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Content notice: This game may include content that is not appropriate for all ages or for consultation at work: Occasional violence
Last updated 28 Sept 2026
Step into the boots of a young Breton sailor at at the dawn of the american revolutionary war and discover authentic life aboard a French warship. An immersive VR experience based on the true history of the Royal Navy.
Action, Adventure, Indie, Simulation · More free games
Discover authentic naval history through the eyes of a young Breton sailor in La Royale : Below Deck, an action-packed simulation that blends adventure and immersion.
About this game
Battery deck, poop deck, large chamber, fully explore a royal frigate from the bilge to the topgallant! Relive as never the immensity of these lost giants of the seas, surrounded by hundreds of sailors at the maneuver!
Embark on a historical reconstruction of the Belle Poule frigate. Alongside archaeologists and historians, have a unique glimpse of the most accurate virtual ship reconstuction to date.
Learn the true navigation techniques of the time. Handle ropes, sails and navigation instruments like a true king's sailor. Use the wind and the currents to lead your ship to victory !
Master 18th century naval artillery. Load, aim and fire the cannons. Experience the agitation and crash of broadsides from the gun deck!
Share meals and life moments with the crew, traditions and living conditions of sailors. Experience a total and unique immersion in the daily life of 18th century sailors.
Take your place among the crew! Officers, boatswains, soldiers, sailors. Interact with the crowd of sailors, discover the hierarchies and explore the different roles available to you!
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- OS: Windows 10, 11 (x64)
- Processor: Intel core i5-9xxx
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce RTX 2060
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 10 GB available space
- VR Support: SteamVR, Quest, Quest 2, Quest 3, Valve Index, HTC Vive, Vive Pro/Cosmos
Recommended
- OS: Windows 10, 11 (x64)
- Processor: Intel core i5-10xxx
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce RTX 3060
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 10 GB available space
- VR Support: SteamVR, Quest, Quest 2, Quest 3, Valve Index, HTC Vive, Vive Pro/Cosmos
Supported Languages
*languages with full audio support
Latest news
AnnouncementsOfficial
Our new VR exploration demo is now online!
Hi everyone ! Our new VR exploration demo is now online! To launch it : -> In Steam, go to the game settings-> Versions and Beta of the game pick "exploration-vr" Alpha VR. -> Have fun!What's new?-> Access to 75% of the ship-> Hybrid locomotion: FPS and Teleporter-> New beautiful lighting / New engine settings optimised for VR-> Improved stability with SteamVR and VirtualDesktop-> New shaders and improved textures-> Sailors !!We sincerely hope you will give a try to this new demo, which is a new milestone in our journey!Important note : This demo VR is not intended to be a VR portage of the screen version but the basis of the future coming VR exploration of the game. Therefore, it's not a game but an exploration VR experience of an accurate historic ship reconstitution.Read full article on Community Announcements (LaRoyale BelowDeck devTeam)Patch NotesOfficial
Patch note 02/26/26 - DEMO Screen version
Patch note 02/26/26 - DEMO Screen version- Qwerty is now the default setting - Capstan keyboard input big fix- Music sound setting is now effectiveRead full article on Community Announcements (LaRoyale BelowDeck devTeam)AnnouncementsOfficial
New Demo is out!
Embark with us on a real frigate of the 18th century!The Royale Below Deck aims to be an ambitious narrative game in a demanding historical reenactment.Discover the most faithful reconstitution to date of an 18th century frigate for the first time in VR and screen version!La Royale: Below deck is an entirely independent game project led by a duo of creators and 100% supported by its community. Join our Discord and Steam Hub to chat, participate and support us!VR Exploration mode is available in the STEAM properties of the game by selecting "Exploration -VR" in the game version menu.Read full article on Community Announcements (LaRoyale BelowDeck devTeam)AnnouncementsOfficial
KICKSTARTER Campaign Prelaunch
Set sail on your epic PC VR adventure aboard an authentic 18th-century French frigate.Help us bring this immersive, realistic journey to life — and join the crew from day one!Hoist the colors, back the project, and be part of the voyage!Follow our KICKSTARTER Campaign!Read full article on Community Announcements (LaRoyale BelowDeck devTeam)AnnouncementsOfficial
La Royale : Below Deck Exploration demo is out!
Explore la Belle Poule in this alpha version to discover the first deck of the ship and the first interaction with the pistol. The demo will be updated with new exciting features and fixes over the next couple of months. If you have any questions or feedback, feel free to talk to us on our Discord server.Read full article on Community Announcements (LaRoyale BelowDeck devTeam)
