Games Like Blood and Gold: Caribbean!

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 43.8% ★, Naval 23.1% ★, Sailing 13.1% ★, Naval Combat 7.5% ★, RPG 4%

Why You'll Like It: A modern, expansive spiritual successor that captures the classic Sea Dogs-style pirate RPG experience with deep naval combat and exploration.

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 59.5% ★, Naval 16% ★, Sailing 9.7% ★, RPG 2.9%, Naval Combat 2.6% ★

Why You'll Like It: The definitive pirate sandbox experience that balances naval combat, trading, and sword-fighting in a way that inspired the entire genre.

1654 AC. The Caribbean. A place of opportunities and mysteries.

Why similar: Pirates 43.6% ★, Naval 22.3% ★, Sailing 13.4% ★, Naval Combat 8.8% ★, RPG 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: A complex and challenging pirate RPG that emphasizes realistic sailing and detailed character progression within the Caribbean setting.

In a land torn asunder by incessant warfare, it is time to assemble your own band of hardened warriors and enter the fray. Lead your men into battle, expand your realm, and claim the ultimate prize: the throne of Calradia!

Why similar: RPG 27.8%, Open World 18.7%, Strategy 17.8%, Sandbox 14.6%, Action 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: This is the foundational game that provides the exact engine, combat mechanics, and party management systems used in the seed game.

A strategy/action RPG. Create a character, engage in diplomacy, craft, trade and conquer new lands in a vast medieval sandbox. Raise armies to lead into battle and command and fight alongside your troops in massive real-time battles using a deep but intuitive skill-based combat system.

Why similar: RPG 23.7%, Strategy 23.2%, Open World 18.5%, Sandbox 15.1%, Historical 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: The modern evolution of the engine, offering vastly improved graphics, physics, and large-scale siege warfare while maintaining the core strategic-action loop.

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 40.2% ★, Naval 23.4% ★, Sailing 15.6% ★, Naval Combat 9.4% ★, RPG 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: An action-focused pirate RPG that captures the swashbuckling spirit and open-world exploration of the Caribbean era.

The Caribbean, in the turbulent 17th Century. The mighty kingdoms of Spain, England, France and the Netherlands fight over the colonies. And there you are, a young sea captain whose only goal is to become the most powerful man in the New World.

Why similar: Pirates 52.7% ★, Naval 21.9% ★, Sailing 9% ★, Strategy 6.5%, Naval Combat 5.6% ★

Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on the economic and trading aspects of the Caribbean, perfect for players who enjoy the business side of the seed game.

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 51.1% ★, Naval 18.3% ★, Naval Combat 15.2% ★, Sailing 7.1% ★, Strategy 2.2%

Why You'll Like It: Offers accessible and satisfying naval combat with a focus on sailing mechanics and fleet management.

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 53.7% ★, Naval 23.7% ★, Sailing 11% ★, RPG 3.5%, Open World 2.1%

Why You'll Like It: A more arcade-oriented take on the pirate genre that features intense naval combat and supernatural elements.

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 47.8% ★, Naval 22.2% ★, Naval Combat 13.1% ★, Sailing 6.3% ★, RPG 2.2%

Why You'll Like It: A sandbox-focused game that emphasizes naval combat, exploration, and faction-based territory control.

In the anarchic world of Freeman: Guerrilla Warfare, only the mightiest warlord rules. Start with a pistol and a few militias, you will set yourself on a wild and ambitious journey towards world domination. Enjoy the immersive combination of intense FPS and sandbox strategy.

Why similar: Strategy 29.4%, RPG 24.2%, Open World 14.3%, Action 13.9%, Sandbox 13.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game utilizes the exact Mount & Blade strategic-action hybrid formula but applies it to a modern-day tactical shooter setting.

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: Pirates 45.5% ★, Naval 19.5% ★, Naval Combat 14.2% ★, Sailing 8.8% ★, RPG 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: A classic title that established many of the RPG and naval combat tropes found in later pirate games.

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 63% ★, Naval 17.9% ★, Naval Combat 9.4% ★, Strategy 3.8%, Action 2.2%

Why You'll Like It: An action-heavy pirate game with a focus on naval combat and managing a fleet of ships.

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 43% ★, Naval 22% ★, Sailing 15.5% ★, Naval Combat 8.8% ★, Strategy 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: A refined economic simulation that allows players to dominate the Caribbean through trade routes and naval strategy.

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: Pirates 40.5% ★, Naval 25.4% ★, Sailing 15.4% ★, Naval Combat 12% ★, Strategy 2.1%

Why You'll Like It: Features turn-based naval combat and a focus on managing a pirate fleet and crew morale.

A free-roaming squad based RPG. Focusing on open-ended sandbox gameplay features rather than a linear story. Be a trader, a thief, a rebel, a warlord, an adventurer, a farmer, a slave, or just food for the cannibals. Train your men up from puny victims to master warriors.

Why similar: RPG 28.2%, Open World 25.4%, Sandbox 22.7%, Strategy 14.7%, Adventure 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: While not pirate-themed, it offers the same 'start with nothing' sandbox freedom and party-based faction building found in the seed game.

Establish and grow a pirate utopia during the Golden Age of Piracy. Create a resource-based economy, engage in real-time naval combat, and conduct diplomacy with rival powers. Explore the far reaches of the Caribbean in search of the ultimate fortune and glory.

Why similar: Pirates 57.5% ★, Naval 22.4% ★, Naval Combat 12.8% ★, Strategy 4.2%, Historical 2.2%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the management and city-building aspects of establishing a pirate haven in the Caribbean.

Send Skaven ships to the murky depths, cut Khorne’s champions to pieces & battle sea monsters as you explore the Warhammer oceans. Turn pirate & become the scourge of the Empire, or trade your way to riches along the Bretonnian coast. Based on Games Workshop's classic Man O’ War.

Why similar: Pirates 48.3% ★, Naval 30.4% ★, Naval Combat 7.3% ★, RPG 3%, Strategy 2.6%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a high-fantasy naval combat experience with a focus on tactical ship-to-ship warfare.

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 38.2% ★, Naval 21.9% ★, Sailing 15.7% ★, Naval Combat 10.1% ★, RPG 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: A modern attempt to recreate the classic Sea Dogs formula with a focus on story-driven pirate adventure.

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 39.8% ★, Naval 22.8% ★, Sailing 16.2% ★, Naval Combat 9.9% ★, Sandbox 2.5%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on exploration and naval combat, allowing players to build their reputation as a pirate captain.

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 39.6% ★, Naval 23.9% ★, Sailing 16.1% ★, Naval Combat 10.5% ★, Swordplay 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: An open-world pirate adventure that incorporates survival mechanics and ship exploration.

Winds Of Trade is a strategy game about running an ocean trading company in the 18th and 19th centuries. Building your trading empire will not be your only goal! Ruthless pirates, shady smugglers, wartime and fierce competitors will make the way to the top a long and hard road for you!

Why similar: Pirates 42.1% ★, Naval 24.6% ★, Sailing 16.4% ★, Naval Combat 8.5% ★, Sandbox 3%

Why You'll Like It: A sandbox trading game that captures the economic management and sailing logistics of the pirate era.

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: Pirates 36.2% ★, Naval 22.8% ★, Sailing 15.1% ★, Naval Combat 8.3% ★, RPG 4%

Why You'll Like It: A unique blend of naval combat and survival in a flooded world that requires careful management of your ship and crew.

Calradia is a land at war, offering great riches and even greater dangers to adventurers and mercenaries that flock to shed their blood on its soil. With courage and a strong sword, an unknown stranger can make a name as a warrior. Free-form sand-box gameplay.

Why similar: RPG 32.2%, Open World 17%, Strategy 15.5%, Sandbox 12.8%, Historical 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: The original title that introduced the strategic-action hybrid mechanics that define the seed game's engine.

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 66.1% ★, Sailing 22.7% ★, Swordplay 5.4%, Adventure 3.2%, Action 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: A classic-style action game that focuses on the swashbuckling combat and adventure elements of the pirate genre.

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 41.6% ★, Naval 18.5% ★, Sailing 17.5% ★, Naval Combat 9% ★, RPG 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: A unique, survival-focused take on the sailing and navigation aspects of the Caribbean era.

Lead a mercenary company in this tactical RPG set in a medieval fantasy world. Chase fame and fortune as you choose where to go, who to recruit, which contracts to pursue, and how to train and equip your men in a procedurally generated open world campaign.

Why similar: RPG 20.3%, Strategy 17.4%, Historical 15%, Sandbox 14.8%, Open World 14.2%

Why You'll Like It: A gritty mercenary management game that captures the same feeling of building and maintaining a party of warriors.

You are the captain and owner of your own ship—the finest fate one could hope for in the 17th century Caribbean. Unlimited sandbox experience. 60 hours of content. A unique genre blending naval combat, land exploration, and global map. Think Sid Meier's Pirates! meets Bannerlord.

Why similar: Pirates 42.6% ★, Naval 25.7% ★, Sailing 13.5% ★, Naval Combat 5.7% ★, RPG 4.2%

Start with nothing... End with everything! All you have is a basic ship, barely fit for combat, with it you'll start your journey and empire. A open world space sandbox, inspired by and expanding the classics.

Why similar: Pirates 75.5% ★, Strategy 6.8%, Sandbox 6.2%, Open World 5.9%, Action 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: Applies the Mount & Blade strategic-action hybrid formula to a space-faring setting, focusing on fleet management and combat.

King’s Bounty: Crossworlds is a standalone expansion that includes Armored Princess, two additional campaigns, and a world editor, expanding the classic King’s Bounty formula with new challenges and content.

Why similar: RPG 52.2%, Strategy 41%, Adventure 5.8%, Atmospheric 0.9%

Why You'll Like It: Offers strategic exploration and party-based combat that mirrors the tactical depth of the seed game.

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 46.5% ★, Naval 22.1% ★, Sailing 21.5% ★, Open World 3.5%, Sandbox 2.9%

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 36.4% ★, Naval 22.1% ★, Sailing 15.3% ★, Naval Combat 10.3% ★, RPG 3.6%

Salt is an open world exploration game where you sail from island to island looking for loot and new discoveries! Relax and explore at your own pace, picking a direction and setting sail across a vast ocean filled with quests, merchants, ruins, pirates, and other mysterious places.

Why similar: Pirates 52.8% ★, Naval 15.5% ★, Sailing 13.1% ★, Open World 5.2%, Sandbox 3.5%

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 38.9% ★, Naval 23.9% ★, Sailing 16.3% ★, Naval Combat 11.1% ★, Open World 2.5%

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 44.7% ★, Naval 26.9% ★, Naval Combat 11.9% ★, RPG 3.1%, Strategy 2.7%

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 41% ★, Naval 19.6% ★, Sailing 17.1% ★, Naval Combat 11.3% ★, Open World 2.6%

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 43.4% ★, Naval 26% ★, Sailing 18.1% ★, RPG 3.7%, Open World 2.7%

The Caribbean in the 17th Century - Trade with over 60 towns, create your own production facilities, expand your trading empire and influence the development of the New World. As pirates and military fleets threaten your trade convoys, you'll need escort ships.

Why similar: Pirates 56.5% ★, Naval 30.9% ★, Strategy 9.3%, Historical 3.3%

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

Why similar: Pirates 46.4% ★, Naval 26.7% ★, Naval Combat 11.2% ★, RPG 4.9%, Sailing 3.1% ★

Fortune and glory awaits you! In Sea Dogs - City of Abandoned Ships you can choose to go it alone and become the most feared pirate of the seven seas. Or you can prove your loyalty to one of four different navies; French, English, Spanish, or Dutch.

Why similar: Pirates 65% ★, Sailing 21.7% ★, RPG 7.8%, Action 3.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 2.4%

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 45.3% ★, Naval 26.9% ★, Naval Combat 12.4% ★, Swordplay 4.1%, Strategy 3.4%

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 52.9% ★, Naval 24.5% ★, Naval Combat 15% ★, Strategy 4.6%, Historical 2.9%

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 57.4% ★, Naval Combat 16.4% ★, Naval 9.8% ★, Sailing 6.8% ★, Open World 3.8%

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 61% ★, Sailing 18.8% ★, Naval Combat 14.3% ★, Open World 2.3%, Exploration 1.5%

You have been a knight. You have been a gladiator. Now for the first time in Swords and Sandals, you are a PIRATE! Embark upon the grandest adventure of all in Swords and Sandals Pirates, the latest epic chapter in the hugely popular RPG series!

Why similar: Pirates 46.8% ★, Naval 26.8% ★, Naval Combat 12.2% ★, RPG 4.4%, Strategy 3.9%

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 48.2% ★, Sailing 17.4% ★, Naval Combat 11.4% ★, Naval 11.2% ★, Swordplay 4.9%

Plunder your way to the top and claim the title of Pirate King. This humorous mix of adventure and strategy lets you unite pirate factions, manage strongholds, and dominate land and sea battles. Raid, recruit, and wreak havoc across the Caribbean in your quest for ultimate infamy.

Why similar: Pirates 91.9% ★, Strategy 8.1%

Chase after Moby Dick, and live through the Golden Age of American whaling in this seafaring strategy game. Set sail around the world, manage your ship and crew, and live Ishmael's story, the sole survivor of the Pequod, a few years after the events narrated by Herman Melville in his masterpiece.

Why similar: Naval 33.1% ★, Pirates 22.4% ★, Sailing 16% ★, Strategy 7.2%, RPG 6.8%

Rum & Gun combines fast-paced shooter action with ARPG loot and character building. Journey across the Indian Ocean, uncover the secrets of the Drunken God, and become a legendary pirate captain. You're not on the Caribbean anymore...

Why similar: Pirates 71.5% ★, Naval 17.3% ★, RPG 2.9%, Adventure 2.8%, Action 2%

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 64.1% ★, Naval 20.5% ★, Naval Combat 4.3% ★, Open World 3.7%, Adventure 2.3%

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 74.2% ★, RPG 12.4%, Action 6.2%, Indie 3.9%, Open World 3.4%

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 65% ★, RPG 15.7%, Strategy 12.4%, Adventure 6.9%

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 38.9% ★, Naval 21.4% ★, Sailing 16.5% ★, Naval Combat 9.6% ★, Sandbox 4%

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 51.6% ★, Naval 23% ★, Naval Combat 11.7% ★, Sailing 7.4% ★, Strategy 1.7%

Go from humble beginnings to a feared pirate captain in this seafaring open-world adventure! Enhance your reputation as you take on bounties, upgrade your ship, hire a crew and search for treasure, or just go fishing instead!

Why similar: Pirates 68.2% ★, Naval Combat 14.1% ★, RPG 5.2%, Open World 4.2%, Strategy 2.7%

The standalone expansion for Mount & Blade! With Fire & Sword builds and expands upon the highly regarded combat system from Mount & Blade: Warband. Firearms have been introduced to the battlefield.

Why similar: RPG 28.5%, Open World 16.6%, Strategy 15.8%, Historical 13.3%, Sandbox 10.1%

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: Pirates 29.9% ★, Naval 24.3% ★, Sailing 18.4% ★, Naval Combat 13% ★, RPG 4%

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 41.7% ★, Naval 21.8% ★, Sailing 16.2% ★, Naval Combat 10.9% ★, RPG 3.3%