- #1 Pixel Piracy
97% 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 29.4% ★, Side Scroller 21.5%, Pirates 18.1% ★, Choose Your Own Adventure 17.7%, RPG 5.6%
- #2 The Stranded Traveler
96% matchMixed67% of 76 reviews2023
Dev: DeadEaglePub: Spitfire-Games
Windows
Embark on an epic journey in The Stranded Traveler, a 2D side-scrolling action-adventure game where you take on the role of a traveler stranded on a mysterious island. Explore dangerous environments, fight fierce enemies, and defeat challenging bosses!
Why similar: Side Scroller 24%, Hack and Slash 22.1%, 2D Platformer 17.9%, Platformer 13.7%, Action-Adventure 11%
- #3 Mystical Maritime Adventure
95% 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 45.9% ★, Pirates 28.8% ★, RPG 10.7%, Hack and Slash 7.6%, Action 3.4%
- #4 The Caribbean Sail
94% 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: Naval Combat 42.6% ★, Pirates 30% ★, RPG 8%, Pixel Graphics 6.1%, Action 3.9%
- #5 Mark of the Deep
93% matchMostly Positive77% of 308 reviews2025
Dev: Mad MimicPub: Light Up Games
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Shipwrecked on a myth-shrouded island, play as rookie pirate Marcus “Rookie” Ramsey and explore haunting biomes, face unforgiving combat, and unravel a deep-sea curse in search of your lost crew, the Angry Mermaids.
Why similar: Pirates 56.4% ★, Action-Adventure 26.4%, Action 7.1%, Adventure 5%, Combat 4.2%
- #6 Madness
94% matchMixed56% of 131 reviews2016
Dev: Indie Games StudioPub: Enoops
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 94%
You a hero, so have to explore a world full of dangers. overcome various difficulties, traps and demons.
Why similar: 2D Platformer 21.7%, RPG 20.8%, Action-Adventure 13.1%, Action 12.7%, Linear 10.6%
- #7 Captain Bones: Prologue
92% 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: Naval Combat 50.1% ★, Pirates 32.2% ★, Action-Adventure 10.5%, RPG 6.9%, Singleplayer 0.3%
- #8 Corsairs Legacy - Pirate Action RPG & Sea Battles
91% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,130 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 38.8% ★, Pirates 22.3% ★, Choose Your Own Adventure 21.2%, Action-Adventure 9.7%, RPG 5.6%
- #9 Shovel Pirate
91% matchVery Positive93% of 55 reviews2024
Dev: Neutronized
Windows
X marks the spot! Follow the map and find hidden treasures.
Why similar: Side Scroller 20.8%, 2D Platformer 19.6%, Platformer 16%, Action-Adventure 13.3%, Pirates 11.4% ★
- #10 kraken's curse
90% matchPositive82% of 51 reviews2020
Dev: Sokpop Collective
Windows · Mac
A rogue-like pirate adventure game. Explore a skeleton-riddled archipelago in search of a giant monster. Find treasures, weapons and secrets. Can you defeat the terrible kraken?
Why similar: RPG 51%, Pirates 29.2% ★, Adventure 15.2%, Action 4.6%
- #11 King of Seas
89% 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 42.8% ★, Pirates 24.8% ★, Hack and Slash 10.7%, Action-Adventure 10%, RPG 6.9%
- #12 Buccaneers! The New Age of Piracy
89% 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: Pirates 66.9% ★, RPG 19.9%, Action 8.5%, Combat 3.7%, Singleplayer 1%
- #13 Pirates VR: Jolly Roger
86% matchMostly Positive77% of 255 reviews2025
Dev: Split Light StudioPub: VRKiwi
Windows
Pirates VR Jolly Roger is a game alluding to old stories of the all-time most famous Pirates. The journey into the pirate world begins on a deserted island. Despite its extraordinary charm, the land hides a number of secrets and mysteries to be solved as well as obstacles and traps.
Why similar: Pirates 38.6% ★, Choose Your Own Adventure 28.6%, Action-Adventure 13.3%, Linear 8.9%, Action 5.9%
- #14 Stray Savior
86% matchVery Positive93% of 61 reviews2025
Dev: Gustav
Windows
Stray Savior is a 2D action platformer packed full of lethal traps, precise jumps, and powerful bosses. Venture through the dystopian world with weapons and skills, to prove yourself and forge your own path.
Why similar: Side Scroller 22.4%, 2D Platformer 17.1%, Platformer 13.2%, Action-Adventure 11%, Precision Platformer 10.6%
- #15 Curse of the Sea Rats
87% matchMixed58% of 214 reviews2023
Dev: Petoons StudioPub: PQube
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Embark on an epic, hand-animated, ‘ratoidvania’ adventure, where your crew has been turned into rats by a pirate witch! Explore a rich non-linear world, enjoy fun action platforming, face challenging bosses, and unlock unique abilities - either alone or in local co-op!
Why similar: Side Scroller 21.6%, Hack and Slash 18.7%, Pirates 16.4% ★, 2D Platformer 14.6%, Platformer 10.3%
- #16 Rum & Gun
85% 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: Hack and Slash 36.3%, Pirates 35.1% ★, Action-Adventure 16.1%, RPG 5%, Action 3.7%
- #17 Rush to Adventure
88% matchMostly Positive78% of 50 reviews2017
Dev: Digital Awakening
Windows
Rush to Adventure is a retro fantasy speedrunning adventure. Inspired by classic NES titles like Zelda, Mario and Castlevania. You awaken on the shore of a cursed island. Your only way off the island is to fight the monsters and lift the curse.
Why similar: Difficult 22.7%, RPG 22.5%, Platformer 17.1%, Action 10.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%
- #18 Buccaneers!
84% 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 Combat 50.2% ★, Pirates 32.8% ★, RPG 9.6%, Action 4.6%, Combat 1.6%
- #19 Jam Jump
84% matchVery Positive86% of 98 reviews2024
Dev: Galactic Geckon
Windows
Jam Jump is an action-platformer adventure where you guide a young knight through challenging trials, battling hordes of enemies, and navigating treacherous islands with agility and skill.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 58.2%, Platformer 29.8%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%, Action 3.3%, Adventure 1.8%
- #20 Ruiga Pirates: Cursed Seas
82% matchMostly Positive71% of 135 reviews2024
Dev: Valentware Games LTD
Windows · Mac
Defeat legions of pirates and marine beasts to emerge victorious in Ruiga Pirates: Cursed Seas! Adventure with survival elements. Customize your ship, prepare for barrages from myriad foes, and navigate the perilous waters of a monster realm. Embark on this thrilling journey and Play for Free now!
Why similar: Pirates 46.6% ★, Action 15.2%, 2D 13.9%, Pixel Graphics 13.3%, Adventure 7.8%
- #21 Terror of the Seven Seas
82% 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 52.8% ★, Pirates 29.2% ★, Action-Adventure 9.4%, Action 4.5%, Adventure 2.4%
- #22 Captain Blood
79% matchMostly Positive79% of 278 reviews2025
Dev: Seawolf StudioPub: SNEG
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Captain Blood is a pirate-themed action game where you play as a fearsome pirate seeking gold and glory. Expect adventures with cannon firing, pistol shooting, swashbuckling sword fights, and plenty of pirate shenanigans. This hack'n'slash features fierce combat, hordes of enemies and flashy combos.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 37.6%, Pirates 36% ★, Action-Adventure 14.3%, Action 5.4%, Adventure 3.4%
- #23 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 49.9% ★, Pirates 28.7% ★, Action-Adventure 12%, RPG 6.8%, Action 2.6%
- #24 Ruiga Pirates: First Survivors
81% matchMixed64% of 67 reviews2024
Dev: Valentware Games LTD
Windows · Mac
Defeat legions of pirates and marine beasts to emerge victorious! Ruiga Pirates: First Survivors is an adventure with survival elements. Customize your ship, brace yourself for a bullets from myriad foes! Navigate the perilous waters of a ghost-infested realm and Play for Free now!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 31.8%, Naval Combat 26.9% ★, Pirates 24.1% ★, Action 7.4%, Pixel Graphics 5.6%
- #25 Rogue Waters
78% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,075 reviews2024
Dev: Ice Code GamesPub: Tripwire Presents
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Rogue Waters is a Pirate Tactical Turn-Based Rogue-lite. Play as Captain Cutter, commanding your ship and crew through procedurally generated encounters to seek revenge. Recruit, train, and upgrade crew, use powerful sea creatures, and engage in dynamic naval and melee combat to gain the upper hand.
Why similar: Pirates 76% ★, RPG 21.6%, Combat 2.3%
- #26 Don't Sink
81% matchMostly Positive73% of 212 reviews2018
Dev: Fern NigroPub: Studio Eris
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Capture islands, sink ships, defend your towns, and discover an exciting world full of adventure.
Why similar: Pirates 58% ★, RPG 20.9%, Pixel Graphics 13.5%, Adventure 7.6%
- #27 Saviorless
78% matchVery Positive88% of 342 reviews2024
Dev: Empty Head GamesPub: Dear Villagers
Windows · Mac · Linux
Embark on a journey to The Smiling Islands, the realm of the Saviors, where an enigmatic guide beckons. The seasoned narrator has shared this story countless times, yet none have graced the miraculous land. Can you seize your narrative and ascend as a Savior?
Why similar: Hack and Slash 30.8%, 2D Platformer 30.4%, Action-Adventure 16.7%, Platformer 13.9%, 2D 3.6%
- #28 Abyss The Forgotten Past: Prologue
80% matchMixed63% of 158 reviews2020
Dev: OWG StudiosPub: Sedoc LLC
Windows
Play as Leonnor who sets out on a journey to discover everything about his past and his world, things are not always what they seem! Learn special abilities, battle monsters and encounter celestial beings as you explore this beautifically crafted pixel world. This prologue starts a epic journey...
Why similar: 2D Platformer 34%, Platformer 26.2%, RPG 13.3%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%, 2D 6.4%
- #29 Xanthiom Zero
77% matchVery Positive96% of 127 reviews2023
Dev: MathanGames
Windows
Play as Captain Grisham, and uncover the secrets of Planet 4-514 in this thrilling prequel to Side Scape!
Why similar: 2D Platformer 28.3%, Side Scroller 18.1%, Platformer 17.1%, Difficult 9.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%
- #30 Forsaken Isle
76% matchMostly Positive71% of 512 reviews2025
Dev: Smoodlez
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 56%
Stranded on a desert island, explore, craft, build and fight in this action survival game!
Why similar: RPG 32.1%, Pixel Graphics 31.4%, Action 15.5%, Adventure 13.4%, 2D 6.7%
- #31 Pirates Journey
76% matchMixed60% of 103 reviews2024
Dev: 2MEDYA
Windows
You and your crew have been shipwrecked on a tropical island in the late 1600s. At the beginning of the adventure, you find yourself with only a few basic supplies, including ropes, sticks, and stones. With skill and cunning, you can survive on the island and thrive as a pirate crew.
Why similar: Pirates 70.6% ★, RPG 19.2%, Action 6.5%, Adventure 3%, Singleplayer 0.7%
- #32 Under The Island
73% matchVery Positive93% of 396 reviews2026
Dev: Slime King GamesPub: Top Hat Studios, Inc.
Windows
Embark on an epic adventure in Under the Island! A 2D action-adventure steeped in ‘90s charm, step into the shoes of Nia, and battle fierce monsters, solve clever puzzles, and explore a world alive with mystery as you race to save your new home before it’s too late.
Why similar: RPG 38.8%, Pixel Graphics 22.8%, 2D 19.7%, Action 9.2%, Adventure 7.7%
- #33 Save the Pirate: Sea Story
77% matchMostly Positive75% of 80 reviews2021
Dev: MaurisPub: Mauris Games OU
Windows · Mac · Linux
An adventure game with logic challenges about a funny pirate
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 43.4%, Pirates 34.1% ★, Action-Adventure 10.8%, 2D 4%, Adventure 3.8%
- #34 Depths of Sanity
75% matchVery Positive89% of 89 reviews2022
Dev: Bomb Shelter Games
Windows
A mysterious signal. A missing crew. And the one man trying to piece it all together. As Abe Douglas, dive deep into a fully underwater metroidvania to explore massive oceanic biomes, battle monstrous bosses, and piece together a mystery that threatens not only your crew, but your own sanity.
Why similar: Side Scroller 48.1%, Action-Adventure 18.4%, Pixel Graphics 13.2%, 2D 9.1%, Retro 5.6%
- #35 Beyond a Coral Sea
74% matchVery Positive94% of 139 reviews2023
Dev: Snigelsoft
Windows
Explore your way through mystical islands while learning about your characters past. In this adventure game you play as the protagonist of a memoire, telling a story from the pacific in the late 1800 century.
Why similar: Pirates 56% ★, Adventure 21.2%, Linear 20.6%, Singleplayer 2.2%
- #36 Sea of Survivors
74% 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: Naval Combat 53.7% ★, Pirates 35.2% ★, Pixel Graphics 7.2%, Adventure 3.3%, Singleplayer 0.6%
- #37 Zefyr: Prologue
73% matchVery Positive93% of 60 reviews2024
Dev: Oneiric Worlds
Windows
1st chapter of "Zefyr: A Thief's Melody". In a colorful archipelago, play as a young thief studying at the Guild. Investigate kidnappings, steer clear of roaming pirates or fight them. Sail the ocean on a cute turtle and climb on every island. Cure sick animals and reveal the truth.
Why similar: Pirates 51.4% ★, Action-Adventure 21.9%, Action 11.1%, Adventure 8.9%, Combat 5.2%
- #38 Red Rogue Sea
73% matchMostly Positive70% of 70 reviews2025
Dev: Firemage Studios
Windows · Linux
Red Rogue Sea is a roguelike strategy game that puts you in the shoes of a pirate captain and their crew. Manage your vessel as you sail through the treacherous waters of the archipelago, interact with the scum that inhabit it, and engage in battle using a tactical deck-building system.
Why similar: Naval Combat 50.5% ★, Pirates 24.3% ★, Difficult 18.2%, Pixel Graphics 3.4%, Adventure 3.3%
- #39 Cape Hideous
71% matchVery Positive99% of 235 reviews2024
Dev: Jake CloverPub: Nonsense Machine
Windows
Amongst the motliest of all crews, an enigmatic woman prepares the ship to enter an intense thunderstorm raging in the middle of the ocean. What otherworldly mysteries lie within?
Why similar: Pirates 58.8% ★, Linear 17.4%, 2D 9.8%, Platformer 7.3%, Adventure 6.2%
- #40 Rise of the Pirates
75% matchMixed70% of 93 reviews2019
Dev: Ravanok
Windows
Throw yourself into a world of fantasy and create your own character to embark on an epic high seas adventure of your own making.
Why similar: RPG 29.7%, Difficult 22.3%, Action 12.3%, Action-Adventure 12.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%
- #41 Drakkar Crew
71% matchVery Positive82% of 172 reviews2024
Dev: SiBear Games
Windows
Hey rookie, climb aboard! We're heading for adventure across the North Sea on our reliable Viking ship! Choose from one of the charismatic characters, hire some warriors and engage in bloody battles!
Why similar: Side Scroller 49.5%, Action-Adventure 16.1%, RPG 14.7%, 2D 8.2%, Action 6.9%
- #42 DAVY x JONES
68% matchVery Positive87% of 401 reviews2025
Dev: PARASIGHT
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 37%
Command the skies. Crush the ground. Conquer The Locker. A grand action-adventure where you play as two halves of one legendary pirate — DAVY (Head) and JONES (Body). DAVY commands your flying ship in roguelite sky battles; JONES unleashes visceral first-person combat on the islands.
Why similar: Naval Combat 59.8% ★, Action-Adventure 26.8%, Action 8.3%, Combat 4.2%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #43 Caribbean Crashers
69% matchMostly Positive73% of 1,370 reviews2024
Dev: Bloxhill
Windows
Caribbean Crashers is a fast paced pirate strategy game where you control your own ship and fire cannonballs at enemy vessels to secure victory!
Why similar: Pirates 45.9% ★, 2D 24.4%, Adventure 12.6%, Pixel Graphics 11.6%, Action 4.6%
- #44 Flinthook
72% matchMostly Positive74% of 841 reviews2017
Dev: Tribute Games Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Live the life of space captain Flinthook! Armed with your mighty hookshot, your uncanny slow-motion powers and your trusty blasma pistol, plunder and fight your way through an infinite variety of randomly-assembled spaceships for treasure, loot and fame!
Why similar: Platformer 21%, Difficult 17.7%, Pirates 12.3% ★, Side Scroller 11.1%, 2D Platformer 10.7%
- #45 Mythargia
70% matchVery Positive90% of 61 reviews2023
Dev: RunByCoffeePub: Bonus Stage Publishing
Windows · Linux
You are a journalist in search of your breakthrough story. A promising lead takes you to the abandoned island of Mythargia where you have to discover its buried history connecting two different dimensions.
Why similar: Side Scroller 48.5%, RPG 16.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%, Action-Adventure 8.5%, 2D 7.5%
- #46 Caribbean Legend: Age of Pirates
67% 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: Pirates 43.8% ★, Naval Combat 38.9% ★, RPG 15.1%, Combat 1.9%, Singleplayer 0.2%
- #47 Peachleaf Pirates
71% matchMixed68% of 71 reviews2021
Dev: Dog Kiss StudioPub: Digerati
Windows
Washed ashore with no memory of how you got there, an eccentric cast of locals welcome you to their quirky paradise. Divide your time between adventuring and homesteading, and discover there’s more to the island than palm trees and parrots in this colorful RPG with point & click & farm-sim elements.
Why similar: Pirates 40.4% ★, Action-Adventure 16.9%, RPG 13.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%, 2D 6.5%
- #48 Void Sails
68% matchMostly Positive75% of 59 reviews2025
Dev: Ticking Clock Games
Windows
VOID SAILS is a single-player adventure where you captain a flying ship across uncharted space. Sail through mysterious worlds, battle powerful foes, and make story-defining choices. Uncover dark secrets in a game where every discovery could bring you closer to the truth—or to madness.
Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 63.8%, RPG 21.2%, Action-Adventure 9.5%, Adventure 5.1%, Singleplayer 0.4%
- #49 Sticks And Bones
70% matchVery Positive90% of 134 reviews2019
Dev: Bold Statement Games
Windows
Follow the story of a brave, courageous and handsome pirate as he continues his journey to find THE treasure after his death!
Why similar: Action 59.6%, Adventure 40.4%
- #50 Lost in Paradise
72% matchMixed55% of 89 reviews2015
Dev: Elev8 Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Immerse yourself in a lost paradise, with mystery beyond its pristine shores.
Why similar: Action 61.5%, Adventure 38.5%
- #51 The Tribulation Entanglement
69% matchMostly Positive78% of 60 reviews2022
Dev: Anxious Neck Games
Windows
You are the Entangled One, a malformed entity. Traverse the flesh wastes under the eye of an eternal eclipse. Delve deep into the planet's guts. Uncover a fleshy ecosystem. Engage in deliberate, challenging combat, using your whiplike arms and collectible sub attacks to augment your combat style!
Why similar: Side Scroller 22.8%, Precision Platformer 19.7%, Difficult 15.6%, 2D Platformer 12.3%, Platformer 9.7%
- #52 Castaway
67% matchMostly Positive76% of 247 reviews2024
Dev: Canari Games
Windows
Retrieve your weapons, face bosses to save your dog in a retro adventure focused on 3 dungeons. Finish the Story mode to unlock the Survivor mode: a 50-floor "Death Tower". You'll enjoy classic mechanics, charming visual style, and an enchanting soundtrack.
Why similar: Action-Adventure 35.4%, Linear 19%, Pixel Graphics 13.2%, 2D 10%, Action 7.6%
- #53 Emberbane
67% matchMixed49% of 95 reviews2026
Dev: Hamlet Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Four elements. One destiny. Embark on an elemental journey inspired by tales of balance and power, reborn as a Metroidvania adventure.
Why similar: Side Scroller 26.7%, Hack and Slash 22.7%, 2D Platformer 19%, Difficult 13.1%, Platformer 7.3%
- #54 Abandon Ship
68% 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 44.4% ★, Pirates 25.2% ★, Choose Your Own Adventure 24.3%, RPG 6.1%
- #55 Timeloop: Sink Again Beach
65% matchVery Positive91% of 357 reviews2022
Dev: Fang's Lab
Windows
A non-linear first-person action adventure in a pirate setting. A single player time travel simulation game. Unusual gaming experience.Moving in space and time, the player must understand what is happening on the island and how the main character can move away from there.
Why similar: Pirates 63.9% ★, Action-Adventure 29.8%, Adventure 6.4%
- #56 Forgotten Seas
64% 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: Naval Combat 49.8% ★, Pirates 37.6% ★, Action 5.9%, Adventure 3.2%, Combat 3%
- #57 Eldritchvania
65% matchVery Positive85% of 133 reviews2024
Dev: DeathCount Games
Windows
Explore unearthly ruins, solve arcane riddles and pick up your sword against the indescribable horrors that lurk amidst the forgotten depths of our world. Beware the creeping grip of madness as you uncover secrets not meant for the eyes of men!
Why similar: Difficult 33.2%, Platformer 22.6%, 2D Platformer 16%, Action-Adventure 13.6%, 2D 6.4%