroy)AnnouncementsOfficial
Progress Report: November 2023
Esteemed Adventurers and Skyward Souls, As November's winds weave through the North, with leaves in golden array, and the Southern skies boil in a tempest of sweltering heat and Christmas beetles, I, with a flourish of the pen, bring forth our latest grandiose update. This month, we invite you to delve into untold mysteries and face uncharted challenges in our aerial realm. Jungle Temples: Labyrinths Lost in Time In the heart of sprawling jungles, ancient Mayan-inspired temples rise, echoing the whispers of a forgotten civilization. Not mere relics, these sanctuaries are mazes brimming with secrets and treasures, awaiting those bold enough to uncover their hidden splendors. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44148215/581dd867ee540dd48749eecda422d8a0242ce37b.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44148215/cfce69bad0fa87c47b23cbd4a9f0d54199922737.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44148215/6f745203069367d523ffd6727a75c89f14805763.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44148215/40d80b8a5008e9a6444ecdf4655842ad1d5c8eab.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44148215/0a05465b207c3da6595b29f0b026d2d7553e5a6d.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44148215/de30db6055cd5a36aea30827e96f7ce774c6a306.png The Cannibal Natives: A Formidable Faction Beneath the jungle canopy, the Cannibal Natives, both enigmatic and fearsome, emerge as a new, formidable presence. Engage in "diplomacy" within their untamed lands, where peril and promise intertwine. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44148215/f8d902ec54c154cfac27b1a7a835bd576b0f976f.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44148215/0be0a4368b1b76c8ed3a77f1a61892c507b2e4e2.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44148215/b24a760fc4eee63db880b631187897ca9d8f068f.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44148215/070bca18d6f5854a9d0ca7b92ec88c5c1e62c438.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44148215/e2648aa7b49b118de770f0a0d29cf00a5087260b.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44148215/455cf7bdf9e966cbc061d1f951d377d402cb8069.png Imperial Faction's Opulent Palaces Beyond the jungle's embrace, enter the Imperial Faction's Rich Palaces. Within these halls, luxury intertwines with intrigue, where whispered words can shift the...Read full article on Community Announcements (Viceroy)AnnouncementsOfficial
Progress Report: October 2023
Gothic Gardens Descend into the steampunk abyss with our October update. Here, the macabre waltz of undead foliage meets the cold precision of mechanized malice. Haunted greenhouses, new abominable adversaries, and cunningly concealed traps lie in wait among the ruins of a steampunk dream turned nightmare. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44148215/bbca693c450865e68cdd7dd45e16b8385d010fa0.jpg Undead Greenhouse Expansion Tread carefully amidst the Undead Greenhouse where botanical monstrosities take root. Doodads twisted by death's eternal embrace await, where each bloom may be your last sight. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44148215/9ce5de7f715232a8d43fc631704a6c9dc511ee56.jpg Castle Garden's Malevolent Bloom Within the Castle Garden's corrupted earth, dread and beauty are bedfellows. Here, noble paths have withered, giving way to doodads that whisper of decay and despair. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44148215/48f505d9a3b2c7560089adc88313ebff214729de.png Castle Interior: A Facade of Splendor Step into Castle Interiors laced with opulent deceit. Among the lavish doodads and furnishings, shadows cast by the flickering flame unveil game objects that may harbor unspeakable horrors. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44148215/9a404e3337a992ec3cd637c99d8eb2cbf113d9ea.png Airship Interior: War in the Wings The revamped Airship Interior tileset heralds a claustrophobic ballet of death. Navigate through the menacing innards, amongst doodads and game objects that breathe life into the art of aerial combat. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44148215/5d31547aaeb07e19f938832ec8f33aaac66bbf10.png{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44148215/dea5749310e1043150ec4e1391eb29bdb7ee0239.jpg Enhanced Carnage: Better Gore, Better Flames Feast your senses on the enhanced gore and flames. Now, each blow lands with a visceral satisfaction, and fire consumes with a hunger more voracious and visually enthralling. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44148215/6a32f9f325e44932982b2d886128587575b8ce34.png Destructible Doodads: A World Unraveling Lay siege to your surroundings with destructible doo...Read full article on Community Announcements (Viceroy)AnnouncementsOfficial
Progress Report: September 2023
New Player Airships! Elevate your aerial adventures with three new player airships: Orion, Paladin, and Rapture. Each brings unique capabilities and aesthetic details. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44148215/83cf7fb1aed938380001d5bdb1ac62cbba6d9747.png The Orion! Cruise the skies in the Orion, a heavily-armored airship featuring a unique zone-based design for specialized control. The ultimate in aerial fortitude! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44148215/0aa10612ab5ade408c72bfcddc362fedeaa52e7d.png The Rapture! Take command of the Rapture—an open-deck airship with five turrets. High firepower meets high risk; watch your step and let the cannons roar! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44148215/0c9a6011340ef70fd1d096fc9833f66edd978d20.png The Paladin! Set sail with the Paladin, the ultimate broadside vessel featuring a hardened deck house and ample crew. Unleash devastating firepower in style! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44148215/fbdda14d6e513a58970a41c4f335855cedbe2702.png New Enemy Characters - Imperial Navy Prepare to face a formidable foe! The Imperial Navy brings advanced technology and ruthless tactics. Are you up for the challenge? {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44148215/6c00faa86648f417e9416164d3d0aebb95638ed0.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44148215/b090ca44667aea61e6bbfa77b243be6f07e3fb3c.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44148215/e3a5facab8e9d4ddc2705a630490eff6681566c8.png New Terrains Explore the mystical Undead Castle and the ethereal Undead Gardens. These terrains add new dimensions to your quests and offer new challenges. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44148215/66b67d1a1b72942db62b16436084de47c39523c2.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44148215/5a832fcc1ca461300b53794f2d608d305f07fcad.png New Hazard - Mutated Plants Beware the Mutated Plants that now inhabit our world! These hazardous flora can wreak havoc on unsuspecting adventurers, so tread carefully. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44148215/455640233aed645d00782824c6e59b9c98eb15ea.png Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to expand our steampunk universe!Read full article on Community Announcements (Viceroy)AnnouncementsOfficial
Progress Report: August 2023
New Explosive Airship Damage Points Prepare to witness the exhilarating spectacle of enemy airships erupting into flames and meeting their doom in a blaze of glory with our newly introduced damage points system. Every hit counts, and every explosion is a visual treat! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44148215/18766980632cc3a27c8ee31e17aef76c6e61df2a.png Weapon Mount Sound Effects A full arsenal of 48 weapon mounts are here to spice up the battleground with their unique sound effects. Each mount comes with a distinct sound signature that adds depth and realism to your combats. Updated Weapon Projectile and Hit FX We've ramped up the impact of your weapons with enhanced projectile and hit effects for all 48 variants. Feel the raw power as each weapon unleashes havoc with improved visuals and immersive feedback! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44148215/596421ff8c910874c42f1fa07a29ebbb69cf0905.png Burning Hull Breaches and Enhanced Graphical Variety Experience heightened tension and urgency as burning hull breaches now adorn the war-torn airships. The additional graphical variety ensures a visually rich and intense battlefield. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44148215/66d9af802325c53b0e9440e9de5218bedd19191b.png More Explosion Sound Effects Immerse yourself deeper with more explosion sound effects that bring a rich and layered auditory experience to every fiery encounter in the skies of Illwind. Enemy Airships Equipped with Weapon Mounts The enemy fleets are back, now more formidable than ever with equipped weapon mounts on all airships, introducing a new layer of strategy and excitement to your battles. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44148215/652b1c961b2a9c15b95a09f9a7f8d4e23601b316.png Navmesh Fixes for a Smoother Journey Navigate through the Illwind world with ease thanks to the comprehensive navmesh fixes applied to both airships and generated maps, ensuring a glitch-free and fluid journey. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44148215/ea2ac58c73167d077cac562c197fe6e898795422.png Ghost/Undead Turret Graphics Dive into the eerie and my...Read full article on Community Announcements (Viceroy)
