- #1 Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
97% matchVery Positive91% of 23,175 reviews2024
Dev: Ryu Ga Gotoku StudioPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 70.7 hrsMean: 76.0 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Two larger-than-life heroes, Ichiban Kasuga and Kazuma Kiryu are brought together by the hand of fate, or perhaps something more sinister… Live it up in Japan and explore all that Hawaii has to offer in an RPG adventure so big it spans the Pacific.
Why similar: JRPG 36%, Action RPG 17.5%, Funny 12.8%, Action 9.2%, Adventure 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: This title shares the same vibrant Hawaiian setting and refined turn-based JRPG mechanics found in the latest Yakuza entries.
- #2 Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 12,201 reviews2023
Dev: Ryu Ga Gotoku StudioPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 15.5 hrsMean: 22.1 hrs≥1hr: 94%
ERASE YOUR PAST TO PROTECT YOUR FUTURE Once a legendary yakuza, Kazuma Kiryu faked his own death and abandoned his name for the sake of protecting his family. Now, he is thrust into conflict by a mysterious figure attempting to drive him out of hiding.
Why similar: Action RPG 25.2%, JRPG 20.8%, Hack and Slash 15.7%, Action 12.5%, Action-Adventure 12.1%
Why You'll Like It: It offers the most direct experience of the series' signature brawler combat and dramatic storytelling.
- #3 Lost Judgment
96% matchVery Positive94% of 9,258 reviews2022
Dev: Ryu Ga Gotoku StudioPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 34.8 hrsMean: 47.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%
In this action-adventure thriller, detective Takayuki Yagami goes undercover to unravel a string of twisted crimes at a high school in Yokohama, Japan. Crack the case and some skulls with brutal combat featuring three unique fighting styles and an arsenal of private eye tricks.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 25.7%, Cinematic 17.5%, Third Person 14.2%, Action-Adventure 11.7%, Action RPG 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: Features some of the most fluid and satisfying brawler combat in the entire franchise alongside a gripping detective narrative.
- #4 Yakuza: Like a Dragon
95% matchVery Positive94% of 36,660 reviews2020
Dev: Ryu Ga Gotoku StudioPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 20.3 hrsMean: 42.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Become Ichiban Kasuga, a low-ranking yakuza grunt left on the brink of death by the man he trusted most. Take up your legendary bat and get ready to crack some underworld skulls in dynamic RPG combat set against the backdrop of modern-day Japan.
Why similar: JRPG 34.5%, RPG 24.3%, Adventure 10.9%, Action 10.3%, Funny 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: The foundational game that successfully transitioned the series into a full-fledged JRPG experience.
- #5 Like a Dragon: Ishin!
94% matchVery Positive81% of 6,267 reviews2023
Dev: Ryu Ga Gotoku StudioPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 12.6 hrsMean: 29.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Become the samurai of legend, Sakamoto Ryoma and embark on an epic action adventure story set in a heated historical Japan. Turn the tide of battle with legendary gun and sword combat to change the course of history in search for justice.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 26.5%, JRPG 25.6%, Action-Adventure 11.9%, Action 11.3%, Adventure 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: A historical spin-off that mirrors the over-the-top energy and sword-based combat of the pirate-themed adventures.
- #6 Yakuza Kiwami 2
92% matchMostly Positive78% of 962 reviews2025
Dev: Ryu Ga Gotoku StudioPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 9.3 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Face off against the most powerful yakuza in the Kansai region of Japan in an explosive conflict between rival clans, loaded with brutal brawling action, immersive exploration, and unforgettable experiences.
Why similar: RPG 18.9%, Action RPG 18.9%, Action 12.6%, Action-Adventure 12.2%, Adventure 11%
Why You'll Like It: Utilizes the Dragon Engine to provide a polished brawler experience with a dense, interactive urban environment.
- #7 Assassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag™
93% matchVery Positive88% of 77,541 reviews
Dev: Ubisoft MontrealPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 20.9 hrsMean: 41.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Discover Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag, the classic pirate action-adventure game from 2013. Command your ship, hunt Templars and carve your legend as Edward Kenway across the Caribbean's Golden Age of Piracy.
Why similar: Pirates 49% ★, Naval 13.9% ★, Naval Combat 13.1% ★, Third Person 5.9%, Open World 4.8%
Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for pirate-themed open-world exploration and naval combat mechanics.
- #8 Judgment
91% matchVery Positive94% of 11,666 reviews2022
Dev: Ryu Ga Gotoku StudioPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 23.8 hrsMean: 34.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Fight for the truth and uncover the twisted crime running deep beneath the surface of Tokyo. In this legal thriller , the balance between justice and mercy teeters on the edge.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 29.1%, Cinematic 19.2%, Third Person 16.3%, Action-Adventure 13.1%, Action 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: A gritty detective story that maintains the series' core brawler combat and high-production value cutscenes.
- #9 Ys X: Nordics
91% matchMostly Positive77% of 945 reviews2024
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 34.1 hrsMean: 35.0 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Explore uncharted islands, engage in fast-paced action combat, and experience the high seas adventures of unlikely allies Adol and Karja in Ys X: Nordics!
Why similar: Sailing 17.6% ★, JRPG 16.2%, Hack and Slash 16.1%, Action RPG 12.9%, Third Person 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: Combines fast-paced JRPG action with dedicated naval exploration and ship-to-ship combat.
- #10 Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition
90% matchVery Positive94% of 76,766 reviews2014
Dev: United Front GamesPub: Square Enix
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 24.3 hrs≥1hr: 80%
The Definitive Edition of the critically acclaimed, award winning open-world action adventure, reworked, rebuilt and re-mastered for the new generation. With all previously available DLC included and a wealth of tech and visual improvements, Hong Kong has never felt so alive.
Why similar: Open World 34%, Third Person 33.3%, Action 22.2%, Adventure 10.6%
Why You'll Like It: An excellent open-world crime drama that features visceral brawler combat similar to the Yakuza series.
- #11 Yakuza 6: The Song of Life
89% matchVery Positive93% of 8,077 reviews2021
Dev: Ryu Ga Gotoku StudioPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 19.0 hrsMean: 26.1 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Step into Japan's criminal underworld in this explosive action brawler starring legendary yakuza, Kazuma Kiryu, who is hellbent on unraveling the truth around his daughter's tragic accident.
Why similar: Action RPG 19%, JRPG 18.1%, RPG 12.8%, Third Person 11.9%, Action 11.8%
Why You'll Like It: Provides an emotional conclusion to the Kiryu saga with a focus on open-world exploration and physics-based combat.
- #12 Yakuza 5 Remastered
89% matchVery Positive89% of 7,171 reviews2021
Dev: Ryu Ga Gotoku StudioPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 27.3 hrsMean: 42.0 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Get ready for a Yakuza experience of unprecedented scale! Follow five characters across five Japanese cities, each trying to achieve their dream. The connections between them bring them together, but the conflict that unfolds is nothing any of them could have predicted.
Why similar: Action RPG 19.5%, JRPG 16.4%, Third Person 13.2%, Action 12.3%, RPG 10.9%
Why You'll Like It: Features an massive scale with multiple protagonists and a huge variety of side activities.
- #13 King of Seas
88% matchMixed59% of 771 reviews2021
Dev: 3DCloudsPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 6.1 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 26.4% ★, Pirates 25.3% ★, Naval 11.7% ★, Sailing 11% ★, Action RPG 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: A dedicated pirate RPG that focuses heavily on naval combat and procedural exploration.
- #14 Sid Meier's Pirates!
87% matchVery Positive94% of 7,425 reviews2005
Dev: Firaxis GamesPub: 2K
Windows
Median: 1.9 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 54.2% ★, Naval 12.9% ★, Sailing 9.9% ★, Naval Combat 9.4% ★, RPG 5%
Why You'll Like It: The classic pirate sandbox experience that focuses on naval combat, treasure hunting, and crew management.
- #15 Saints Row: The Third
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 69,430 reviews2011
Dev: VolitionPub: Deep Silver
Windows · Linux
Median: 14.7 hrsMean: 34.4 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Get ready for the most out-landish gameplay scenarios ever seen as the Third Street Saints take on the Syndicate!
Why similar: Character Customization 20.9%, Open World 20.8%, Funny 18.5%, Third Person 17%, Action 15.1%
Why You'll Like It: Matches the over-the-top, humorous, and chaotic tone that defines the more eccentric side of the Yakuza series.
- #16 Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR'S CUT
84% matchVery Positive94% of 91,397 reviews2024
Dev: Sucker Punch ProductionsPub: PlayStation Publishing LLC
Windows
Median: 31.4 hrsMean: 48.3 hrs≥1hr: 96%
A storm is coming. Venture into the complete Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR’S CUT on PC; forge your own path through this open-world action adventure and uncover its hidden wonders. Brought to you by Sucker Punch Productions, Nixxes Software and PlayStation Studios.
Why similar: Action RPG 21.8%, Third Person 19%, Open World 17%, Action 13.1%, Action-Adventure 12%
Why You'll Like It: Offers high-quality swordplay and a beautiful open world that captures the spirit of historical adventure.
- #17 Yakuza 3 Remastered
86% matchVery Positive81% of 10,121 reviews2021
Dev: Ryu Ga Gotoku StudioPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 20.1 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Kazuma Kiryu has earned his retirement on the sandy beaches of Okinawa. But when a deadly power struggle arrives on his doorstep, he’ll have to walk the streets of Kamurocho to escape his past for good. Complete The Dragon of Dojima’s journey.
Why similar: JRPG 18.9%, Action RPG 18.2%, Third Person 12.8%, RPG 11.4%, Action 11.3%
Why You'll Like It: An essential entry for understanding the narrative foundation of the series' modern era.
- #18 Yakuza 4 Remastered
85% matchVery Positive91% of 7,269 reviews2021
Dev: Ryu Ga Gotoku StudioPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 21.2 hrs≥1hr: 96%
When a dark secret brings a loan shark, a death-row inmate, a corrupt cop and the legendary yakuza Kazuma Kiryu together the resulting war in Kamurocho might level the district to the ground.
Why similar: Action RPG 20.9%, JRPG 14.8%, Action 13%, Third Person 12.8%, RPG 12.1%
Why You'll Like It: Introduces multiple protagonists and expands the series' classic brawler combat mechanics.
- #19 Dragon's Dogma 2
84% matchMixed61% of 114,082 reviews2024
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 30.4 hrsMean: 48.3 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Dragon’s Dogma 2 is a single player, narrative driven action-RPG that challenges the players to choose their own experience – from the appearance of their Arisen, their vocation, their party, how to approach different situations and more - in a truly immersive fantasy world.
Why similar: Action RPG 21.3%, Character Customization 13.1%, RPG 12.6%, Swordplay 10%, Open World 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: A deep action-RPG that emphasizes exploration and emergent combat encounters in a vast world.
- #20 Rise of the Ronin
83% matchMixed63% of 10,266 reviews2025
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 19.0 hrsMean: 35.9 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Embark on an epic journey across war-torn 19th-century Japan in this open-world action RPG from Team NINJA, the veteran studio behind "Nioh" and "NINJA GAIDEN."
Why similar: Action RPG 23.9%, Swordplay 19%, RPG 12.8%, Third Person 12.1%, Character Customization 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: A historical action-RPG that emphasizes fluid swordplay and open-world exploration.
- #21 Caribbean Legend
82% matchMostly Positive77% of 3,048 reviews2024
Dev: BlackMark Studio
Windows
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 54.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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 29.1% ★, Naval Combat 19.8% ★, Naval 13.6% ★, Sailing 9.8% ★, Action RPG 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: A deep pirate simulation that offers extensive RPG elements and naval management.
- #22 Persona 5 Royal
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 130,053 reviews2022
Dev: ATLUSPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 30.1 hrsMean: 65.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Lead the Phantom Thieves of Hearts in this award winning, stylish turn-based RPG filled with dungeon crawling, party customization, strategic combat, and Persona fusion. Explore Tokyo, build relationships, battle Shadows, and infiltrate the minds of the corrupt to make them change their ways!
Why similar: JRPG 65.2%, RPG 22.7%, Adventure 12.1%
Why You'll Like It: A highly stylized JRPG that excels in character development and urban exploration, sharing the same developer DNA.
- #23 ONE PIECE ODYSSEY
82% matchMostly Positive79% of 3,419 reviews2023
Dev: ILCA, Inc.Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.
Windows
Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 14.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%
A brand new RPG set in the world of the popular anime, ONE PIECE! Play as members of the Straw Hat Crew in a fantastic adventure set in the ONE PIECE world!
Why similar: Pirates 39.2% ★, JRPG 17.9%, Funny 8%, Third Person 7.5%, RPG 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: An anime-inspired JRPG that leans into the pirate theme with turn-based combat and story-rich exploration.
- #24 Yakuza Kiwami
80% matchMostly Positive79% of 896 reviews2025
Dev: Ryu Ga Gotoku StudioPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 7.6 hrsMean: 13.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Unwind a 10 billion yen conspiracy in Tokyo's red-light district, fueled by your fists and unyielding resolve that will make you a legend.
Why similar: Action RPG 20.2%, RPG 19.5%, Action 13%, Action-Adventure 12.6%, Adventure 11.2%
Why You'll Like It: The modern remake of the original title, showcasing the roots of the series' brawler combat.
- #25 Tales of ARISE
79% matchVery Positive87% of 36,468 reviews2023
Dev: Bandai Namco Studios Inc.Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Windows
Median: 16.0 hrsMean: 34.7 hrs≥1hr: 93%
300 years of tyranny. A mysterious mask. Lost pain and memories. Wield the Blazing Sword and join a mysterious, untouchable girl to fight your oppressors. Experience a tale of liberation, featuring characters with next-gen graphical expressiveness!
Why similar: JRPG 27.6%, Action RPG 18.6%, RPG 11.8%, Third Person 8.7%, Hack and Slash 7%
Why You'll Like It: A visually stunning action-heavy JRPG with a strong narrative focus and satisfying combat encounters.
- #26 Captain Blood
79% matchMostly Positive79% of 290 reviews2025
Dev: Seawolf StudioPub: SNEG
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 67%
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: Pirates 32.6% ★, Hack and Slash 13.7%, Sailing 12.6% ★, Cinematic 8.2%, Swordplay 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: An old-school action game that focuses on pirate-themed hack-and-slash combat.
- #27 Yakuza 0 Director's Cut
77% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,288 reviews2025
Dev: Ryu Ga Gotoku StudioPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 8.4 hrsMean: 22.3 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Discover the decadence and danger of 1980's Japan as you fight like hell through its neon-lit entertainment districts in the definitive edition of the action-adventure crime drama that created yakuza legends.
Why similar: Action RPG 19.8%, RPG 19.1%, Action 12.3%, Action-Adventure 12.1%, JRPG 11.2%
- #28 Terror of the Seven Seas
78% matchMostly Positive79% of 103 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 28.2% ★, Pirates 25.8% ★, Sailing 12.1% ★, Naval 10.9% ★, Action RPG 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the core loop of naval combat and sailing in an open-world pirate setting.
- #29 Sea Dogs: To Each His Own
81% matchMostly Positive74% of 2,353 reviews2012
Dev: BlackMark Studio
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 48.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%
1654 AC. The Caribbean. A place of opportunities and mysteries.
Why similar: Pirates 28.3% ★, Naval Combat 22.7% ★, Naval 12.8% ★, Sailing 9.8% ★, Action RPG 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: A hardcore pirate RPG experience that offers a complex sandbox for naval combat and exploration.
- #30 Skull and Bones
78% matchMixed67% of 4,291 reviews2024
Dev: Ubisoft SingaporePub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 26.4 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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 35% ★, Pirates 30.8% ★, Action RPG 10.7%, Naval 4.7% ★, Sailing 4.1% ★
Why You'll Like It: A multiplayer-focused experience that centers entirely on naval combat and pirate progression.
- #31 Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties
77% matchMixed61% of 2,954 reviews2026
Dev: Ryu Ga Gotoku StudioPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 31.5 hrsMean: 32.9 hrs≥1hr: 94%
YAKUZA KIWAMI 3 is an extreme remake of the action-adventure beat 'em up Yakuza 3 featuring ex-yakuza Kazuma Kiryu's fight to protect those he loves. DARK TIES is a brand-new game featuring Yoshitaka Mine from Yakuza 3 included as a separate action-packed experience.
Why similar: RPG 18.6%, Action RPG 18.1%, Action-Adventure 12.6%, Action 12.5%, Adventure 10.6%
- #32 Captain Bones : A Pirate's Journey
75% 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 24.8% ★, Pirates 23.6% ★, Naval 12.6% ★, Sailing 10.8% ★, Action RPG 6.8%
- #33 Mystical Maritime Adventure
75% 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: Pirates 28.2% ★, Naval Combat 27.1% ★, Naval 14.4% ★, Action RPG 5.8%, RPG 5.7%
- #34 Caribbean Legend: Age of Pirates
74% matchMostly Positive72% of 472 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 29.4% ★, Naval Combat 15.7% ★, Naval 15.7% ★, Sailing 10.5% ★, Action RPG 8.8%
- #35 Buccaneers!
73% matchVery Positive82% of 401 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: Pirates 28.5% ★, Naval Combat 26.4% ★, Naval 14.7% ★, Sailing 12.4% ★, Action RPG 5.5%
- #36 Rum & Gun
71% matchVery Positive93% of 396 reviews2024
Dev: Borington
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 42%
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 39.7% ★, Hack and Slash 16.6%, Action RPG 13.6%, Naval 8.5% ★, Action-Adventure 6.3%
- #37 Corsairs Legacy - Pirate Action RPG & Sea Battles
72% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,160 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 25.9% ★, Pirates 24.6% ★, Naval 12.5% ★, Sailing 11.4% ★, Action RPG 7.8%
- #38 Ys X: Proud Nordics
71% matchMostly Positive77% of 138 reviews2026
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Experience the definitive edition of Adol and Karja's unforgettable journey across Obelia Gulf in Ys X: Proud Nordics!
Why similar: JRPG 15.9%, Action RPG 14.8%, Hack and Slash 12.9%, RPG 11.5%, Sailing 8.6% ★
- #39 Sea Dogs
74% matchMostly Positive75% of 171 reviews2018
Dev: Akella
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 5.5 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: Naval Combat 25.7% ★, Pirates 22.9% ★, Naval 12.3% ★, Sailing 10.8% ★, Swordplay 6.1%
- #40 Captain Bones: Prologue
72% matchVery Positive86% of 552 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 27.5% ★, Naval Combat 25.8% ★, Sailing 11.1% ★, Swordplay 8.3%, Action RPG 6.4%
- #41 Cat Quest III
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 3,981 reviews2024
Dev: The GentlebrosPub: Kepler Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 75%
In Cat Quest III you play as a purrivateer in a freely explorable 2.5D open-world swarming with Pi-rats. You can sail the seas in your ship for treasures galore! But prepare for peril, as the Pirate King aims to hunt you down...
Why similar: Pirates 42.2% ★, Action RPG 14.9%, Character Customization 11.3%, Funny 7.9%, Fantasy 5.2%
- #42 Sail Forth
70% matchVery Positive92% of 636 reviews2022
Dev: Festive VectorPub: The Quantum Astrophysicists Guild
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 61%
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 32.8% ★, Pirates 28.9% ★, Sailing 15% ★, Third Person 6.2%, Action-Adventure 4.8%
- #43 Pixel Piracy
73% 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: Pirates 27.5% ★, Naval Combat 26.9% ★, Naval 13.4% ★, Sailing 13.1% ★, Action RPG 9.1%
- #44 Tempest: Pirate Action RPG
73% matchMixed69% of 2,603 reviews2016
Dev: HeroCraftPub: HeroCraft PC
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.3 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 44.1% ★, Naval 17.2% ★, Sailing 10.2% ★, Action RPG 9%, RPG 5.5%
- #45 Seablip
69% matchVery Positive82% of 1,063 reviews2024
Dev: Jardar SolliPub: Vibedy
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 67%
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 38.6% ★, Naval Combat 31.8% ★, Character Customization 7.9%, RPG 5.6%, Action-Adventure 5.5%
- #46 Sea of Thieves: 2026 Edition
69% matchVery Positive89% of 369,117 reviews2020
Dev: Rare LtdPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 22.4 hrsMean: 85.4 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 45.8% ★, Sailing 17.3% ★, Naval 11.8% ★, Open World 5.8%, Adventure 4.8%
- #47 Buccaneers! The New Age of Piracy
70% matchVery Positive81% of 147 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 36% ★, Naval 19.1% ★, Sailing 16.9% ★, Action RPG 11.1%, RPG 5.9%
- #48 Windward
70% 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 37.5% ★, Pirates 34.3% ★, Naval 14.1% ★, Sailing 5.1% ★, RPG 3%
- #49 Sea Dogs: Caribbean Tales
71% 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 38.1% ★, Pirates 30.6% ★, Naval 11.6% ★, RPG 7.8%, Sailing 6.7% ★
- #50 Windrose
64% matchVery Positive88% of 44,950 reviews2026
Dev: Kraken Express
Windows
Median: 19.2 hrsMean: 31.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%
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: Pirates 37.5% ★, Naval Combat 34.9% ★, Sailing 13% ★, Exploration 3.6%, Third Person 3.2%
- #51 Curse of Pirates
66% matchVery Positive85% of 65 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 31.6% ★, Pirates 30% ★, Naval 14.5% ★, Sailing 11.8% ★, Action RPG 5.5%
- #52 Salt 2: Shores of Gold
65% matchVery Positive85% of 2,262 reviews2025
Dev: Lavaboots Studios
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 9.0 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: Pirates 37.7% ★, Sailing 19.6% ★, Naval 15.9% ★, Character Customization 7.1%, Action-Adventure 5%
- #53 The Pirate: Caribbean Hunt
68% matchVery Positive83% of 4,605 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 41.8% ★, Pirates 35.3% ★, Naval 11.2% ★, Sailing 5.5% ★, Adventure 2%
- #54 Piratopia
67% 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 31.1% ★, Pirates 29.6% ★, Sailing 12.5% ★, Naval 11.3% ★, Action-Adventure 5.2%
- #55 Ys X: Nordics
66% matchMostly Positive70% of 795 reviews2024
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: Clouded Leopard Entertainment
Windows
The story takes place in the northern sea Obelia Bay, a bay filled with countless islands of all sizes. Ys X: Nordics depicts a brand-new adventure in the northern sea Obelia Bay, featuring the young adventurer, Adol Christin, as its protagonist!
Why similar: Pirates 31.4% ★, JRPG 23.5%, Action RPG 17.4%, RPG 16.7%, Fantasy 4.4%
- #56 Ys X: Proud Nordics
65% matchMostly Positive75% of 406 reviews2025
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: Clouded Leopard Entertainment
Windows
Embark on a new adventure with pride in your heart! The action RPG Ys X:Nordics returns to Steam® with a massive upgrade—introducing new story content, new adventure areas, and a host of new features in Ys X: Proud Nordics!
Why similar: Pirates 29.4% ★, JRPG 21.2%, RPG 17.2%, Action RPG 15.7%, Action 8.7%
- #57 The Pirate: Plague of the Dead
68% matchMostly Positive78% of 632 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 48.9% ★, Naval Combat 28.9% ★, Naval 12.3% ★, Action 4.2%, Adventure 3.2%
