Games Like Archipelago

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 41.3% ★, Massively Multiplayer 34%, Puzzle 9.6%, Strategy 5.6%, Multiplayer 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: This is the definitive pirate-themed puzzle MMO that perfectly mirrors the casual, social, and puzzle-heavy nature of the seed game.

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 64.8% ★, Multiplayer 12.2%, Funny 6.1%, Co-op 5.3%, Strategy 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on the chaotic, team-based multiplayer naval combat that makes pirate games so engaging.

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 83.3% ★, Open World 10.9%, Strategy 4.7%, Singleplayer 1.2%

Why You'll Like It: A classic strategy-adventure game that defines the genre with its mix of naval combat, trading, and lighthearted exploration.

Take command of an 'Age of Sail' ship and her crew, exploring a vast, story-filled world that reacts to your decisions. Engage enemy vessels, fortifications and sea monsters in brutal tactical combat, all framed in an art style inspired by classic Naval Oil Paintings.

Why similar: Pirates 57.2% ★, Tactical 13.4%, Survival 11.4%, Open World 10.2%, Strategy 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical strategy game that emphasizes ship management and survival in a dangerous, procedurally generated pirate world.

Embark on an epic 2D pirate simulator RPG adventure, where you navigate both land and sea. Upgrade your ship, recruit and level up your crew, and uncover hidden treasures as you become a legendary pirate.

Why similar: Pirates 73.7% ★, Open World 14.8%, Simulation 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the funny, simulation-heavy, and strategy elements of managing a pirate crew in a quirky 2D environment.

Here Be Dragons is a satirical turn-based strategy game featuring unique "living map" graphics, where you lead a group of crazed captains and eradicate legendary monsters in order to allow Christopher Columbus the discovery of the New World.

Why similar: Pirates 56.1% ★, Tactical 15.9%, Funny 12.8%, Strategy 12.5%, Puzzle 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: Features tactical, turn-based strategy with a distinct art style and a humorous take on pirate folklore.

Tempest is a Pirate Open World Action RPG where you rove the seas across three continents filled with dozens of colonies and forts, hundreds of quests and countless ships to plunder. Customize your ship, trade, challenge fellow pirates and face mythical monsters such as the Kraken and Leviathan!

Why similar: Pirates 72.2% ★, Open World 9.2%, Multiplayer 9%, Co-op 6.7%, Indie 1.7%

Why You'll Like It: Combines deep naval strategy with action-oriented exploration and fleet management.

The Ship is a murder mystery multiplayer.

Why similar: Multiplayer 59%, Funny 13.3%, Survival 10.5%, Simulation 6.1%, Strategy 5%

Why You'll Like It: A multiplayer social deduction game that matches the quirky, funny, and slightly chaotic tone of the seed game.

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 72.8% ★, Multiplayer 9.1%, Open World 6.1%, Strategy 4.8%, Co-op 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: A multiplayer naval exploration game that emphasizes strategy and faction-based combat.

Command the seas in Maelstrom! Engage in fast-paced naval battles with powerful warships and colossal sea monsters. Customize your fleet and dominate the Abyssal Ocean. Are you ruthless enough to survive?

Why similar: Pirates 45.3% ★, Massively Multiplayer 22.7%, Multiplayer 7.1%, Strategy 6.3%, Survival 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: Offers fast-paced, multiplayer naval combat with a focus on action and survival.

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: Pirates 55.4% ★, Massively Multiplayer 27.2%, Multiplayer 9.1%, Open World 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on exploration and naval combat with a strong emphasis on multiplayer interaction.

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 66.7% ★, Multiplayer 11.2%, Strategy 9.1%, Simulation 8.5%, Open World 2.1%

Why You'll Like It: A simulation-heavy strategy game that allows players to manage their own pirate fleet.

Are you ready to conquer and plunder the seas with your fleet?

Why similar: Massively Multiplayer 40.9%, Pirates 37.5% ★, Strategy 16.5%, 3D 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: A strategy-focused naval combat game that emphasizes multiplayer wargaming mechanics.

Mysterious Things are Happening on Vooju Island...

Why similar: Pirates 82.6% ★, Casual 17.4%

Why You'll Like It: Matches the funny, puzzle-oriented adventure style with a charming pirate aesthetic.

Can you rule this mighty sea?

Why similar: Massively Multiplayer 39.7%, Pirates 33.3% ★, Strategy 15.3%, Multiplayer 6.5%, 3D 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: Combines strategy and wargame mechanics with a focus on player-versus-player naval action.

Discover yourself in the “Age of Discovery” where you’ll sail out into the uncharted waters! Discover real historical artifacts and mystical legends! Start a company and make enormous fortunes! Fight in fierce sea battles! Whatever your play style, you can play who you want and how you want in UWO!

Why similar: Massively Multiplayer 51.3%, Pirates 31.8% ★, Strategy 11.1%, Open World 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: A massive multiplayer naval strategy game that offers deep exploration and economic simulation.

Swords and Crossbones: An Epic Pirate Story is a high seas swashbuckling adventure! Explore the oceans, battle brigands, defend the helpless, find the lost treasure of a forgotten people, build and maintain your very own pirate island, and more! All of this in a fully realized role playing adventure from Epic Devs.

Why similar: Pirates 55.8% ★, Strategy 24%, Simulation 20.1%

Why You'll Like It: A strategy-heavy RPG that maintains a lighthearted and humorous pirate theme throughout.

Set sail for the ultimate pirate experience! Embark on a grand adventure alongside thousands of other players in one of the largest game worlds ever built (and even claim a piece of it to call your own). Build your ship, assemble your crew, sail the high seas, and become a pirate legend!

Why similar: Pirates 44.3% ★, Massively Multiplayer 24.4%, Survival 12%, Open World 9.4%, Multiplayer 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: A massive multiplayer survival game that focuses on sailing, exploration, and building a pirate empire.

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 60.4% ★, Strategy 16.3%, Simulation 13.7%, Open World 8.6%, Singleplayer 1%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a deep simulation experience focused on Caribbean trade and naval strategy in the age of sail.

El Presidente is back! Prove yourself once again as a feared dictator or peace-loving statesman on the island state of Tropico and shape the fate of your very own banana republic through four distinctive eras.

Why similar: Strategy 33.3%, Simulation 25.1%, Multiplayer 19.8%, Funny 11.5%, Co-op 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: While focused on island management, it shares the humorous tone and strategic island-based gameplay found in Archipelago.

Caribbean Crashers is a fast paced pirate strategy game where you control your own ship and fire cannonballs at enemy vessels to secure victory!

Why similar: Pirates 44.9% ★, Strategy 18.5%, Simulation 16.9%, Casual 12.1%, Indie 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: A casual adventure and simulation game that focuses on lighthearted pirate exploration.

An adventure game with logic challenges about a funny pirate

Why similar: Pirates 59.5% ★, Funny 17.8%, Multiple Endings 14.5%, Casual 5.7%, Indie 1.3%

Why You'll Like It: A funny, choice-driven adventure game that mirrors the lighthearted and memetic tone of the seed.

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 64.4% ★, Simulation 11.3%, Open World 10.1%, Strategy 8.9%, 3D 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: A simulation-heavy game focused on naval exploration and pirate-themed strategy.

Become a pirate, sail the oceans, plunder enemy ships and conquer islands!

Why similar: Massively Multiplayer 46.2%, Pirates 40.8% ★, Strategy 13%

Why You'll Like It: A massively multiplayer strategy game that emphasizes pirate action and fleet management.

Battle friends over air, land and sea in this epic WW2-themed battle strategy game.

Why similar: Strategy 48.7%, Multiplayer 31.4%, Co-op 7.9%, Casual 6.2%, Funny 4%

Why You'll Like It: A strategy-focused multiplayer game that captures the tactical combat elements of the seed game.

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 38.8% ★, Massively Multiplayer 37.2%, Puzzle 10.7%, Strategy 8.3%, Casual 3.3%

All Guns On Deck is a naval strategy, real time tactics action rpg with a unique battle system and unforgiving world to conquer.

Why similar: Strategy 38.9%, Simulation 32.4%, Casual 19.7%, Indie 9%

Why You'll Like It: Blends strategy and action with a focus on naval combat and tactical decision-making.

Loot Hunter is a fun role-play game from the world full of old ships, pirates and adventures!

Why similar: Strategy 55.9%, Casual 31.5%, Indie 12.6%

Why You'll Like It: A casual puzzle-strategy hybrid that focuses on collecting treasure in a lighthearted pirate setting.

Build a pirate empire & explore the open seas in this exciting strategy game!

Why similar: Pirates 49.8% ★, Massively Multiplayer 34.2%, Strategy 9.5%, Multiplayer 3.5%, Co-op 3.1%

Pirate Fighting Simulator is a free multiplayer PVP game where you can fight friends or randoms on an island arena

Why similar: Pirates 77.7% ★, Simulation 13.3%, Multiplayer 9%

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 69.3% ★, Multiplayer 10.6%, Strategy 6.7%, Open World 6.4%, Simulation 5.4%

(Sandbox Game) You play as a pirate on a remote island, surviving alone or with other players as you battle hostile skeletons. Construct a shelter and gather resources to fortify your survival.

Why similar: Multiplayer 60.3%, 3D 23.4%, Casual 16.3%

Enter the seven deadly seas! Create your crew and become the most feared pirate on the ocean. But be aware! You are not alone! You are not the only one seeking such glory. Kill or be killed. It's your Choice.

Why similar: Strategy 32%, Simulation 31%, Casual 16.6%, Violent 12.9%, Indie 7.5%

Indie Puzzle Game

Why similar: Indie 100%

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 70.3% ★, Strategy 14%, Multiplayer 7.8%, Funny 4.6%, 3D 2.6%

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: Pirates 71.8% ★, Open World 14.4%, Strategy 6.9%, Simulation 5.6%, Singleplayer 1.3%

PIRATECRAFT is a game battle-royale (survival, action, first person shooter) for single or multiplayer game

Why similar: Pirates 53.7% ★, Massively Multiplayer 21.4%, Open World 8.4%, Simulation 6.3%, Co-op 5.6%

Sail into the 17th-century Caribbean in SeaCret 1, a riotous mix of strategy, humor, and adventure! Trade, fight, or govern your way to fame in this sandbox escapade, where every choice brings riches or ridiculousness.

Why similar: Pirates 65.9% ★, Open World 12.6%, Strategy 11.3%, Simulation 10.2%

Here, you can freely sail your ship, explore the endless ocean, and find hidden islands and treasures!

Why similar: Pirates 65.7% ★, Survival 13.4%, Open World 7.1%, Casual 6.7%, 3D 5.2%

“Neighboring Islands” – is an exciting graphic novel, key feature of which is an opportunity to take part in its events, directly influencing the development of the plot. Every decision of the player-reader can change the course of the narrative in one direction or another.

Why similar: Casual 59.5%, Indie 40.5%

Throw yourself into a world of fantasy and create your own character to embark on an epic high seas adventure of your own making.

Why similar: Massively Multiplayer 77.6%, Multiplayer 9.4%, Funny 8.4%, Indie 4.6%

Piworld is a unique multiplayer game where everyone can find something to do to suit their desires. Try out different roles: from a simple fisherman to an adventurer. Explore the world alone or with friends, fight evil, develop your skills, and create your own story.

Why similar: Survival 29.1%, Funny 26.1%, Open World 24.1%, Simulation 20.6%

Capture islands, sink ships, defend your towns, and discover an exciting world full of adventure.

Why similar: Pirates 84.8% ★, Casual 11.1%, Indie 4.1%

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 68.3% ★, Tactical 11.9%, Multiplayer 7.6%, Strategy 6.7%, Casual 3.3%

Become a hero, build your own Hide-Out and start by saving your neighbourhood. Level up your skills, collect incredibly weird superhero gadgets, and join a superhero team to save the world!

Why similar: Massively Multiplayer 41.3%, Multiplayer 10.3%, Strategy 9.5%, Funny 9%, Survival 7.7%

Smash worms or slither trying! Warning: Incredibly addicting Multiplayer Game!

Why similar: Multiplayer 37.7%, Funny 24.8%, Strategy 15.7%, Casual 14.1%, Co-op 5.5%

Lost Islands is a Cold Weapon PvPvE online multiplayer action game. You will play an adventurer to an unknown island, killing and co-operating with monsters and other adventurers on the island, embarking on an exciting adventure and eventually escaping with the treasure.

Why similar: Massively Multiplayer 63.9%, Open World 18%, Violent 11.1%, 3D 7%

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: Pirates 66.4% ★, Open World 10.5%, Strategy 9.7%, Simulation 9.3%, Casual 2.8%

A difficult obstacle course 3D platformer where the goal is to survive and escape the Island!

Why similar: Funny 40%, Multiplayer 37.8%, 3D 12.3%, Indie 5.2%, Singleplayer 4.7%

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: Pirates 65% ★, Survival 13.2%, Open World 12.7%, Horror 9.1%

A kinky strategic adventure game, where you can manage a fantasy trade ship and your rowdy crew! Experience a buoyant story supported by ambitious gameplay systems, sexual content and expansive modding features.

Why similar: Sexual Content 44.6%, Simulation 21.9%, Strategy 21.3%, Multiple Endings 6%, Indie 4.7%

Open-world survival sandbox with base-building, crafting, farming and multiplayer. Explore a dangerous island, fight, build and stay alive.

Why similar: Massively Multiplayer 44.9%, Survival 17.1%, Multiplayer 15.5%, Open World 9.6%, Simulation 7.6%