- #1 The Pirate: Caribbean Hunt
97% matchVery Positive83% of 4,579 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 43.1% ★, Pirates 31.7% ★, Naval 16% ★, Strategy 3.4%, Historical 3%
- #2 Pirates! Showdown: Enhanced Edition
96% 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 25.6% ★, Naval Combat 22.7% ★, RTS 17.4%, Naval 12.1% ★, Historical 8.1%
- #3 Republic of Pirates
96% matchMostly Positive72% of 476 reviews2024
Dev: Crazy Goat GamesPub: PQube
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 70%
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: Naval Combat 26.3% ★, Pirates 25.7% ★, RTS 14.6%, Naval 13.9% ★, Historical 5.8%
- #4 The Pirate: Plague of the Dead
95% matchMostly Positive78% of 627 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 42.8% ★, Naval Combat 29.2% ★, Naval 17.2% ★, Strategy 6.4%, Multiplayer 4.1%
- #5 Rise of Piracy
94% matchMostly Positive80% of 355 reviews2026
Dev: IrishJohnGamesPub: MicroProse Software
Windows
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: Naval Combat 24.7% ★, Pirates 21.7% ★, Naval 17.5% ★, Action RTS 14.7% ★, RTS 12.1%
- #6 Windward
94% matchMostly Positive80% of 3,625 reviews2015
Dev: Tasharen Entertainment Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 8.2 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 41.1% ★, Pirates 32.6% ★, Naval 21.3% ★, Strategy 2.3%, Multiplayer 2.3%
- #7 Blackwake
93% matchVery Positive81% of 26,040 reviews2020
Dev: Mastfire Studios Pty Ltd
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 10.2 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Blackwake is a multiplayer naval FPS focused on teamwork and cooperation. Fire the cannons, sink enemy ships or board them with firearms and steel.
Why similar: Naval Combat 36.2% ★, Pirates 34.7% ★, Naval 21.7% ★, Multiplayer 3.7%, Strategy 2.8%
- #8 Swords and Sandals Pirates
92% matchMostly Positive72% of 54 reviews2018
Dev: Whiskeybarrel StudiosPub: eGames.com
Windows · Mac
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: Naval Combat 33.8% ★, Pirates 28.3% ★, Naval 22.8% ★, Strategy 5.8%, Retro 4.8%
- #9 Conqueror of the Seas
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Bronze Moon Studios
Windows
Set sail into an epic age of war, where medieval empires clash for dominance on the seas. Cannons thunder, Greek fire burns, and fleets collide amid fire and chaos. Customize your ship, summon holy reinforcements, and unite with allies to conquer historic cities and reshape the fate of an era.
Why similar: Naval Combat 34.2% ★, Pirates 24.6% ★, Naval 16.5% ★, Historical 10%, PvP 6.4%
- #10 Legacy of Sail
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Hydran Software
Windows
As a 17th Century Admiral, send your squadrons out to capture enemy towns and sink their ships. Force boarding actions to capture their prized Ships of the Line all while balancing the need for supplies, repairs and upgrading your crew in this throwback real time tactics naval combat game
Why similar: Naval Combat 40.2% ★, Naval 24.3% ★, Pirates 10.8% ★, RTS 10.2%, Historical 7.2%
- #11 Sea Dogs: Caribbean Tales
90% matchMixed61% of 136 reviews2018
Dev: Akella
Windows
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: Naval Combat 47.2% ★, Pirates 32.9% ★, Naval 19.8% ★
- #12 Ultimate Admiral: Age of Sail
89% matchMostly Positive79% of 2,088 reviews2021
Dev: Game-Labs
Windows
Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 24.8 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Ultimate Admiral: Age of Sail is a tactical wargame from the creators of the Ultimate General series set amidst the epic naval campaigns in the period of the American Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars.
Why similar: Naval Combat 54.2% ★, Naval 18.2% ★, Strategy 11.5%, Historical 9%, RTS 6.9%
- #13 复古:航海大时代
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Navigation Studio
Windows
The Age of Navigation game has a brand new sailing world to experience. All dynamic events can be challenged, and different camps can be found to fight against each other. You can experience different experience points in the wonderful sailing world.
Why similar: Naval Combat 37.8% ★, Pirates 26.1% ★, Naval 18.4% ★, Strategy 9.3%, RTS 8.3%
- #14 Her Majesty's Ship
88% matchMixed50% of 111 reviews2019
Dev: Every Single Soldier
Windows
All young naval officers dream of becoming Admiral, but few realise this can't be done without a loyal crew and keeping the vessel under your command afloat!
Why similar: Naval Combat 49% ★, Naval 24.8% ★, Strategy 10.1%, RTS 9.4%, Management 3.6%
- #15 Mystical Maritime Adventure
86% 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: Naval Combat 37.4% ★, Pirates 33.7% ★, Naval 27.3% ★, 3D 1.1%, Singleplayer 0.5%
- #16 Unearned Bounty
87% matchMixed68% of 321 reviews2018
Dev: Extrokold Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 18 minMean: 180.6 hrs≥1hr: 23%
Unearned Bounty is an action-packed Free-For-All multiplayer game where you battle to become the most infamous pirate!
Why similar: Pirates 43.5% ★, Naval Combat 27.1% ★, Naval 19.2% ★, PvP 5.8%, Multiplayer 4.5%
- #17 Project Ardeal
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Kernoil Studios
Windows
Project Ardeal is an upcoming multiplayer real-time strategy game spanning from the Medieval to the Napoleonic Era. Build up your town, manage your resources and raise armies to engage in battles against other players or together against AI opponents.
Why similar: Naval Combat 25.4% ★, Action RTS 21.8% ★, RTS 16.2%, Historical 9.5%, PvE 8.1%
- #18 Task Force Admiral - Vol.1: American Carrier Battles
82% matchVery Positive91% of 586 reviews2026
Dev: Drydock Dreams GamesPub: MicroProse Software
Windows
Experience the thrill of leading American aircraft carriers to victory in this innovative full 3D command simulation wargame set in the Pacific in 1942. First-person or God’s eye, you lead your fleet and planes right from the center of the battle.
Why similar: Naval Combat 27.4% ★, Naval 20.9% ★, Action RTS 15.1% ★, RTS 13.5%, Historical 9.1%
- #19 Blood and Gold: Caribbean!
85% matchMixed60% of 1,276 reviews2015
Dev: Snowbird Games
Windows
Median: 9.3 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 52.5% ★, Naval 24.6% ★, Naval Combat 15.3% ★, Strategy 4.7%, Historical 2.9%
- #20 Seas of Kahtaone
84% 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 36.8% ★, Pirates 30.1% ★, Naval 23.8% ★, PvE 6.8%, Funny 1.5%
- #21 Pirate Sagas: The Golden Age
82% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Pirate Sagas
Windows · Linux
Yarrrgh! An old-school pirate game with three historical campaigns in the 17th century Caribbean. Engage and battle enemy ships in turn-based naval and crew-vs-crew battles. Defeat your enemies, raid ports, loot, pillage and earn your place in history!
Why similar: Pirates 32.3% ★, Naval Combat 30.6% ★, Naval 13% ★, Historical 11.9%, Strategy 6%
- #22 Commander: Conquest of the Americas
83% matchMixed52% of 188 reviews2010
Dev: Nitro Games
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 46%
Set sail for the New World and shape the destiny of your empire. Lead one of seven European factions in this blend of colony management, exploration, and naval strategy. Build settlements, explore vast territories, and secure your legacy through diplomacy and tactical naval combat.
Why similar: Naval Combat 27.7% ★, Pirates 20.9% ★, Naval 18.8% ★, RTS 14.8%, Historical 8.8%
- #23 Pirates - Digital Strategy Game
81% matchPositive93% of 14 reviews2022
Dev: Twin Dimensional Productions
Windows
In Pirates: Digital Strategy Game, an online turn-based strategy game, you can build fleets of powerful ships from the age of piracy, to challenge your friends in a conquest to achieve victory by sinking enemy ships or by plundering treasure-rich islands.
Why similar: Pirates 38.3% ★, Naval Combat 24.3% ★, Naval 15.4% ★, PvP 6.3%, Top-Down 6.1%
- #24 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: Naval Combat 35% ★, Pirates 28.8% ★, Naval 17.5% ★, PvP 8.2%, PvE 7.8%
- #25 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 40.2% ★, Pirates 30% ★, Naval 20.3% ★, PvE 4.7%, Resource Management 3.9%
- #26 Carrier Command: Gaea Mission
81% matchMixed48% of 1,166 reviews2012
Dev: Bohemia Interactive
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 12.6 hrs≥1hr: 51%
A next-gen re-imagination of a groundbreaking 80s classic. Carrier Command: Gaea Mission brings a breathtaking combination of action and strategy elements.
Why similar: Naval Combat 37.7% ★, Naval 23.5% ★, RTS 21.7%, Strategy 16.6%, Singleplayer 0.4%
- #27 World of Sea Battle
76% matchMostly Positive75% of 5,909 reviews2025
Dev: Thera Interactive
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 24.6 hrs≥1hr: 57%
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 31.3% ★, Pirates 24.1% ★, Naval 20.8% ★, Historical 8.8%, PvP 5.9%
- #28 Battle Group 2
79% matchVery Positive83% of 527 reviews2014
Dev: Bane GamesPub: MG Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Your battleships are fully loaded with the return of Battle Group. Command the war against advanced pirates with brand new Satellite Strikes and upgrades for your state-of-the-art battleships. As the commanding gunner of this advanced armada, it's imperative you stop a terrifying new foe our world has yet to fathom.
Why similar: Naval Combat 53.3% ★, Naval 40.6% ★, Strategy 6.1%
- #29 Trails Of Gold Privateers
78% match8 user reviews50% of 8 reviews2021
Dev: La Suite Studio
Windows
Embody a pirate in Trails of Gold Privateers. Sail through waters occupied by mythical creatures and collect as much treasures as possible to become a true legend of the seas !
Why similar: Naval Combat 37.6% ★, Pirates 32.8% ★, Naval 24.6% ★, Multiplayer 3.2%, 3D 1.3%
- #30 Port Royale 4
78% matchMixed58% of 2,044 reviews2020
Dev: Gaming MindsPub: Kalypso Media
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 12.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 26.7% ★, Naval Combat 24.7% ★, Naval 19.2% ★, RTS 8.3%, Strategy 7.9%
- #31 Tide of Thieves
77% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2023
Dev: Note Missing Games
Windows
Tide of Thieves is a colorful light-hearted top-down action adventure. You take the helm of a pirate ship crewed by a salty old sea captain, a cannoneer who always expect the worse and a witty cartographer, all trying to claim back their treasure.
Why similar: Naval Combat 41% ★, Pirates 33.6% ★, Naval 15% ★, Top-Down 7.2%, Funny 1.9%
- #32 Tortuga - A Pirate's Tale
76% matchMixed58% of 164 reviews2024
Dev: Gaming Minds StudiosPub: Kalypso Media
Windows
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: Naval Combat 36.5% ★, Pirates 27% ★, Naval 23.8% ★, Historical 6.5%, Strategy 3.5%
- #33 Skull and Bones
75% matchMixed68% of 3,760 reviews2024
Dev: Ubisoft SingaporePub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 29.4 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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 46.1% ★, Pirates 35.2% ★, Naval 8.6% ★, Multiplayer 4.5%, PvP 2.8%
- #34 Furious Seas
75% 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: Naval Combat 42.2% ★, Pirates 39.2% ★, Naval 15.4% ★, Multiplayer 2%, Funny 0.9%
- #35 Fluffy Sailors
73% matchMostly Positive79% of 38 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 39.7% ★, Pirates 29.3% ★, Naval 18.5% ★, PvE 5.6%, Top-Down 4.3%
- #36 Terror of the Seven Seas
73% matchMostly Positive79% of 99 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 37.4% ★, Pirates 29.7% ★, Naval 19.9% ★, Historical 9.5%, Strategy 3.1%
- #37 Captain Goose
73% matchPositive86% of 42 reviews2023
Dev: DiaMMax Games
Windows
Embark on a dangerous journey with the crew of the brave Captain Goose! The sailors will have to reach the very edge of the World to break a terrible curse. However, the Abyss will do everything possible to prevent this...
Why similar: Naval Combat 39.3% ★, Pirates 33% ★, Naval 26.1% ★, Funny 1.1%, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #38 Sea Dogs: To Each His Own
74% matchMostly Positive74% of 2,350 reviews2012
Dev: BlackMark Studio
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 48.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
1654 AC. The Caribbean. A place of opportunities and mysteries.
Why similar: Pirates 33.8% ★, Naval Combat 31.3% ★, Naval 24.3% ★, Historical 9.2%, 3D 1%
- #39 Victory At Sea
74% matchMostly Positive75% of 574 reviews2014
Dev: Evil Twin Artworks
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Engage in epic RTS warfare across 3 huge campaigns as well as other battle modes. Create your own fleet of ships, pick your side and enter into World War II naval combat on a global scale.
Why similar: Naval Combat 45.7% ★, Naval 34.4% ★, RTS 11.5%, Strategy 8.5%
- #40 The Caribbean Sail
72% matchVery Positive94% of 524 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 33.3% ★, Naval Combat 32.9% ★, Naval 20.9% ★, Strategy 5.3%, Retro 4.4%
- #41 郑成功传 Clash of Armadas: Koxinga
71% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: 铭记历史Pub: 忠烈祠
Windows
This is a naval-themed auto-battler tower defense game where you step into the boots of Koxinga(Zheng Chenggong)—one of China's greatest national heroes. Relive his legendary naval campaigns, from fighting off Qing forces along the Fujian coast to the epic liberation of Taiwan.
Why similar: Naval Combat 49.8% ★, Pirates 13.8% ★, Naval 13.3% ★, Strategy 8.9%, PvP 6.6%
- #42 Ruler of the Waves 1916
71% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2022
Dev: Falling Ninja ProductionsPub: Top Secret Studios LLC
Windows
Ruler of the Waves 1916 is a naval combat game and turret-based shooter. The game follows, in a fictional sense, the major battlecruiser engagements in WWI. The player must utilize multiple turrets on multiple ships to maximize their firepower.
Why similar: Naval Combat 30.6% ★, Action RTS 19% ★, Naval 15.3% ★, RTS 14.7%, Historical 8.4%
- #43 Winds Of Trade
72% matchMixed62% of 178 reviews2017
Dev: Rhombico Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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 28.8% ★, Naval Combat 26.7% ★, Naval 23.7% ★, Historical 9.2%, Strategy 4.6%
- #44 Sealubbers
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Plunder
Windows
Set sail in Sealubbers, a pirate RPG. Command your pirate ship, recruit a crew, battle and board enemy vessels, and hunt for buried treasure. Embark on quests, meet intriguing characters, and forge your legend as the most famous pirate on the high seas.
Why similar: Naval Combat 37.5% ★, Pirates 35.4% ★, Naval 15.8% ★, Top-Down 5.7%, PvE 2.7%
- #45 Pirate life
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Klym verse game
Windows
Dive into the open world of Pirate Life — 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: Pirates 36.1% ★, Naval 20.7% ★, Naval Combat 17.9% ★, PvP 10.5%, PvE 10.3%
- #46 Ultimate pirates
70% matchMixed55% of 44 reviews2024
Dev: Moonmana
Windows
Abandoned MMO set in Pirates world. Absolutely FREE! NO in-app purchases, you can find gems by killing monsters. NO premium content. Official ABANDONWARE: no updates, no bug fixes, no improvements, no support, no empty promises. The game provided AS IS.
Why similar: Naval Combat 28% ★, Pirates 23.4% ★, Naval 20.1% ★, PvE 6.5%, PvP 6.5%
- #47 Seas Of Strife
69% 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 33.5% ★, Naval Combat 31.5% ★, Naval 23.7% ★, Strategy 6.7%, Top-Down 3.5%
- #48 Sea Struggles
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Cutfingers Game
Windows
Engage in naval combat with or against your friends in this frenetic online multiplayer game, where every move is fair game.Collect resources to upgrade your ship and weapons.
Why similar: Naval Combat 43.6% ★, Pirates 32.5% ★, Naval 10% ★, PvP 8.5%, Multiplayer 4.5%
- #49 Blazing Sails
67% matchVery Positive86% of 10,485 reviews2023
Dev: Get Up GamesPub: Iceberg Interactive
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 15.8 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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 36.2% ★, Pirates 26.9% ★, Naval 15.5% ★, Historical 10%, PvP 7.7%
- #50 Pirates of the Caribbean: Tides of War
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: NDREAMPub: JOYCITY
Windows
Battle for the title of Pirate King in Pirates of the Caribbean: Tides of War, the official real-time strategy game. Live the pirate’s life: lead fearsome fleets, plunder priceless treasures, and fight alongside legendary Captains. The seas await, claim your destiny!
Why similar: Naval Combat 29.2% ★, Pirates 29% ★, Naval 16.5% ★, RTS 11.1%, Strategy 6.6%
- #51 Wyrd Waters
67% matchPositive100% of 16 reviews2025
Dev: Maximalist
Windows · Mac · Linux
Command your fleet and outwit your friends in Wyrd Waters, a fast-paced tactical multiplayer Norse-folklore inspired game for up to 8 players. Navigate kraken-infested seas where strategy, betrayal, and sea monsters rule the tides.
Why similar: Naval Combat 36.3% ★, Naval 20.8% ★, RTS 17.6%, PvP 8.9%, Top-Down 7.2%
- #52 Seafarer
68% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Games Foundation GmbH
Windows
SEAFARER is a game set in the age of sailships where you play as a young captain commanding a merchant ship in search of fame and fortune. This game features a unique sailing mechanic that goes beyond that of other games in the genre.
Why similar: Naval Combat 39.4% ★, Naval 16.3% ★, Pirates 15.6% ★, Historical 14.7%, PvE 12.3%
- #53 Drift Wars
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BRZDRIFT
Windows · Linux
A new style of RTS that focuses heavily on terraforming and changing terrain to different types to overcome your opponent ! Inspired by old-school RTSes but with next-generation RTS ideas !
Why similar: Action RTS 33.9% ★, RTS 31.3%, Strategy 15.5%, Top-Down 7.8%, PvP 7%
- #54 Sid Meier's Pirates!
68% matchVery Positive94% of 7,332 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 56.1% ★, Naval 21.3% ★, Naval Combat 11% ★, Historical 7.7%, Strategy 3.4%
- #55 Bermuda
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Short Sight Studios
Windows
Welcome to Bermuda! Take command of your ragtag crew and navigate a mysterious patch of ocean where physics bend, time twists, and nothing stays the same. Bermuda is a pause-based strategy game with roguelite elements, crew management, and physics-driven combat.
Why similar: Naval Combat 32.4% ★, Pirates 20.1% ★, Naval 18.5% ★, PvE 9.2%, Top-Down 7.1%
- #56 Buccaneer
66% match8 user reviews50% of 8 reviews2024
Dev: Divide By Zero SoftwarePub: SNEG
Windows
BUCCANEER is a 17th-century Caribbean 3D adventure that blends high-seas combat with resource management. Opt for combat-only, engage in ship-to-ship battles or lead crew boardings. Dive into the buccaneer world through campaigns. Plunder, negotiate, survive, and live to tell the tale!
Why similar: Pirates 26.2% ★, Naval 25.9% ★, Naval Combat 21.3% ★, Historical 13.6%, Strategy 8.4%
- #57 Sailing Era
65% matchMostly Positive79% of 4,902 reviews2023
Dev: GY GamesPub: bilibili
Windows
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 25.0 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Every voyage is a journey of "Sailing & Beyond" in Sailing Era! Navigate your fleet and sail for fun; run a business; have a romantic encounter in the tavern; capture pirates amid intense battle; explore inland for treasure... Experience foreign culture, make novel discoveries, and sail away!
Why similar: Naval Combat 34.3% ★, Pirates 21.4% ★, RTS 18.4%, Historical 13.1%, Strategy 6.2%