- #1 Ship of the line
97% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2026
Dev: YDSPub: GM2SOFT
Windows · Mac
Command legendary fleets across 240 years of Age of Sail warfare. 19 historical scenarios — Trafalgar, the Nile, the Armada. Real wind physics, three-layer damage, and full PvP. Your fleet. Your tactics. Your history.
Why similar: Naval Combat 28.1% ★, Naval 21.1% ★, Sailing 12.5% ★, RTS 8%, Real Time Tactics 6.8%
- #2 Conqueror of the Seas
96% 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 25.6% ★, Sailing 18.7% ★, Naval 14.9% ★, Historical 6.2%, Real Time Tactics 5.7%
- #3 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: Sailing 19.8% ★, Naval Combat 19.3% ★, Pirates 13.8% ★, Naval 12% ★, RTS 9.2%
- #4 Ultimate Admiral: Age of Sail
95% matchMostly Positive79% of 2,132 reviews2021
Dev: Game-Labs
Windows
Median: 6.7 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 41.8% ★, Naval 16.4% ★, Sailing 9.9% ★, Strategy 8.9%, Simulation 6.6%
- #5 Rise of Piracy
94% matchMostly Positive79% of 486 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 21.2% ★, Naval 17.5% ★, Sailing 16.5% ★, Pirates 11.8% ★, Action RTS 7.8% ★
- #6 Naval Action
94% matchMixed52% of 14,691 reviews2019
Dev: Bermuda Computer Club
Windows
Median: 4.1 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: Naval Combat 24.8% ★, Sailing 19.7% ★, Naval 19% ★, Pirates 12.2% ★, War 5.1%
- #7 Steam & Iron. Battle of Port Arthur
93% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Goydalka Games
Windows
Steam & Iron: Battle of Port Arthur is a tactical real-time naval simulator focusing on the combat of early 20th-century steamships. Squadrons of battleships, cruisers, and torpedo boats from two empires await your command to clash in epic naval battles.
Why similar: Naval Combat 25.7% ★, Naval 18% ★, Sailing 11% ★, Wargame 8%, RTS 7.5%
- #8 Carrier Commander
92% matchMostly Negative31% of 13 reviews2022
Dev: ss
Windows · Mac
Carrier Commander is a real-time strategy game which allows you choose the intensity of gameplay. You can manage your Carrier Operations against incoming attacks or intensify your game play by directly engaging the enemy controlling your own Jets, Destroyer's, Helicopter's and more...
Why similar: Naval Combat 28.6% ★, Naval 22% ★, War 8.5%, Real Time Tactics 8.3%, Military 6.9%
- #9 The Weather Gage
91% 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: Naval Combat 35.6% ★, Sailing 24.8% ★, Naval 14.5% ★, Historical 9.2%, War 7.6%
- #10 Ahoy
91% 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: Naval Combat 25.9% ★, Sailing 19.6% ★, Naval 16.7% ★, Pirates 11.2% ★, Historical 7.6%
- #11 Marvatten
90% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Impact Unified AB
Windows · Mac · Linux
Design your warship and take it to battle! In Marvatten you’re a warship architect and commander. It’s not just about size, but smart design. Your design choices directly impact combat performance. Ready to conquer the seas? Join Marvatten now!
Why similar: Naval Combat 29.1% ★, Naval 22.8% ★, Sailing 16.6% ★, Wargame 7.2%, Real Time Tactics 7.1%
- #12 The Pirate: Caribbean Hunt
89% matchVery Positive83% of 4,616 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% ★, Pirates 20% ★, Naval 18.7% ★, Sailing 9.6% ★, Strategy 3.3%
- #13 Sail Ships
89% 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: Naval Combat 26.1% ★, Naval 22.9% ★, Sailing 20.1% ★, Pirates 13% ★, Vehicular Combat 5.7%
- #14 Victorian Admirals: Samoan Crisis 1889
88% match7 user reviews43% of 7 reviews2020
Dev: Totem GamesPub: Strategy First
Windows
A steam-ship period naval combat games focusing on fleet-scale battles in real time. The naval combat game allows you to set up battle squadron groups, their formations and management, with realistic ship models and characteristics, as well as advanced ballistic and weapon models.
Why similar: Naval Combat 29.6% ★, Naval 23.6% ★, Sailing 22.7% ★, Strategy 12.9%, Simulation 11.2%
- #15 Pirates. Naval battle
86% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2024
Dev: AlekseyPub: AlekseyN
Windows
This is a hardcore game, and it's not the easiest control. But if you can acquire combat skills, then exciting battles with pirate ships are waiting for you.
Why similar: Naval Combat 39.1% ★, Sailing 24.9% ★, Wargame 9.7%, Military 8.9%, Historical 5.8%
- #16 Seas of Kahtaone
86% 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 31.2% ★, Naval 23.6% ★, Sailing 23.4% ★, Pirates 16.1% ★, Military 4.8%
- #17 Tortuga - A Pirate's Tale
85% matchMixed57% of 168 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 30% ★, Naval 22.9% ★, Sailing 18.5% ★, Pirates 14% ★, Historical 4.8%
- #18 Terror of the Seven Seas
84% matchMostly Positive79% of 107 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 30.3% ★, Sailing 21.9% ★, Naval 18.9% ★, Pirates 15.3% ★, Historical 6.9%
- #19 First Sino-Japanese War
82% match8 user reviews67% of 8 reviews2026
Dev: January Desk
Windows
A free and open-source game about the First Sino-Japanese War and other pre-dreadnought battles in East Asia. A miniature-like wargame system, but without 3D models.
Why similar: Naval Combat 35.6% ★, Naval 16.7% ★, Wargame 12.9%, Historical 10%, Military 7.9%
- #20 Sailing Wizard
83% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Monduz Games Studio
Windows
This is a real-time ARPG game with the theme of navigation. You can freely choose spells upgrade routes, recruit various team members, build exclusive ships. Trade, fight and explore with different factions on a journey full of adventurous spirit.
Why similar: Naval Combat 25.2% ★, Sailing 21.2% ★, Naval 18.7% ★, Pirates 11.4% ★, Action RTS 8% ★
- #21 Gunboat
84% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2020
Dev: Accolade, Inc.Pub: Ziggurat
Windows
For decades, the U.S. Navy has deployed the river patrol boat (PBR) in the most hostile and claustrophobic type of war: riverine combat. The classic action sim Gunboat lets you fight from all perspectives of your boat's four-man crew in over 20 missions across 3 sweltering combat zones.
Why similar: Naval Combat 41% ★, Naval 28.2% ★, War 9.9%, Military 8.6%, Simulation 4.8%
- #22 Corsairs - Battle of the Caribbean
82% matchMostly Negative35% of 128 reviews2026
Dev: Fishing CactusPub: Microids
Windows
Get ready to scour the waves of the Caribbean in search of glory and riches! An immersive strategy game set amidst the world of buccaneering. Navigate tumultuous seas and manage a diverse crew to establish maritime dominance and ensure your fleet's future.
Why similar: Naval Combat 32.2% ★, Naval 18.8% ★, Pirates 15.7% ★, RTS 10.6%, Action RTS 9.5% ★
- #23 Sail of Dreams
81% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2024
Dev: DreamDwarf
Windows
Sail of Dreams is a vehicular combat game with pirates! Pilot and juggle with all parts of your ship, assisted by a mischievous feline crew. Raise your canons, bolster your prow and board enemy vessels in quest of gold and glory!
Why similar: Naval Combat 34.7% ★, Sailing 22.8% ★, Naval 17.4% ★, Pirates 15.8% ★, Vehicular Combat 6.7%
- #24 Buccaneer
81% match9 user reviews56% of 9 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: Naval 24% ★, Sailing 17.8% ★, Naval Combat 16.9% ★, Pirates 13.2% ★, Historical 9.6%
- #25 Sea Power : Naval Combat in the Missile Age
79% matchVery Positive91% of 5,949 reviews2024
Dev: Triassic GamesPub: MicroProse Software
Windows
Median: 10.4 hrsMean: 38.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
From the lead designer of Cold Waters, Sea Power lets you control NATO and Warsaw Pact forces in modern naval conflict campaigns. Use your advanced naval weaponry and sensors to respect rules of engagement and defeat the enemy forces in a tense fight for initiative and air/naval supremacy.
Why similar: Naval Combat 37.5% ★, Naval 21.5% ★, Real Time Tactics 10.1%, War 8.1%, Military 7.4%
- #26 Destroyer: The U-Boat Hunter
79% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,219 reviews2023
Dev: Iron Wolf Studio S.A.Pub: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Destroyer: The U-Boat Hunter brings you an authentic and historically accurate destroyer simulation along with gripping anti-submarine warfare set in the turmoils of the Atlantic Ocean during World War II.
Why similar: Naval Combat 28.1% ★, Naval 19.3% ★, Real Time Tactics 8.5%, RTS 7.4%, War 7.4%
- #27 The Caribbean Sail
80% matchVery Positive94% of 532 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: Naval Combat 27.6% ★, Sailing 25.6% ★, Naval 20.4% ★, Pirates 17.7% ★, Strategy 4.5%
- #28 Pirate Sagas: The Golden Age
78% 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: Naval Combat 27.2% ★, Sailing 20.1% ★, Pirates 18.2% ★, Naval 13.4% ★, Historical 9.4%
- #29 Task Force Admiral - Vol.1: American Carrier Battles
76% matchVery Positive90% of 700 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 24.6% ★, Naval 21.9% ★, Action RTS 8.4% ★, RTS 7.6%, Historical 7.3%
- #30 Caribbean Tide
78% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Binary Realm
Windows
Sail the 17th-century Caribbean as John Nelson. Smuggle or trade, upgrade your ship, manage your crew and colony, and uncover buried truths across 10+ ports, 50+ branching quests, and a vast open world shaped by shifting alliances and moral choices.
Why similar: Naval Combat 31.1% ★, Sailing 23% ★, Naval 21.1% ★, Pirates 14.7% ★, Historical 5.7%
- #31 Windward
77% 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 41.6% ★, Naval 25.2% ★, Pirates 20.9% ★, Sailing 9.6% ★, Strategy 2.4%
- #32 Battleships Simulator
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Hard Shark Games
Windows
Battleships Simulator puts you in command of mighty ships—strike, sink your opponent, and claim victory! Feel the thrill of naval battles and outsmart your foe in intense, turn-based war action!
Why similar: Naval Combat 42.1% ★, Naval 17.4% ★, Wargame 12%, Strategy 7.8%, War 6.1%
- #33 Block of Rum
77% matchMixed67% of 36 reviews2019
Dev: Obi-Wanya
Windows
Block of Rum is a sandbox dedicated to building sailing ships and piracy.
Why similar: Naval Combat 31.7% ★, Naval 26.4% ★, Sailing 23.8% ★, Pirates 14.8% ★, Isometric 3.4%
- #34 Carrier Deck
75% matchVery Positive89% of 1,079 reviews2017
Dev: Every Single Soldier
Windows
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 18.0 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Carrier Deck is a fast paced time management game where you play as the Air Boss on board the CVN-76 in the midst of active war.
Why similar: Naval Combat 63.2% ★, Naval 16.8% ★, Simulation 6%, Military 5.1%, War 4.9%
- #35 Feral Blue
75% 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 Combat 27.1% ★, Naval 26.7% ★, Sailing 23.6% ★, Pirates 16.4% ★, Strategy 6.1%
- #36 War on the Sea
73% matchMostly Positive75% of 3,214 reviews2021
Dev: Killerfish Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 26.3 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Command ships, submarines and aircraft in the South Pacific during WWII.
Why similar: Naval Combat 35.5% ★, Naval 34.9% ★, Strategy 7.4%, Simulation 5.8%, War 5.6%
- #37 Sea Dogs: Caribbean Tales
74% matchMixed61% of 137 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 44.9% ★, Naval 22% ★, Pirates 19.8% ★, Sailing 13.3% ★
- #38 Sea Dogs: To Each His Own
74% matchMostly Positive74% of 2,357 reviews2012
Dev: BlackMark Studio
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 48.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%
1654 AC. The Caribbean. A place of opportunities and mysteries.
Why similar: Naval Combat 27.4% ★, Naval 24.9% ★, Sailing 20% ★, Pirates 18.8% ★, Historical 7.2%
- #39 Barbarossa
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Stellar Remnants
Windows
Join the swashbuckling fun of Barbarossa, an open-world pirate game. Battle pirates, trade goods, conquer islands, and become a legendary captain. Experience thrilling adventures and a simulated economy in this exciting pirate-themed game!
Why similar: Naval Combat 27.8% ★, Naval 24.2% ★, Sailing 20.8% ★, Pirates 14.6% ★, Real Time Tactics 8.1%
- #40 Buccaneers!
72% matchVery Positive82% of 406 reviews2022
Dev: Skyward Digital
Windows
Median: 2.7 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: Naval Combat 27.9% ★, Naval 25% ★, Sailing 22.1% ★, Pirates 16.5% ★, Historical 4.5%
- #41 Captain Goose
71% matchPositive84% 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 34.5% ★, Naval 26.8% ★, Sailing 19.8% ★, Pirates 18.4% ★, Singleplayer 0.5%
- #42 Battle Fleet 2
73% matchMostly Positive75% of 372 reviews2014
Dev: Mythical City Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 53%
Welcome Admiral! Select your fleet, assign weapons, and sink the enemy fleet by controlling each of your ships down to setting the aim and range of each weapon's shot. Features include full open world Pacific & Atlantic campaigns, cross-platform multiplayer and awesome turn-based naval battles.
Why similar: Naval Combat 38.6% ★, Naval 33.1% ★, Wargame 8.7%, Strategy 7.3%, Military 6.6%
- #43 Fleet Command
73% matchVery Positive88% of 480 reviews2006
Dev: SonalystsPub: Strategy First
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 10.7 hrs≥1hr: 47%
International waterways become theaters of war when the world's most formidable maritime powers exchange their fatal blows. With entire fleets at your command, you must strategically deploy vessels from every class - frigate to aircraft to nuclear submarine - to maintain the precarious balance of naval power and gain position for the...
Why similar: Naval Combat 36.1% ★, Wargame 17%, Naval 14.7% ★, RTS 14%, Military 5.7%
- #44 Great Naval Battles: The Final Fury
71% matchPositive83% of 22 reviews2023
Dev: IO Design GroupPub: SNEG
Windows
Battlestations! All hands prepare for the naval conflict on a truly grand scale! GREAT NAVAL BATTLES: THE FINAL FURY is loaded with enough historical and hypothetical naval conflict to keep players - from casual to connoisseur - busy for hours and hours!
Why similar: Naval Combat 26.5% ★, Naval 23.9% ★, Wargame 9.4%, Real Time Tactics 8.3%, Sailing 8% ★
- #45 Trident: Naval Doctrine
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: itold & coPub: itold
Windows
Take command of a carrier strike group, a destroyer squadron or a lone submarine in a real-time naval tactics game. Outsmart, outmaneuver or outgun enemy fleet on, under and over the seas.
Why similar: Naval Combat 36.1% ★, Real Time Tactics 12.7%, Naval 11.6% ★, Wargame 11.2%, RTS 9.6%
- #46 Port Royale 4
71% matchMixed58% of 2,115 reviews2020
Dev: Gaming MindsPub: Kalypso Media
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 12.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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: Naval Combat 22.7% ★, Naval 20.3% ★, Sailing 19.1% ★, Pirates 15.3% ★, Strategy 7.1%
- #47 Prince Rystiya's Starfleet
69% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2024
Dev: Rystiya
Windows
Conquer the entire galaxy or fight quick custom battles in this free space RTS!
Why similar: Action RTS 14.9% ★, RTS 13.7%, Naval 13% ★, Real Time Tactics 12.8%, Naval Combat 12.7% ★
- #48 Battleship Command
67% matchVery Positive94% of 248 reviews2026
Dev: BracerPub: MicroProse Software
Windows
Command the mighty Scharnhorst in this immersive WWII naval simulation. Walk her decks in first-person, control gunnery, radar, and navigation, and lead your fleet through the Atlantic, Arctic, and Mediterranean. Battle convoys, outwit enemies, and survive the stormy seas of war.
Why similar: Naval 27.2% ★, Naval Combat 25.5% ★, Wargame 11.8%, Strategy 9.5%, War 8.6%
- #49 Corsairs Legacy - Pirate Action RPG & Sea Battles
69% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,203 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 27.6% ★, Naval 21.5% ★, Sailing 20.5% ★, Pirates 14.4% ★, Historical 8.1%
- #50 Hero Road Online
70% matchMixed61% of 170 reviews2021
Dev: Luckycat Studio
Windows
英雄道國際服於2003年研發,提供港澳台地區華人玩家懷舊體驗,非喜誤入。
Why similar: Naval Combat 26.8% ★, Sailing 20.8% ★, Naval 16.1% ★, Action RTS 9.4% ★, War 7.1%
- #51 Curse of Pirates
67% matchVery Positive84% of 69 reviews2026
Dev: Funky ParrotPub: HeroCraft PC
Windows
Ahoy, matey! How about slicing up some sea beasts and sending a couple of rivals to feed the kraken? Curse of Pirates be a true action roguelike, inspired by Vampire Survivors and Hades! Set sail upon the high seas, gather ye brave crew, and stand firm against the relentless tides of foes!
Why similar: Naval Combat 33.2% ★, Naval 24.6% ★, Sailing 21% ★, Pirates 17.4% ★, Simulation 3.5%
- #52 Blackwake
68% matchVery Positive81% of 26,044 reviews2020
Dev: Mastfire Studios Pty Ltd
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.5 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 37.2% ★, Naval 26.1% ★, Pirates 22.5% ★, Sailing 11.2% ★, Strategy 2.9%
- #53 Her Majesty's Ship
70% 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 46.8% ★, Naval 27.7% ★, Strategy 9.7%, War 5.7%, RTS 5.6%
- #54 Helm or High Water
68% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2022
Dev: Jordan Hobgood
Windows
Helm or High Water is a VR pirate ship combat game with asymmetrical local co-op. Put your sea legs to the test and work together with a friend to control all aspects of the ship from the helm and sails to the cannons and crew.
Why similar: Naval Combat 29.7% ★, Sailing 20.4% ★, Naval 14.8% ★, Pirates 14.5% ★, Real Time Tactics 9.6%
- #55 Uncharted Ocean
68% matchMostly Positive71% of 596 reviews2019
Dev: HiRabbitgame
Windows
This is a world of oceans, islands and ships. Players will start their own journey from Faro, facing an impermanent ocean and awkward opponents, and gradually build a strong fleet with wisdom and luck. The chaotic seas and tempting treasures, under the guidance of the banner, work hard for survival!
Why similar: Sailing 22% ★, Naval Combat 21.8% ★, Naval 16.3% ★, Real Time Tactics 9.8%, Pirates 9.7% ★
- #56 Freedom is Piracy
66% 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 37.3% ★, Sailing 22.2% ★, Naval 22.1% ★, Pirates 17.7% ★, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #57 航海霸業 Maritime hegemony
66% matchMixed69% of 131 reviews2022
Dev: Chongqing Aoxia Technology Co., Ltd.Pub: Maritime hegemony
Windows
"Navigation Domination" is an RPG game with the 15th century era of great voyage as the background. Based on the 14th to 19th centuries, especially the world after the great geographical discovery and the opening of new routes, maps, ports, cities and specialties for trade are constructed.
Why similar: Naval Combat 23.6% ★, Naval 21.6% ★, Sailing 21.6% ★, Pirates 13.7% ★, Historical 6.6%
- #58 Winds Of Trade
67% 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: Naval 24.6% ★, Naval Combat 23.6% ★, Sailing 21.8% ★, Pirates 16.2% ★, Historical 7.3%