- #1 Caribbean Legend
97% matchMostly Positive77% of 2,945 reviews2024
Dev: BlackMark Studio
Windows
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 53.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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 18.5% ★, Naval 17.3% ★, Sailing 13.6% ★, Naval Combat 13.1% ★, CRPG 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: This is the definitive modern successor to the classic pirate RPG formula that Corsairs Legacy aims to emulate.
- #2 Sea Dogs: To Each His Own
96% 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 20.3% ★, Naval 18% ★, Naval Combat 17.1% ★, Sailing 15.1% ★, Historical 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: As a foundational title in the genre, it offers the deep RPG mechanics and complex naval simulation that inspired the seed game.
- #3 Tempest: Pirate Action RPG
96% matchMixed69% of 2,595 reviews2016
Dev: HeroCraftPub: HeroCraft PC
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 27.3% ★, Naval 21.1% ★, Sailing 13.7% ★, CRPG 6.7%, Historical 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: This game focuses heavily on the naval combat and RPG progression loop, making it a great fit for fans of the seed game's combat.
- #4 Blood and Gold: Caribbean!
95% 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 38% ★, Naval 22% ★, Sailing 15.8% ★, Naval Combat 10.1% ★, RPG 2.7%
Why You'll Like It: Built on the Mount & Blade engine, it offers a gritty, tactical approach to pirate life and naval warfare.
- #5 King of Seas
94% matchMixed59% of 767 reviews2021
Dev: 3DCloudsPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 6.2 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 22% ★, Pirates 20.1% ★, Sailing 18.8% ★, Naval 18.2% ★, Action RPG 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a procedural open-world experience with a strong focus on naval combat and character growth.
- #6 Assassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag™
94% matchVery Positive88% of 76,584 reviews
Dev: Ubisoft MontrealPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 20.7 hrsMean: 40.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
The year is 1715. Pirates rule the Caribbean and have established their own lawless Republic where corruption, greediness and cruelty are commonplace.Among these outlaws is a brash young captain named Edward Kenway.
Why similar: Pirates 37.8% ★, Naval 21% ★, Open World 11.1%, Naval Combat 10.7% ★, Historical 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: It provides the most polished open-world pirate experience, perfectly balancing ship exploration with on-foot action.
- #7 Buccaneers!
93% matchVery Positive81% of 397 reviews2022
Dev: Skyward Digital
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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: Naval 19.2% ★, Pirates 19.1% ★, Naval Combat 18.6% ★, Sailing 17.8% ★, Sandbox 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: This title captures the first-person pirate action and ship-to-ship combat feel found in the seed game.
- #8 Sid Meier's Pirates!
92% 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 36.9% ★, Naval 17.2% ★, Sailing 14.4% ★, Open World 7.8%, Naval Combat 6.6% ★
Why You'll Like It: The quintessential sandbox pirate adventure that established many of the tropes and mechanics seen in modern pirate games.
- #9 Skull and Bones
91% 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 32.7% ★, Pirates 27.4% ★, Action RPG 10.5%, Open World 9.4%, Naval 8.2% ★
Why You'll Like It: A high-fidelity naval combat experience that focuses on the thrill of ship-to-ship warfare in the Indian Ocean.
- #10 The Pirate: Caribbean Hunt
91% 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 34.8% ★, Pirates 28% ★, Naval 17.4% ★, Sailing 9.5% ★, Open World 4.2%
Why You'll Like It: An accessible and fun naval combat simulator that excels in fleet management and open-world exploration.
- #11 Sea of Thieves: 2025 Edition
89% matchVery Positive89% of 367,360 reviews2020
Dev: Rare LtdPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 22.3 hrsMean: 84.5 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 35.4% ★, Sailing 28.9% ★, Naval 18.1% ★, Open World 13.4%, Adventure 3.5%
Why You'll Like It: While multiplayer-focused, it offers the most immersive sailing and pirate sandbox experience currently available.
- #12 Port Royale 4
90% 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 23.9% ★, Naval 21.2% ★, Sailing 20.8% ★, Naval Combat 20.2% ★, Historical 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: It highlights the economic and trading aspects of the Caribbean, which are essential components of the historical pirate experience.
- #13 Tortuga - A Pirate's Tale
89% 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 25.8% ★, Naval 22.8% ★, Pirates 20.9% ★, Sailing 19.3% ★, Historical 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on the strategic and management side of pirate life, perfect for those who enjoy the sandbox elements of the seed game.
- #14 Abandon Ship
88% matchMostly Positive73% of 1,326 reviews2019
Dev: Fireblade Software
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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: Naval Combat 24.8% ★, Naval 23.1% ★, Pirates 22.1% ★, Historical 8.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: A unique roguelite that emphasizes the tension of naval combat and ship management with a distinct art style.
- #15 Salt 2: Shores of Gold
86% matchVery Positive85% of 2,197 reviews2025
Dev: Lavaboots Studios
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 8.6 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: Sailing 28.3% ★, Pirates 25.4% ★, Naval 21% ★, Open World 9.7%, Sandbox 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: An open-world survival game that emphasizes the freedom of sailing and exploration in a vast maritime environment.
- #16 Republic of Pirates
86% 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: Pirates 34.1% ★, Naval Combat 31.8% ★, Naval 22.8% ★, Historical 9.3%, 3D 1.4%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the city-building and management aspects of establishing a pirate haven in the Caribbean.
- #17 Naval Action
87% matchMixed53% of 14,465 reviews2019
Dev: Bermuda Computer Club
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 89.3 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Or were you deaf or were you blind when you left your two fine legs behind, Or was it sailing on the sea when you got the cannonball to your knee, I too was young and I was slim and I had a leg for every limb, But now I’ve got no legs at all, they were both shot away by a cannonball.
Why similar: Naval Combat 22.4% ★, Sailing 21.5% ★, Naval 19.8% ★, Pirates 19% ★, Open World 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: A hardcore naval combat simulator that provides the most realistic ship-to-ship tactical experience on Steam.
- #18 Caribbean Legend: Age of Pirates
84% matchMostly Positive73% of 350 reviews2026
Dev: ReCon TeamPub: BlackMark Studio
Windows
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: Naval 19% ★, Pirates 18.2% ★, Sailing 13.9% ★, Naval Combat 10.2% ★, CRPG 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: An expansion of the Caribbean Legend universe, offering more content and challenges for fans of the core game.
- #19 Windward
85% 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 30% ★, Pirates 26.1% ★, Naval 21% ★, Sailing 8.4% ★, Sandbox 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: A top-down naval exploration game that allows for significant customization and sandbox-style play.
- #20 World of Sea Battle
81% 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 21.3% ★, Naval 19.2% ★, Sailing 18.2% ★, Pirates 18% ★, Historical 8%
Why You'll Like It: A massively multiplayer naval combat game for those who want to test their skills against other players.
- #21 The Pirate: Plague of the Dead
84% 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 43.6% ★, Naval Combat 27.1% ★, Naval 21.6% ★, Adventure 2.7%, Open World 2.2%
Why You'll Like It: Combines arcade-style naval combat with supernatural elements for a unique take on the pirate genre.
- #22 Rise of Piracy
81% 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 18.2% ★, Pirates 17.5% ★, Naval 17.4% ★, Sailing 17.2% ★, Military 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: A sandbox-focused title that emphasizes exploration and naval combat in a historical setting.
- #23 Pixel Piracy
83% matchMixed65% of 7,360 reviews2014
Dev: Vitali Kirpu
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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: Naval Combat 18% ★, Sailing 17.9% ★, Pirates 17.5% ★, Naval 16.7% ★, Sandbox 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling management game that captures the chaotic and adventurous spirit of pirate life.
- #24 Captain Bones : A Pirate's Journey
79% 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: Naval Combat 21.3% ★, Naval 20.1% ★, Pirates 19.2% ★, Sailing 18.9% ★, Action RPG 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: An open-world survival game that focuses on exploration and the challenges of living as a pirate.
- #25 Terror of the Seven Seas
80% 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 21.5% ★, Sailing 18.8% ★, Pirates 18.7% ★, Naval 15.5% ★, Historical 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on arcade-style naval combat and open-world exploration in a simplified, action-oriented format.
- #26 The Caribbean Sail
78% 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: Sailing 23.4% ★, Pirates 23.1% ★, Naval Combat 20.8% ★, Naval 17.9% ★, Open World 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven survival game that emphasizes the harsh realities of sailing and decision-making.
- #27 Mystical Maritime Adventure
77% 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 24.5% ★, Pirates 24.2% ★, Naval 24.2% ★, Action RPG 5.5%, Open World 4.2%
- #28 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: Naval 22.1% ★, Sailing 20.3% ★, Pirates 20.2% ★, Naval Combat 19.3% ★, Sandbox 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: A strategy-heavy title that focuses on the survival and combat aspects of life on the high seas.
- #29 Sea Dogs: City of Abandoned Ships
78% matchMostly Positive77% of 259 reviews2018
Dev: Akella
Windows
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 45.5% ★, Sailing 36.7% ★, Choose Your Own Adventure 9.6%, RPG 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: A classic title that provides the depth and historical flavor expected from the Sea Dogs series.
- #30 Buccaneers! The New Age of Piracy
76% matchVery Positive81% of 144 reviews2022
Dev: Skyward DigitalPub: Valkyrie Initiative
Windows
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: Naval 22.6% ★, Sailing 21.9% ★, Pirates 21.7% ★, Historical 9.3%, Action RPG 7.4%
- #31 Sea Dogs
77% matchMostly Positive76% of 169 reviews2018
Dev: Akella
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 42%
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: Naval Combat 19.8% ★, Naval 17.7% ★, Sailing 17% ★, Pirates 16.8% ★, Historical 8.1%
- #32 Captain Bones: Prologue
75% matchVery Positive86% of 551 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 23.7% ★, Naval Combat 23.5% ★, Sailing 20.7% ★, Naval 9.5% ★, Open World 7.3%
- #33 SeaCret 1
74% matchMixed62% of 101 reviews2025
Dev: Dalas
Windows
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: Naval Combat 27.7% ★, Naval 25.1% ★, Pirates 24.2% ★, Action RPG 8.2%, Open World 7.5%
- #34 Windward Horizon
73% matchVery Positive81% of 430 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 25.5% ★, Sailing 20.8% ★, Naval 19.8% ★, Pirates 14% ★, Open World 7.2%
- #35 Sea Dogs: Caribbean Tales
76% 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 32.2% ★, Pirates 24.6% ★, Naval 18.3% ★, Sailing 11.5% ★, RPG 4.9%
- #36 Port Royale 3
75% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,549 reviews2012
Dev: Gaming Minds StudiosPub: Kalypso Media Digital
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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 33.9% ★, Naval 24.5% ★, Naval Combat 15% ★, Sailing 14% ★, Historical 7.3%
- #37 Sail the Seas
72% matchVery Positive81% of 114 reviews2024
Dev: Viking Game Studio
Windows
Sail the Seas is a sailing, trading simulator set in 18th century, spanning whole world
Why similar: Naval 38.1% ★, Sailing 16.3% ★, Choose Your Own Adventure 15.3%, Historical 14.5%, Open World 7.2%
- #38 ATLAS
73% matchMixed47% of 42,842 reviews2018
Dev: Grapeshot Games
Windows
Median: 12.5 hrsMean: 112.2 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 28.1% ★, Sailing 28% ★, Naval Combat 24.5% ★, Open World 9.5%, Sandbox 4.9%
- #39 The Viking Way
73% matchMixed43% of 377 reviews2020
Dev: Ice Lava Games
Windows
Experience the Viking way of life. Sail, explore, trade, build a fleet, and lead your fearless army to raid and conquest. Write your own story of the golden Viking age. You have many choices, and a leader can always find his own.
Why similar: Sailing 35.6% ★, Naval Combat 32.7% ★, Action RPG 13.8%, Historical 9%, Third Person 4.3%
- #40 Furious Seas
72% 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 30.9% ★, Naval Combat 30.4% ★, Sailing 20.2% ★, Naval 15% ★, Arcade 2.8%
- #41 Forgotten Seas
69% matchMostly Positive77% of 572 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 37.2% ★, Naval Combat 31.3% ★, Sailing 26.6% ★, Adventure 3%, Singleplayer 1.8%
- #42 Seablip
69% matchVery Positive82% of 1,036 reviews2024
Dev: Jardar SolliPub: Vibedy
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 68%
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 38.4% ★, Naval Combat 33.3% ★, Open World 12.1%, Action-Adventure 7%, RPG 4.4%
- #43 Piratopia
70% 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 24.5% ★, Pirates 22.1% ★, Sailing 20% ★, Naval 16.6% ★, Open World 5.3%
- #44 Sail
71% matchMostly Positive75% of 137 reviews2022
Dev: Red Team Interactive Inc.
Windows
Open World, Multiplayer VR Pirate Game!
Why similar: Sailing 28.3% ★, Pirates 27.9% ★, Naval Combat 23.8% ★, Action-Adventure 7.2%, Open World 6.3%
- #45 Seafarer: The Ship Sim
68% matchMixed68% of 1,733 reviews2025
Dev: astragon DevelopmentPub: astragon Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Embark on the ultimate maritime experience with Seafarer: The Ship Sim. Choose between careers, take the helm of a variety of ships, and expand your fleet. Navigate a vast open world and become immersed in the beautiful expanses and rolling waves.
Why similar: Naval 53.4% ★, Sailing 23.8% ★, Open World 12.5%, Arcade 4.4%, 3D 4.2%
- #46 Swords and Sandals Pirates
71% 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 29.9% ★, Pirates 27.4% ★, Naval 27.2% ★, Action RPG 7.5%, RPG 3.9%
- #47 Sail Forth
68% matchVery Positive92% of 625 reviews2022
Dev: Festive VectorPub: The Quantum Astrophysicists Guild
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 63%
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 30% ★, Sailing 28% ★, Pirates 25.1% ★, Action-Adventure 5.3%, Third Person 5%
- #48 Sea of Survivors
69% matchVery Positive82% of 412 reviews2023
Dev: Nah Yeah Games
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 74%
In Sea of Survivors, you can sail your ship in any direction but you can never stop moving. Evade and destroy hordes of pirates and sea monsters to gain experience, level up and choose upgrades for your ship. Explore oceans filled with mysterious curses, unlock treasures and fight for survival.
Why similar: Pirates 30.6% ★, Naval Combat 29.7% ★, Sailing 25% ★, Open World 10.1%, Adventure 2.8%
- #49 Age of Water
66% matchMostly Positive70% of 3,467 reviews2025
Dev: Three Whales StudioPub: Gaijin Network Ltd
Windows
Median: 9.6 hrsMean: 38.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Age of Water is an online adventure game set on a post-apocalyptic Earth completely covered in water. Sail through storms, fight and trade, capture other people's boats or build your own, extract resources from the bottom of the ocean and reveal the secrets of the Age of Water world.
Why similar: Naval 43.5% ★, Pirates 31.6% ★, Open World 11.5%, Action-Adventure 5.9%, Third Person 4.9%
- #50 Blackwake
67% 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: Pirates 31.5% ★, Naval Combat 30% ★, Naval 24.4% ★, Sailing 11% ★, Open World 2.5%
- #51 Ultimate Admiral: Age of Sail
68% 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 51% ★, Naval 23.2% ★, Sailing 13.9% ★, Historical 11.2%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #52 Airship: Kingdoms Adrift
67% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,027 reviews2023
Dev: Revolution IndustryPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 22.1 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Welcome to Suthseg! As the newly commissioned airship captain, forge a mercantile empire across the archipelago, until the great powers of Europa turn their attention toward it. Build up a fleet, chart trade routes, establish industries, and explore the frontier at your airship's helm!
Why similar: Naval 32.5% ★, Pirates 30.5% ★, Sandbox 15.2%, Open World 9.3%, RPG 5.9%
- #53 Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii
64% matchVery Positive88% of 9,151 reviews2025
Dev: Ryu Ga Gotoku StudioPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 26.1 hrsMean: 29.3 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 26.6% ★, Pirates 25.1% ★, Naval 12.9% ★, Sailing 11.8% ★, Action RPG 8%
- #54 Rum & Gun
65% matchVery Positive94% of 386 reviews2024
Dev: Borington
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 43%
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 42.6% ★, Naval 18.1% ★, Action RPG 16.2%, Action-Adventure 8.7%, Historical 7.9%