- #1 Conqueror of the Seas
97% 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 23.4% ★, Sailing 21.6% ★, Pirates 15.2% ★, Naval 12.6% ★, Historical 9%
- #2 Legacy of Sail
96% 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: Naval Combat 27.9% ★, Sailing 21.9% ★, Naval 18.9% ★, Pirates 6.8% ★, Historical 6.5%
- #3 Terror of the Seven Seas
96% 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: Naval Combat 23.8% ★, Sailing 21.2% ★, Pirates 17.1% ★, Naval 14.2% ★, Historical 7.9%
- #4 The Pirate: Caribbean Hunt
95% matchVery Positive83% of 4,579 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 35.7% ★, Pirates 23.8% ★, Naval 14.8% ★, Sailing 9.9% ★, Multiplayer 4.9%
- #5 Seas of Kahtaone
94% 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 25.6% ★, Sailing 23.6% ★, Pirates 18.9% ★, Naval 18.5% ★, Military 5.3%
- #6 Pirates. Naval battle
94% 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 32.4% ★, Sailing 25.5% ★, Wargame 10.2%, Military 9.9%, Historical 7.1%
- #7 The Weather Gage
93% 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 31.5% ★, Sailing 27% ★, Naval 12.3% ★, Historical 12%, Simulation 5.8%
- #8 Naval Action
92% matchMixed53% of 14,465 reviews2019
Dev: Bermuda Computer Club
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 89.3 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Or were you deaf or were you blind when you left your two fine legs behind, Or was it sailing on the sea when you got the cannonball to your knee, I too was young and I was slim and I had a leg for every limb, But now I’ve got no legs at all, they were both shot away by a cannonball.
Why similar: Naval Combat 21.2% ★, Sailing 20.7% ★, Naval 15.6% ★, Pirates 14.9% ★, Historical 5.4%
- #9 Blackwake
91% matchVery Positive81% of 26,040 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: Naval Combat 28.4% ★, Pirates 24.7% ★, Naval 19.1% ★, Sailing 10.6% ★, Multiplayer 6.2%
- #10 La Royale : Below Deck
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BLACK COG Visual Effects
Windows
Step into the boots of a young Breton sailor at at the dawn of the american revolutionary war and discover authentic life aboard a French warship. An immersive VR experience based on the true history of the Royal Navy.
Why similar: Sailing 21.3% ★, Naval Combat 20.4% ★, Naval 17.2% ★, Swordplay 9.8% ★, Historical 9.6%
- #11 Sea Dogs
90% matchMostly Positive76% of 169 reviews2018
Dev: Akella
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 42%
Sea Dogs is an epic role-playing game for the pirate in all of us. Return to the age of sail as a young captain looking to make a name in the world. Develop your character from humble beginnings and rise to control all of the islands for your country or yourself.
Why similar: Naval Combat 22.5% ★, Sailing 19.7% ★, Naval 16.7% ★, Pirates 15.8% ★, Historical 9.1%
- #12 Sea Dogs: To Each His Own
89% matchMostly Positive74% of 2,350 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: Naval Combat 21.9% ★, Pirates 21.4% ★, Sailing 19.6% ★, Naval 19% ★, Historical 8.5%
- #13 Feral Blue
89% 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 23.4% ★, Naval Combat 21.9% ★, Naval 20.7% ★, Pirates 18.9% ★, Swordplay 5.7% ★
- #14 Windward Horizon
87% matchVery Positive81% of 430 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 27.3% ★, Sailing 22.6% ★, Naval 17.5% ★, Pirates 12.4% ★, Open World 7.1%
- #15 Corsairs Legacy: Naval Mission - Pirate Action RPG
88% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MaurisPub: Mauris Games OU
Windows
Play as a pirate captain and command your crew through a variety of exciting sea and ground battles, while experiencing an engaging story driven by characters from the original Corsairs Legacy game and its sequel.
Why similar: Sailing 23.9% ★, Naval Combat 21.8% ★, Pirates 17.1% ★, Swordplay 10.1% ★, Wargame 8.5%
- #16 Marvatten
86% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Impact Unified AB
Windows
Design your warship and take it to battle! In Marvatten you’re a warship architect and commander. It’s not just about size, but smart design. Your design choices directly impact combat performance. Ready to conquer the seas? Join Marvatten now!
Why similar: Naval Combat 26.7% ★, Naval 20% ★, Sailing 18.7% ★, Wargame 8.4%, Military 7.9%
- #17 Corsairs Legacy - Pirate Action RPG & Sea Battles
86% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,130 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 22% ★, Sailing 20.2% ★, Pirates 16.5% ★, Naval 16.4% ★, Historical 9.6%
- #18 Uncrowned
85% 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 28.5% ★, Naval Combat 25.2% ★, Pirates 13.5% ★, Naval 12.7% ★, Open World 6.4%
- #19 Windward
84% 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 34.9% ★, Pirates 25.1% ★, Naval 20.3% ★, Sailing 9.9% ★, Multiplayer 4.2%
- #20 Furious Seas
83% 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 31.1% ★, Pirates 26.2% ★, Sailing 21% ★, Naval 12.7% ★, Multiplayer 3.1%
- #21 Sea Dogs: Caribbean Tales
84% 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: Naval Combat 37.3% ★, Pirates 23.6% ★, Naval 17.6% ★, Sailing 13.6% ★, Open World 4.2%
- #22 The Caribbean Sail
82% 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 27.1% ★, Naval Combat 23.7% ★, Pirates 21.7% ★, Naval 16.8% ★, Open World 6.1%
- #23 Tortuga - A Pirate's Tale
82% matchMixed58% of 164 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 27% ★, Sailing 20.5% ★, Naval 19.7% ★, Pirates 18.1% ★, Historical 6.4%
- #24 Piratopia
81% 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 26.3% ★, Sailing 21.9% ★, Pirates 19.6% ★, Naval 14.7% ★, Open World 5.3%
- #25 World of Sea Battle
79% matchMostly Positive75% of 5,909 reviews2025
Dev: Thera Interactive
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 24.6 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: Naval Combat 23.4% ★, Sailing 20.4% ★, Naval 17.4% ★, Pirates 16.3% ★, Historical 8.7%
- #26 Caribbean Legend
80% matchMostly Positive77% of 2,945 reviews2024
Dev: BlackMark Studio
Windows
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 53.0 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 21.3% ★, Naval 19.8% ★, Sailing 19.2% ★, Naval Combat 18.2% ★, Historical 8.2%
- #27 Blood and Gold: Caribbean!
81% matchMixed60% of 1,276 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 37% ★, Naval 21.4% ★, Sailing 18.9% ★, Naval Combat 11.9% ★, Historical 3%
- #28 Buccaneers!
78% matchVery Positive81% of 397 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: Naval Combat 23.5% ★, Sailing 22.9% ★, Naval 20.1% ★, Pirates 19.9% ★, Open World 6.7%
- #29 Rise of Piracy
77% matchMostly Positive80% of 355 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: Naval Combat 21.4% ★, Sailing 20.6% ★, Pirates 17.1% ★, Naval 17% ★, Military 6.8%
- #30 Skull and Bones
77% matchMixed68% of 3,760 reviews2024
Dev: Ubisoft SingaporePub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 29.4 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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 34.6% ★, Pirates 23.9% ★, Open World 9.1%, Sailing 8.4% ★, Multiplayer 7.3%
- #31 Block of Rum
79% matchMixed69% of 35 reviews2019
Dev: Obi-Wanya
Windows
Block of Rum is a sandbox dedicated to building sailing ships and piracy.
Why similar: Naval Combat 27.3% ★, Sailing 25.2% ★, Naval 21.8% ★, Pirates 18.2% ★, Open World 5.3%
- #32 Freedom is Piracy
78% 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 30.6% ★, Sailing 22.5% ★, Pirates 20.7% ★, Naval 17.4% ★, Action-Adventure 3.2%
- #33 Caribbean Legend: Age of Pirates
75% matchMostly Positive73% of 350 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: Naval 22.5% ★, Pirates 21.5% ★, Sailing 20.2% ★, Naval Combat 14.7% ★, Historical 11.3%
- #34 Piratopia: Raiders of Pirate Bay
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Adi ZhavoPub: Project 99 Games
Windows
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: Sailing 23% ★, Naval Combat 21.2% ★, Naval 20.9% ★, Pirates 17.9% ★, Open World 4.7%
- #35 King of Seas
76% matchMixed59% of 767 reviews2021
Dev: 3DCloudsPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 60%
King of Seas is an ARPG adventure game set in a nautical pirate world. Embark on an epic adventure across the seven seas where you’ll discover lost islands and treasures, fight rival pirates and menacing monsters, and become the most legendary pirate of all time!
Why similar: Naval Combat 26.5% ★, Sailing 23% ★, Pirates 20% ★, Naval 18.1% ★, Open World 6.5%
- #36 Eternal Seas
74% 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 23.7% ★, Pirates 22.5% ★, Naval 19.8% ★, Sailing 18.6% ★, Open World 8%
- #37 Sea Dogs: Legendary Edition
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BlackMark StudioPub: Akella
Windows
Sandbox RPG with Naval Battles.
Why similar: Naval Combat 21.7% ★, Sailing 20.1% ★, Naval 18.7% ★, Pirates 18.5% ★, Historical 8%
- #38 Captain Goose
73% 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: Naval Combat 29.9% ★, Pirates 22.8% ★, Naval 22.2% ★, Sailing 21.2% ★, Action 1.5%
- #39 Sail Ships
75% 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: Naval Combat 25.4% ★, Sailing 24% ★, Naval 21.4% ★, Pirates 18.1% ★, Open World 6.7%
- #40 Sailist
73% matchMostly Positive73% of 48 reviews2024
Dev: KOY
Windows
Upgrade your ship and expand your fleet in a thrilling adventure on the infinite seas! Take a relaxing voyage and enjoy the scenery while listening to the soothing sounds of the ocean, or diligently search for other ships to plunder. Live the life of a sailor on the free seas.
Why similar: Sailing 28.3% ★, Naval Combat 26.7% ★, Naval 14.8% ★, Pirates 13.5% ★, Open World 6.4%
- #41 Sailor Simulator
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: TBDPub: SIG Publishing
Windows
Sail the seas and oceans on your own ship. Transport valuable goods, earn money, buy bigger ships. Fortune awaits you!
Why similar: Sailing 35.3% ★, Naval 12.1% ★, Open World 11.9%, Pirates 9.2% ★, First-Person 7.1%
- #42 Captain Bones : A Pirate's Journey
71% matchVery Positive82% of 375 reviews2025
Dev: World of Poly
Windows
Captain Bones is an action-adventure game set in an open pirate world. You must have survival skills to make ship battles and treasure hunts with your crew.
Why similar: Naval Combat 23.4% ★, Sailing 21.2% ★, Naval 18.3% ★, Pirates 17.5% ★, Swordplay 7.3% ★
- #43 XR22-SEAGUARD
72% match6 user reviews67% of 6 reviews2023
Dev: Jean-Francois
Windows
XR22-SEAGUARD is a PC and VR game that reimagines the classic grid-based game of Battleship. This immersive PC and VR game puts you in the heart of a dynamic 3D industrial environment, where you'll strategically place and sink ships using state-of-the-art weapons and defenses.
Why similar: Naval Combat 25.8% ★, Immersive 16.8% ★, Naval 14.1% ★, Wargame 11.2%, Military 9.9%
- #44 Pirates Bay
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Kraken Ink Studio
Windows
Pirates Bay is a low poly multiplayer open-world pirate adventure filled with numerous mysteries and discoveries. Become a pirate and go on a journey to search the treasures. Cross endless waters and fight with mystical creatures. All of that and even more awaits you in the world of Pirates Bay!
Why similar: Sailing 20.6% ★, Naval Combat 19.7% ★, Pirates 19.2% ★, Naval 15.9% ★, Open World 7.5%
- #45 Sid Meier's Pirates!
72% matchVery Positive94% of 7,332 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 37.7% ★, Sailing 18.1% ★, Naval 17.7% ★, Open World 8.8%, Naval Combat 8.2% ★
- #46 La Mer La Guerre
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Bermuda Computer Club
Windows
Experience Beautiful Age of Sail in this unique single player simulation. Pirates, smugglers, traders and navy officers. Stunning graphics, realistic sailing and combat, and deep persistent living world depending on your actions.
Why similar: Sailing 22.7% ★, Naval Combat 22.3% ★, Naval 16.5% ★, Pirates 16.4% ★, Immersive 7.9% ★
- #47 Pirate Commander
70% 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 29.5% ★, Pirates 26.4% ★, Sailing 24.7% ★, Open World 7.2%, Exploration 3.9%
- #48 Buccaneer
70% 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: Naval 21.5% ★, Sailing 20.4% ★, Pirates 17.6% ★, Naval Combat 15.8% ★, Historical 13.3%
- #49 Sail of Dreams
69% 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 32.6% ★, Sailing 26.4% ★, Pirates 21.3% ★, Naval 15.6% ★, Open World 4.1%
- #50 航海霸業 Maritime hegemony
70% matchMostly Positive70% of 131 reviews2022
Dev: Chongqing Aoxia Technology Co., Ltd.Pub: STIM GAMES
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: Sailing 23.1% ★, Naval Combat 20.4% ★, Naval 18% ★, Pirates 17% ★, Historical 8.4%
- #51 Pirates! Showdown: Enhanced Edition
68% 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: Sailing 28.4% ★, Pirates 22.9% ★, Naval Combat 22.4% ★, Naval 13.3% ★, Historical 10.6%
- #52 Buccaneers! The New Age of Piracy
69% 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 27.9% ★, Naval 23.4% ★, Pirates 22.5% ★, Historical 11.6%, Open World 8%
- #53 Crazy Captain Cannon - Mission: Billionaire Buster
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Crazy Captain Cannon
Windows
It's time to go full-pirate while having fun shooting cannons. CCC-MBB features realistic cannon-based-naval-warfare against enemy ships and fortresses, plus a great cast of characters, comedy, music, and more
Why similar: Sailing 27.1% ★, Naval Combat 25.5% ★, Pirates 13.9% ★, Wargame 13%, Realistic 4.7%
- #54 The Pirate: Plague of the Dead
69% matchMostly Positive78% of 627 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 36.3% ★, Naval Combat 27.3% ★, Naval 18% ★, Multiplayer 8.2%, Simulation 4.6%
- #55 Ultimate Admiral: Age of Sail
68% matchMostly Positive79% of 2,088 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 46.7% ★, Naval 17.6% ★, Sailing 12.9% ★, Historical 10.2%, Simulation 6.7%
- #56 Captain Bones: Prologue
67% matchVery Positive86% of 551 reviews2021
Dev: World of Poly
Windows
Captain Bones is an action-adventure game set in an open pirate world. You must have survival skills to make ship battles and treasure hunts with your crew.
Why similar: Naval Combat 23.7% ★, Sailing 21.3% ★, Pirates 19.8% ★, Swordplay 11.8% ★, Naval 8% ★
- #57 Neverseas
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Foamy Brew Productions
Windows
Neverseas is a tactical action-RPG set in an open sea world. Command your ship, engage in battles, explore the lands beyond the ocean gates, and shape a global conflict between empires. Will you uncover the secrets of the seas—or vanish with your crew in this ruthless war?
Why similar: Naval Combat 25.5% ★, Sailing 21.1% ★, Pirates 17.9% ★, Naval 16.9% ★, Realistic 5.3%
- #58 Sea Legends
67% 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: Naval Combat 28.1% ★, Pirates 22.2% ★, Sailing 22.2% ★, Swordplay 11.5% ★, Historical 7.7%
- #59 Seas Of Strife
67% 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: Naval Combat 24.6% ★, Pirates 23.7% ★, Naval 20.7% ★, Sailing 18.8% ★, Open World 8.5%
- #60 Sea of Thieves: 2025 Edition
66% matchVery Positive89% of 367,360 reviews2020
Dev: Rare LtdPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 22.3 hrsMean: 84.5 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Sea of Thieves is a smash-hit pirate adventure game, offering the quintessential pirate experience of plundering lost treasures, intense battles, vanquishing sea monsters and more. Dive in with this revised edition of the game, which includes access to digital bonus media.
Why similar: Sailing 26.2% ★, Pirates 26.2% ★, Naval 13.4% ★, Open World 11.1%, Multiplayer 9.9%