Beacon Patrol

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Beacon Patrol is a cooperative and relaxing tile laying exploration game . You play as captain of the Coast Guard, navigating the coast of the North Sea to secure its beacon buoys, lighthouses and waterways.

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Developer:
Shapes and Dreams
Engine:
Unity 6
Release date:
17 September 2025
Recent Steam reviews:
Not specified
All Steam reviews:
Very Positive (64)

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Description

Beacon Patrol is a cooperative and relaxing tile laying exploration game.

You play as captain of the Coast Guard, navigating the coast of the North Sea to secure its beacon buoys, lighthouses and waterways.

Work together with your friends and score points by creating the most complete map.

Enjoy the full board game experience, including the Ships & Shores expansion, as well as the digitally exclusive Endless Mode.

Start at the Coast Guard HQ and build your own coastal map from there.

Each turn you place up to three tiles, connecting to your ship‘s current location. Your ship immediately moves onto the newly placed tiles and you can spend tokens for additional movement.

Exchange a tile with another player or hold onto it for the next turn when playing solo.

The game ends when all tiles have been played. Explore tiles to score points and receive new tiles to keep on playing beyond the horizon.

What Beacon Patrol offers

  • Cozy and relaxing coastal exploration

  • Play solo or co-op with your friends

  • Strategic tile placement

  • The full board game experience including the Ships & Shores expansion

  • High replay value - every game is different

  • Unlock new ships, tiles, seagull companions and more

  • Local and online multiplayer via Steam Remote Play Together

  • Digitally exclusive content and game modes

  • Look and feel of a modern board game featuring a clear and cute art style

What Beacon Patrol does not offer

  • Competitive Gameplay

  • Resource Management

  • Combat & Violence

Exploration Mode

Explore to receive additional tiles and play as long as you can keep scoring. Unlock new tiles and ships for even longer and more adventurous journeys.

Board Game Mode

Experience a faithful adaptation of the Beacon Patrol board game including the Ships & Shores expansion.

Creative Mode

Navigate the coastline at your own pace with unlimited tiles and movement.

Ships

Each ship comes with unique abilities that can aid you in navigating the waters ahead. But beware, they require expert hands to operate.

Tiles

New tiles allow you to create even bigger more varied maps with synergies and scoring opportunities to figure out.

Seagulls, Maps & Flags

Raise your flag and select a cute seagull companion to accompany you on your chosen map.

Recommended system requirements

minimum*

Requirement 1:
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS:
Windows 10 (21H1) or newer
Processor:
1Ghz Intel or AMD (x86) Processor with SSE2
Memory:
4 GB RAM
Graphics:
Direct X 10 compatible
Storage:
300 MB available space
Additional Notes:
Any modern computer or laptop should be able to play the game

recommended*

Requirement 1:
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

User reviews

RogueTime
Not recommended | 31 Oct 2025
2.7h played

Beacon Patrol is a adaptation of a board game. Mix of board game and puzzle. Gradually add tiles to ocean including island pieces, buoys, and other doodads. After meeting certain conditions in exploration mode, you

Helpful: 14
Nerdmeetsyou
Recommended | 17 Sept 2025
10 min played

This is a very faithful adaptation of the boardgame. It runs smooth and is great for playing solo. I especially love the new endless mode and how the game slowly teaches you the game and unlocks new tiles, ships and

Helpful: 14
Lex
Recommended | 18 Sept 2025
3.0h played

One of the most relaxing games I've ever played, both as a solo and co-op experience. Strategic enough to benefit from some focus (and to hold your interest), but never stressful. The seagull's giggle is adorable, too.

Helpful: 3
yolokas
Recommended | 17 Sept 2025
1.0h played

Great and fun game. Love building my world with this interesting new twist on the Carcasonne formular. You have to think a little bit more ahead about where to place your boat and your tiles, which opens up so many new

Helpful: 3
Minathke
Recommended | 17 Sept 2025
50 min played

I got the board game a while ago which is super cute and high quality. This game is equally cute and feels like a cozy warm blanked. I love the little seagull companion and all the unlockable stuff - feels really

Helpful: 5
fireboundfox
Recommended | 19 Sept 2025
8.0h played

Sailing Made Simple Beacon Patrol takes the spirit of a tabletop game and makes it playable anywhere, turning the simple act of placing tiles into a calm, cooperative adventure. As part of the Coast Guard, you and your

Helpful: 4