Nantucket is a seafaring strategy RPG developed by Picaresque Studio and released in 2018 for PC. Set during the Golden Age of American whaling, it continues the story of Ishmael, the sole survivor of the Pequod, picking up several years after the events of Herman Melville's novel. Players captain a whaling vessel across global waters, visiting ports, building prestige, and pursuing an original narrative centered on uncovering the mysteries of Moby Dick and breaking Ahab's curse. Ship management involves hiring and assigning crew members, upgrading vessel compartments, and balancing resources across voyages. Combat against whales and pirates plays out in a turn-based system. Character progression follows RPG conventions, with stat development, skill advancement, and dialogue choices that shape outcomes. The game features over a thousand distinct events that respond to player decisions, giving the experience significant variability across playthroughs.
