- #1 Terror of the Seven Seas
97% matchMostly Positive79% of 103 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: Naval Combat 30.5% ★, Pirates 22.7% ★, Sailing 17% ★, Trading 9.5%, Historical 8.8%
- #2 Pirateer: High Seas
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Workshopcraft
Windows
Piracy has never been this fun! Sail the high seas, plundering booty. Start off in a small ship that you can use to ram other ships to plunder their gold. As you explore and discover new locations, you can upgrade your ships features or even buy a new one. The choice is yours.
Why similar: Pirates 33.2% ★, Naval Combat 32.5% ★, Trading 15.3%, Sailing 8.3% ★, Adventure 3.6%
- #3 The Pirate: Caribbean Hunt
96% matchVery Positive83% of 4,605 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: Naval Combat 48.1% ★, Pirates 33% ★, Sailing 8.3% ★, Historical 3.7%, Simulation 2.5%
- #4 Pirate Commander
95% 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: Naval Combat 33.4% ★, Pirates 30.8% ★, Sailing 17.6% ★, Exploration 4.6%, Trading 4.4%
- #5 Caribbean Tide
94% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Binary Realm
Windows
Sail the 17th-century Caribbean as John Nelson. Smuggle or trade, upgrade your ship, manage your crew and colony, and uncover buried truths across 10+ ports, 50+ branching quests, and a vast open world shaped by shifting alliances and moral choices.
Why similar: Naval Combat 32.6% ★, Pirates 22.8% ★, Sailing 18.6% ★, Trading 8.9%, Historical 7.6%
- #6 Sea Legends
94% matchPositive93% of 15 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: Naval Combat 32.3% ★, Pirates 26.5% ★, Sailing 16% ★, Trading 10.7%, Historical 7.6%
- #7 Windward
93% 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: Naval Combat 44.5% ★, Pirates 33.1% ★, Sailing 7.9% ★, Trading 7.7%, Adventure 2.3%
- #8 发现时代 Age Of Discovery
92% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2025
Dev: PuTianZhiXia
Windows
A sailing adventure and trade simulation set in the 15th century Age of Discovery. As a Portuguese captain, explore uncharted seas, build trade routes, and engage in naval battles to carve your own legend upon the tides.
Why similar: Naval Combat 34.5% ★, Sailing 27.5% ★, Historical 15.5%, Trading 14.2%, Simulation 5.2%
- #9 Sailing Era
91% matchMostly Positive79% of 4,927 reviews2023
Dev: GY GamesPub: bilibili
Windows
Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 24.5 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: Naval Combat 30.6% ★, Pirates 17.9% ★, Sailing 16.1% ★, Historical 13.3%, Trading 9.5%
- #10 Windward Horizon
90% matchVery Positive80% of 438 reviews2025
Dev: Tasharen Entertainment Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Trade, quest, fight, or simply set sail and enjoy the ambiance in this charming open world naval RPG. Sequel to Tasharen's fan favorite game Windward released on Steam in 2015.
Why similar: Naval Combat 37.4% ★, Sailing 19.4% ★, Pirates 17.5% ★, Trading 9.7%, Exploration 4.2%
- #11 Caribbean Marque
91% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2022
Dev: Tofu Interactive
Windows
Sail the open seas of the Caribbean in this light RPG game and experience the thrill of hunting down pirates or being a pirate! Along the way discover a cast of characters good and evil. Upgrade your crew and ship to become the most infamous pirate or maybe resist the temptation.
Why similar: Naval Combat 31.2% ★, Pirates 24.3% ★, Sailing 18.7% ★, Trading 11.6%, Action-Adventure 3.1%
- #12 Pirate Sagas: The Golden Age
89% 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: Naval Combat 31% ★, Pirates 30.7% ★, Sailing 17.7% ★, Historical 13.7%, Adventure 2.8%
- #13 Sea Dogs: Caribbean Tales
89% matchMixed61% of 137 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: Naval Combat 49.6% ★, Pirates 32.4% ★, Sailing 11.3% ★, RPG 5.1%, Action 1.5%
- #14 The Pirate: Republic of Nassau
87% matchMostly Positive74% of 19 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 39% ★, Naval Combat 30.3% ★, Sailing 13.3% ★, Adventure 5.5%, RPG 4.2%
- #15 Conqueror of the Seas
88% 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: Naval Combat 36.7% ★, Pirates 24.7% ★, Sailing 21.2% ★, Historical 12.2%, Simulation 4.6%
- #16 Furious Seas
86% 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: Naval Combat 42.2% ★, Pirates 36.7% ★, Sailing 17.8% ★, Action 1.8%, Indie 1.3%
- #17 Freedom is Piracy
86% 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: Naval Combat 40.8% ★, Pirates 28.6% ★, Sailing 18.8% ★, Adventure 4%, Action-Adventure 3.2%
- #18 Sail Forth
85% matchVery Positive92% of 636 reviews2022
Dev: Festive VectorPub: The Quantum Astrophysicists Guild
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Sail a fleet of customizable ships across an ocean whose ancient depths have swallowed the key to the mysterious past. Befriend fishfolk to expand your boat crews, take up arms against petulant pirates, and chart a course across an expansive watery world. Will you answer the call of High Adventure?
Why similar: Naval Combat 36.6% ★, Pirates 26.2% ★, Sailing 21.8% ★, Simulation 4.4%, Exploration 4.2%
- #19 Eternal Seas
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Versnel Studio
Windows · Linux
Eternal seas is an open world pirate RPG inspired by classic pirate games, set in a fictional island region. Command mighty vessels and lead your crew across the high seas and through lush jungles. Will you find fortune or will your soul be damned to sail the seas eternally?
Why similar: Naval Combat 31% ★, Pirates 30.3% ★, Sailing 15.2% ★, Trading 9.5%, Exploration 3.9%
- #20 Corsairs Legacy - Pirate Action RPG & Sea Battles
84% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,160 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: Naval Combat 30.9% ★, Pirates 23.9% ★, Sailing 17.7% ★, Historical 11.6%, Alternate History 8.1%
- #21 The Caribbean Sail
83% matchVery Positive94% of 528 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: Naval Combat 32.7% ★, Pirates 31% ★, Sailing 23.5% ★, Simulation 4.3%, Adventure 3.5%
- #22 Seas of Kahtaone
82% 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: Naval Combat 39.1% ★, Pirates 29.9% ★, Sailing 22.6% ★, Exploration 4.3%, RPG 1.9%
- #23 Sail of Dreams
81% 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: Naval Combat 42.3% ★, Pirates 28.5% ★, Sailing 21.5% ★, Adventure 2.9%, RPG 2.5%
- #24 Port Royale 4
82% matchMixed57% of 2,092 reviews2020
Dev: Gaming MindsPub: Kalypso Media
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 12.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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: Naval Combat 26.1% ★, Pirates 26% ★, Sailing 16.9% ★, Trading 15.8%, Historical 7.1%
- #25 Dawn of Piracy: Caribbean Tides
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Advancement DesignPub: Ecomeum GmbH
Windows
Embark on the ultimate pirate adventure: command your ship, battle in epic naval combat, and explore a vast world for treasure and glory.
Why similar: Naval Combat 32% ★, Pirates 24.9% ★, Sailing 18.4% ★, Historical 10.2%, Exploration 3.6%
- #26 Draco and the Seven Scales
80% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Ice Goat Games
Windows
Set sail on a voyage full of pirates, dark magic, and the thrill of discovery! Draco and the Seven Scales is a retro-inspired adventure that harkens back to an age of top down dungeon crawlers and lovable, crunchy pixel art.
Why similar: Naval Combat 34.2% ★, Sailing 26.1% ★, Pirates 22.9% ★, Exploration 5.8%, Top-Down 3.5%
- #27 Pirates Republic
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Raccoons Studio
Windows
Build your pirate republic from nothing. Survive, cook, trade, and plunder your way through a procedurally generated Caribbean in this open-world survival sandbox. No fantasy - just history, grit, and freedom. Play solo or with friends in co-op.
Why similar: Naval Combat 31.9% ★, Pirates 26% ★, Sailing 17.9% ★, Historical 11.2%, Exploration 4%
- #28 Sailors: Age of Corsairs
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Monuments Games
Windows
Become a merchant, pirate, or privateer in the 17th century Caribbean! Join colonial powers or fight for gold and glory in this epic sandbox crew simulator!
Why similar: Naval Combat 35.2% ★, Sailing 21.1% ★, Trading 12.9%, Historical 11.6%, Alternate History 10%
- #29 OverloadIsland
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: StaticPlant
Windows
A naval battle game that combines RPG and RTS gameplay.
Why similar: Naval Combat 31.9% ★, Pirates 28.2% ★, Sailing 20.8% ★, Simulation 12.4%, Action-Adventure 5.8%
- #30 Ahoy
78% 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: Naval Combat 34.9% ★, Pirates 22.3% ★, Sailing 20.3% ★, Historical 13%, Simulation 3.6%
- #31 Pirates. Naval battle
77% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2024
Dev: AlekseyPub: AlekseyN
Windows
This is a hardcore game, and it's not the easiest control. But if you can acquire combat skills, then exciting battles with pirate ships are waiting for you.
Why similar: Naval Combat 50.1% ★, Sailing 24.7% ★, Historical 9.4%, Simulation 5%, Adventure 4.1%
- #32 Mapama Pirates
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Chaos Development
Windows
Set sail for Mapama and forge your legend! In this pirate MMORPG, command your ship, master professions, explore distant ports, gather resources, and upgrade your vessel. Join or lead guilds and conquer cities across the open seas!
Why similar: Naval Combat 36.6% ★, Pirates 24.6% ★, Sailing 19.4% ★, Historical 9.5%, Exploration 4.3%
- #33 The Weather Gage
76% 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: Naval Combat 48.6% ★, Sailing 26.1% ★, Historical 16%, Simulation 9.1%, Singleplayer 0.2%
- #34 Sea Dogs: To Each His Own
77% matchMostly Positive74% of 2,353 reviews2012
Dev: BlackMark Studio
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 48.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%
1654 AC. The Caribbean. A place of opportunities and mysteries.
Why similar: Pirates 32.9% ★, Naval Combat 32.4% ★, Sailing 18.2% ★, Historical 10.9%, RPG 2.9%
- #35 StoneTide: Age of Pirates
75% matchMixed67% of 42 reviews2020
Dev: StoneTide Entertainment
Windows
Embark on your most immersive, open world, pirate action experience ever! Will you survive the World of StoneTide?
Why similar: Naval Combat 70.4% ★, Pirates 16.9% ★, Adventure 4.7%, RPG 4.3%, Action 1.5%
- #36 Sid Meier's Pirates!
75% matchVery Positive94% of 7,425 reviews2005
Dev: Firaxis GamesPub: 2K
Windows
Median: 1.9 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 52.1% ★, Sailing 15.2% ★, Naval Combat 11.1% ★, Historical 8.6%, Trading 4.7%
- #37 Skull and Bones
72% matchMixed67% of 4,291 reviews2024
Dev: Ubisoft SingaporePub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 26.4 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Skull and Bones is an open world naval action RPG where ship combat, build choice, and sailing skill define your pirate legend. Conquer rival ships and mythical beasts in a vast ocean of up to 20 players.
Why similar: Naval Combat 48.7% ★, Pirates 34.9% ★, Sailing 7.4% ★, Exploration 5.6%, RPG 1.5%
- #38 Winds Of Trade
74% 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 27.7% ★, Naval Combat 27.3% ★, Sailing 19.5% ★, Trading 12%, Historical 10.7%
- #39 StarWinds
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Nolo Games
Windows
Embark on an interstellar odyssey of trade and naval combat in StarWinds. Assemble your fleet, navigate dynamic trade routes, and engage in thrilling battles against space pirates. Immerse yourself in this strategic single-player adventure, shaping the cosmos with every decision.
Why similar: Naval Combat 32.1% ★, Pirates 30.4% ★, Sailing 23.7% ★, Trading 7.5%, Combat 1.7%
- #40 Pirates! Showdown: Enhanced Edition
72% matchPositive100% of 15 reviews2024
Dev: FlashPoint Games, LLC
Windows
A fast-paced game combining real-time strategy and defense tactics. Face off against the fearsome Red Hand privateers in thrilling head-to-head pirate battles on the high sea! Capture towns, guard towers, and much more to strengthen your defense, buff up your ships, and increase your gold supply!
Why similar: Pirates 31.2% ★, Naval Combat 29.5% ★, Sailing 23.4% ★, Historical 12%, Top-Down 3.2%
- #41 Blood and Gold: Caribbean!
74% matchMixed60% of 1,277 reviews2015
Dev: Snowbird Games
Windows
Median: 9.4 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 53.9% ★, Naval Combat 16.7% ★, Sailing 16.6% ★, Historical 3.7%, Adventure 3.2%
- #42 The Pirate: Plague of the Dead
73% matchMostly Positive78% of 632 reviews2017
Dev: Home Net Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 42 minMean: 4.3 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 49.6% ★, Naval Combat 36.1% ★, Simulation 6.2%, Adventure 4%, Action 1.6%
- #43 Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii
69% matchVery Positive88% of 9,427 reviews2025
Dev: Ryu Ga Gotoku StudioPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 26.2 hrsMean: 29.6 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Embark on an over-the-top, modern-day pirate adventure with an ex-yakuza, now pirate captain & his crew. Engage in exhilarating combat on land and sea in the hunt for lost memories and treasure.
Why similar: Naval Combat 40.6% ★, Pirates 32.9% ★, Sailing 11.4% ★, Adventure 3.9%, RPG 3.6%
- #44 Captain's Crew
71% 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 38.2% ★, Naval Combat 24.8% ★, Sailing 20.3% ★, Exploration 4.9%, Action-Adventure 4%
- #45 Buccaneer
71% match9 user reviews56% of 9 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 24.4% ★, Naval Combat 21.2% ★, Sailing 17.2% ★, Historical 15.3%, Simulation 6.6%
- #46 Tortuga - A Pirate's Tale
71% matchMixed58% of 165 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: Naval Combat 38.9% ★, Pirates 26.9% ★, Sailing 18.5% ★, Historical 7.9%, Simulation 4.8%
- #47 Curse of Pirates
68% matchVery Positive85% of 65 reviews2026
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: Naval Combat 39.5% ★, Pirates 30.5% ★, Sailing 19.3% ★, Simulation 3.8%, Adventure 2.4%
- #48 Piratopia
70% matchVery Positive83% of 1,055 reviews2021
Dev: Adi ZhavoPub: Project 99 Games
Windows · Mac
Set sail in the open seas and plunder solo, PvE or PvP. Trade goods for ship upgrades or equipments to hunt the Kraken, all in the same Server. Dominate by yourself or with maties. Arrrr for free!
Why similar: Naval Combat 38.3% ★, Pirates 29.5% ★, Sailing 20% ★, Exploration 4.7%, Action-Adventure 3.9%
- #49 Lord Privateer
70% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: Just Don't Games
Windows
Lord Privateer is a single-player, open-world, ship-combat exploration experience. You are the undead captain of a mysterious vessel sent from the afterlife into a somber world ruled by an ultra-powerful ocean tyrant, and it's up to you to lay waste to his seafaring forces and dethrone him forever!
Why similar: Naval Combat 48.3% ★, Pirates 34.6% ★, Exploration 4.9%, Action-Adventure 4.6%, Adventure 4.3%
- #50 Caribbean Legend: Age of Pirates
68% matchMostly Positive72% of 472 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 31.7% ★, Naval Combat 20.9% ★, Sailing 18.1% ★, Historical 14%, Trading 5.7%
- #51 Maritime Calling
70% matchMixed59% of 39 reviews2022
Dev: Tiamat Games
Windows
Maritime Calling is a narrative-driven RPG where you lead a daring expedition into the New World. As captain, survive life at sea, assign sailors to jobs, fight naval battles, and lead island expeditions. Break the Empire's hold on the New World in this exciting seafaring adventure.
Why similar: Naval Combat 29.7% ★, Pirates 20.3% ★, Sailing 18.9% ★, Historical 11.5%, Trading 10.2%
- #52 航海霸業 Maritime hegemony
69% matchMixed70% of 131 reviews2022
Dev: Chongqing Aoxia Technology Co., Ltd.Pub: Maritime hegemony
Windows
"Navigation Domination" is an RPG game with the 15th century era of great voyage as the background. Based on the 14th to 19th centuries, especially the world after the great geographical discovery and the opening of new routes, maps, ports, cities and specialties for trade are constructed.
Why similar: Naval Combat 27.9% ★, Pirates 24% ★, Sailing 19.7% ★, Trading 12%, Historical 9.9%
- #53 Captain Goose
68% matchPositive84% 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: Naval Combat 42% ★, Pirates 33.1% ★, Sailing 18.6% ★, 2D 1.5%, Adventure 1.3%
- #54 Sailist
67% matchMostly Positive73% of 49 reviews2024
Dev: KOY
Windows
Expand your fleet and embark on a thrilling adventure across infinite seas! From serene healing voyages to strategic raids, carve your path. Use your spoils to forge a legendary route toward the unknown world beyond the horizon. Complete your destiny!
Why similar: Naval Combat 34.3% ★, Pirates 23.5% ★, Sailing 22% ★, Trading 13.2%, Exploration 4.3%
- #55 Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Ubisoft SingaporePub: Ubisoft
Windows
The iconic solo pirate adventure returns. Sail the Caribbean as Edward Kenway during the Golden Age of Piracy in this faithfully enhanced remake featuring stunning visuals, upgraded gameplay, and new content.
Why similar: Naval Combat 34.2% ★, Pirates 26% ★, Sailing 14.9% ★, Historical 12%, Exploration 4%
- #56 Fluffy Sailors
66% matchPositive80% of 40 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: Naval Combat 43.2% ★, Pirates 29.9% ★, Sailing 20.7% ★, Adventure 2.8%, Top-Down 2.2%
- #57 World of Sea Battle
64% matchMostly Positive75% of 7,228 reviews2025
Dev: Thera Interactive
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 26.0 hrs≥1hr: 56%
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: Naval Combat 35.2% ★, Pirates 25.3% ★, Sailing 19% ★, Historical 11.1%, Exploration 3.4%
- #58 Windrose
63% matchVery Positive88% of 44,950 reviews2026
Dev: Kraken Express
Windows
Median: 19.2 hrsMean: 31.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Embark on a PvE survival adventure in the Age of Piracy. Fight on land and sea, solo or with friends. Build, craft and explore vast open world filled with dark secrets. Master soulslite combat and take on challenging bosses, command your ship and plunder unspoken treasures!
Why similar: Naval Combat 38.2% ★, Pirates 33.4% ★, Sailing 18.5% ★, Exploration 4.6%, Adventure 1.8%