Games Like Blackwake

Fight for survival in Blazing Sails, a fast-paced pirate PvP game! Create your own unique pirate and ship. Band together with other players to command your mighty vessel! Explore different game-modes, maps, weapons, ship types and more while eliminating other crews in epic battles on land and sea!

Why similar: Naval Combat 28.8% ★, Pirates 27.7% ★, Naval 15.1% ★, Team-Based 8.5%, Co-op 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: Its fast-paced pirate PvP centers on crewing customizable ships, managing repairs and sails, firing cannons, and fighting enemy crews.

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 40.8% ★, Naval 15.8% ★, Sailing 11.2% ★, Multiplayer 10.5%, Co-op 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: This is the closest large-scale pirate sandbox for shared sailing, naval cannon battles, emergency repairs, and frantic first-person boarding.

Fight on multiple fronts in Holdfast: Nations At War - A multiplayer first and third-person shooter set during the great Napoleonic Era and WW1. Charge into battle with over 150 players per server!

Why similar: Naval 41.4% ★, Team-Based 19.7%, Multiplayer 16.3%, FPS 10.9%, First-Person 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: It similarly blends organized multiplayer FPS battles with crew-operated cannons, period weapons, chaotic voice chat, and naval engagements.

Fight for dominion in Battlewake, a fantasy naval combat game built for VR. Play as 4 mythical pirate lords, captain massive battle-ready warships, and summon ancient powers as you set sail on a larger-than-life nautical war for the ages.

Why similar: Pirates 55.3% ★, Naval 24.1% ★, Multiplayer 5.1%, Strategy 4.3%, Action 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: This VR pirate combat game emphasizes arcade naval duels, cannon fire, special ship abilities, and multiplayer crew action.

Step into the ultimate three-way war for honor, glory, and gold! This beloved community-driven game brings together swashbuckling Pirates, battle-hardened Vikings, and chivalrous Knights in hilarious and intense class-based combat. Join the fun, embrace the chaos, and fight your way to victory!

Why similar: Pirates 58.5% ★, Multiplayer 14.7%, Swordplay 10%, FPS 5.7%, Funny 4%

Why You'll Like It: Its class-based multiplayer battles deliver the same silly, swashbuckling first-person combat and pirate-versus-pirate energy.

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 31.4% ★, Naval 24.7% ★, Naval Combat 21.7% ★, Sailing 10.8% ★, Multiplayer 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: It offers competitive pirate ship combat built around maneuvering, broadsides, upgrades, and outplaying multiple enemy vessels.

Assemble your crew, take to the skies in the premier PvP airship combat game. Guns of Icarus Online is all about flying massive airships, shooting big turret weapons, and working as a team for supremacy of the skies. Everyone as one, victory or death, together.

Why similar: Team-Based 49%, Multiplayer 22.3%, Co-op 14.6%, FPS 4.3%, Action 4%

Why You'll Like It: Although its ships fly rather than sail, its dedicated crew roles for piloting, gunnery, repairs, and communication closely mirror Blackwake's teamwork.

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 29.2% ★, Pirates 29.2% ★, Naval 23.5% ★, Sailing 11.4% ★, Multiplayer 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: For players who enjoy Blackwake's sailing and cannon mechanics, it offers much deeper age-of-sail ship handling and fleet PvP.

Treasure Royale is a Battle Royale style game in which dozens of pirate crews face each other on the open sea, jungle islands and dark caves. Navigate your ship, bombard enemies, find gear but above all - hunt treasures!

Why similar: Naval Combat 25.7% ★, Pirates 24% ★, Naval 16.1% ★, Team-Based 10.2%, Sailing 7.5% ★

Why You'll Like It: Its battle-royale format combines first-person shooting, pirate ships, cannon combat, and boarding-oriented naval skirmishes.

Open World, Multiplayer VR Pirate Game!

Why similar: Pirates 36.9% ★, Naval Combat 26.7% ★, Sailing 12.9% ★, Swordplay 8.2%, FPS 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: This open-world multiplayer pirate game lets groups construct and sail ships together before battling other players on the sea.

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 41.4% ★, Naval Combat 30.6% ★, Sailing 14.2% ★, Multiplayer 6.2%, Open World 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: It expands the crewed pirate-ship fantasy into a survival sandbox with player-built vessels, naval warfare, exploration, and raiding.

Own the skies in steam-powered airships! Guns of Icarus Alliance is a team-based online game that pits co-op crews against both rival teams and an AI that learns your tactics. Players become part of the story as each battle shapes history in an ever-changing steampunk world.

Why similar: Team-Based 30.6%, Indie 30%, Multiplayer 16.6%, Co-op 11.6%, Action 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: This cooperative PvE counterpart to Guns of Icarus retains the satisfying division of shipboard combat, repair, and piloting roles.

Immerse yourself in thrilling naval battles and assemble an armada of over 800 ships from the first half of the 20th century — from stealthy destroyers to gigantic battleships. Change the look of your ship, choose upgrades to suit your play style, and go into battle with other players!

Why similar: Naval Combat 37.9% ★, Naval 31.7% ★, Team-Based 16.5%, Multiplayer 8.1%, Co-op 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: It trades pirates and boarding for polished team-based naval PvP focused on positioning, broadside timing, and coordinated fire.

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 31.7% ★, Naval Combat 26.2% ★, Naval 24.6% ★, Sailing 10.2% ★, FPS 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: It mixes accessible pirate sailing, ship-to-ship combat, boarding, and cooperative adventuring in a lighter open-world format.

Salt 2 is a pirate-themed open world adventure focused on exploration, crafting, and survival. Play solo or with up to 5 friends, sailing the sea with your ship as a mobile base. Discover islands full of quests, towns, caves, and secrets. Level up, craft gear, hunt, fish, and customize your ship.

Why similar: Pirates 45.4% ★, Naval 28.5% ★, Sailing 17.4% ★, Open World 4.4%, First-Person 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: This co-op first-person pirate adventure supports shared ship sailing, exploration, combat, and building a life at sea with friends.

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 35% ★, Pirates 34.9% ★, Naval 8% ★, Multiplayer 7.3%, Co-op 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: It is a more progression-driven pirate naval game, but still provides multiplayer sailing, fleet combat, and powerful broadside exchanges.

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 33.5% ★, Naval Combat 32.7% ★, Naval 20.8% ★, Multiplayer 3.9%, Sailing 3.7% ★

Why You'll Like It: Its co-op naval sandbox lets players sail together, engage hostile fleets, upgrade ships, and roam a procedurally generated world.

Void Crew is a Chaotic, Co-op Roguelite game for 1 to 6 players: Outfit your spaceship and crew for thrilling quests, brave fierce enemies in Space Battles... and try not to panic!

Why similar: Multiplayer 39.8%, Co-op 34.2%, First-Person 13.4%, Action 7%, Indie 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: A spaceship rather than a sailing ship, but its co-op missions hinge on the same frantic shared roles of piloting, shooting, repairs, and survival.

MORDHAU is a multiplayer medieval slasher. Create your mercenary and fight in brutal battles where you will experience fast paced combat, castle sieges, cavalry charges, and more.

Why similar: Multiplayer 27.8%, Team-Based 23.6%, Swordplay 23.4%, First-Person 12.3%, FPS 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: Its first-person multiplayer melee, archery, and chaotic medieval sieges make it a strong match for the boarding-combat side of Blackwake.

Barotrauma is a 2D co-op submarine simulator – in space, with survival horror and RPG elements. Steer your submarine, complete missions, fight monsters, fix leaks, operate machinery, man the guns and craft items, and stay alert: danger in Barotrauma doesn’t announce itself!

Why similar: Naval 33.9% ★, Multiplayer 28.5%, Co-op 25.3%, Strategy 4.6%, Violent 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: Its submarine crews must coordinate navigation, weapons, repairs, and boarding under pressure, making it an excellent teamwork-focused naval substitute.

Besiege castles and raid villages in Chivalry: Medieval Warfare, a fast-paced medieval first person slasher with a focus on multiplayer battles

Why similar: Multiplayer 29.4%, Swordplay 20%, Team-Based 16.6%, First-Person 9.9%, Action 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: This earlier Chivalry game remains a good fit for players seeking rough-and-ready first-person swordplay alongside multiplayer mayhem.

Chivalry 2 is a multiplayer first person slasher inspired by epic medieval movie battles. Players are thrust into the action of every iconic moment of the era - from clashing swords, to storms of flaming arrows, to sprawling castle sieges and more.

Why similar: Swordplay 40.3%, Multiplayer 28.9%, FPS 12%, First-Person 9.8%, Action 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: Large-scale first-person medieval battles provide the same accessible, humorous melee chaos and objective-driven team fighting found during Blackwake boardings.

The co-op open-world space sim where everyone has a role! Pilot the ship. Reroute power. Launch nukes. Explore alien planets. Research new talents. Work together to find the Lost Colony! ...or just deliver some biscuits

Why similar: Multiplayer 27.7%, Co-op 24.8%, FPS 15.7%, First-Person 13.6%, Open World 12.5%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the multi-role crew dynamic of Blackwake through cooperative starship piloting, engineering, gunnery, and away-team combat.

Join this free-to-play PvP online naval shooter with fast-paced combat, easy-to-learn gameplay, intuitive controls, and cross-platform play on Steam, console, and mobile. Choose from 600+ warships and 150+ Commanders, and master tactics on diverse maps. Play now and become a legend!

Why similar: Naval 45.7% ★, Naval Combat 34.9% ★, Team-Based 11.8%, Action 4.2%, Multiplayer 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: This more streamlined naval PvP option still rewards team positioning, aiming disciplined salvos, and reacting quickly to enemy ships.

DIVE. DISCOVER. DIE. Crew a submarine with friends in We Need To Go Deeper - a 2-4-player cooperative submarine roguelike set in a Verne-inspired undersea universe.

Why similar: Team-Based 45%, Multiplayer 24.1%, Co-op 23.7%, Action 5.7%, Adventure 1.6%

Why You'll Like It: This co-op submarine game turns operating a single vessel into a hectic shared task of steering, manning weapons, repairing, and exploring.

War of Rights is a first person multiplayer game featuring massive 400 player battles with a focus on historical authenticity, teamplay and immersion. It is set during the perilous days of the American Civil War, in the Maryland Campaign of September, 1862.

Why similar: Multiplayer 41.1%, FPS 20.8%, First-Person 12.2%, Strategy 8.7%, Action 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a more serious historical take on coordinated first-person multiplayer, with teamwork, formations, artillery, and immersive voice communication.

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: Pirates 35.3% ★, Naval Combat 34.5% ★, Sailing 12.3% ★, Team-Based 12.1%, Open World 3%

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 48.1% ★, Naval 28.3% ★, Sailing 8.2% ★, Multiplayer 5.6%, Co-op 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: It provides pirate ship combat, cannons, boarding, upgrades, and optional multiplayer in a more RPG-oriented structure.

War Thunder is the most comprehensive free-to-play, cross-platform, MMO military game dedicated to aviation, armoured vehicles, and naval craft, from the early 20th century to the most advanced modern combat units. Join now and take part in major battles on land, in the air, and at sea.

Why similar: Naval Combat 77% ★, Multiplayer 17.2%, Action 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: Its naval modes offer more simulation-minded multiplayer warship battles with crew damage, gunnery, torpedoes, and tactical maneuvering.

Battle Cry of Freedom brings brutal real-time first and third-person combat set in the 19th Century America, presenting players with the opportunity to re-fight the American Civil War as either the Union or the Confederates.

Why similar: Team-Based 36.5%, Multiplayer 23.1%, FPS 16.1%, First-Person 10.1%, Strategy 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: Its Civil War multiplayer battles emphasize coordinated infantry and artillery roles, making it a good historical-teamwork alternative to Blackwake.

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 36.3% ★, Pirates 34.5% ★, Naval 16.4% ★, Multiplayer 4.8%, Sailing 4% ★

'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 51.7% ★, Naval 23% ★, Naval Combat 11.7% ★, Sailing 7.4% ★, Strategy 1.6%

Why You'll Like It: This sandbox pirate RPG combines naval battles and boarding with first-person land combat, trading, faction warfare, and crew management.

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 32.3% ★, Naval Combat 30.3% ★, Naval 18.6% ★, Sailing 10.1% ★, Multiplayer 4.9%

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: Pirates 36.4% ★, Naval Combat 30.3% ★, Naval 13.6% ★, Sailing 8.2% ★, Multiplayer 3%

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

Why similar: Pirates 71.5% ★, FPS 11.5%, Multiplayer 7.6%, First-Person 5.3%, Action 4.1%

Unearned Bounty is an action-packed Free-For-All multiplayer game where you battle to become the most infamous pirate!

Why similar: Pirates 45.1% ★, Naval Combat 21.7% ★, Naval 18.9% ★, Multiplayer 7.6%, Sailing 4.6% ★

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 31.2% ★, Naval Combat 30.4% ★, Naval 19.8% ★, Sailing 10.8% ★, Open World 2.6%

Multiplayer based, first person enabled, action packed and skill demanding shooter set in the Wild West times. A unique combination of non stop action and slow but powerful weaponry.

Why similar: Multiplayer 26%, Co-op 20.8%, FPS 19.1%, Funny 12.9%, First-Person 12.3%

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 45.5% ★, Naval Combat 24% ★, Naval 17.3% ★, Multiplayer 7.1%, Strategy 2.4%

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 36% ★, Naval Combat 24.6% ★, Naval 22.2% ★, Sailing 11.4% ★, Multiplayer 3.6%

An 10 player online social deduction game inspired by games like Among Us & Town of Salem, where the stowaway is tasked with killing the crew before they reach land!

Why similar: Naval Combat 34.2% ★, Sailing 17.4% ★, Team-Based 14.4%, Multiplayer 11.9%, FPS 7.6%

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 57% ★, Naval 20.7% ★, Naval Combat 9.2% ★, Sailing 7.8% ★, Open World 3%

Merciless trench warfare immerses you and your squad in intense battles of attack and defense. Verdun is the first multiplayer FPS set in an authentic World War One setting offering a rarely seen battlefield experience.

Why similar: Co-op 31.1%, Multiplayer 23.6%, FPS 16.9%, First-Person 10.9%, Strategy 7.7%

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 31.8% ★, Naval Combat 28.1% ★, Naval 24.3% ★, Sailing 10.8% ★, Open World 2%

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: Pirates 46.4% ★, Naval Combat 38.3% ★, Sailing 11.9% ★, Open World 2.3%, Action 0.9%

Play as a shark or a diver in a dark aquatic world and overcome your enemies by employing cunning, teamwork, and stealth. Depth blends tension and visceral action as you team up against AI or be matched with other players in heart pounding combat.

Why similar: Team-Based 39.7%, Multiplayer 19.9%, Co-op 15.2%, FPS 13.4%, Action 4.6%

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 41.9% ★, Naval 33.4% ★, Sailing 14.5% ★, Open World 3.4%, FPS 2.4%

Squad is a tactical FPS that provides authentic combat experiences through teamwork, communication, and realistic combat. It bridges the gap between arcade shooter and military realism with 100-player battles, combined-arms warfare, and base building.

Why similar: Team-Based 41.6%, Multiplayer 22.2%, FPS 17.3%, First-Person 9.7%, Action 5.3%

Experience close-quarters battles in iconic WWII settings. Defend the line, storm the beach, torch the enemy, or use a radio to call in fire support. Day of Infamy is a teamwork-oriented shooter that will keep you on your toes and coming back for more with its diverse game modes and authentic arsenal.

Why similar: Multiplayer 34.2%, FPS 29.1%, Co-op 12.3%, First-Person 7.9%, Action 7%

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 52.4% ★, Naval 22.3% ★, Naval Combat 12.5% ★, Multiplayer 5.6%, Open World 3.9%

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

Why similar: Pirates 45.2% ★, Naval Combat 40.7% ★, Strategy 7.6%, Action 6.4%

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: Pirates 33% ★, Naval Combat 31% ★, Naval 24.1% ★, Sailing 9.7% ★, Action 1%

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 31.3% ★, Naval Combat 30.3% ★, Naval 24.8% ★, Swordplay 6.9%, Open World 2.4%

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 34.5% ★, Naval Combat 29% ★, Naval 10.7% ★, Sailing 10.3% ★, Swordplay 8.5%

Wildgate is a PvPvE multiplayer shooter that blends tactical ship-to-ship combat with fast-paced first-person action. Evade deadly environmental hazards, search for powerful weapons and ship upgrades, and be the first crew to escape with the Artifact... or the last crew left flying.

Why similar: Team-Based 34.4%, Multiplayer 19.7%, Co-op 14.9%, FPS 12.9%, First-Person 8%