# Seabeard

> A WORLD OF ADVENTURE IN YOUR POCKET!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.backflipstudios.seabeard](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.backflipstudios.seabeard)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.backflipstudios.seabeard`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** HandCircus
- **Category:** GAME\_ADVENTURE
- **Downloads:** 1,430,790
- **Rating:** 4.44 / 5 (44,482 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.3.3
- **Last updated:** 2026-05-01
- **First published:** 2015-05-12
- **Publisher country:** GB
- **Size:** 126 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-08
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.backflipstudios.seabeard)
- **Website:** [http://www.handcircus.com](http://www.handcircus.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.handcircus.com/privacy](http://www.handcircus.com/privacy)

## Description

**Seabeard** invites you to embark on an epic ocean adventure, discovering vibrant islands and forging your path. Play as a chef, archaeologist, or warrior and explore a rich world filled with engaging characters and endless quests.

Key features include recruiting an expert crew, rebuilding the legendary trading capital Accordia, conquering sea challenges, and personalizing your islands and crew. Enjoy social play by visiting friends’ islands and trading with them. Awarded "Game of GDC" by Touch Arcade, Seabeard offers perpetual adventure anytime, anywhere. The game is free to play with optional in-app purchases and requires an internet connection to keep your adventure going.

## Rankings

- #55,273 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.backflipstudios.seabeard.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

Reviewers broadly praise Seabeard for its fun, engaging gameplay and relaxing life-sim vibe, with varied activities like fishing, foraging, building, and sailing, and appealing visuals. The game’s longevity and cross-platform roots are noted. However, recurring drawbacks include a desire for more updates and ongoing content, several quest/bug issues that disrupt progress, and some frustration with monetization. Overall, it’s highly enjoyable when content is current, but update delays and stability concerns are common negatives.

### Pros

- Fun and engaging gameplay that many reviewers consistently enjoy.
- Diverse activities and progression (foraging, fishing, building, sailing) with island exploration.
- Beautiful art style and animation.
- Long‑lasting experience with cross‑platform availability (Switch origin, now on Android).
- Appeals to fans of relaxing life-sim games similar to Animal Crossing and is great for playing with friends or family.

### Cons

- Frequent calls for updates and continuation of the story; players want ongoing content.
- Quest/progress bugs that disrupt gameplay (disappearing NPCs, misapplied quest steps).
- Monetization concerns and frustration with perceived pay‑to‑play elements.

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