- #1 Pirate Commander
97% matchNo user reviews
Dev: A2 Softworks
Windows
Pirate Commander is survival/strategy game. You will have to take care of the crew and their physical and mental health, food, drinking water, medicine, weapons and ammunition. Find treasures, fight enemies from different factions and terrifying sea monsters.
Why similar: Pirates 33% ★, Sailing 18% ★, Naval Combat 15.3% ★, Management 8.5%, Open World 7.3%
- #2 Bucko
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Wind Rose Games
Windows
Adventure a hand crafted open world inspired by pirate tales! Sail the seas, explore dangerous islands, plunder your enemies' booty, gather treasures, and build your hideout. Stay on your guard, some pirate legends.. may not be just legends!
Why similar: Pirates 32.5% ★, Sailing 22.5% ★, Naval Combat 13.1% ★, Survival 8.7%, Open World 7.5%
- #3 Windrose
94% matchVery Positive88% of 44,950 reviews2026
Dev: Kraken Express
Windows
Median: 19.2 hrsMean: 31.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%
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 33.9% ★, Sailing 18% ★, Naval Combat 16.6% ★, Survival 9.3%, Building 7.3%
- #4 Caribbean Tide
95% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Binary Realm
Windows
Sail the 17th-century Caribbean as John Nelson. Smuggle or trade, upgrade your ship, manage your crew and colony, and uncover buried truths across 10+ ports, 50+ branching quests, and a vast open world shaped by shifting alliances and moral choices.
Why similar: Pirates 28.1% ★, Sailing 22% ★, Naval Combat 17.2% ★, Management 8.6%, Survival 7.7%
- #5 Terror of the Seven Seas
94% 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 31.2% ★, Sailing 22.4% ★, Naval Combat 18% ★, Open World 9.1%, Action-Adventure 4.2%
- #6 Pirateer: High Seas
93% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Workshopcraft
Windows
Piracy has never been this fun! Sail the high seas, plundering booty. Start off in a small ship that you can use to ram other ships to plunder their gold. As you explore and discover new locations, you can upgrade your ships features or even buy a new one. The choice is yours.
Why similar: Pirates 44.2% ★, Naval Combat 18.5% ★, Open World 11.5%, Sailing 10.5% ★, Action-Adventure 7.4%
- #7 ATLAS
92% matchMixed47% of 42,895 reviews2018
Dev: Grapeshot Games
Windows
Median: 12.2 hrsMean: 112.1 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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 34.1% ★, Sailing 24.2% ★, Naval Combat 14.9% ★, Survival 11.9%, Open World 10.5%
- #8 The Caribbean Sail
91% matchVery Positive94% of 528 reviews2017
Dev: Victorian Clambake
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Name your crew, purchase supplies, sail the world, harpoon fish, plunder your enemies, die horribly, unlock a new Captain and do it all over again!
Why similar: Pirates 35.9% ★, Sailing 26% ★, Naval Combat 16.2% ★, Open World 8.3%, Management 6.8%
- #9 Pirates Republic
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Raccoons Studio
Windows
Build your pirate republic from nothing. Survive, cook, trade, and plunder your way through a procedurally generated Caribbean in this open-world survival sandbox. No fantasy - just history, grit, and freedom. Play solo or with friends in co-op.
Why similar: Pirates 29.5% ★, Sailing 19.5% ★, Naval Combat 15.5% ★, Survival 8.6%, Building 8%
- #10 Barbarossa
90% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Stellar Remnants
Windows
Join the swashbuckling fun of Barbarossa, an open-world pirate game. Battle pirates, trade goods, conquer islands, and become a legendary captain. Experience thrilling adventures and a simulated economy in this exciting pirate-themed game!
Why similar: Pirates 29% ★, Sailing 20.6% ★, Naval Combat 16% ★, Open World 10.1%, Management 9%
- #11 Seas of Kahtaone
89% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2023
Dev: Adaptive Realms
Windows
A fantasy naval combat action-adventure game. Explore the open ocean and fend off pirates with your cannon broadsides and magical arsenal. Summon the wind to boost your ship forward and release fireballs to light up your enemies. Upgrade your ships armor, weapons, and much more to win the day.
Why similar: Pirates 35.8% ★, Sailing 25.9% ★, Naval Combat 20.1% ★, Open World 6.9%, Exploration 4.6%
- #12 Salt 2: Shores of Gold
88% matchVery Positive85% of 2,262 reviews2025
Dev: Lavaboots Studios
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 76%
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 33.8% ★, Sailing 27% ★, Open World 11.7%, Survival 11.4%, Action-Adventure 5.3%
- #13 Sail Forth
89% matchVery Positive92% of 636 reviews2022
Dev: Festive VectorPub: The Quantum Astrophysicists Guild
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Sail a fleet of customizable ships across an ocean whose ancient depths have swallowed the key to the mysterious past. Befriend fishfolk to expand your boat crews, take up arms against petulant pirates, and chart a course across an expansive watery world. Will you answer the call of High Adventure?
Why similar: Pirates 31.9% ★, Sailing 25.4% ★, Naval Combat 19.1% ★, Action-Adventure 6.3%, Exploration 4.6%
- #14 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 61.2% ★, Sailing 17.1% ★, Open World 11.6%, Naval Combat 5.6% ★, Exploration 1.8%
- #15 Lord Privateer
86% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: Just Don't Games
Windows
Lord Privateer is a single-player, open-world, ship-combat exploration experience. You are the undead captain of a mysterious vessel sent from the afterlife into a somber world ruled by an ultra-powerful ocean tyrant, and it's up to you to lay waste to his seafaring forces and dethrone him forever!
Why similar: Pirates 40% ★, Naval Combat 24% ★, Open World 11.4%, Action-Adventure 8.5%, Exploration 5.1%
- #16 Age of Magellan: Sail the entire Planet
86% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Boanerges Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
An open-world Age of Exploration sailing sim where you can circumnavigate the entire planet and relive the feats of the great discoverers. Navigate by sextant, trade across thousands of real cities, and maneuver your ship to bring broadsides to bear in real-time naval combat.
Why similar: Pirates 38.2% ★, Naval Combat 24.8% ★, Sailing 20.3% ★, Exploration 4.9%, Action-Adventure 4%
- #17 The Pirate: Caribbean Hunt
85% 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 46.8% ★, Naval Combat 29.3% ★, Sailing 11.3% ★, Open World 6.3%, Simulation 2.2%
- #18 Blood and Gold: Caribbean!
84% 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 64.5% ★, Sailing 19.1% ★, Naval Combat 8.6% ★, Open World 3.7%, Exploration 1.5%
- #19 Sailor Simulator
83% matchNo user reviews
Dev: TBDPub: SIG Publishing
Windows
Sail the seas and oceans on your own ship. Transport valuable goods, earn money, buy bigger ships. Fortune awaits you!
Why similar: Sailing 34.3% ★, Survival 16.3%, Open World 16.1%, Pirates 15.4% ★, Simulation 5.8%
- #20 Block of Rum
84% matchMixed67% of 36 reviews2019
Dev: Obi-Wanya
Windows
Block of Rum is a sandbox dedicated to building sailing ships and piracy.
Why similar: Pirates 31.6% ★, Sailing 25.4% ★, Naval Combat 19.7% ★, Building 11.5%, Open World 7.5%
- #21 Cloudsea
82% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Yeti Ate My Breakfast
Windows
Cloudsea is indie open world RPG game set in the clouds of the world of Cloudsea. Explore the floating islands in airships, solve quests, gather resources, craft items, trade, and fight in airship-to-airship and melee combat!
Why similar: Pirates 32.5% ★, Sailing 28.2% ★, Open World 10.7%, Naval Combat 10.7% ★, Action-Adventure 6%
- #22 The Pirate: Republic of Nassau
81% matchMostly Positive74% of 19 reviews2026
Dev: Home Net Games
Windows
Command iconic pirate ships of the early 18th century and experience life as a true sea captain, sailing freely across the open world. Engage in naval battles, expand your fleet, recruit legendary captains, and manage resources to support your life at sea.
Why similar: Pirates 49.9% ★, Naval Combat 16.6% ★, Sailing 16.3% ★, Action-Adventure 7.8%, Exploration 3.6%
- #23 Eternal Seas
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Versnel Studio
Windows · Linux
Eternal seas is an open world pirate RPG inspired by classic pirate games, set in a fictional island region. Command mighty vessels and lead your crew across the high seas and through lush jungles. Will you find fortune or will your soul be damned to sail the seas eternally?
Why similar: Pirates 38.1% ★, Sailing 18.3% ★, Naval Combat 16.7% ★, Open World 11%, Action-Adventure 5.9%
- #24 OverloadIsland
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: StaticPlant
Windows
A naval battle game that combines RPG and RTS gameplay.
Why similar: Pirates 34.6% ★, Sailing 24.3% ★, Naval Combat 16.7% ★, Action-Adventure 11.2%, Simulation 9.2%
- #25 Skull and Bones
79% 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 42.3% ★, Naval Combat 25.3% ★, Open World 13.1%, Sailing 8.6% ★, Exploration 6.1%
- #26 Piratopia
80% matchVery Positive83% of 1,055 reviews2021
Dev: Adi ZhavoPub: Project 99 Games
Windows · Mac
Set sail in the open seas and plunder solo, PvE or PvP. Trade goods for ship upgrades or equipments to hunt the Kraken, all in the same Server. Dominate by yourself or with maties. Arrrr for free!
Why similar: Pirates 35.2% ★, Sailing 22.8% ★, Naval Combat 19.5% ★, Open World 7.7%, Action-Adventure 7.3%
- #27 Forgotten Seas
77% matchMostly Positive77% of 580 reviews2025
Dev: Pangea Game StudiosPub: indie.io
Windows
You are lost in the Bermuda Void, where the ocean is endless and dry land precious. Craft your Ship-in-a-Bottle, then experience survival on the high seas. Sail for new land, build camps, hunt for treasures, trade for goods - then defend your ship from dreaded pirates stalking this strange realm!
Why similar: Pirates 34% ★, Sailing 17.3% ★, Naval Combat 14.3% ★, Survival 10.5%, Building 9.8%
- #28 Freedom is Piracy
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Epic Dragonfly
Windows
Freedom is Piracy is a pirate adventure game focused on naval expeditions and story. As a former Marine turned pirate, lead your crew, raid the seas, and return to grow a pirate city full of life. But be careful: the higher your reputation rises, the harder the Marine attacks become.
Why similar: Pirates 36.9% ★, Sailing 23.2% ★, Naval Combat 22.6% ★, Action-Adventure 6.6%, Exploration 2.5%
- #29 Feral Blue
79% matchMixed52% of 244 reviews2019
Dev: Snowbird Games
Windows
The old world has drowned after the Second Flood. Now, only few survivors are fighting for the new gold - clean water, wood and soil. Become a ship's captain, keep your crew alive and create your sea empire!
Why similar: Pirates 35.4% ★, Sailing 25.4% ★, Naval Combat 16.9% ★, Open World 8.3%, Survival 6.8%
- #30 Furious Seas
78% matchMostly Positive73% of 247 reviews2021
Dev: Future Immersive
Windows
Furious Seas puts you in command as captain of a deadly pirate ship. Navigate through treacherous waters and blast apart fearsome enemy fleets in this thrilling VR adventure like no other. Carve out your legend today amidst the Furious Seas.
Why similar: Pirates 47.7% ★, Naval Combat 23.5% ★, Sailing 22.2% ★, Action 2.9%, First-Person 1.6%
- #31 Piratopia: Raiders of Pirate Bay
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Adi ZhavoPub: Project 99 Games
Windows
Set sail in the open seas and plunder solo, PvE or PvP. Trade goods for ship upgrades or equipments to hunt the Kraken, all in the same Server. Dominate by yourself or with maties. Arrrr for free!
Why similar: Pirates 32.2% ★, Sailing 24% ★, Naval Combat 15.8% ★, Action-Adventure 9.6%, Open World 6.9%
- #32 Caribbean Marque
77% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2022
Dev: Tofu Interactive
Windows
Sail the open seas of the Caribbean in this light RPG game and experience the thrill of hunting down pirates or being a pirate! Along the way discover a cast of characters good and evil. Upgrade your crew and ship to become the most infamous pirate or maybe resist the temptation.
Why similar: Pirates 32.7% ★, Sailing 24.1% ★, Naval Combat 18% ★, Open World 8.6%, Action-Adventure 6.6%
- #33 Sea Of Rifts
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Out Of Bounds Games ApS
Windows
In this naval sandbox RPG you assemble a motley crew of misfits and sail into a broken ocean to solve the mystery of why the world is falling apart. Engage in tense ship to ship combat and experience a new unique story every time you play. The helm is yours Captain.
Why similar: Pirates 30.2% ★, Sailing 26.6% ★, Naval Combat 12.3% ★, Management 10.9%, Open World 10.1%
- #34 Pirates! Showdown: Enhanced Edition
75% matchPositive100% of 15 reviews2024
Dev: FlashPoint Games, LLC
Windows
A fast-paced game combining real-time strategy and defense tactics. Face off against the fearsome Red Hand privateers in thrilling head-to-head pirate battles on the high sea! Capture towns, guard towers, and much more to strengthen your defense, buff up your ships, and increase your gold supply!
Why similar: Pirates 39% ★, Sailing 28% ★, Naval Combat 15.8% ★, Management 8.3%, Building 4.4%
- #35 Breakwaters: Crystal Tides
75% matchMixed63% of 997 reviews2021
Dev: Soaring Pixels Games
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Survive in a world ravaged by massive Titans and an ever changing ocean sim. Displace water to find resources for building and crafting unique items. Swim, sail, and fly to explore new islands and fight Titans.
Why similar: Sailing 27.4% ★, Survival 16.5%, Building 15.4%, Open World 14.8%, Action-Adventure 8.5%
- #36 Mystical Maritime Adventure
73% 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 44.1% ★, Naval Combat 22.3% ★, Survival 11.6%, Open World 7%, Sailing 5.1% ★
- #37 Captain Bones: Prologue
74% matchVery Positive86% of 552 reviews2021
Dev: World of Poly
Windows
Captain Bones is an action-adventure game set in an open pirate world. You must have survival skills to make ship battles and treasure hunts with your crew.
Why similar: Pirates 33.6% ★, Sailing 20.9% ★, Naval Combat 16.6% ★, Survival 10.4%, Open World 9.4%
- #38 Mapama Pirates
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Chaos Development
Windows
Set sail for Mapama and forge your legend! In this pirate MMORPG, command your ship, master professions, explore distant ports, gather resources, and upgrade your vessel. Join or lead guilds and conquer cities across the open seas!
Why similar: Pirates 31.3% ★, Sailing 23.6% ★, Naval Combat 19.9% ★, Open World 11%, Action-Adventure 5.1%
- #39 Windward Horizon
72% matchVery Positive80% of 438 reviews2025
Dev: Tasharen Entertainment Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Trade, quest, fight, or simply set sail and enjoy the ambiance in this charming open world naval RPG. Sequel to Tasharen's fan favorite game Windward released on Steam in 2015.
Why similar: Sailing 25.6% ★, Pirates 24.2% ★, Naval Combat 22% ★, Open World 11.2%, Action-Adventure 5.9%
- #40 Buccaneers!
73% 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 36.8% ★, Sailing 24.6% ★, Naval Combat 18% ★, Open World 10%, Stylized 2.8%
- #41 SeaDogs Of Nassau
73% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Oni Entertainment
Windows
You're trapped in a world-ending pirate battle royale, where a single loss will see you rapidly age and die. The only cure is a prize held by malevolent voodoo gods. They're not on your side though, they just find your desperate fight for survival entertaining.
Why similar: Pirates 34.5% ★, Naval Combat 23.3% ★, Open World 11.3%, Action-Adventure 9.4%, Exploration 7.5%
- #42 Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii
70% 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 41.4% ★, Naval Combat 21.9% ★, Sailing 13.8% ★, Action-Adventure 5.9%, Open World 4%
- #43 Sail of Dreams
71% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2024
Dev: DreamDwarf
Windows
Sail of Dreams is a vehicular combat game with pirates! Pilot and juggle with all parts of your ship, assisted by a mischievous feline crew. Raise your canons, bolster your prow and board enemy vessels in quest of gold and glory!
Why similar: Pirates 37.6% ★, Sailing 27% ★, Naval Combat 23.8% ★, Open World 5.9%, Colorful 1.6%
- #44 Dawn of Piracy: Caribbean Tides
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Advancement DesignPub: Ecomeum GmbH
Windows
Embark on the ultimate pirate adventure: command your ship, battle in epic naval combat, and explore a vast world for treasure and glory.
Why similar: Pirates 32.7% ★, Sailing 23.1% ★, Naval Combat 18% ★, Open World 9.6%, Action-Adventure 6%
- #45 King of Seas
72% 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 36.5% ★, Sailing 24.4% ★, Naval Combat 20% ★, Open World 9.6%, Action-Adventure 6.1%
- #46 Seablip
70% matchVery Positive82% of 1,063 reviews2024
Dev: Jardar SolliPub: Vibedy
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 67%
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 46.4% ★, Naval Combat 20.2% ★, Open World 13.3%, Action-Adventure 8%, Exploration 5.4%
- #47 Privateer Escape
70% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2022
Dev: Mobile Game Studio
Windows
Play as a Privateer, sailing the seas and hunting for treasure while being hunted by Pirates! Prove your worth as you avoid dangerous obstacles, face fearsome foes, take on the terrors of the seas, and show how long you can last!
Why similar: Pirates 34.7% ★, Sailing 29.5% ★, Naval Combat 18.7% ★, Survival 11.9%, Action-Adventure 2.8%
- #48 Sailist
69% matchMostly Positive73% of 49 reviews2024
Dev: KOY
Windows
Expand your fleet and embark on a thrilling adventure across infinite seas! From serene healing voyages to strategic raids, carve your path. Use your spoils to forge a legendary route toward the unknown world beyond the horizon. Complete your destiny!
Why similar: Pirates 29.2% ★, Sailing 26.1% ★, Naval Combat 18.3% ★, Open World 9.8%, Management 7.2%
- #49 Sea Birds: End of an Age
71% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2019
Dev: Kevin Adams
Windows · Linux
A minimalist, exploration game, based on the life of the pirate William Fly. Set sail on the high seas of a randomly generated world! Search both water and land for pieces of the treasure map, fighting anyone who stands in your way. Once you collect all four pieces you can uncover the treasure!
Why similar: Pirates 46.9% ★, Sailing 31.2% ★, Open World 10.9%, Exploration 6.4%, Adventure 1.4%
- #50 Captain Bones : A Pirate's Journey
67% matchVery Positive82% of 375 reviews2025
Dev: World of Poly
Windows
Captain Bones is an action-adventure game set in an open pirate world. You must have survival skills to make ship battles and treasure hunts with your crew.
Why similar: Pirates 31.9% ★, Sailing 22.3% ★, Naval Combat 17.6% ★, Open World 9.1%, Survival 8.4%
- #51 Port Royale 4
69% 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 34.4% ★, Sailing 21.4% ★, Naval Combat 14.8% ★, Management 10.6%, Open World 7.2%
- #52 Salt & Storms
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Shoogar Games
Windows
Captain your own vessel in this cozy Caribbean sailing management sim. Hire crew with unique personalities, outfit your ship, trade between tropical ports, and weather dynamic storms with skill-based sailing physics.
Why similar: Sailing 39.1% ★, Pirates 26.9% ★, Management 10.5%, Survival 8.1%, Simulation 5.7%
- #53 Pixel Pirates
67% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: Flickin Fun
Windows · Linux
Set sail as James Flint to rescue Clara from the cursed Captain Blackwood. Battle ruthless pirates, uncover secrets on handcrafted islands, hunt for treasure, and discover powerful relics in this byte-sized high-seas adventure.
Why similar: Pirates 41.3% ★, Sailing 22% ★, Naval Combat 18.1% ★, Action-Adventure 6.5%, Exploration 4.5%
- #54 Seas Of Strife
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Wigwig Software
Windows
In a world dominated by a vast uncaring sea, greedy pirates stalk the open water and fantastical kingdoms wage devastating wars for what little land exists. It's time for you to assemble your fleet, set sail and plunder, trade or conquer your way towards your destiny!
Why similar: Pirates 41.5% ★, Sailing 19% ★, Naval Combat 17.8% ★, Open World 12%, Exploration 3.7%
- #55 The Pirate: Plague of the Dead
69% 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 64.2% ★, Naval Combat 20% ★, Simulation 4.9%, Open World 2.9%, Action-Adventure 2.7%
- #56 Sea of Thieves: 2026 Edition
67% 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 45.8% ★, Sailing 26.5% ★, Open World 15.6%, Exploration 3.5%, First-Person 2.4%
- #57 Sky Pirates - Puzzles & Plunder
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: RxR Gaming
Windows
An MMO-Role-PUZZLING-Game with Cross-platform multiplayer of up to 16 people working together to sail the skies, steal the booty, and become legendary pirates!
Why similar: Pirates 55.6% ★, Sailing 33.5% ★, Action-Adventure 6.2%, Adventure 2%, 3D 1.4%
- #58 World of Sea Battle
65% matchMostly Positive75% of 7,228 reviews2025
Dev: Thera Interactive
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 26.0 hrs≥1hr: 56%
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 31.8% ★, Sailing 22.8% ★, Naval Combat 18.9% ★, Management 9.9%, Open World 9.6%
- #59 Ahoy
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Capstan Games
Windows
Ahoy is a multiplayer voyage to the 1780s. Cooperate with fellow captains and officers to explore the West Indies. Trade goods, manage your Player and NPC crew, and engage in ferocious naval battles. Master seamanship to forge a legacy in this historically accurate representation of the Age of Sail.
Why similar: Pirates 29.6% ★, Sailing 25.8% ★, Naval Combat 19.8% ★, Open World 9.6%, Action-Adventure 4.4%