- #1 Swords and Soldiers HD
84% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,043 reviews2010
Dev: Ronimo GamesPub: Atari
Windows · Mac
Median: 36 minMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 41%
Rewrite history as you take control of the brutal Vikings, the devious Aztecs or the crafty Chinese in their global quest to win the favour of the Gods! Swords & Soldiers is a side-scrolling strategy game that lets you control an entire army and lets you wield devastating magical abilities.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #2 The First Templar - Steam Special Edition
83% matchMostly Positive71% of 1,020 reviews2011
Dev: Haemimont GamesPub: Kalypso Media Digital
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Uncover the mysteries behind the Templar Order! Steam Exclusive Edition includes bonus mission “The Arena”.
- #3 7th Sea: A Pirate's Pact
82% matchPositive84% of 25 reviews2018
Dev: Choice of Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Fight for what's right—as an up and coming pirate! Battle slavers, sea monsters, and your own corrupt government to become a hero of the high seas. But will you betray your own crew for wealth and power?
Why similar: Pirates 100% ★
- #4 Pirate's Life
83% matchMostly Negative36% of 66 reviews2015
Dev: Team EyepatchPub: None
Windows
Pirate's Life is a 2D strategy game / city builder with an isometric camera where you take on the role of the captain of a crew of pirates that got shipwrecked on a deserted island. You will need to take care of your crews' individual needs (like hunger and drunkeness) in order to prevent a mutiny.
Why similar: Pirates 74.9% ★, Strategy 25.1%
- #5 Dungeon Siege III
81% matchMixed58% of 2,933 reviews2011
Dev: Obsidian EntertainmentPub: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Fight hordes of dangerous creatures in a mystical fantasy world.
- #6 Levantera: Tale of The Winds
79% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2018
Dev: Lasso Games
Windows · Linux
Get ready to set sail! You are the captain of the M.S. Tradewind, a trade ship bound for the open sea! Gather your crew, test your sea readiness, and explore the world in this 8-bit action/RPG inspired by NES classics.
Why similar: Pirates 100% ★
- #7 Disney's Treasure Planet: Battle of Procyon
78% matchVery Positive93% of 304 reviews2015
Dev: Barking Dog StudiosPub: Disney
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 16.2 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Disney's Treasure Planet: Battle at Procyon is a 3D RTS game focusing on space combat.
Why similar: Pirates 80.7% ★, Strategy 19.3%
- #8 Disney Pirates of the Caribbean: At Worlds End
78% matchMostly Positive77% of 486 reviews2014
Dev: Eurocom Entertainment SoftwarePub: Disney
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End invites players into the world of the films - and beyond. Live and die by the sword while playing as Captain Jack Sparrow, Will Turner and Elizabeth Swann.
Why similar: Pirates 100% ★
- #9 Cities in Motion
78% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,080 reviews2011
Dev: Colossal OrderPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 54 minMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 49%
Manage transportation for commuters in four of the world's greatest cities - Vienna, Helsinki, Berlin, and Amsterdam
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #10 Booster Trooper
79% matchMixed47% of 197 reviews2010
Dev: DnS Development
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 13.2 hrs≥1hr: 33%
Booster Trooper is the future of multiplayer platform shooters. It provides tons of fun with its fast paced action and larger-than-life weapons. You can run or fly around the map, blasting your enemies to bits with bullets, rockets, grenades, magma and other weapons from your arsenal.
- #11 Nation Red
76% matchVery Positive88% of 2,776 reviews2009
Dev: DiezelPower
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Nation Red is an ultra fast infinite play arena-based shooter providing an exceptional close-quarter battlefield experience. Fight thousands of zombie mutants and their bosses in frantic bloody gameplay while earning close to 100 perks. Fight in Barricade, Survival or Free Play mode.
- #12 Eador. Masters of the Broken World
76% matchMixed68% of 2,792 reviews2013
Dev: Snowbird Games
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Eador is a universe made of countless shards of land drifting in the Great Nothing. Each of the shards is a little world unto itself, with geography and denizens of its own. The power over the shards is bitterly contested by Masters, the immortal beings mortals believe to be gods.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #13 Blood and Gold: Caribbean!
76% 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 91.8% ★, Strategy 8.2%
- #14 A Pirate's Pleasure
75% matchMixed67% of 12 reviews2019
Dev: Heart's Choice
Windows · Mac · Linux
Sail the Caribbean Sea in this epic tale of true love, treasure, and intrigue. How will you navigate the changing tides? Only you can decide.
Why similar: Pirates 100% ★
- #15 Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning™
75% matchVery Positive88% of 12,977 reviews
Dev: Big Huge GamesPub: 38 Studios
Windows
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 25.5 hrs≥1hr: 84%
The minds of New York Times bestselling author R.A. Salvatore, Spawn creator Todd McFarlane, and Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion lead designer Ken Rolston have combined to create Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning, a new role-playing game set in a world worth saving.
- #16 Death Rally
76% matchMostly Positive71% of 872 reviews2012
Dev: Remedy Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 56%
Load your guns, start your engines...THE CLASSIC IS BACK! Brought to you from Remedy, renowned developers of Max Payne and Alan Wake, Remedy's Death Rally classic top down racer is back, stronger and more vicious than ever.
- #17 The Pirate: Plague of the Dead
75% matchMostly Positive78% of 627 reviews2017
Dev: Home Net Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 42 minMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 44%
Command the most fearsome pirates in an exciting Caribbean adventure! Plague of the Dead is a new installment of The Pirate series, featuring an open world without loading screens, dynamic day and night cycle and weather system, it offers each gamer an unforgettable experience.
Why similar: Pirates 87.1% ★, Strategy 12.9%
- #18 HOARD
75% matchVery Positive81% of 1,046 reviews2011
Dev: Big Sandwich GamesPub: Stratecade LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 54 minMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 46%
YOU ARE THE DRAGON in this award-winning arcade strategy game. Burn villages, collect gold, and level up your dragon while playing 10 minute matches in single player or up to 4 player co-op and competitive modes. Over 30 levels and multiple game modes ensure you'll be burning for a long time!
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #19 Port Royale 3
75% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,549 reviews2012
Dev: Gaming Minds StudiosPub: Kalypso Media Digital
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%
The Caribbean, in the turbulent 17th Century. The mighty kingdoms of Spain, England, France and the Netherlands fight over the colonies. And there you are, a young sea captain whose only goal is to become the most powerful man in the New World.
Why similar: Pirates 76.8% ★, Strategy 23.2%
- #20 Poly Pirates
74% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2020
Dev: Daniel CrandallPub: Shroud Studios
Windows
Build ye ship, battle ye enemies, and take the plunder! But beware, there be dangers in these waters...
Why similar: Pirates 81.1% ★, Strategy 18.9%
- #21 Bunch of Heroes
76% matchMixed49% of 435 reviews2011
Dev: Nimble Giant Entertainment
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 2.4 hrs≥1hr: 45%
Pick up the Horror Pack for free during the Steam Halloween Sale! Offer ends November 1st at 10AM Pacific.
- #22 Worms Crazy Golf
75% matchMostly Positive80% of 761 reviews2011
Dev: Team17 Digital Ltd
Windows · Mac
Median: 30 minMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 36%
Worms™ Crazy Golf is a hilarious mixture of the explosive action of Worms™ and the puzzle-based challenges of crazy golf! All of the trademark Worms™ humour, comic violence, and cartoon visuals are present, combined with addictive yet accessible golf gameplay.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #23 Sid Meier's Pirates!
73% 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 94.3% ★, Strategy 5.7%
- #24 Sid Meier's Pirates! Gold Plus (Classic)
75% matchMixed61% of 120 reviews2014
Dev: MicroProse Software, IncPub: Atari
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 12 minMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 26%
Ahoy mateys! From the Mind of Sid Meier, The Golden Age of Buccaneering has returned with Pirates! Gold!
Why similar: Pirates 100% ★
- #25 Forza Horizon 5
69% matchVery Positive89% of 266,819 reviews2021
Dev: Playground GamesPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 30.8 hrsMean: 110.5 hrs≥1hr: 98%
Explore the vibrant open world landscapes of Mexico with limitless, fun driving action in the world’s greatest cars.
- #26 X3: Terran Conflict
72% matchVery Positive85% of 2,840 reviews2008
Dev: Egosoft
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 32.2 hrs≥1hr: 51%
It is the year 2938. The long wished-for encounter of the X Universe and the Earth holds both joy and sorrow for the people. Despite flourishing trade, the clash of the diverse races, cultures and life forms creates new tensions, mistrust and open conflict that need to be overcome!
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #27 Pirates Ludo: Kanhoji's Island
69% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Genie Gaming
Windows
Welcome to 'Kanhoji's Island'! Join the thrilling Ludo adventure where cunning strategy meets pirate conquest. Roll the dice, outmanoeuvre rivals, and become the ultimate master of the high seas. Will you reign supreme in this epic battle for dominance?
Why similar: Pirates 92% ★, Strategy 8%
- #28 Fill and Cross Pirate Riddles 3
71% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2022
Dev: CreobitPub: 8floor
Windows
To sail or not to sail? What kind of question is that?! While others mull it over, you can be the first to find the treasure!
Why similar: Pirates 100% ★
- #29 Game of Thrones
73% matchMostly Positive72% of 2,342 reviews2012
Dev: Cyanide Studios
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Experience an amazing adventure in one of the most fascinating universes! Amidst conspiracy and betrayal, try to survive the orchestrated machinations around the Iron Throne.
- #30 Dishonored
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 85,230 reviews2012
Dev: Arkane StudiosPub: Bethesda Softworks
Windows
Median: 9.4 hrsMean: 20.8 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Dishonored is an immersive first-person action game that casts you as a supernatural assassin driven by revenge. With Dishonored’s flexible combat system, creatively eliminate your targets as you combine the supernatural abilities, weapons and unusual gadgets at your disposal.
- #31 Atom Zombie Smasher
71% matchVery Positive90% of 2,085 reviews2011
Dev: Blendo Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 53%
The zombie apocalypse is upon us and it's up to you to evacuate everyone before they fall prey to the undead. Conduct massive rescue operations with a helping hand from snipers, artillery crews, orbital bombardments, and more.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #32 Zombie Pirates
73% matchMixed59% of 61 reviews2011
Dev: Dust Devil Studios Inc.Pub: Strategy First
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 25%
Help Smilin Jack O'Hurlihan, Esmeralda, and Dr. Theopolis defeat Gruesome George, an army of undead, giant monsters, and the mysterious Red Widow! Featuring nail-biting boss battles, swashbuckling adventure, and a horde of undead buccaneers, Zombie Pirates will send a shiver right down to yer timbers!
Why similar: Pirates 100% ★
- #33 Risen 2: Dark Waters
71% matchMostly Positive80% of 6,639 reviews2012
Dev: Piranha BytesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Set several years after the end of Risen, raging titans have devastated the world and pushed humanity to the brink of existence. Subsequently, monstrous creatures have risen from the watery depths of the sea and their attacks have brought all seafaring to a grinding halt.
Why similar: Pirates 100% ★
- #34 Pirate's Dual
66% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2026
Dev: HaddajiDev
Windows
A 2D pixel-art PvP ship battle game where you outplay opponents with smart attack and defense tactics. Climb matchmaking, join tournaments, earn in-game currency, unlock skins, and more.
Why similar: Pirates 70.6% ★, Strategy 29.4%
- #35 Don't Sink
71% matchMostly Positive73% of 212 reviews2018
Dev: Fern NigroPub: Studio Eris
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Capture islands, sink ships, defend your towns, and discover an exciting world full of adventure.
Why similar: Pirates 100% ★
- #36 King Arthur II: The Role-Playing Wargame
72% matchMixed56% of 509 reviews2012
Dev: NeocoreGamesPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 44%
Experience the sequel to the Role-playing Real Time Strategy Hit!
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #37 The Pirate: Republic of Nassau
68% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Home Net Games
Windows
Command iconic pirate ships of the early 18th century and experience life as a true sea captain, sailing freely across the open world. Engage in naval battles, expand your fleet, recruit legendary captains, and manage resources to support your life at sea.
Why similar: Pirates 82.4% ★, Strategy 17.6%
- #38 The Elder Scrolls® Online
68% matchVery Positive81% of 158,933 reviews2017
Dev: ZeniMax Online StudiosPub: Bethesda Softworks
Windows · Mac
Median: 17.8 hrsMean: 175.0 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Every legend starts somewhere and in The Elder Scrolls Online, it starts with you. Join millions of players in an online, fantasy RPG set in a vast living Elder Scrolls world.
- #39 Space Pirates And Zombies 2
69% matchMostly Positive79% of 2,826 reviews2017
Dev: MinMax Games Ltd.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 13.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Design and then improve the ultimate mothership. Explore a persistent living galaxy populated by 200 unique captains that can do everything you can do. Survive the zombie infection and then fight them back. Make allies and start your own faction. Build your empire. Also includes Sandbox Mode.
Why similar: Pirates 70.9% ★, Strategy 29.1%
- #40 Pirate Go: Bravo
66% matchMixed46% of 13 reviews2025
Dev: Game Hollywood Games
Windows
A turn-based strategy game where classic board game mechanics meet high-seas adventure. Roll the dice, conquer islands, collect treasure, and outwit rivals in your quest to become the ultimate pirate tycoon.
Why similar: Pirates 100% ★
- #41 Madballs in Babo:Invasion
70% matchVery Positive84% of 294 reviews2009
Dev: Playbrains
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 59%
Now with cross-platform multiplayer! PC vs. Mac at last.
- #42 Puzzle Pirates
69% matchMostly Positive80% of 2,202 reviews2011
Dev: Grey Havens
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 31.0 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Every activity in Puzzle Pirates is a uniquely fun puzzle: be it sailing, gunning, or hauling treasure, your own puzzling skill determines your success!
Why similar: Pirates 87.2% ★, Strategy 12.8%
- #43 Jolly Rover
69% matchVery Positive88% of 350 reviews2010
Dev: Brawsome
Windows · Mac
Median: 48 minMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 45%
A comedic 2D point and click adventure, featuring a crazy cast of poxy pirate pooches.
Why similar: Pirates 100% ★
- #44 Garshasp: The Monster Slayer
71% matchMixed47% of 388 reviews2011
Dev: Dead MagePub: Digital Dragon
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 43%
As the legendary Persian hero, fight your way in a journey to revenge and reclaim the legendary mace of his ancestors stolen by the Deevs. Purchase before 5/16 and save!
- #45 Bloody Good Time
69% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,095 reviews2010
Dev: Outerlight Ltd.Pub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 59%
Congratulations, you’ve just been cast in your first slasher movie by the notorious Director X!
- #46 The Maw
69% matchVery Positive84% of 364 reviews2009
Dev: Twisted Pixel Games
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 49%
The pinnacle of alien evolution, Maw is a cowardly fat blob concerned mostly with snacking and lounging. He can, however, absorb the traits of anything he eats, is virtually indestructible, and can grow to unlimited size. If he wasn't a danger to all life in the universe, he'd make the perfect pet.
- #47 Battlewake
68% matchMostly Positive73% of 127 reviews2019
Dev: Survios
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 33%
Fight for dominion in Battlewake, a fantasy naval combat game built for VR. Play as 4 mythical pirate lords, captain massive battle-ready warships, and summon ancient powers as you set sail on a larger-than-life nautical war for the ages.
Why similar: Pirates 82% ★, Strategy 18%
- #48 Dungeons - The Dark Lord
70% matchMostly Negative40% of 316 reviews2011
Dev: Realmforge StudiosPub: Kalypso Media Digital
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 41%
Dungeons: The Dark Lord is the sequel to Dungeons, the game where the more evil you are, the better! There are a slew of exciting new features, including four-player multiplayer in four modes!
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #49 HoD: On open seas
69% matchNegative12% of 25 reviews2015
Dev: Pirate goup mediaPub: Pirate group media
Windows · Mac · Linux
A short pirate story.
Why similar: Pirates 76.5% ★, Strategy 23.5%
- #50 Match Three Pirates II
66% matchMixed64% of 22 reviews2021
Dev: Graphium StudioPub: Denda Games
Windows
Enjoy the great Match 3 Pirate Adventure. Form groups of three or more crabs, canons, steering wheels, explosives and other pirate items to unlock powerful boosters and complete all level goals. Use the right strategy, earn coins and build your own great theme park on Pirate Island.
Why similar: Pirates 85.3% ★, Strategy 14.7%
- #51 Cannon Father
67% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2020
Dev: Two Scoop Studio
Windows · Mac
It's every retired-pirate-father's nightmare; a never ending onslaught of enemies from your past, hellbent on destroying what little remains of your family. An explosive adventure where you’ll find yourself shooting, disintegrating, and flattening invaders all while treasure hunting.
Why similar: Pirates 100% ★
- #52 Storm in a Teacup
69% matchMixed68% of 146 reviews2012
Dev: Cobra Mobile
Windows · Mac
Median: 18 minMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 32%
Take Storm on a wonderful adventure in his magical teacup. Storm's brother Cloud has created an amazing dream-like world for you to explore!
- #53 Dice Captain
65% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Rechka Games
Windows · Mac
Dice Captain is a pirate roguelike adventure that invites you to command your own ship and crew. Explore a randomly generated maps, select unique sailors with upgradeable dice, and master the art of tactic in turn-based battles. Are you ready to become the ultimate Dice Captain?
Why similar: Pirates 85.1% ★, Strategy 14.9%
- #54 Dead Horde
70% matchMostly Negative34% of 658 reviews2011
Dev: DnS Development
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 44%
As a survivor of the mutant virus, make your way through the city and wipe out the hordes of flesh eating mutants. Teamwork is the key to survive the DEAD HORDE...
- #55 Son Korsan
68% matchMixed43% of 148 reviews2017
Dev: Consala Games
Windows
Become a pirate, sail the oceans, plunder enemy ships and conquer islands!
Why similar: Pirates 74.3% ★, Strategy 25.7%