- #1 Pirateer: High Seas
97% 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 27.4% ★, Naval Combat 22.4% ★, Trading 18.5%, Sailing 9.4% ★, Open World 7.2%
- #2 Terror of the Seven Seas
96% matchMostly Positive79% of 108 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: Naval Combat 23.1% ★, Sailing 21.2% ★, Pirates 20.6% ★, Trading 12.6%, Open World 6%
- #3 InFlood
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ilya Maslennikov
Windows · Mac
InFlood is a post-apocalyptic open-world RPG. Explore a flooded Earth by ship, visit remote settlements, complete quests, and battle pirates. Change vessels and equip them with engines, sails, weapons, and defensive modules.
Why similar: Naval Combat 26% ★, Sailing 23.6% ★, Pirates 12.8% ★, Open World 8.9%, Trading 8.8%
- #4 Age of Magellan: Sail the entire Planet
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Boanerges Games
Windows · Mac
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: Naval Combat 31.2% ★, Pirates 24.6% ★, Sailing 18.8% ★, Trading 11.3%, Action-Adventure 3.1%
- #5 Eternal Seas
94% 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 24.1% ★, Naval Combat 20.6% ★, Sailing 16.7% ★, Trading 11.1%, Open World 7%
- #6 King of Seas
94% matchMixed59% of 778 reviews2021
Dev: 3DCloudsPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 6.0 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: Naval Combat 24.3% ★, Pirates 22.7% ★, Sailing 21.8% ★, Action RPG 7.8%, Open World 6%
- #7 Pirate Commander
93% 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 29.3% ★, Naval Combat 26.3% ★, Sailing 22.7% ★, Open World 6.5%, Trading 6.1%
- #8 WindSail
92% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Klymverse Games
Windows · Mac
Dive into the open world of WindSail — an online naval RPG adventure. Build and customize your fleet, craft weapons, and fight thrilling sea battles to become the most fearsome pirate and experience the full depth of pirate life in an open world.
Why similar: Naval Combat 26% ★, Pirates 21.8% ★, Sailing 21.6% ★, Trading 13.6%, Open World 6.4%
- #9 Windward Horizon
91% matchVery Positive80% of 447 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: Naval Combat 27.2% ★, Sailing 23.2% ★, Pirates 15.3% ★, Trading 12.4%, Open World 7.1%
- #10 Kaperfahrt
91% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Kleinod Games
Windows
Sail an open Caribbean where every choice matters. Plunder ships in fierce naval battles, trade between rival houses, and build yourself from a humble sloop into a feared legend. Kaperfahrt is your pirate sandbox on a grand scale.
Why similar: Pirates 28.1% ★, Naval Combat 26.7% ★, Sailing 22.8% ★, Trading 11.1%, Open World 7.6%
- #11 Piratopia
90% 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: Naval Combat 25.5% ★, Pirates 23.5% ★, Sailing 21.9% ★, Action-Adventure 5.9%, Open World 5.1%
- #12 Piratopia: Raiders of Pirate Bay
89% 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: Sailing 22.6% ★, Pirates 21.2% ★, Naval Combat 20.2% ★, Minimalist 8.2%, Action-Adventure 7.6%
- #13 Caribbean Tide
89% 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: Naval Combat 26% ★, Sailing 24.4% ★, Pirates 21.7% ★, Trading 12.4%, Action-Adventure 3.8%
- #14 Skull and Bones
87% matchMixed66% of 4,827 reviews2024
Dev: Ubisoft SingaporePub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 26.6 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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 33.8% ★, Pirates 29.2% ★, Action RPG 11.2%, Open World 9%, Sailing 8.6% ★
- #15 Seas of Kahtaone
88% 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: Naval Combat 27.9% ★, Sailing 26.6% ★, Pirates 25.6% ★, Open World 4.9%, PvE 4.3%
- #16 Sail Forth
86% matchVery Positive93% of 641 reviews2022
Dev: Festive VectorPub: The Quantum Astrophysicists Guild
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 58%
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: Naval Combat 27% ★, Sailing 26.4% ★, Pirates 23.1% ★, Action-Adventure 5.5%, Cute 4.4%
- #17 Leeway
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Singularity Reach Studios
Windows
Buy cheap, sell dear, and don't sink. Or rob everyone and spend the gold before the navy catches you. Leeway is a physics-first age-of-sail game where every knot of wind and every ton of cargo matters. Peer-to-peer multiplayer.
Why similar: Sailing 28% ★, Pirates 23.3% ★, Naval Combat 19.3% ★, Trading 16.9%, Open World 5.5%
- #18 Cloudsea
85% 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: Sailing 28.8% ★, Pirates 23.1% ★, Naval Combat 14.8% ★, Action RPG 10.5%, Open World 7.6%
- #19 Windward Isles
84% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Meridian Studios
Windows · Linux
Trade, fight, and sail beyond the chart in a sun-drenched age-of-sail sandbox. Run cargo across ten living harbours, outgun corsairs with thundering broadsides, and rise from deckhand to legend — from a nimble cutter to a mighty man-o'-war.
Why similar: Naval Combat 23.7% ★, Sailing 23.1% ★, Pirates 20.9% ★, Trading 15.7%, Open World 6.3%
- #20 Sail of Dreams
84% 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: Naval Combat 31.1% ★, Sailing 26% ★, Pirates 25.1% ★, Action RPG 6.2%, Open World 3.9%
- #21 Battlegrounds : The Pirate King
83% match4 user reviews25% of 4 reviews2024
Dev: SmartOliveGames LtdPub: HandMade Games
Windows
Battlegrounds : The Pirate King is an action adventure game set in a pirate world. Embark on an adventure to save what is left of the pirate world. Discover islands, capture ships and fight the king's navy. Recruit pirates onboard and manage your ship's resources. Defeat Davy Jones and be a legend.
Why similar: Sailing 30.3% ★, Pirates 28.2% ★, Tactical RPG 9.9%, Action RPG 9.1%, Action-Adventure 6.5%
- #22 Dawn of Piracy: Caribbean Tides
82% 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: Naval Combat 23.6% ★, Sailing 22.3% ★, Pirates 22% ★, Action RPG 8.1%, Open World 6.5%
- #23 Lord Privateer
82% 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: Naval Combat 34.3% ★, Pirates 29.4% ★, Open World 8.4%, Action-Adventure 7.5%, Cartoony 6.7%
- #24 Horizon's Gate
81% matchVery Positive95% of 1,263 reviews2020
Dev: Rad Codex
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 40.2 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Voyage into the wide world of Eral as an explorer, trader, or privateer. Defeat your enemies on land or at sea in deep but straightforward tactical combat. Unravel the secrets behind Dominio's betrayal – or sail off in search of your own adventure.
Why similar: Sailing 23.4% ★, Naval Combat 19% ★, Pirates 18.4% ★, Trading 14%, Tactical RPG 11.4%
- #25 Sea Legends
81% matchPositive93% of 15 reviews2020
Dev: Mir DialoguePub: Ziggurat
Windows
The year is 1667, and the sea is a dangerous place. In this picturesque game combining role-playing adventure, fleet-building strategy, swashbuckling action, and naval combat, you'll need keen planning and swordsmanship to reach the story's end – or turn pirate to lead your fleet to infamy.
Why similar: Naval Combat 26.5% ★, Pirates 26% ★, Sailing 21.6% ★, Trading 15.4%, Cartoony 4.7%
- #26 Smoky Sails
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Studio Inkyfox
Windows
Become infamous across the seas. Fight naval battles, sell your loot, upgrade your ship, and hunt for treasure among uncharted islands. A short, handcrafted pirate adventure made by a solo developer.
Why similar: Naval Combat 35.7% ★, Sailing 33.2% ★, Pirates 19.3% ★, Action-Adventure 6.3%, Exploration 4.9%
- #27 World of Sea Battle
78% matchMostly Positive76% of 8,609 reviews2025
Dev: Thera Interactive
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 25.8 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: Naval Combat 24.8% ★, Sailing 23% ★, Pirates 22% ★, Trading 13.1%, Open World 6.7%
- #28 Captain's Crew
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Solune Games
Windows
From castaway to sea legend. Survive on wild islands, build your base from scratch, and gather materials to construct an unstoppable fleet. Recruit a loyal crew, manage resources, and sail the ocean to settle the score with the captain who sank your ship.
Why similar: Pirates 32.8% ★, Sailing 24% ★, Naval Combat 17.9% ★, Open World 8.7%, Action-Adventure 6.7%
- #29 Freedom is Piracy
79% 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: Naval Combat 31.3% ★, Pirates 26.2% ★, Sailing 23.7% ★, Action-Adventure 5.6%, Story Rich 3.5%
- #30 Seas Of Strife
77% 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 28.2% ★, Naval Combat 23.7% ★, Sailing 18.6% ★, Tactical RPG 9.1%, Open World 8.2%
- #31 Windward
78% matchMostly Positive80% of 3,629 reviews2015
Dev: Tasharen Entertainment Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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: Naval Combat 37% ★, Pirates 33% ★, Trading 11.3%, Sailing 10.9% ★, Open World 4%
- #32 Barbarossa
77% 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: Naval Combat 24.5% ★, Sailing 23.2% ★, Pirates 22.7% ★, Trading 14.7%, Open World 7.9%
- #33 Sailist
76% matchMostly Positive74% 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: Sailing 25.8% ★, Naval Combat 24.5% ★, Pirates 20.1% ★, Trading 16.5%, Open World 6.7%
- #34 Windrose
73% matchVery Positive87% of 51,977 reviews2026
Dev: Kraken Express
Windows
Median: 20.1 hrsMean: 32.9 hrs≥1hr: 95%
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 29.1% ★, Naval Combat 27.6% ★, Sailing 22.2% ★, PvE 5.6%, Open World 5.1%
- #35 Pixel Pirates
75% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: Flickin Fun
Windows · Linux
Set sail as James Flint to rescue your partner 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: Sailing 26.7% ★, Naval Combat 23.7% ★, Pirates 17.2% ★, Action RPG 8.7%, Action-Adventure 5.5%
- #36 StarWinds
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Nolo Games
Windows
Embark on an interstellar odyssey of trade and naval combat in StarWinds. Assemble your fleet, navigate dynamic trade routes, and engage in thrilling battles against space pirates. Immerse yourself in this strategic single-player adventure, shaping the cosmos with every decision.
Why similar: Sailing 29.6% ★, Pirates 27.6% ★, Naval Combat 24.4% ★, Trading 10%, Combat 3.6%
- #37 Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii
72% matchVery Positive88% of 9,854 reviews2025
Dev: RGG StudioPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 24.8 hrsMean: 28.7 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: Naval Combat 30.8% ★, Pirates 29.7% ★, Sailing 14.2% ★, Action RPG 9.5%, Action-Adventure 5.1%
- #38 Tales Of Eight
74% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: CamembearGames
Windows · Linux
Tales of Eight is an action roguelite, naval battle game. As one of the last pirates you are fighting against the dreaded Feline Empire. Fight on the high seas with customizable magical canons, upgrade your ship, explore the ever-changing ocean, and trade with factions all to save Piratedom.
Why similar: Naval Combat 33.8% ★, Pirates 28.7% ★, Sailing 25.6% ★, 3D 3.6%, Adventure 2.1%
- #39 Fluffy Sailors
73% matchPositive81% of 42 reviews2025
Dev: Skaldery Games
Windows
Fluffy Sailors is a cute but relentless naval combat roguelite. The Mouse Queen's chef has been kidnapped by alligators, and only you and your cannonball crew can save him.
Why similar: Naval Combat 31.7% ★, Pirates 26.2% ★, Sailing 25% ★, Cute 4.8%, PvE 3.7%
- #40 The Pirate: Caribbean Hunt
75% matchVery Positive83% of 4,639 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: Naval Combat 43.5% ★, Pirates 35.9% ★, Sailing 12.2% ★, Open World 4.7%, Adventure 2.1%
- #41 Captain!
73% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: Daniel Crandall
Windows
You play as a pirate captain navigating the Caribbean to exploit all of its hidden plunder. As the captain, you can order those you command to do your dirty work for you, but don't be fooled you will have to take matters into your own hands from time to time.
Why similar: Sailing 24.7% ★, Pirates 24.4% ★, Action RPG 12.8%, Naval Combat 12.7% ★, Action-Adventure 8%
- #42 Mapama Pirates
71% 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: Naval Combat 28.6% ★, Sailing 25% ★, Pirates 23% ★, Open World 8.1%, PvE 4.8%
- #43 Draco and the Seven Scales
71% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Ice Goat Games
Windows
Set sail on a voyage full of pirates, dark magic, and the thrill of discovery! Draco and the Seven Scales is a retro-inspired adventure that harkens back to an age of top down dungeon crawlers and lovable, crunchy pixel art.
Why similar: Pirates 30% ★, Sailing 27.8% ★, Naval Combat 18.1% ★, Action RPG 9%, Top-Down 6.5%
- #44 Sea Dogs: To Each His Own
72% matchMostly Positive74% of 2,361 reviews2012
Dev: BlackMark Studio
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 47.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
1654 AC. The Caribbean. A place of opportunities and mysteries.
Why similar: Pirates 30.6% ★, Naval Combat 25.2% ★, Sailing 23.3% ★, Action RPG 7.8%, Open World 5.7%
- #45 Bucko
70% 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 29% ★, Sailing 28.8% ★, Naval Combat 22.8% ★, Open World 6.6%, Exploration 4.6%
- #46 Buccaneers!
70% matchVery Positive82% of 411 reviews2022
Dev: Skyward Digital
Windows
Median: 2.6 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 27.1% ★, Sailing 26% ★, Naval Combat 25.9% ★, Open World 7.4%, Action RPG 5.8%
- #47 Dragons Reef VR
69% match4 user reviews50% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: Radoslaw Kutowinski
Windows
Start an exciting sailing adventure in virtual reality. Steer the ship, shoot cannons, transport goods, develop the skills of your captain. Use special skills and magical artifacts to defend the land of the dragon reef from pirates. VR, dragons, pirates, sea battles, fantasy, family friendly game
Why similar: Naval Combat 30.4% ★, Sailing 28.4% ★, Pirates 27.3% ★, Action RPG 8.5%, 3D 2.6%
- #48 Corsairs Legacy - Pirate Action RPG & Sea Battles
68% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,212 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: Naval Combat 25.6% ★, Sailing 24.2% ★, Pirates 23.8% ★, Action RPG 8.4%, Open World 7%
- #49 The Caribbean Sail
70% matchVery Positive94% of 534 reviews2017
Dev: Victorian Clambake
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.8 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: Sailing 31.8% ★, Pirates 30.4% ★, Naval Combat 27% ★, Open World 7%, Adventure 2.9%
- #50 Pirates Republic
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Golden Hind Games SA
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: Naval Combat 25.9% ★, Pirates 25.2% ★, Sailing 23.9% ★, Open World 6.4%, PvE 5.3%
- #51 The Pirate: Republic of Nassau
66% matchMostly Positive71% of 24 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 39.4% ★, Naval Combat 25.6% ★, Sailing 19.3% ★, Action-Adventure 7.4%, Adventure 4.7%
- #52 Sid Meier's Pirates!
69% matchVery Positive94% of 7,534 reviews2005
Dev: Firaxis GamesPub: 2K
Windows
Median: 2.0 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 49.6% ★, Sailing 20.2% ★, Open World 9.5%, Naval Combat 9.2% ★, Trading 6.7%
- #53 Maritime Calling
69% matchMixed57% of 40 reviews2022
Dev: Tiamat GamesPub: Conglomerate 5
Windows
Command a ship on a perilous voyage to the New World. Manage your crew, supplies, morale and repairs, navigate procedurally generated seas, fight tactical naval battles, and lead text-based island expeditions where every decision can shape the fate of your journey.
Why similar: Sailing 24.4% ★, Naval Combat 23.3% ★, Pirates 19.1% ★, Trading 14%, Action RPG 8.1%
- #54 Corsairs Legacy: Naval Mission - Pirate Action RPG
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MaurisPub: Mauris Games OU
Windows
Play as a pirate captain and command your crew through a variety of exciting sea and ground battles, while experiencing an engaging story driven by characters from the original Corsairs Legacy game and its sequel.
Why similar: Sailing 29.1% ★, Naval Combat 25.7% ★, Pirates 25% ★, Action RPG 7.5%, Action-Adventure 4.6%
- #55 In the Same Boat
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Plouf
Windows
Embark on an adventure across the ocean! In this captivating cooperative sailing game, one player commands the ship, while the other is confined to the captain's cabin, solely navigating with the map. Successfully completing your missions will require the crew's adept communication and skill.
Why similar: Sailing 30.3% ★, Naval Combat 25.3% ★, Pirates 19.8% ★, Open World 6.3%, Action-Adventure 6.3%
- #56 大航海征途
66% match5 user reviews40% of 5 reviews2026
Dev: AoXiaQu Tech Co., Ltd.
Windows
《大航海征途》是一款航海主题的策略游戏,背景设定为架空的中世纪魔幻世界。在这个世界里,您可以:从单帆船到飞空舰队,亲手打造您的无敌舰队,全服首位建造者更可获得【大航海家】尊享称号;招募传奇船长,借助他们独特的技能纵横四海,书写属于您的航海传奇;经营各港口珍稀货物,通过独特的“订单系统”把握商机,每一次决策都可能让您富甲一方;巧妙搭配各具特色的船长技能,组建专属于您的王牌舰队,掌控海洋霸主的权柄;在公海激战与排名赛中一决高下,用实力证明谁是真正的海上霸主,缔造属于您的辉煌时代。
Why similar: Pirates 27.5% ★, Sailing 25.9% ★, Trading 22.2%, Naval Combat 17.4% ★, Story Rich 2.8%
- #57 Marque & Reprisal
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Iron Pagoda
Windows · Mac · Linux
Explore. Trade. Fish. Whale. Colonize. Fight. Pillage. Survive. You are a sea captain in the year 1522, and the whole world is yours to discover in this roguelike sandbox historical sailing simulator.
Why similar: Sailing 30.4% ★, Pirates 24.4% ★, Trading 16.9%, Naval Combat 16.7% ★, Open World 7.9%
- #58 ATLAS
68% matchMixed47% of 42,929 reviews2018
Dev: Grapeshot Games
Windows
Median: 12.5 hrsMean: 111.6 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: Sailing 30% ★, Pirates 29.3% ★, Naval Combat 24.9% ★, Open World 9%, Adventure 2.5%