- #1 Pirateer: High Seas
97% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Workshopcraft
Windows
Piracy has never been this fun! Sail the high seas, plundering booty. Start off in a small ship that you can use to ram other ships to plunder their gold. As you explore and discover new locations, you can upgrade your ships features or even buy a new one. The choice is yours.
Why similar: Pirates 35.9% ★, Naval Combat 32.4% ★, Open World 10.1%, Action-Adventure 7.5%, Adventure 3.4%
- #2 The Pirate: Caribbean Hunt
96% matchVery Positive83% of 4,579 reviews2016
Dev: Home Net Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 48 minMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 46%
Hail to the Captain! Sail into the heart of the Caribbean in the Age of Piracy - the time of black flags and white skulls, blue waves and golden opportunities. Hoist the Jolly Roger and grab the steering wheel to sail through battles and raids, ransoms and treasures, to become the Crimson King of the Antilles!
Why similar: Naval Combat 49.1% ★, Pirates 36.6% ★, Open World 5.3%, Naval 3.2% ★, Adventure 2.2%
- #3 Skull and Bones
96% matchMixed68% of 3,760 reviews2024
Dev: Ubisoft SingaporePub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 29.4 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Skull and Bones is an open world naval action RPG where ship combat, build choice, and sailing skill define your pirate legend. Conquer rival ships and mythical beasts in a vast ocean of up to 20 players.
Why similar: Naval Combat 42.5% ★, Pirates 32.9% ★, Open World 11%, Exploration 5.3%, Action 3.2%
- #4 Tide of Thieves
95% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2023
Dev: Note Missing Games
Windows
Tide of Thieves is a colorful light-hearted top-down action adventure. You take the helm of a pirate ship crewed by a salty old sea captain, a cannoneer who always expect the worse and a witty cartographer, all trying to claim back their treasure.
Why similar: Naval Combat 38% ★, Pirates 31.6% ★, Cartoony 6.2%, Action-Adventure 5.4%, Action 3.5%
- #5 SeaDogs Of Nassau
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Oni Entertainment
Windows
You're trapped in a world-ending pirate battle royale, where a single loss will see you rapidly age and die. The only cure is a prize held by malevolent voodoo gods. They're not on your side though, they just find your desperate fight for survival entertaining.
Why similar: Naval Combat 38.3% ★, Pirates 26.2% ★, Open World 9.4%, Action-Adventure 9%, Exploration 6.4%
- #6 Terror of the Seven Seas
94% 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 35.5% ★, Pirates 28.6% ★, Open World 9%, Action-Adventure 4.8%, Exploration 4.1%
- #7 Freedom is Piracy
93% 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 39.6% ★, Pirates 30% ★, Action-Adventure 6.7%, Third Person 4.2%, Action 4%
- #8 The Pirate: Plague of the Dead
92% matchMostly Positive78% of 627 reviews2017
Dev: Home Net Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 42 minMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 44%
Command the most fearsome pirates in an exciting Caribbean adventure! Plague of the Dead is a new installment of The Pirate series, featuring an open world without loading screens, dynamic day and night cycle and weather system, it offers each gamer an unforgettable experience.
Why similar: Pirates 49.5% ★, Naval Combat 33.3% ★, Action 4.4%, Adventure 3.5%, Naval 3.4% ★
- #9 Eternal Seas
91% 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: Pirates 31.6% ★, Naval Combat 29.9% ★, Open World 9.9%, Action-Adventure 6.1%, Third Person 5.2%
- #10 Seablip
91% matchVery Positive82% of 1,036 reviews2024
Dev: Jardar SolliPub: Vibedy
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Go from humble beginnings to a feared pirate captain in this seafaring open-world adventure! Enhance your reputation as you take on bounties, upgrade your ship, hire a crew and search for treasure, or just go fishing instead!
Why similar: Pirates 36.1% ★, Naval Combat 33.8% ★, Open World 11.1%, Action-Adventure 7.7%, Exploration 4.6%
- #11 Mystical Maritime Adventure
89% 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 38.6% ★, Pirates 35.3% ★, Open World 6%, Naval 5% ★, Adventure 4.3%
- #12 Windward
90% 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 46.9% ★, Pirates 37.7% ★, Open World 5%, Naval 4.3% ★, Adventure 2.3%
- #13 Pirate Commander
88% 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: Pirates 37.9% ★, Naval Combat 37.9% ★, Open World 9.1%, Exploration 5.6%, Adventure 4.1%
- #14 Atollo
87% matchPositive85% of 27 reviews2025
Dev: Crudaluna Media
Windows · Mac · Linux
Set sail across a shifting sea in this colorful pixel-art adventure. Battle enemy ships, meet goofy islanders, collect magical eggs and awaken the kraken. A compact, handcrafted, free-to-play game.
Why similar: Naval Combat 39.9% ★, Pirates 29.7% ★, Open World 10.2%, Action-Adventure 6.5%, Exploration 5.2%
- #15 Sea Dogs: Caribbean Tales
89% matchMixed61% of 136 reviews2018
Dev: Akella
Windows
Sail the rough seas with your tall ship and loyal crew of vicious cutthroats and fierce corsairs. Build up your fleet and capture and rule colonies to become the mightiest pirate of them all! Sea Dogs: Caribbean Tales is a naval game devoted to pirate adventures on the Caribbean seas of the 17th century, aiming to be the ultimate pirate...
Why similar: Naval Combat 50.5% ★, Pirates 35.7% ★, Open World 5.6%, Action 4.5%, Naval 3.7% ★
- #16 Sealubbers
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Plunder
Windows
Set sail in Sealubbers, a pirate RPG. Command your pirate ship, recruit a crew, battle and board enemy vessels, and hunt for buried treasure. Embark on quests, meet intriguing characters, and forge your legend as the most famous pirate on the high seas.
Why similar: Naval Combat 37% ★, Pirates 35.4% ★, Open World 10.9%, Action-Adventure 6.3%, Exploration 4.3%
- #17 Captain's Crew
86% matchNo user reviews
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: Pirates 39.9% ★, Naval Combat 24% ★, Open World 11.4%, Action-Adventure 8.4%, Exploration 5.1%
- #18 Sail Forth
85% matchVery Positive92% of 625 reviews2022
Dev: Festive VectorPub: The Quantum Astrophysicists Guild
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Sail a fleet of customizable ships across an ocean whose ancient depths have swallowed the key to the mysterious past. Befriend fishfolk to expand your boat crews, take up arms against petulant pirates, and chart a course across an expansive watery world. Will you answer the call of High Adventure?
Why similar: Naval Combat 37.5% ★, Pirates 29.1% ★, Action-Adventure 7.2%, Stylized 5.2%, Third Person 5.1%
- #19 Bottle of Ghouls
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Desort Games
Windows
RogueLike pirate battles! You are a necromancer spirit who uses your powers to restore your former glory and greatness. Move into enemy ships, board them, use an immortal crew, plunder, destroy and dominate in Bottle of Ghoul.
Why similar: Pirates 42.9% ★, Naval Combat 33.3% ★, Third Person 5.6%, Stylized 4.3%, Action 3.7%
- #20 Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii
82% matchVery Positive88% of 9,151 reviews2025
Dev: Ryu Ga Gotoku StudioPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 26.1 hrsMean: 29.3 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Embark on an over-the-top, modern-day pirate adventure with an ex-yakuza, now pirate captain & his crew. Engage in exhilarating combat on land and sea in the hunt for lost memories and treasure.
Why similar: Naval Combat 39.1% ★, Pirates 34.2% ★, Action-Adventure 6.1%, Third Person 5.2%, Action 3.7%
- #21 Trails Of Gold Privateers
84% match8 user reviews50% of 8 reviews2021
Dev: La Suite Studio
Windows
Embody a pirate in Trails of Gold Privateers. Sail through waters occupied by mythical creatures and collect as much treasures as possible to become a true legend of the seas !
Why similar: Naval Combat 39.5% ★, Pirates 35% ★, Action-Adventure 8.9%, Naval 4.5% ★, Action 3.8%
- #22 Seas of Kahtaone
83% 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 40% ★, Pirates 33% ★, Open World 6.9%, Magic 4.9%, Exploration 4.7%
- #23 Total Pirate War
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Jpmelectronic
Windows
A battle royale game, open world, epic missions. Join the Pirate Adventure in a Universe like no other, full of surprises.
Why similar: Naval Combat 39.3% ★, Pirates 32.2% ★, Open World 10%, Action-Adventure 6.2%, Exploration 3.8%
- #24 StoneTide: Age of Pirates
82% matchMixed67% of 42 reviews2020
Dev: StoneTide Entertainment
Windows
Embark on your most immersive, open world, pirate action experience ever! Will you survive the World of StoneTide?
Why similar: Naval Combat 71.6% ★, Pirates 18.6% ★, Action 4.5%, Adventure 4.5%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #25 Uncrowned
81% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2024
Dev: Hidden Mountain Games
Windows
An Age of Sail action adventure game where you explore, found new colonies, and take on missions starting from absolutely nothing. Take on the world alone or with friends.
Why similar: Naval Combat 37.2% ★, Pirates 22.2% ★, Open World 9.3%, Action-Adventure 8.7%, Third Person 6%
- #26 Seas Of Strife
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Wigwig Software
Windows
In a world dominated by a vast uncaring sea, greedy pirates stalk the open water and fantastical kingdoms wage devastating wars for what little land exists. It's time for you to assemble your fleet, set sail and plunder, trade or conquer your way towards your destiny!
Why similar: Pirates 35.3% ★, Naval Combat 32.7% ★, Open World 11%, Naval 4.3% ★, Exploration 3.5%
- #27 Caribbean Marque
80% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2022
Dev: Tofu Interactive
Windows
Sail the open seas of the Caribbean in this light RPG game and experience the thrill of hunting down pirates or being a pirate! Along the way discover a cast of characters good and evil. Upgrade your crew and ship to become the most infamous pirate or maybe resist the temptation.
Why similar: Naval Combat 34.6% ★, Pirates 29.2% ★, Open World 8.3%, Action-Adventure 7.4%, Cartoony 6.7%
- #28 Piratopia
79% 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 38.4% ★, Pirates 32% ★, Action-Adventure 8.3%, Open World 7.5%, Exploration 5%
- #29 The Pirate: Republic of Nassau
78% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Home Net Games
Windows
Command iconic pirate ships of the early 18th century and experience life as a true sea captain, sailing freely across the open world. Engage in naval battles, expand your fleet, recruit legendary captains, and manage resources to support your life at sea.
Why similar: Pirates 46% ★, Naval Combat 33.1% ★, Action-Adventure 8.9%, Adventure 5.7%, Exploration 3.7%
- #30 Tidewake
77% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Lunar Studios
Windows
Enter the uncharted seas of TideWake in this single player naval roguelite. Explore uncharted oceans and defend your vessel from dangerous foes. Collect and customize your ship with powerful parts and mystical trinkets to become the most powerful pirate in history! Sink into chaos. Rise a legend.
Why similar: Naval Combat 46.4% ★, Pirates 19.2% ★, Action-Adventure 8.4%, Exploration 6.4%, Third Person 5.1%
- #31 Windward Horizon
76% matchVery Positive81% of 430 reviews2025
Dev: Tasharen Entertainment Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Trade, quest, fight, or simply set sail and enjoy the ambiance in this charming open world naval RPG. Sequel to Tasharen's fan favorite game Windward released on Steam in 2015.
Why similar: Naval Combat 42.1% ★, Pirates 21.4% ★, Open World 10.8%, Action-Adventure 6.5%, Exploration 5.1%
- #32 King of Seas
78% 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 37.6% ★, Pirates 31.7% ★, Open World 9.1%, Action-Adventure 6.6%, Cartoony 4.9%
- #33 Blackwake
77% matchVery Positive81% of 26,040 reviews2020
Dev: Mastfire Studios Pty Ltd
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 10.2 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Blackwake is a multiplayer naval FPS focused on teamwork and cooperation. Fire the cannons, sink enemy ships or board them with firearms and steel.
Why similar: Naval Combat 45% ★, Pirates 43.7% ★, Naval 4.7% ★, Open World 3.4%, Action 2.4%
- #34 Tattered Sails
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Fiend Interactive
Windows
The Golden Age of Piracy, a time when legends are made or torn down. No trip over the seas is safe and every voyage could be your last. Or... You could find riches, power, and become legend!
Why similar: Pirates 35.7% ★, Naval Combat 24.5% ★, Open World 11.5%, Action-Adventure 9%, Third Person 5.7%
- #35 Sail of Dreams
75% 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 45.2% ★, Pirates 33% ★, Vehicular Combat 6.2% ★, Open World 5.6%, Naval 3.4% ★
- #36 Piratopia: Raiders of Pirate Bay
74% 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: Naval Combat 31% ★, Pirates 29.3% ★, Action-Adventure 10.9%, Open World 6.8%, Exploration 6.3%
- #37 Furious Seas
75% matchMostly Positive73% of 247 reviews2021
Dev: Future Immersive
Windows
Furious Seas puts you in command as captain of a deadly pirate ship. Navigate through treacherous waters and blast apart fearsome enemy fleets in this thrilling VR adventure like no other. Carve out your legend today amidst the Furious Seas.
Why similar: Naval Combat 46.6% ★, Pirates 43.9% ★, Action 5.7%, Naval 3% ★, Singleplayer 0.7%
- #38 Sea Struggles
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Cutfingers Game
Windows
Engage in naval combat with or against your friends in this frenetic online multiplayer game, where every move is fair game.Collect resources to upgrade your ship and weapons.
Why similar: Naval Combat 46.2% ★, Pirates 34.9% ★, Action-Adventure 9%, Action 3.2%, Adventure 2.7%
- #39 Pirate Haven
73% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2024
Dev: Downunder Games Studio
Windows
Sail the seas as a pirate captain in this challenging roguelike action adventure game! Battle other pirates, search for booty, and upgrade your ship at ports. You can also find ship power-ups and encounter dangerous boss events and storm events.
Why similar: Naval Combat 37.7% ★, Pirates 36% ★, Stylized 6.2%, Action-Adventure 5.6%, Cartoony 5.1%
- #40 Tales Of Eight
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: CamembearGames
Windows · Linux
Tales of Eight is an action roguelite, naval battle game. As one of the last pirates you are fighting against the dreaded Feline Empire. Fight on the high seas with customizable magical canons, upgrade your ship, explore the ever-changing ocean, and trade with factions all to save Piratedom.
Why similar: Naval Combat 40.6% ★, Pirates 37.3% ★, Cartoony 6.9%, Action 4%, Adventure 3.8%
- #41 Mapama Pirates
73% 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: Naval Combat 39.7% ★, Pirates 28.8% ★, Open World 10.9%, Action-Adventure 5.8%, Exploration 5%
- #42 Buccaneers!
72% 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 35.7% ★, Pirates 33.8% ★, Open World 9.9%, Stylized 5.2%, Naval 4.8% ★
- #43 Pixel Pirates
71% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: Flickin Fun
Windows · Linux
Set sail as James Flint to rescue 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: Pirates 37.2% ★, Naval Combat 35.2% ★, Action-Adventure 7.3%, Stylized 5.4%, Exploration 4.5%
- #44 Windrose
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Windrose Crew
Windows
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 39.5% ★, Pirates 37.2% ★, Open World 6.7%, Exploration 5.1%, Action-Adventure 3.6%
- #45 Sea Dogs: To Each His Own
72% matchMostly Positive74% of 2,350 reviews2012
Dev: BlackMark Studio
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 48.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
1654 AC. The Caribbean. A place of opportunities and mysteries.
Why similar: Pirates 38.8% ★, Naval Combat 35.5% ★, Open World 7.9%, Third Person 4.9%, Naval 4.8% ★
- #46 Sailist
69% matchMostly Positive73% of 48 reviews2024
Dev: KOY
Windows
Upgrade your ship and expand your fleet in a thrilling adventure on the infinite seas! Take a relaxing voyage and enjoy the scenery while listening to the soothing sounds of the ocean, or diligently search for other ships to plunder. Live the life of a sailor on the free seas.
Why similar: Naval Combat 39.6% ★, Pirates 22.4% ★, Open World 9.3%, Action-Adventure 6.5%, Exploration 5.5%
- #47 Grog 'n Glory
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Gaming Bug
Windows
Avast, ye scallywags! Dive headfirst into the rollicking world of "Grog 'n Glory," which thrusts you into the heart of the high seas as a cunning captain. Manage your crew, customize your ship, and navigate the treacherous waters as you plunder and raid your way to infamy. Live the pirate's life.
Why similar: Naval Combat 36.3% ★, Pirates 33% ★, Open World 11.1%, Third Person 4.4%, Stylized 4%
- #48 Aye Aye, Captain
71% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2020
Dev: North State Games
Windows
Aye Aye Captain is a game about crewing a ship on the high seas of the 1500 and 1600s. You'll have to manage a crew, provide them with consistent booty, rum, and fight off mutinies all while pillaging vessels of royal navies, other pirates, and trading companies.
Why similar: Naval Combat 44.1% ★, Pirates 38.2% ★, Action-Adventure 7.8%, Open World 4.8%, Action 3.8%
- #49 Unearned Bounty
70% matchMixed68% of 321 reviews2018
Dev: Extrokold Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 18 minMean: 180.6 hrs≥1hr: 23%
Unearned Bounty is an action-packed Free-For-All multiplayer game where you battle to become the most infamous pirate!
Why similar: Pirates 53.2% ★, Naval Combat 32.6% ★, Naval 4.1% ★, Third Person 3.8%, Action 3.4%
- #50 Sail Ships
71% 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 37.9% ★, Pirates 30.2% ★, Open World 9.9%, Vehicular Combat 5.8% ★, Naval 5% ★
- #51 Barbarossa
67% 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 36.4% ★, Pirates 30.5% ★, Open World 11.4%, Third Person 6.5%, Naval 4.8% ★
- #52 Pirate Dragons
67% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2024
Dev: SuperSixStudios
Windows
PLAY A DRAGON in this third-person, action RPG! During the time of sailing ships and piracy, you are a dragon. Grow your hoard by battling sailing ships, trading goods, or becoming a pirate!
Why similar: Pirates 43.5% ★, Naval Combat 20.9% ★, Open World 12.4%, Action 6.1%, Adventure 5.5%
- #53 Alakenisland
69% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2022
Dev: AlanMoesg
Windows
Explore the island, fight off the pirates in Action RPG style, destroy everything you can in this Physics Voxel game, drive Pirate ships and blast cannons all over the place, get the Trident and control the ocean!
Why similar: Pirates 36.8% ★, Action-Adventure 10.8%, Cartoony 9.4%, Open World 9.3%, Magic 6.4%
- #54 Captain Goose
67% matchPositive86% 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 45.2% ★, Pirates 38.4% ★, Naval 5.3% ★, Action 3.5%, Action-Adventure 2.7%
- #55 Assassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag™
68% matchVery Positive88% of 76,584 reviews
Dev: Ubisoft MontrealPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 20.7 hrsMean: 40.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
The year is 1715. Pirates rule the Caribbean and have established their own lawless Republic where corruption, greediness and cruelty are commonplace.Among these outlaws is a brash young captain named Edward Kenway.
Why similar: Pirates 49.2% ★, Naval Combat 15% ★, Open World 14.1%, Third Person 4.9%, Naval 3.8% ★
- #56 Corsair`s Madness
66% matchPositive93% of 27 reviews2024
Dev: Old PrawnPub: Madnetic Games
Windows
As the captain of the pirate ship Sam, you'll dive into the adventure of a mystical archipelago brimming with secrets and treasures. Utilize your pirate skills and ancient artifacts to rescue your crew members scattered across various islands and uncover the dark secrets of a mysterious temple.
Why similar: Naval Combat 37.8% ★, Pirates 33.6% ★, Action-Adventure 7.9%, Exploration 4.8%, Naval 4.3% ★
- #57 Bucko
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Wind Rose Games
Windows
Adventure a hand crafted open world inspired by pirate tales! Sail the seas, explore dangerous islands, plunder your enemies' booty, gather treasures, and build your hideout. Stay on your guard, some pirate legends.. may not be just legends!
Why similar: Pirates 37.4% ★, Naval Combat 32.5% ★, Open World 9.3%, Exploration 6.6%, Adventure 4%
- #58 Sid Meier's Pirates!
68% matchVery Positive94% of 7,332 reviews2005
Dev: Firaxis GamesPub: 2K
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Sail the Caribbean, marauding all on the high seas or ally your ship and crew as a privateer in search of riches - the life you choose is up to you. Face dogged enemies, raid unsuspecting villages, woo fair maidens, avoid capture or dig for buried treasure. Discover what it takes to become one of the most famous pirates in history!
Why similar: Pirates 62.8% ★, Open World 12.9%, Naval Combat 12.2% ★, Naval 4.1% ★, Adventure 3%
- #59 SeaCret 1
65% matchMixed62% of 101 reviews2025
Dev: Dalas
Windows
Sail into the 17th-century Caribbean in SeaCret 1, a riotous mix of strategy, humor, and adventure! Trade, fight, or govern your way to fame in this sandbox escapade, where every choice brings riches or ridiculousness.
Why similar: Naval Combat 36.6% ★, Pirates 29.6% ★, Open World 8.9%, Action-Adventure 7.2%, Exploration 4.4%