- #1 Terror of the Seven Seas
97% matchMostly Positive79% of 109 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: Sailing 25.4% ★, Naval Combat 23% ★, Pirates 17.2% ★, Naval 11.1% ★, Historical 8.1%
- #2 Sail Forth
96% matchVery Positive93% of 642 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: Sailing 27.5% ★, Naval Combat 23.3% ★, Pirates 16.8% ★, Procedural Generation 6.3%, Action-Adventure 5.2%
- #3 Kaperfahrt
96% 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: Sailing 24.7% ★, Naval Combat 24% ★, Pirates 21.2% ★, Naval 11.1% ★, Open World 7%
- #4 Piratopia: Raiders of Pirate Bay
95% 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 24.4% ★, Naval Combat 18.1% ★, Pirates 15.9% ★, Naval 14.5% ★, Action-Adventure 7.4%
- #5 Piratopia
94% 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: Sailing 24% ★, Naval Combat 23.1% ★, Pirates 17.9% ★, Naval 10.5% ★, Online Co-Op 6.5%
- #6 Seas of Kahtaone
94% 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: Sailing 28.9% ★, Naval Combat 25.2% ★, Pirates 19.4% ★, Naval 14.7% ★, Open World 4.6%
- #7 Sails of Salt
93% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Barnacle Bytes
Windows
Take the helm in this atmospheric pirate roguelite. Explore uncharted seas, shape your crew's destiny and chase fortune through roaring broadsides. Capture ships for your fleet and build a lasting legacy. Will you risk it all for greed?
Why similar: Sailing 26.1% ★, Naval Combat 22.9% ★, Pirates 18.1% ★, Naval 11.9% ★, Historical 5.8%
- #8 World of Sea Battle
91% matchMostly Positive75% of 8,956 reviews2025
Dev: Thera Interactive
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 26.1 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: Sailing 24.1% ★, Naval Combat 21.5% ★, Pirates 16.1% ★, Fishing 10.9% ★, Team-Based 9.4%
- #9 Caribbean Tide
92% 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: Sailing 27.1% ★, Naval Combat 23.9% ★, Pirates 16.8% ★, Naval 12.5% ★, Historical 6.8%
- #10 Windward Horizon
91% matchVery Positive80% of 450 reviews2025
Dev: Tasharen Entertainment Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Trade, quest, fight, or simply set sail and enjoy the ambiance in this charming open world naval RPG. Sequel to Tasharen's fan favorite game Windward released on Steam in 2015.
Why similar: Sailing 26.6% ★, Naval Combat 25.8% ★, Naval 13.4% ★, Pirates 12.2% ★, Open World 6.9%
- #11 Dawn of Piracy: Caribbean Tides
89% 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: Sailing 24.1% ★, Naval Combat 21.1% ★, Pirates 16.5% ★, Naval 13.3% ★, Historical 8.3%
- #12 Leeway
89% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Singularity Reach Studios
Windows
An age-of-sail trading sim where the sailing is the game. Real wind you have to tack through, a hold that makes her sluggish and swamps sooner the fuller it gets, and a note that comes due whether you made port or not. Trade honestly, or fly the black flag. Solo, or with friends over a room code.
Why similar: Sailing 31.1% ★, Pirates 18% ★, Naval Combat 17.8% ★, Naval 15.4% ★, Open World 5.2%
- #13 Ahoy
88% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Capstan Games
Windows
Ahoy is a multiplayer voyage to the 1780s. Cooperate with fellow captains and officers to explore the West Indies. Trade goods, manage your Player and NPC crew, and engage in ferocious naval battles. Master seamanship to forge a legacy in this historically accurate representation of the Age of Sail.
Why similar: Sailing 26.4% ★, Naval Combat 22.8% ★, Pirates 14.8% ★, Naval 11.4% ★, Historical 10.4%
- #14 Age of Magellan: Sail the entire Planet
87% 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 31.9% ★, Sailing 23.2% ★, Pirates 21.1% ★, Historical 12.6%, Exploration 4.6%
- #15 Mapama Pirates
86% 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: Sailing 25.4% ★, Naval Combat 24.1% ★, Pirates 16.3% ★, Historical 7.7%, Team-Based 7.4%
- #16 King of Seas
86% matchMixed59% of 782 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: Sailing 25.7% ★, Naval Combat 23.8% ★, Pirates 18.7% ★, Naval 13.1% ★, Procedural Generation 6.1%
- #17 Eternal Seas
85% 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: Naval Combat 21.2% ★, Pirates 20.8% ★, Sailing 20.6% ★, Naval 14.3% ★, Open World 7.4%
- #18 Bilge Rats
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: LEAL Games
Windows
A 1-4 player co-op sailing game. Crew a ship out of Crook's Haven, take the work nobody sensible takes, and race home before the debt comes due. And when the storm hits, keep an eye on the bilge, rat.
Why similar: Sailing 25% ★, Pirates 22.5% ★, Online Co-Op 14.3%, Team-Based 12.2%, Open World 7.7%
- #19 Conqueror of the Seas
84% 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: Sailing 29.2% ★, Naval Combat 26.1% ★, Pirates 15.9% ★, Naval 14.5% ★, Historical 11.3%
- #20 Pirates Republic
83% matchNo user reviews2027
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: Sailing 23.8% ★, Naval Combat 21.4% ★, Pirates 17.5% ★, Online Co-Op 10.2%, Historical 9.2%
- #21 Blackwake
82% matchVery Positive81% of 26,057 reviews2020
Dev: Mastfire Studios Pty Ltd
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 10.1 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 28.8% ★, Pirates 26% ★, Naval 15.7% ★, Sailing 13.4% ★, Team-Based 12.4%
- #22 The Pirate: Caribbean Hunt
82% matchVery Positive83% of 4,657 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 38.1% ★, Pirates 26.5% ★, Sailing 13% ★, Naval 12.7% ★, Open World 4.3%
- #23 Smoky Sails
81% 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: Sailing 36.8% ★, Naval Combat 32.8% ★, Pirates 14.9% ★, Exploration 6.6%, Action-Adventure 6.4%
- #24 Buccaneers!
80% matchVery Positive81% 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: Sailing 26.7% ★, Naval Combat 22% ★, Pirates 19.4% ★, Naval 15.2% ★, Open World 6.4%
- #25 Sailist
79% 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 28% ★, Naval Combat 22.1% ★, Pirates 15.2% ★, Naval 13% ★, Open World 6.2%
- #26 Sea Dogs: To Each His Own
81% matchMostly Positive74% of 2,362 reviews2012
Dev: BlackMark Studio
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 47.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
1654 AC. The Caribbean. A place of opportunities and mysteries.
Why similar: Sailing 24.3% ★, Pirates 22.2% ★, Naval Combat 21.8% ★, Naval 15.3% ★, Historical 9%
- #27 Salt 2: Shores of Gold
77% matchVery Positive85% of 2,370 reviews2025
Dev: Lavaboots Studios
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 8.8 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 32.7% ★, Pirates 20% ★, Naval 12.7% ★, Open World 8.4%, Fishing 7.7% ★
- #28 Princess of Seas
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Chensey Game
Windows
Princess of Seas is a sea sailing with Open-World, Sandbox, Quest, Explore, Sea Battle. Let's go and save this world.
Why similar: Sailing 28.5% ★, Naval Combat 26.3% ★, Pirates 12% ★, Naval 10.9% ★, Open World 7.4%
- #29 Sail of Dreams
78% 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: Sailing 29.4% ★, Naval Combat 29.1% ★, Pirates 19.8% ★, Naval 11.3% ★, Open World 3.8%
- #30 Block of Rum
79% matchMixed67% of 36 reviews2019
Dev: Obi-Wanya
Windows
Block of Rum is a sandbox dedicated to building sailing ships and piracy.
Why similar: Sailing 29.6% ★, Naval Combat 25.8% ★, Pirates 17.9% ★, Naval 16.6% ★, Open World 5.2%
- #31 Roguebound Pirates
76% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Redbeak Games
Windows
Loot, upgrade & dominate! Your inventory IS your ship in this action roguelike. Customize weapons, create game-breaking synergies, and claim your place as the most overpowered pirate across the seas!
Why similar: Naval Combat 24% ★, Sailing 21.8% ★, Pirates 17.7% ★, Naval 13.3% ★, Inventory Management 8.3%
- #32 Freedom is Piracy
76% 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 29.2% ★, Sailing 26.7% ★, Pirates 20.6% ★, Naval 13.4% ★, Action-Adventure 5.7%
- #33 Corsairs Legacy - Pirate Action RPG & Sea Battles
75% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,213 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: Sailing 24.9% ★, Naval Combat 21.8% ★, Pirates 17.1% ★, Naval 13.2% ★, Historical 10.1%
- #34 Sea Dogs
77% matchMostly Positive76% of 172 reviews2018
Dev: Akella
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 41%
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: Sailing 25.7% ★, Naval Combat 23.6% ★, Pirates 17.2% ★, Naval 14.1% ★, Historical 10.1%
- #35 WindSail
75% 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: Sailing 26.7% ★, Naval Combat 26.5% ★, Pirates 18.8% ★, Naval 12.4% ★, Open World 6.7%
- #36 Caribbean Legend
74% matchMostly Positive76% of 3,263 reviews2024
Dev: BlackMark Studio
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 43.9 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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: Sailing 22.7% ★, Pirates 22% ★, Naval Combat 17.8% ★, Naval 15.5% ★, Historical 8.3%
- #37 What Lives Below
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Steb
Windows · Mac · Linux
Hunt massive sea monsters armed with just a harpoon and a simple fishing boat! A large scale boss-rush game, currently still in development.
Why similar: Sailing 29.3% ★, Naval Combat 22.1% ★, Naval 15% ★, Fishing 12.3% ★, Action-Adventure 5%
- #38 Sky Pirates - Puzzles & Plunder
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: RxR Gaming
Windows
An MMO-Role-PUZZLING-Game with Cross-platform multiplayer of up to 16 people working together to sail the skies, steal the booty, and become legendary pirates!
Why similar: Sailing 36.8% ★, Pirates 29.6% ★, Online Co-Op 11%, Naval 7.5% ★, Action-Adventure 5.1%
- #39 Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced
70% matchVery Positive81% of 30,612 reviews2026
Dev: Ubisoft SingaporePub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 28.2 hrsMean: 34.3 hrs≥1hr: 96%
The iconic solo pirate adventure returns. Sail the Caribbean as Edward Kenway during the Golden Age of Piracy in this faithfully enhanced remake featuring stunning visuals, upgraded gameplay, and new content.
Why similar: Naval Combat 23.2% ★, Sailing 19.9% ★, Pirates 17.7% ★, Naval 11.5% ★, Historical 9.8%
- #40 Pirates! Showdown: Enhanced Edition
72% 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: Sailing 32.4% ★, Pirates 21.9% ★, Naval Combat 20.6% ★, Historical 10.3%, Naval 9.9% ★
- #41 The Caribbean Sail
73% matchVery Positive94% of 536 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 33.5% ★, Naval Combat 23.5% ★, Pirates 22.3% ★, Naval 13.4% ★, Open World 6.3%
- #42 Fluffy Sailors
71% 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 29% ★, Sailing 27.6% ★, Pirates 20.2% ★, Naval 12.2% ★, Cute 4.9%
- #43 The Little Cat and the Sea
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Dogfish
Windows
In The Little Cat and the Sea, you will explore various uniquely styled sea regions, go fishing, dive, collect a variety of marine creatures and seabirds, battle large fish, and build up a harbor.
Why similar: Sailing 44.6% ★, Fishing 26.5% ★, Exploration 8.9%, Inventory Management 7.4%, Open World 6.7%
- #44 Naval Action
73% matchMixed52% of 14,828 reviews2019
Dev: Bermuda Computer Club
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 89.1 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: Sailing 29.8% ★, Naval Combat 24.5% ★, Pirates 17.9% ★, Naval 14.6% ★, Historical 6.6%
- #45 Feral Blue
72% matchMixed52% of 245 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: Sailing 30.2% ★, Naval Combat 22.7% ★, Pirates 20.4% ★, Naval 17.3% ★, Open World 5.9%
- #46 Pirate Commander
69% 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: Sailing 29.4% ★, Naval Combat 28.1% ★, Pirates 26.4% ★, Open World 7.1%, Exploration 5.9%
- #47 Pixel Pirates
69% match5 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 30.6% ★, Naval Combat 22.6% ★, Fishing 17% ★, Pirates 13.8% ★, Action-Adventure 5.7%
- #48 Windward
71% matchMostly Positive80% of 3,634 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 35.5% ★, Pirates 26.6% ★, Naval 16.6% ★, Sailing 12.6% ★, Open World 3.9%
- #49 InFlood
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ilya Maslennikov
Windows · Mac
Raise your sails and set forth across an endless ocean, vast and perilous, filled with submerged mysteries and unexpected adventures. Fight your way through danger, upgrade your ship, recruit a crew, explore the world, and decide which coalitions to support—and what will be built upon the ruins.
Why similar: Sailing 33.9% ★, Naval Combat 30.9% ★, Pirates 12.8% ★, Open World 10.8%, Exploration 6.1%
- #50 Caribbean Legend: Age of Pirates
66% matchMostly Positive73% of 726 reviews2026
Dev: ReCon TeamPub: BlackMark Studio
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 22.7 hrs≥1hr: 68%
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: Sailing 25.1% ★, Pirates 22.3% ★, Naval 18.1% ★, Naval Combat 14.7% ★, Historical 11.9%
- #51 Windrose
64% matchVery Positive87% of 53,040 reviews2026
Dev: Kraken Express
Windows
Median: 20.3 hrsMean: 33.3 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: Naval Combat 26.3% ★, Sailing 25.5% ★, Pirates 23.3% ★, Online Co-Op 12.2%, Open World 5%
- #52 Sea Dogs: Caribbean Tales
70% matchMixed62% of 139 reviews2018
Dev: Akella
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 48%
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 37.7% ★, Pirates 24.8% ★, Sailing 17.1% ★, Naval 14.3% ★, Open World 4.4%
- #53 Sea Dogs: Legendary Edition
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BlackMark StudioPub: Akella
Windows
Sandbox RPG with Naval Battles.
Why similar: Sailing 24.3% ★, Naval Combat 21.1% ★, Pirates 18.8% ★, Naval 14.7% ★, Historical 8.2%
- #54 Sail Ships
70% match3 user reviews0% of 3 reviews2018
Dev: Dhause
Windows
Sail ship battles. Navigation with compass and world map. You can fight with other character in a tactical duel (three types of weapons: sword, shield, bow). You can create the design of your own ship from different parts.
Why similar: Sailing 28.9% ★, Naval Combat 24.5% ★, Pirates 18.2% ★, Naval 16.7% ★, Open World 6.7%
- #55 The Weather Gage
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Aidedecamp
Windows
Single-player naval simulation set in the Age of Sail. Step into the role of a navy captain, harass enemy trade, attack coastal defenses, and navigate historical battlegrounds. Get your sea legs with realistic, physics-based sailing and combat mechanics as you prove your skill on the high seas!
Why similar: Sailing 37.6% ★, Naval Combat 35.2% ★, Historical 14.3%, Naval 11.1% ★, 3D 1.8%
- #56 Madness Afloat
67% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Dynamic Box
Windows
Pilot customizable steamships through a Lovecraftian Polynesian archipelago. Explore and survive handcrafted missions, manage cursed cargo, and balance sanity against power. Face the deep alone or in optional co-op expeditions.
Why similar: Sailing 34.3% ★, Naval Combat 23.9% ★, Online Co-Op 10.9%, Inventory Management 8.4%, Open World 7.6%
- #57 Sid Meier's Pirates!
69% matchVery Positive94% of 7,580 reviews2005
Dev: Firaxis GamesPub: 2K
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 61%
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 37.5% ★, Sailing 21.9% ★, Naval 13.7% ★, Open World 8.7%, Naval Combat 8.2% ★
- #58 Caribbean Prospector
65% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Denis Salanta
Windows · Mac · Linux
Captain a ship in a turn-based pirate roguelike set in 1669. Trade and smuggle across a living Caribbean, fire broadsides, board prizes with your crew, explore islands, and retire rich—or sink trying. Play with painted tiles or classic terminal glyphs.
Why similar: Sailing 27.1% ★, Naval Combat 23.8% ★, Pirates 18% ★, Naval 12.1% ★, Historical 8.7%
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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: Sailing 29.1% ★, Pirates 27.7% ★, Naval Combat 17.9% ★, Open World 8.9%, Action-Adventure 7.3%