- #1 Assassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag™
97% matchVery Positive88% of 77,541 reviews
Dev: Ubisoft MontrealPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 20.9 hrsMean: 41.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Discover Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag, the classic pirate action-adventure game from 2013. Command your ship, hunt Templars and carve your legend as Edward Kenway across the Caribbean's Golden Age of Piracy.
Why similar: Pirates 30.4% ★, Assassins 29.8% ★, Open World 9.3%, Stealth 8.1%, Parkour 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: This is the core game that Freedom Cry is built upon, offering the definitive pirate and naval exploration experience.
- #2 Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR'S CUT
96% matchVery Positive94% of 91,397 reviews2024
Dev: Sucker Punch ProductionsPub: PlayStation Publishing LLC
Windows
Median: 31.4 hrsMean: 48.3 hrs≥1hr: 96%
A storm is coming. Venture into the complete Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR’S CUT on PC; forge your own path through this open-world action adventure and uncover its hidden wonders. Brought to you by Sucker Punch Productions, Nixxes Software and PlayStation Studios.
Why similar: Open World 29.6%, Stealth 25.4%, Action 11.1%, Historical 9.1%, Adventure 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a masterclass in open-world historical action, blending stealth and fluid combat in a beautifully realized setting.
- #3 Assassin’s Creed® Rogue
96% matchVery Positive86% of 21,545 reviews2015
Dev: Ubisoft SofiaPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 11.5 hrsMean: 25.5 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Introducing Assassin’s Creed® Rogue, the darkest chapter in the Assassin’s Creed franchise yet. As Shay, you will experience the slow transformation from Assassin to Assassin Hunter. Follow your own creed and set off on an extraordinary journey through New York City, the wild river valley, and far away to the icy cold waters of the North...
Why similar: Assassins 40.8% ★, Open World 11.7%, Stealth 10.7%, Pirates 10.5% ★, Parkour 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: It utilizes the same naval combat engine and gameplay mechanics as Freedom Cry, providing a familiar yet fresh perspective.
- #4 Skull and Bones
95% 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: Pirates 60.2% ★, Open World 21.5%, Action 8.5%, Third Person 2.4%, Naval 2.2% ★
Why You'll Like It: This title focuses heavily on the naval combat and ship-to-ship warfare that defined the most exciting moments of Freedom Cry.
- #5 Assassin's Creed® III Remastered
94% matchMixed63% of 15,092 reviews2019
Dev: Ubisoft EntertainmentPub: Ubisoft Entertainment
Windows
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 30.0 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Relive the American Revolution or experience it for the first time in Assassin's Creed® III Remastered, with enhanced graphics and improved gameplay mechanics. Also includes Assassin's Creed Liberation remastered and all solo DLC content.
Why similar: Assassins 45.2% ★, Stealth 13.3%, Open World 11.2%, Parkour 8%, Historical 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: It shares the same historical engine and combat feel, focusing on the American colonial era.
- #6 Middle-earth™: Shadow of Mordor™
94% matchVery Positive92% of 95,802 reviews2014
Dev: Monolith ProductionsPub: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
Windows
Median: 12.3 hrsMean: 22.5 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Fight through Mordor and uncover the truth of the spirit that compels you, discover the origins of the Rings of Power, build your legend and ultimately confront the evil of Sauron in this new chronicle of Middle-earth.
Why similar: Assassins 30.3% ★, Open World 20.5%, Stealth 16.9%, Action 8.2%, Parkour 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: The parkour and combat systems feel remarkably similar to the Assassin's Creed style, emphasizing verticality and stealthy takedowns.
- #7 Sea of Thieves: 2026 Edition
93% matchVery Positive89% of 369,117 reviews2020
Dev: Rare LtdPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 22.4 hrsMean: 85.4 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: Pirates 52.5% ★, Open World 20.6%, Adventure 7.9%, Action 5.8%, Sailing 5% ★
Why You'll Like It: It provides the most immersive pirate life experience, focusing on sailing, exploration, and naval combat with friends or solo.
- #8 Batman: Arkham City - Game of the Year Edition
92% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 75,845 reviews2012
Dev: Rocksteady StudiosPub: WB Games
Windows
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 26.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Get Batman: Arkham City and all DLC for one low price with the release of the GOTY Edition!
Why similar: Stealth 32.4%, Open World 29.6%, Action 15.3%, Third Person 9.1%, Adventure 9%
Why You'll Like It: It features refined parkour-based traversal and a heavy emphasis on stealth-oriented combat encounters.
- #9 Assassin's Creed® Syndicate
91% matchVery Positive80% of 32,366 reviews2015
Dev: Ubisoft Quebec, in collaboration with Ubisoft Annecy, Bucharest, Kiev, Montreal, Montpellier, Shanghai, Singapore, Sofia, Toronto studiosPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 18.4 hrsMean: 39.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
London, 1868. Lead your underworld organization in the midst of the Industrial Revolution to break the corrupt stranglehold on the city in a visceral adventure filled with action, intrigue, and brutal combat.
Why similar: Assassins 50.6% ★, Stealth 11.7%, Open World 10.3%, Parkour 10%, Historical 5.4%
Why You'll Like It: It refines the stealth and parkour mechanics of the series, offering a dense, historical open-world playground.
- #10 Dishonored
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 85,931 reviews2012
Dev: Arkane StudiosPub: Bethesda Softworks
Windows
Median: 9.4 hrsMean: 20.9 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.
Why similar: Assassins 51.8% ★, Stealth 31.6%, Action 5.9%, Adventure 3.1%, Open World 2.9%
Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in stealth gameplay that rewards verticality and creative approaches to mission objectives.
- #11 Assassin's Creed® Origins
90% matchVery Positive86% of 126,426 reviews2017
Dev: Ubisoft MontrealPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 22.2 hrsMean: 56.8 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Explore Ancient Egypt in this action-adventure game. Battle powerful enemies, unveil conspiracies, and discover the origin story of the Assassin’s Brotherhood.
Why similar: Assassins 41.8% ★, Open World 14.9%, Stealth 11.7%, Parkour 10.1%, Historical 7%
Why You'll Like It: This entry expands the series into a full RPG format while maintaining the core open-world exploration and stealth elements.
- #12 Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition
89% matchVery Positive94% of 76,766 reviews2014
Dev: United Front GamesPub: Square Enix
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 24.3 hrs≥1hr: 80%
The Definitive Edition of the critically acclaimed, award winning open-world action adventure, reworked, rebuilt and re-mastered for the new generation. With all previously available DLC included and a wealth of tech and visual improvements, Hong Kong has never felt so alive.
Why similar: Open World 42.9%, Parkour 18.8%, Action 13.7%, Third Person 8.3%, Adventure 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: This open-world game features excellent parkour-based movement and visceral melee combat in a dense urban environment.
- #13 Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition
89% matchVery Positive85% of 85,933 reviews2018
Dev: Eidos-MontréalPub: Crystal Dynamics
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 11.4 hrsMean: 39.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
As Lara Croft races to save the world from a Maya apocalypse, she must become the Tomb Raider she is destined to be.
Why similar: Stealth 26%, Open World 24.6%, Adventure 16.4%, Action 13.8%, Third Person 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: It places a strong emphasis on stealth, jungle exploration, and fluid parkour movement across ancient environments.
- #14 Assassin's Creed® Unity
88% matchMostly Positive78% of 83,273 reviews2014
Dev: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 11.4 hrsMean: 31.8 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Paris, 1789. In this action-adventure game, experience the French Revolution through the eyes of Arno Dorian. Become an Assassin and expose the true powers behind the Revolution for the fate of a nation.
Why similar: Assassins 41.4% ★, Stealth 13.7%, Parkour 13.2%, Open World 12.4%, Historical 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: It features the most complex and fluid parkour system in the entire series, perfect for those who enjoy urban traversal.
- #15 Sid Meier's Pirates!
87% 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 65.2% ★, Open World 14.3%, Historical 5.1%, Adventure 4.1%, Naval 3.8% ★
Why You'll Like It: A classic title that captures the essence of the pirate life, including naval combat, sword fighting, and exploration.
- #16 Assassin’s Creed® Brotherhood
86% matchVery Positive88% of 26,024 reviews2011
Dev: Ubisoft MontrealPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 14.9 hrsMean: 25.4 hrs≥1hr: 80%
It’s time to join the Brotherhood.
Why similar: Assassins 38.1% ★, Stealth 14.5%, Parkour 12.7%, Open World 12%, Action 6%
Why You'll Like It: A classic entry that perfected the parkour-heavy, stealth-action loop of the early series.
- #17 METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN
86% matchVery Positive92% of 106,605 reviews2015
Dev: KONAMI
Windows
Median: 19.0 hrsMean: 65.5 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Ushering in a new era for the METAL GEAR franchise with cutting-edge technology powered by the Fox Engine, METAL GEAR SOLID V: The Phantom Pain, will provide players a first-rate gaming experience as they are offered tactical freedom to carry out open-world missions.
Why similar: Stealth 45.2%, Open World 26.1%, Action 9.8%, Third Person 6.8%, Adventure 4.4%
Why You'll Like It: It offers unparalleled freedom in how you approach stealth-based objectives within a massive open-world environment.
- #18 Assassin's Creed 2
85% matchVery Positive89% of 59,997 reviews2010
Dev: Ubisoft MontrealPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 12.9 hrsMean: 23.2 hrs≥1hr: 78%
An epic story of family, vengeance and conspiracy set in the pristine, yet brutal, backdrop of a Renaissance Italy. New low price!
Why similar: Assassins 39.5% ★, Stealth 14.1%, Parkour 12.7%, Open World 11.7%, Historical 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: The foundational game that established the parkour and stealth mechanics that define the franchise.
- #19 Assassin's Creed Mirage
83% matchMostly Positive76% of 11,570 reviews2024
Dev: Ubisoft BordeauxPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 14.8 hrsMean: 31.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Become a deadly Master Assassin in this action-adventure game. Explore the streets of ninth-century Baghdad through the eyes of Basim. Take down your targets while seeking justice as part of the Hidden Ones.
Why similar: Assassins 40.4% ★, Stealth 14.4%, Parkour 13.3%, Open World 10.5%, Historical 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: A return to the series' roots, focusing heavily on stealth, parkour, and dense urban navigation.
- #20 Assassin's Creed® Revelations
84% matchVery Positive84% of 20,123 reviews2011
Dev: Ubisoft MontrealPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 12.2 hrsMean: 23.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Ezio Auditore walks in the footsteps of the legendary mentor Altair, on a dangerous journey of discovery and revelation.
Why similar: Assassins 38% ★, Stealth 14.8%, Parkour 13.3%, Open World 12.1%, Action 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: Features refined combat and traversal mechanics that conclude the Ezio trilogy with high-stakes action.
- #21 Assassin's Creed Valhalla
82% matchMixed70% of 42,550 reviews2022
Dev: Ubisoft MontrealPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 14.1 hrsMean: 51.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla is an action-adventure game in which you are a Viking warrior raised on tales of battle and glory. Explore a dynamic open world set in England’s Dark Ages. Raid your enemies and grow your settlement to earn your place among the gods in Valhalla.
Why similar: Assassins 43.1% ★, Open World 13.6%, Stealth 12.8%, Historical 8.4%, Action 4.7%
Why You'll Like It: Expands the historical action-adventure scope with a massive world and deep RPG progression.
- #22 Far Cry 3
82% matchVery Positive88% of 128,861 reviews2012
Dev: Ubisoft Montreal, Massive Entertainment, and Ubisoft ShanghaiPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 14.4 hrsMean: 28.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Discover the dark secrets of a lawless island ruled by violence and take the fight to the enemy as you try to escape. You’ll need more than luck to escape alive!
Why similar: Open World 42.7%, Stealth 26.2%, Action 13.3%, Adventure 10.3%, Multiplayer 2.3%
Why You'll Like It: This open-world game excels at giving players the freedom to choose between stealthy infiltration and chaotic combat.
- #23 Assassin’s Creed® Liberation HD
84% matchMixed54% of 3,211 reviews2014
Dev: Ubisoft SofiaPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 12.9 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Introducing Assassin’s Creed® Liberation HD, the striking chapter of the pre-American Revolution Assassin’s Creed saga which arrives for the first time on HD consoles and PC. With improved gameplay, a deeper story, and HD graphics, Liberation is an immersive and full Assassin’s Creed experience.The year is 1765.
Why similar: Assassins 39.9% ★, Stealth 16.8%, Open World 13.6%, Parkour 9.3%, Action 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: Shares the historical setting and stealth-focused gameplay of the 18th-century Caribbean era.
- #24 Horizon Zero Dawn™ Complete Edition
81% matchVery Positive88% of 127,745 reviews2020
Dev: GuerrillaPub: PlayStation Publishing LLC
Windows
Median: 17.1 hrsMean: 41.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Experience Aloy’s legendary quest to unravel the mysteries of a future Earth ruled by Machines. Use devastating tactical attacks against your prey and explore a majestic open world in this award-winning action RPG!
Why similar: Open World 42.8%, Adventure 13.8%, Stealth 11.5%, Action 11.5%, Third Person 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: It combines open-world exploration with tactical stealth and action-oriented combat against unique mechanical enemies.
- #25 Prince of Persia®: The Sands of Time
81% matchVery Positive86% of 5,128 reviews2008
Dev: KudosoftPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Amidst the scorched sands of ancient Persia, there is a legend spun in an ancient tongue. It speaks of a time borne by blood and ruled by deceit. Drawn to the dark powers of a magic dagger, a young Prince is led to unleash a deadly evil upon a beautiful kingdom.
Why similar: Parkour 43.3%, Action 20%, Adventure 16.6%, Third Person 12.7%, Story Rich 3.2%
Why You'll Like It: The spiritual ancestor to the Assassin's Creed parkour system, focusing on acrobatic movement and environmental puzzles.
- #26 Styx: Master of Shadows
80% matchVery Positive83% of 11,569 reviews2014
Dev: Cyanide Studio
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Styx: Master of Shadows is an infiltration game with RPG elements taking place in a dark fantasy universe, where you sneak, steal and assassinate your way through as Styx, a Goblin two-centuries of age.
Why similar: Assassins 41.4% ★, Stealth 25.1%, Parkour 12.2%, Action 4.7%, Third Person 4.3%
Why You'll Like It: A dedicated stealth game that rewards vertical movement and clever use of the environment to bypass guards.
- #27 King of Seas
79% matchMixed59% of 771 reviews2021
Dev: 3DCloudsPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 6.1 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: Pirates 53.7% ★, Open World 16.3%, Action 6.6%, Naval 6.1% ★, Sailing 5.9% ★
Why You'll Like It: A dedicated naval action game that captures the spirit of pirate exploration and ship-to-ship combat.
- #28 Thief
79% matchMostly Positive75% of 23,858 reviews2014
Dev: Eidos-MontréalPub: Eidos Interactive Corp.
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 13.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Garrett, the Master Thief, steps out of the shadows into the City. In this treacherous place, where the Baron’s Watch spreads a rising tide of fear and oppression, his skills are the only things he can trust. Even the most cautious citizens and their best-guarded possessions are not safe from his reach.
Why similar: Stealth 54.7%, Assassins 18% ★, Action 7.6%, Parkour 6.4%, Adventure 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: A pure stealth experience that emphasizes using shadows and sound to navigate dangerous environments undetected.
- #29 Assassin’s Creed Shadows
75% matchMostly Positive76% of 36,559 reviews2025
Dev: Ubisoft QuebecPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 32.3 hrsMean: 53.5 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Experience an epic action-adventure story set in feudal Japan! Become a lethal shinobi assassin and powerful legendary samurai as you explore a beautiful open world in a time of chaos.
Why similar: Assassins 42.1% ★, Stealth 15.7%, Open World 11.7%, Parkour 8.2%, Historical 7.2%
- #30 Port Royale 4
78% 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: Pirates 57.2% ★, Open World 13.7%, Historical 7.4%, Naval 6.4% ★, Sailing 5.8% ★
Why You'll Like It: Offers a deeper simulation of the pirate-era Caribbean, focusing on trade, naval combat, and strategic management.
- #31 Assassin's Creed® Odyssey
76% matchVery Positive89% of 183,840 reviews2018
Dev: Ubisoft QuebecPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 38.7 hrsMean: 84.1 hrs≥1hr: 93%
In this action-adventure game, set sail for Ancient Greece to alter its fate. Fight in visceral battles on land and sea, shape your destiny from outcast to legend, and uncover secrets of your past.
Why similar: Assassins 40.8% ★, Open World 19.2%, Stealth 10.6%, Historical 7.2%, Parkour 6.4%
- #32 Assassin's Creed™: Director's Cut Edition
77% matchVery Positive81% of 24,678 reviews2008
Dev: Ubisoft MontrealPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 24.6 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Assassin's Creed™ is the next-gen game developed by Ubisoft Montreal that redefines the action genre. While other games claim to be next-gen with impressive graphics and physics, Assassin's Creed merges technology, game design, theme and emotions into a world where you instigate chaos and become a vulnerable, yet powerful, agent of...
Why similar: Assassins 38.4% ★, Stealth 14.5%, Parkour 12.5%, Open World 9.5%, Historical 7.5%
- #33 Assassin’s Creed® Chronicles: India
77% matchMixed66% of 1,132 reviews2016
Dev: Climax StudiosPub: Ubisoft Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Embody Arbaaz in his quest for retribution through a colourful depiction of Colonial India in 2.5D stealth gameplay. • Travel across an amazing 19th Century India and its legendary landmarks. • Experience the thrill of a stealthy assassin with a unique set of skills and weapons such as the double kill moves and the chakram.
Why similar: Assassins 60.6% ★, Stealth 17.7%, Action 7.5%, Parkour 7.2%, Adventure 6.3%
- #34 Dishonored®: Death of the Outsider™
74% matchVery Positive88% of 13,091 reviews2017
Dev: Arkane StudiosPub: Bethesda Softworks
Windows
Median: 8.5 hrsMean: 16.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%
From the award-winning developers at Arkane® Studios comes Dishonored®: Death of the Outsider, the next standalone adventure in the critically-acclaimed Dishonored® series.
Why similar: Assassins 47.7% ★, Stealth 26.4%, Action 6.6%, Parkour 5.8%, Open World 5.8%
- #35 Assassin’s Creed® Chronicles: Russia
76% matchMixed59% of 1,281 reviews2016
Dev: Climax StudiosPub: Ubisoft Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Join Nikolaï Orelov in his search for redemption as you journey through an iconic, propaganda art style Russia in 2.5D gameplay. • Survive the aftermath of October Revolution & travel accross Russia. • Experience the thrill of being a stealthy Assassin in an exclusive modern setting.
Why similar: Assassins 50.7% ★, Stealth 15.9%, Parkour 13.9%, Action 10.7%, Adventure 8%
- #36 Assassin’s Creed® Chronicles: China
75% matchMostly Positive74% of 3,847 reviews2015
Dev: Climax StudiosPub: Ubisoft Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%
The first entry in the Assassin’s Creed Chronicles saga takes place in China, 1526, as the Ming dynasty starts to crumble. You embody Shao Jun, the last remaining Assassin of the Chinese Brotherhood, returning to her homeland with a vendetta.
Why similar: Assassins 55.9% ★, Stealth 15.9%, Parkour 12.6%, Action 4.8%, Historical 4.2%
- #37 The Pirate: Caribbean Hunt
73% 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: Pirates 65.8% ★, Open World 10.2%, Adventure 5.3%, Naval 5.1% ★, Action 4.6%
- #38 Corsairs Legacy - Pirate Action RPG & Sea Battles
71% 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: Pirates 47.3% ★, Open World 15.9%, Historical 10.9%, Adventure 6.2%, Naval 5.9% ★
- #39 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 72.6% ★, Action 9.4%, Adventure 6.8%, Naval 4.5% ★, Open World 3.8%
- #40 Terror of the Seven Seas
70% 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: Pirates 47.1% ★, Open World 15.9%, Historical 8.6%, Action 7.4%, Adventure 5.7%
- #41 Vendetta - Curse of Raven's Cry
74% matchMixed47% of 775 reviews2015
Dev: Reality Pump StudiosPub: TopWare Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Vendetta: Curse of Raven’s Cry is a third person, open world action-RPG that combines fast-paced swordplay with thrilling naval battles and exploration. Assume the role of dread pirate Christopher Raven and take your revenge on Captain Neville Scranton and the men who killed your family.
Why similar: Pirates 61.5% ★, Action 19.4%, Open World 14.9%, RPG 4.2%
- #42 Prince of Persia®
73% matchMostly Positive79% of 3,805 reviews2008
Dev: Ubisoft MontrealPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 52%
The critically acclaimed Prince of Persia® franchise returns for the first time on next-generation platforms with an all-new epic journey. Built by the same award-winning Ubisoft Montreal studio that created Assassin's Creed™, Prince of Persia has been in development for over three years to deliver a whole new action-adventure gaming...
Why similar: Parkour 34.1%, Action 20.1%, Adventure 18.1%, Open World 11.6%, Third Person 10.6%
- #43 Styx: Shards of Darkness
71% matchVery Positive83% of 6,848 reviews2017
Dev: Cyanide StudioPub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 13.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Styx returns in a new stealth adventure! Explore and master huge open environments, sneak past or assassinate new enemies and bosses, and experiment with the new array of lethal abilities and weapons in our goblin assassin's arsenal.
Why similar: Assassins 42.5% ★, Stealth 21.7%, Parkour 12.2%, Action 5%, Adventure 4.4%
- #44 Blackwake
69% matchVery Positive81% of 26,044 reviews2020
Dev: Mastfire Studios Pty Ltd
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 10.1 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 72.1% ★, Naval 7% ★, Open World 6%, Action 5.9%, Sailing 2.9% ★
- #45 Aragami
70% matchVery Positive90% of 12,946 reviews2016
Dev: Lince Works
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Aragami is a third person stealth game that casts you as an undead assassin with the power to control the shadows. Teleport to any shadow, become invisible, materialize weapons or even summon a shadow dragon to infiltrate the enemy ranks and dispose of your targets.
Why similar: Assassins 56.5% ★, Stealth 27%, Action 5.3%, Adventure 3.8%, Third Person 2.9%
- #46 Sea Dogs: To Each His Own
71% 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 52.6% ★, Open World 11.4%, Historical 8.3%, Naval 5.9% ★, Third Person 5%
- #47 Blood and Gold: Caribbean!
72% 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 72.2% ★, Naval 5.2% ★, Adventure 5%, Open World 4.7%, Action 4.6%
- #48 Mystical Maritime Adventure
68% matchMostly Positive79% of 63 reviews2024
Dev: Ze_Yu
Windows
Here, you can freely sail your ship, explore the endless ocean, and find hidden islands and treasures!
Why similar: Pirates 58.7% ★, Open World 10.7%, Adventure 9.5%, Naval 7.3% ★, Action 7.1%
- #49 Buccaneers!
69% matchVery Positive82% of 401 reviews2022
Dev: Skyward Digital
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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 52.6% ★, Open World 16.5%, Action 7.6%, Naval 6.7% ★, Historical 5.8%
- #50 Sea Dogs
70% matchMostly Positive75% of 171 reviews2018
Dev: Akella
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 41%
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: Pirates 46% ★, Open World 13%, Historical 10.5%, Action 7.1%, Naval 6.1% ★
- #51 Caribbean Legend
66% matchMostly Positive77% of 3,048 reviews2024
Dev: BlackMark Studio
Windows
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 54.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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 54.2% ★, Open World 18%, Historical 8.1%, Naval 6.2% ★, Third Person 5.2%
- #52 Styx: Blades of Greed
66% matchNo user reviews68% of 953 reviews2026
Dev: Cyanide StudioPub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 13.1 hrs≥1hr: 75%
The master of stealth is back! Explore the dizzying heights of the Iserian Continent and cunningly eliminate your enemies. Thanks to your Quartz powers, you are freer than ever. Be creative: Never has it felt so good to be greedy.
Why similar: Stealth 45.1%, Parkour 14.6%, Action 13.9%, Adventure 11.8%, Third Person 7.3%
- #53 Far Cry® 2
69% matchMostly Positive76% of 18,355 reviews2008
Dev: Ubisoft MontrealPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 15.5 hrs≥1hr: 68%
You are a gun for hire, trapped in a war-torn African state, stricken with malaria and forced to make deals with corrupt warlords on both sides of the conflict in order to make this country your home. You must identify and exploit your enemies' weaknesses, neutralizing their superior numbers and firepower with surprise, subversion,...
Why similar: Open World 51.6%, Stealth 18.6%, Action 15.4%, Adventure 6.5%, Singleplayer 2.6%
- #54 Buccaneers! The New Age of Piracy
67% matchVery Positive81% of 147 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: Pirates 50.1% ★, Open World 16.6%, Historical 10.2%, Action 6.5%, Naval 6.5% ★
- #55 yebushou:defeat pirates
67% matchMixed51% of 85 reviews2023
Pub:
Windows
Find the leaders of each area and use your skills and reflexes to kill them.
Why similar: Assassins 39.8% ★, Action 11.3%, Historical 10.1%, Adventure 10%, Open World 9%
- #56 Captain Blood
65% matchMostly Positive79% of 290 reviews2025
Dev: Seawolf StudioPub: SNEG
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Captain Blood is a pirate-themed action game where you play as a fearsome pirate seeking gold and glory. Expect adventures with cannon firing, pistol shooting, swashbuckling sword fights, and plenty of pirate shenanigans. This hack'n'slash features fierce combat, hordes of enemies and flashy combos.
Why similar: Pirates 61.2% ★, Action 9.4%, Adventure 8.3%, Third Person 7.1%, Sailing 6% ★
- #57 Far Cry®
68% matchVery Positive82% of 11,504 reviews2008
Dev: Crytek StudiosPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 57%
A tropical paradise seethes with hidden evil in Far Cry®, a cunningly detailed action shooter that pushes the boundaries of combat to shocking new levels. Freelance mariner Jack Carver is cursing the day he ever came to this island.
Why similar: Stealth 32.6%, Open World 29%, Action 21.4%, Adventure 7.8%, Singleplayer 3.1%
- #58 Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii
63% 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: Pirates 58.6% ★, Action 9.3%, Adventure 8.1%, Third Person 6.7%, Open World 6.6%