- #1 Legacy of Sail
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Hydran Software
Windows
As a 17th Century Admiral, send your squadrons out to capture enemy towns and sink their ships. Force boarding actions to capture their prized Ships of the Line all while balancing the need for supplies, repairs and upgrading your crew in this throwback real time tactics naval combat game
Why similar: Sailing 23.4% ★, Naval Combat 21.9% ★, Naval 14.3% ★, Pirates 8.8% ★, Real Time Tactics 8.6%
- #2 Pirate Sagas: The Golden Age
69% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Pirate Sagas
Windows · Linux
Yarrrgh! An old-school pirate game with three historical campaigns in the 17th century Caribbean. Engage and battle enemy ships in turn-based naval and crew-vs-crew battles. Defeat your enemies, raid ports, loot, pillage and earn your place in history!
Why similar: Pirates 28.8% ★, Sailing 22.5% ★, Naval Combat 18.2% ★, Historical 10.2%, Naval 8.3% ★
- #3 Terror of the Seven Seas
68% matchMostly Positive79% of 99 reviews2024
Dev: Cutthroat Games
Windows
Become a Mighty Captain in a Age of sail naval combat game, set in all of the Seven Seas! Sail the entire world: conquering, boarding, plundering, exploring and trading along the way! Gather your crew, ready your ship, hoist your sails and enter a world of swashbuckling and piracy!
Why similar: Sailing 26.4% ★, Pirates 25.9% ★, Naval Combat 21.8% ★, Naval 12.6% ★, Historical 7.9%
- #4 Conqueror of the Seas
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Bronze Moon Studios
Windows
Set sail into an epic age of war, where medieval empires clash for dominance on the seas. Cannons thunder, Greek fire burns, and fleets collide amid fire and chaos. Customize your ship, summon holy reinforcements, and unite with allies to conquer historic cities and reshape the fate of an era.
Why similar: Sailing 27% ★, Pirates 23.1% ★, Naval Combat 21.5% ★, Naval 11.2% ★, Historical 9%
- #5 Corsairs - Battle of the Caribbean
68% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Fishing CactusPub: Microids
Windows
Get ready to scour the waves of the Caribbean in search of glory and riches! An immersive strategy game set amidst the world of buccaneering. Navigate tumultuous seas and manage a diverse crew to establish maritime dominance and ensure your fleet's future.
Why similar: Pirates 25.6% ★, Naval Combat 22.7% ★, RTS 17.5%, Naval 12.1% ★, Historical 8.1%
- #6 Tortuga - A Pirate's Tale
67% matchMixed58% of 163 reviews2024
Dev: Gaming Minds StudiosPub: Kalypso Media
Windows
Tortuga - A Pirate’s Tale tells the journey of a pirate captain with a lust for gold and glory who assumes command of a fleet of pirate ships to strike the Caribbean.
Why similar: Pirates 24.5% ★, Sailing 22.8% ★, Naval Combat 22.2% ★, Naval 15.6% ★, Historical 5.7%
- #7 The Pirate: Caribbean Hunt
68% matchVery Positive83% of 4,576 reviews2016
Dev: Home Net Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 48 minMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 46%
Hail to the Captain! Sail into the heart of the Caribbean in the Age of Piracy - the time of black flags and white skulls, blue waves and golden opportunities. Hoist the Jolly Roger and grab the steering wheel to sail through battles and raids, ransoms and treasures, to become the Crimson King of the Antilles!
Why similar: Pirates 35.6% ★, Naval Combat 32.4% ★, Naval 13% ★, Sailing 12.2% ★, Strategy 3.4%
- #8 Rise of Piracy
65% matchMostly Positive79% of 336 reviews2026
Dev: IrishJohnGamesPub: MicroProse Software
Windows
The perfect blend of Action, Adventure and RTS. Begin your journey as the lowly captain of a small vessel. End as the commander of a threatening fleet. Rise to glory how you see fit. Trade, fight, recruit, grow, pillage, ally, destroy & conquer.
Why similar: Pirates 23.6% ★, Sailing 23.5% ★, Naval Combat 17.9% ★, Naval 13.7% ★, RTS 12.9%
- #9 Blood and Gold: Caribbean!
68% matchMixed60% of 1,272 reviews2015
Dev: Snowbird Games
Windows
Median: 9.3 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
'Blood & Gold: Caribbean!' is a blend of economic strategy and open-world RPG, set in the pirate era of XVII Century Caribbean. The game is based on the significantly improved Mount & Blade: Warband engine.
Why similar: Pirates 47.8% ★, Sailing 20.1% ★, Naval 16.2% ★, Naval Combat 9.3% ★, Strategy 3.9%
- #10 The Caribbean Sail
67% matchVery Positive94% of 524 reviews2017
Dev: Victorian Clambake
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Name your crew, purchase supplies, sail the world, harpoon fish, plunder your enemies, die horribly, unlock a new Captain and do it all over again!
Why similar: Sailing 30.1% ★, Pirates 29.2% ★, Naval Combat 19.3% ★, Naval 13.2% ★, Strategy 4.3%
- #11 Barbarossa
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Stellar Remnants
Windows
Join the swashbuckling fun of Barbarossa, an open-world pirate game. Battle pirates, trade goods, conquer islands, and become a legendary captain. Experience thrilling adventures and a simulated economy in this exciting pirate-themed game!
Why similar: Sailing 23.8% ★, Pirates 23.6% ★, Naval Combat 19.1% ★, Naval 15.3% ★, Real Time Tactics 11.1%
- #12 Pirates of the Caribbean: Tides of War
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: NDREAMPub: JOYCITY
Windows
Battle for the title of Pirate King in Pirates of the Caribbean: Tides of War, the official real-time strategy game. Live the pirate’s life: lead fearsome fleets, plunder priceless treasures, and fight alongside legendary Captains. The seas await, claim your destiny!
Why similar: Pirates 25.3% ★, Sailing 23.8% ★, Naval Combat 17.1% ★, Naval 10.4% ★, RTS 9.5%
- #13 Port Royale 4
67% matchMixed58% of 2,042 reviews2020
Dev: Gaming MindsPub: Kalypso Media
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 12.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Set sail and join the colonial powers of Spain, England, France and the Netherlands in their fight for supremacy of the Caribbean in the 17th century.
Why similar: Pirates 24.4% ★, Sailing 21.5% ★, Naval Combat 15.1% ★, Naval 12.7% ★, RTS 7.4%
- #14 Seas of Kahtaone
66% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2023
Dev: Adaptive Realms
Windows
A fantasy naval combat action-adventure game. Explore the open ocean and fend off pirates with your cannon broadsides and magical arsenal. Summon the wind to boost your ship forward and release fireballs to light up your enemies. Upgrade your ships armor, weapons, and much more to win the day.
Why similar: Sailing 29.6% ★, Pirates 28.7% ★, Naval Combat 23.5% ★, Naval 16.5% ★, 3D 1.6%
- #15 Buccaneers!
65% matchVery Positive82% of 396 reviews2022
Dev: Skyward Digital
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Become a fearless captain in Buccaneers!, a classic pirate RPG. Join a band of pirates or a naval power and fight for supremacy in the Caribbean. Build and customise your fleet to take on any foe and rewrite history!
Why similar: Pirates 27.5% ★, Sailing 26.1% ★, Naval Combat 19.6% ★, Naval 16.3% ★, Historical 5.1%
- #16 Republic of Pirates
64% matchMostly Positive72% of 476 reviews2024
Dev: Crazy Goat GamesPub: PQube
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Establish and grow a pirate utopia during the Golden Age of Piracy. Create a resource-based economy, engage in real-time naval combat, and conduct diplomacy with rival powers. Explore the far reaches of the Caribbean in search of the ultimate fortune and glory.
Why similar: Pirates 29.4% ★, Naval Combat 20.1% ★, RTS 16.3%, Naval 11.5% ★, Historical 6.4%
- #17 Sailing Era
64% matchMostly Positive79% of 4,897 reviews2023
Dev: GY GamesPub: bilibili
Windows
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 25.0 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Every voyage is a journey of "Sailing & Beyond" in Sailing Era! Navigate your fleet and sail for fun; run a business; have a romantic encounter in the tavern; capture pirates amid intense battle; explore inland for treasure... Experience foreign culture, make novel discoveries, and sail away!
Why similar: Sailing 22.8% ★, Naval Combat 20.2% ★, Pirates 18.9% ★, RTS 15.8%, Historical 11.1%
- #18 Fluffy Sailors
64% matchMostly Positive79% of 38 reviews2025
Dev: Skaldery Games
Windows
Fluffy Sailors is a cute but relentless naval combat roguelite. The Mouse Queen's chef has been kidnapped by alligators, and only you and your cannonball crew can save him.
Why similar: Pirates 27.8% ★, Sailing 26.2% ★, Naval Combat 25.2% ★, Naval 12.7% ★, Top-Down 3.6%
- #19 World of Sea Battle
62% matchMostly Positive77% of 5,586 reviews2025
Dev: Thera Interactive
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 24.2 hrs≥1hr: 57%
Set sail in World of Sea Battle, an action-packed open-world MMO in the Golden Age of Sail! Command historic ships, battle in PvP & PvE, shape the economy, and engage in territorial guild wars in your quest for glory across the high seas!
Why similar: Sailing 24.9% ★, Pirates 24.3% ★, Naval Combat 21.1% ★, Naval 15.1% ★, Historical 8.6%
- #20 Sea Dogs: To Each His Own
66% matchMostly Positive74% of 2,349 reviews2012
Dev: BlackMark Studio
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 48.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
1654 AC. The Caribbean. A place of opportunities and mysteries.
Why similar: Pirates 30.9% ★, Sailing 23.3% ★, Naval Combat 19.1% ★, Naval 16.1% ★, Historical 8.1%
- #21 Pirate Commander
64% matchNo user reviews
Dev: A2 Softworks
Windows
Pirate Commander is survival/strategy game. You will have to take care of the crew and their physical and mental health, food, drinking water, medicine, weapons and ammunition. Find treasures, fight enemies from different factions and terrifying sea monsters.
Why similar: Pirates 35.1% ★, Sailing 27.1% ★, Naval Combat 23.8% ★, Management 6.3%, Strategy 4.3%
- #22 Sail of Dreams
64% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2024
Dev: DreamDwarf
Windows
Sail of Dreams is a vehicular combat game with pirates! Pilot and juggle with all parts of your ship, assisted by a mischievous feline crew. Raise your canons, bolster your prow and board enemy vessels in quest of gold and glory!
Why similar: Sailing 29.3% ★, Pirates 28.7% ★, Naval Combat 26.6% ★, Naval 12.3% ★, Colorful 2%
- #23 Uncrowned
64% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2024
Dev: Hidden Mountain Games
Windows
An Age of Sail action adventure game where you explore, found new colonies, and take on missions starting from absolutely nothing. Take on the world alone or with friends.
Why similar: Sailing 34.1% ★, Naval Combat 22.2% ★, Pirates 19.6% ★, Naval 10.8% ★, Management 5%
- #24 Winds Of Trade
66% matchMixed62% of 178 reviews2017
Dev: Rhombico Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Winds Of Trade is a strategy game about running an ocean trading company in the 18th and 19th centuries. Building your trading empire will not be your only goal! Ruthless pirates, shady smugglers, wartime and fierce competitors will make the way to the top a long and hard road for you!
Why similar: Pirates 26% ★, Sailing 24.9% ★, Naval Combat 16.1% ★, Naval 15.5% ★, Historical 8%
- #25 Furious Seas
64% matchMostly Positive73% of 247 reviews2021
Dev: Future Immersive
Windows
Furious Seas puts you in command as captain of a deadly pirate ship. Navigate through treacherous waters and blast apart fearsome enemy fleets in this thrilling VR adventure like no other. Carve out your legend today amidst the Furious Seas.
Why similar: Pirates 37.5% ★, Naval Combat 27% ★, Sailing 24.8% ★, Naval 10.7% ★, Singleplayer 0.1%
- #26 Sid Meier's Pirates!
65% matchVery Positive94% of 7,318 reviews2005
Dev: Firaxis GamesPub: 2K
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Sail the Caribbean, marauding all on the high seas or ally your ship and crew as a privateer in search of riches - the life you choose is up to you. Face dogged enemies, raid unsuspecting villages, woo fair maidens, avoid capture or dig for buried treasure. Discover what it takes to become one of the most famous pirates in history!
Why similar: Pirates 50.2% ★, Sailing 19.8% ★, Naval 13.8% ★, Historical 6.6%, Naval Combat 6.6% ★
- #27 Caribbean Legend: Age of Pirates
61% matchMostly Positive73% of 321 reviews2026
Dev: ReCon TeamPub: BlackMark Studio
Windows
You are the captain and owner of your own ship—the finest fate one could hope for in the 17th century Caribbean. Unlimited sandbox experience. 60 hours of content. A unique genre blending naval combat, land exploration, and global map. Think Sid Meier's Pirates! meets Bannerlord.
Why similar: Pirates 31.5% ★, Sailing 24.4% ★, Naval 19.3% ★, Naval Combat 13% ★, Historical 11%
- #28 Captain Goose
63% matchPositive86% of 42 reviews2023
Dev: DiaMMax Games
Windows
Embark on a dangerous journey with the crew of the brave Captain Goose! The sailors will have to reach the very edge of the World to break a terrible curse. However, the Abyss will do everything possible to prevent this...
Why similar: Pirates 31.8% ★, Naval Combat 25.3% ★, Sailing 24.4% ★, Naval 18.2% ★, Singleplayer 0.3%
- #29 Blackwake
63% matchVery Positive81% of 26,034 reviews2020
Dev: Mastfire Studios Pty Ltd
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 10.2 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Blackwake is a multiplayer naval FPS focused on teamwork and cooperation. Fire the cannons, sink enemy ships or board them with firearms and steel.
Why similar: Pirates 38.8% ★, Naval Combat 27.1% ★, Naval 17.6% ★, Sailing 13.7% ★, Strategy 2.8%
- #30 Sailing Wizard
63% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Monduz Games Studio
Windows
This is a real-time ARPG game with the theme of navigation. You can freely choose spells upgrade routes, recruit various team members, build exclusive ships. Trade, fight and explore with different factions on a journey full of adventurous spirit.
Why similar: Sailing 27.9% ★, Pirates 21.2% ★, Naval Combat 19.8% ★, Naval 13.7% ★, Real Time Tactics 11.2%
- #31 Block of Rum
65% matchMixed69% of 35 reviews2019
Dev: Obi-Wanya
Windows
Block of Rum is a sandbox dedicated to building sailing ships and piracy.
Why similar: Sailing 29.1% ★, Pirates 25.4% ★, Naval Combat 23.1% ★, Naval 17.8% ★, Building 4.6%
- #32 Feral Blue
64% matchMixed52% of 244 reviews2019
Dev: Snowbird Games
Windows
The old world has drowned after the Second Flood. Now, only few survivors are fighting for the new gold - clean water, wood and soil. Become a ship's captain, keep your crew alive and create your sea empire!
Why similar: Sailing 28.5% ★, Pirates 28% ★, Naval Combat 19.6% ★, Naval 17.9% ★, Strategy 6%
- #33 Pirate Ships
61% matchMixed66% of 230 reviews2026
Dev: HeroCraft Ltd.Pub: HeroCraft PC
Windows · Mac
Pirate Ships is a PvP game about shipbuilding and naval battles. Embark on an epic journey together with other players and fight monsters, pirates and thieves to become the greatest pirate in all of the Caribbean!
Why similar: Pirates 30.4% ★, Sailing 29.5% ★, Naval Combat 18.6% ★, Naval 14.8% ★, Tactical 3.5%
- #34 Caribbean Legend
61% matchMostly Positive77% of 2,930 reviews2024
Dev: BlackMark Studio
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 52.2 hrs≥1hr: 79%
An open-world RPG, set in the Golden Age of Caribbean piracy. Embark on a 200-hour-long adventure, plunder cities and ships, explore the unknown, discover treasures, forge friendships, earn bounties on your head, and charm the ladies on your path to ultimate freedom!
Why similar: Pirates 31.8% ★, Sailing 23.7% ★, Naval 17.4% ★, Naval Combat 16.5% ★, Historical 8.1%
- #35 Seas Of Strife
63% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Wigwig Software
Windows
In a world dominated by a vast uncaring sea, greedy pirates stalk the open water and fantastical kingdoms wage devastating wars for what little land exists. It's time for you to assemble your fleet, set sail and plunder, trade or conquer your way towards your destiny!
Why similar: Pirates 31.8% ★, Sailing 20.7% ★, Naval Combat 20% ★, Naval 16.3% ★, Strategy 5.8%
- #36 Sea Legends
64% matchPositive93% of 14 reviews2020
Dev: Mir DialoguePub: Ziggurat
Windows
The year is 1667, and the sea is a dangerous place. In this picturesque game combining role-playing adventure, fleet-building strategy, swashbuckling action, and naval combat, you'll need keen planning and swordsmanship to reach the story's end – or turn pirate to lead your fleet to infamy.
Why similar: Pirates 29.3% ★, Sailing 24.2% ★, Naval Combat 22.5% ★, Historical 6.7%, Strategy 5.4%
- #37 Helm or High Water
64% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2022
Dev: Jordan Hobgood
Windows
Helm or High Water is a VR pirate ship combat game with asymmetrical local co-op. Put your sea legs to the test and work together with a friend to control all aspects of the ship from the helm and sails to the cannons and crew.
Why similar: Pirates 24.7% ★, Sailing 24.6% ★, Naval Combat 21.4% ★, Real Time Tactics 13.9%, Naval 9.9% ★
- #38 Windward
63% matchMostly Positive80% of 3,625 reviews2015
Dev: Tasharen Entertainment Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Windward is an action-filled multiplayer sandbox game that puts you in control of a ship sailing the high seas of a large procedurally-generated world.
Why similar: Pirates 36.9% ★, Naval Combat 31.1% ★, Naval 17.4% ★, Sailing 12% ★, Strategy 2.4%
- #39 Corsairs Legacy - Pirate Action RPG & Sea Battles
61% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,125 reviews2024
Dev: MaurisPub: Mauris Games OU
Windows
Get ready for ‘Corsairs Legacy’. It’s an open-world adventure in the Caribbean, the historical pirate life simulator. Sail the sea, fight the enemies, and explore islands. Will you rise to become a legendary pirate or meet your end at the hands of your enemies? The choice is yours.
Why similar: Sailing 26% ★, Pirates 25.8% ★, Naval Combat 20.8% ★, Naval 15% ★, Historical 9.9%
- #40 Freedom is Piracy
62% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Epic Dragonfly
Windows
Freedom is Piracy is a pirate adventure game focused on naval expeditions and story. As a former Marine turned pirate, lead your crew, raid the seas, and return to grow a pirate city full of life. But be careful: the higher your reputation rises, the harder the Marine attacks become.
Why similar: Pirates 30.4% ★, Naval Combat 27.2% ★, Sailing 27.1% ★, Naval 14.9% ★, Singleplayer 0.4%
- #41 Ahoy
62% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Capstan Games
Windows
Ahoy is a multiplayer voyage to the 1780s. Cooperate with fellow captains and officers to explore the West Indies. Trade goods, manage your Player and NPC crew, and engage in ferocious naval battles. Master seamanship to forge a legacy in this historically accurate representation of the Age of Sail.
Why similar: Sailing 28.4% ★, Pirates 22.9% ★, Naval Combat 22.4% ★, Naval 13.4% ★, Historical 10.6%
- #42 Buccaneer
62% match8 user reviews50% of 8 reviews2024
Dev: Divide By Zero SoftwarePub: SNEG
Windows
BUCCANEER is a 17th-century Caribbean 3D adventure that blends high-seas combat with resource management. Opt for combat-only, engage in ship-to-ship battles or lead crew boardings. Dive into the buccaneer world through campaigns. Plunder, negotiate, survive, and live to tell the tale!
Why similar: Pirates 24.7% ★, Sailing 23.7% ★, Naval 17.7% ★, Naval Combat 13.4% ★, Historical 12.3%
- #43 Rum N' Gold Royale
61% matchPositive97% of 39 reviews2025
Dev: PrimalDev Games
Windows
Set sail in Rum N’ Gold, a naval Battle Royale action. With tactical combat, ship customization, and a relentless storm, every round is a thrilling adventure. Go solo or form a fleet with your friends and fight to be the last ship sailing!
Why similar: Sailing 34.2% ★, Naval Combat 20.6% ★, Pirates 19.9% ★, Naval 12.7% ★, Top-Down 5.9%
- #44 Dragons Reef VR
61% match4 user reviews50% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: Radoslaw Kutowinski
Windows
Start an exciting sailing adventure in virtual reality. Steer the ship, shoot cannons, transport goods, develop the skills of your captain. Use special skills and magical artifacts to defend the land of the dragon reef from pirates. VR, dragons, pirates, sea battles, fantasy, family friendly game
Why similar: Sailing 30.8% ★, Pirates 30% ★, Naval Combat 25% ★, Naval 9.2% ★, 3D 2.5%
- #45 Pray or Die: Tactical Defense
62% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Hyper-Ego Games
Windows
PRAY OR DIE is a game that combines the genres of survivor-like, tower defense, MOBA, and action roguelite. Players must build defense towers on the island, equip their sailboat with weapons, and pray to Guardian Spirits for powerful blessings to protect the island from invaders and corruption.
Why similar: Sailing 37% ★, Pirates 21.9% ★, Naval Combat 14.4% ★, Real Time Tactics 14%, Strategy 12.3%
- #46 SugarWinds
62% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Aatlantis Code
Windows
SugarWinds: sail, establish a colony, make it thrive, and defend it from attacks. Trade worldwide. Enjoy and chill!
Why similar: Pirates 29.7% ★, Sailing 24.1% ★, Real Time Tactics 16.6%, RTS 13.2%, Historical 4.8%
- #47 Captain's Crew
62% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Solune Games
Windows
From castaway to sea legend. Survive on wild islands, build your base from scratch, and gather materials to construct an unstoppable fleet. Recruit a loyal crew, manage resources, and sail the ocean to settle the score with the captain who sank your ship.
Why similar: Pirates 38.8% ★, Sailing 28.1% ★, Naval Combat 15.8% ★, Management 8.4%, Building 4.3%
- #48 Sail Ships
64% match3 user reviews0% of 3 reviews2018
Dev: Dhause
Windows
Sail ship battles. Navigation with compass and world map. You can fight with other character in a tactical duel (three types of weapons: sword, shield, bow). You can create the design of your own ship from different parts.
Why similar: Sailing 27.4% ★, Pirates 25.1% ★, Naval Combat 21.3% ★, Naval 17.3% ★, Strategy 4.5%
- #49 Buccaneers! The New Age of Piracy
62% matchVery Positive81% of 144 reviews2022
Dev: Skyward DigitalPub: Valkyrie Initiative
Windows
Witness the rise of piracy in this prologue to Buccaneers!, a classic pirate RPG. Command and customise a powerful warship on PC or in VR and take part in tense naval and land battles that will put your swashbuckling skills to the test.
Why similar: Sailing 32.2% ★, Pirates 31.6% ★, Naval 19.2% ★, Historical 10.8%, Colorful 2.8%
- #50 Black Flag Rising
61% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Pixel Forge Interactive LTD
Windows
Black Flag Rising is a thrilling pirate adventure where you command a crew, explore the ocean’s depths, and build an empire. Conquer or strategize your way through perilous waters, facing storms and battles. The question remains: will you rise, or fall beneath the black flag?
Why similar: Pirates 37.3% ★, Sailing 17.3% ★, RTS 16.2%, Real Time Tactics 13.7%, Strategy 7%
- #51 郑成功传 Clash of Armadas: Koxinga
61% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: 铭记历史Pub: 忠烈祠
Windows
This is a naval-themed auto-battler tower defense game where you step into the boots of Koxinga(Zheng Chenggong)—one of China's greatest national heroes. Relive his legendary naval campaigns, from fighting off Qing forces along the Fujian coast to the epic liberation of Taiwan.
Why similar: Naval Combat 32.8% ★, Real Time Tactics 16%, Pirates 13.7% ★, Sailing 13.2% ★, Naval 9.5% ★
- #52 Sea Dogs: Caribbean Tales
63% matchMixed61% of 136 reviews2018
Dev: Akella
Windows
Sail the rough seas with your tall ship and loyal crew of vicious cutthroats and fierce corsairs. Build up your fleet and capture and rule colonies to become the mightiest pirate of them all! Sea Dogs: Caribbean Tales is a naval game devoted to pirate adventures on the Caribbean seas of the 17th century, aiming to be the ultimate pirate...
Why similar: Pirates 34.9% ★, Naval Combat 33.4% ★, Sailing 16.5% ★, Naval 15.2% ★
- #53 The Weather Gage
61% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Aidedecamp
Windows
Single-player naval simulation set in the Age of Sail. Step into the role of a navy captain, harass enemy trade, attack coastal defenses, and navigate historical battlegrounds. Get your sea legs with realistic, physics-based sailing and combat mechanics as you prove your skill on the high seas!
Why similar: Sailing 37.1% ★, Naval Combat 31.9% ★, Historical 13.3%, Naval 12% ★, War 3.6%
- #54 Maritime Simulator
61% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Vector Studios
Windows
A realistic vessel traffic simulation where you manage and control maritime traffic in busy waterways. Monitor ships that travel either from the Ocean or who are Ocean-bound, assign routes, prevent incidents, and keep ports and rivers moving safely as a VTS (Vessel Traffic Service) operator.
Why similar: Sailing 27.8% ★, Real Time Tactics 21.2%, Naval 18.6% ★, RTS 14.5%, Management 7.6%
- #55 Ultimate Admiral: Age of Sail
61% matchMostly Positive79% of 2,087 reviews2021
Dev: Game-Labs
Windows
Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 24.8 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Ultimate Admiral: Age of Sail is a tactical wargame from the creators of the Ultimate General series set amidst the epic naval campaigns in the period of the American Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars.
Why similar: Naval Combat 40.2% ★, Sailing 15.1% ★, Naval 14.6% ★, Strategy 11.8%, Historical 9.6%
- #56 Steam & Iron. Battle of Port Arthur
61% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Goydalka Games
Windows
Steam & Iron: Battle of Port Arthur is a tactical real-time naval simulator focusing on the combat of early 20th-century steamships. Squadrons of battleships, cruisers, and torpedo boats from two empires await your command to clash in epic naval battles.
Why similar: Naval Combat 23.6% ★, Sailing 17% ★, RTS 16.2%, Naval 15.4% ★, Real Time Tactics 13.2%
- #57 Uncharted Ocean
61% matchMostly Positive71% of 593 reviews2019
Dev: HiRabbitgame
Windows
This is a world of oceans, islands and ships. Players will start their own journey from Faro, facing an impermanent ocean and awkward opponents, and gradually build a strong fleet with wisdom and luck. The chaotic seas and tempting treasures, under the guidance of the banner, work hard for survival!
Why similar: Sailing 27.6% ★, Pirates 17.2% ★, Naval Combat 16.3% ★, Real Time Tactics 14.9%, Naval 11.3% ★
- #58 Curse of Pirates
60% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Funky ParrotPub: HeroCraft PC
Windows
Ahoy, matey! How about slicing up some sea beasts and sending a couple of rivals to feed the kraken? Curse of Pirates be a true action roguelike, inspired by Vampire Survivors and Hades! Set sail upon the high seas, gather ye brave crew, and stand firm against the relentless tides of foes!
Why similar: Pirates 30.9% ★, Sailing 26.5% ★, Naval Combat 25% ★, Naval 17.4% ★, Singleplayer 0.2%