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Android Apps > Simulation > Narrowboat Simulator
App profile & analytics · Simulation · Data updated 2026-10-25
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Narrowboat Simulator

by Michael Donning · Free · Version 1.10

“Control Britains typical narrowboats in 3D” the developer's tagline

Availability On Google Play since June 2017 ↗
Rating on Google Play
4.16/5
638 ratings
At a glance AppBrain's trailer of this app, made from our data
Rating
4.16
638 reviews
Total installs
95
thousand
Installs, last 30 days
46
Best rank
–
not in the top lists
Last updated
February 3, 2020
1.10
AppBrain's verdict EstablishedWell rated

Narrowboat Simulator has 95 thousand installs. Users rate it well: 4.2 stars from 638 ratings.

Narrowboat Simulator is made and published by Michael Donning. AppBrain is an independent app data site and isn't affiliated with Michael Donning. The app name, icon, screenshots and description belong to Michael Donning and are shown as published on Google Play.

About Narrowboat Simulator

Narrowboat Simulator is a simulation app developed by Michael Donning.

Install Statistics

Narrowboat Simulator has been installed 95 thousand times. In the last 30 days, the app was installed 46 times.

User Ratings

Narrowboat Simulator is rated 4.16 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 640 ratings.

App Information

Narrowboat Simulator is freely available from Google Play. The app size is 59.36 MB. The latest version available is 1.10. The last update was on February 3, 2020.

Technical Requirements

Narrowboat Simulator requires Android 4.3+ or higher. The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play since June 2017.

Description by Michael Donning (from Google Play)
Control Britains typical narrowboats in 3D

This application brings the simulation of narrow boats on your android phone or tablet.

A tutorial will teach you some minimal aspects of how to control these boats on the canal.

When you've managed the basics you'll move to the "Drifting Badger Marina" where several tasks await you.

To advance you'll have to collect Canal Karma by displaying your navigating skills.

Having completed the tasks with a high enough Canal Karma will unlock the the Cruise Free mode and unlock up to two additional narrowboats.

This app is free and contains no ads. (May change on future releases)
This app ask for the right "INTERNET". This is required for an optional experimental function to use a second android device in the same network as VR/Touch-Controller.

Features of the current version:
- Three narrowboats (54ft, 70ft and 27ft) a Rubber Duck and a historical boat.
- Several control possibilities:
- Throttle/Gear control and Tiller (naturally)
- Mooring dialogue to tie/untie your boat
- Pushing off (when run aground or at the dock)
- Different point of views
- Basic Joystick/Gamepad support
- Experimental VR support (gyroscope sensor required)

- A short stretch of a canal with:
- Marina
- Winding hole
- Junction
- Bridges
- Bends
- 4 locks
- Tunnel
- Aqueduct

- A 2x2km stretch of the Llangollen Canal around the Poncysyllte Aqueduct with:
- Lift Bridge (28W)
- The famous Pontcysyllte Aqueduct
- Boat traffic

Visit the website for additional information and help:
https://sites.google.com/view/narrowboat-simulator

Recent changes:
V 1.10:
Just some minor adjustments:
- Touchscreen controls updated
I hope it does now work slightly better on smaller screens.
- Background music and title screen updated.
- Added Maps (See Maps button before starting a task).
- New Game Engine version (Godot Engine 3.2)
(If you see wrong colors on older devices then try to change Shadow Range to 0 in Options - Performance)
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More data about Narrowboat Simulator

Price Free
Total installs 95 thousand
Recent installs 46
Rating 4.16 based on 640 ratings
Ranking Not ranked
Version 1.10
App size 59.4 MB
Number of libraries 5
Designed for Android 4.3+
Suitable for Everyone
Ads No ads

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Screenshots

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Screenshots by Michael Donning, from the Google Play listing
Official page on Google Play

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Installs over time

Narrowboat Simulator has been installed 95 thousand times. Over the past 30 days, it has been installed 46 times.

Changelog of Narrowboat Simulator

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Comments on Narrowboat Simulator for Android

★★★★★ Chris Perry · Apr 16, 2020
I recently bought a narrow boat, which I can't use at present due to COVID-19. I think Narrow boat Simulator is very good for practicing maneuvers such as positioning a boat in a marina in order to reverse into a mooring. Steering in reverse gear seems to be very realistic (slow and not always reliable). I practice core steering maneuvers, so I haven't tried out all the features of the game.
★★★★★ NAC · Feb 1, 2021
Great tool for understanding the basics of operating a narrow boat and lock operations. Great touch with the outflows that create their own challenges. Look forward to more canals.
★★★★★ Paul S · Mar 15, 2025
Such a pleasure to glide along the waterways in this wonderful sim. The ambience and visuals make this sim a relaxing and pleasant experience. I hope to see more content such as routes and boats in future versions. Thanks, Dev, you have made something really special here, far from the madding crowd.
★☆☆☆☆ Just Me · Nov 27, 2020
Sadly this game is simply irritating. Even with helicopter view you can't see much around youeso most of the time you have to guess where to go. Also, the canal itself ii too small for the boat which just makes playing the game a total irritation. Good idea for a game but badly designed. Happy to uninstall this game in a minute.
★☆☆☆☆ robert Lucas · Jan 5, 2021
It needs a lot of improving to make it more realistic this game don't come near realistic I'll stick to the real narrow boat experience

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