While Sea of Thieves is an adventure sandbox, Blackwake is a pure combat simulator. There is no digging for treasure—only the roar of 32-pounder cannons.
It runs on older hardware and focuses on fun over complex mechanics. Blackwake on the net
One player is voted Captain , responsible for steering the ship and calling out firing arcs. The rest of the crew handles the "grunt work": loading cannons, repairing hull leaks, pumping water, and boarding enemy vessels. While Sea of Thieves is an adventure sandbox,
Combat is visceral. Cannonballs tear through wood, masts collapse, and smoke fills the deck, making communication via voice chat essential for survival. 2. Community and Roleplay repairing hull leaks