- #1 Abandon Ship
97% matchMostly Positive73% of 1,339 reviews2019
Dev: Fireblade Software
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Take command of an 'Age of Sail' ship and her crew, exploring a vast, story-filled world that reacts to your decisions. Engage enemy vessels, fortifications and sea monsters in brutal tactical combat, all framed in an art style inspired by classic Naval Oil Paintings.
Why similar: Naval 35.5% ★, Pirates 31.3% ★, Naval Combat 20% ★, Open World 7.6%, Strategy 2.8%
Why You'll Like It: It captures the dark, atmospheric, and tactical naval combat of the Warhammer universe through a roguelite lens.
- #2 Tempest: Pirate Action RPG
96% matchMixed69% of 2,601 reviews2016
Dev: HeroCraftPub: HeroCraft PC
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.2 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 45.3% ★, Naval 37.7% ★, Open World 7.9%, RPG 3.8%, Action 3.1%
Why You'll Like It: This game shares the most DNA with the seed by combining open-world naval exploration with fantasy elements like sea monsters and supernatural threats.
- #3 Blood and Gold: Caribbean!
96% matchMixed60% of 1,277 reviews2015
Dev: Snowbird Games
Windows
Median: 9.4 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
'Blood & Gold: Caribbean!' is a blend of economic strategy and open-world RPG, set in the pirate era of XVII Century Caribbean. The game is based on the significantly improved Mount & Blade: Warband engine.
Why similar: Pirates 48.3% ★, Naval 30.4% ★, Naval Combat 7.3% ★, RPG 3%, Strategy 2.6%
Why You'll Like It: Built on the Mount & Blade engine, it provides a deep mix of RPG progression, boarding actions, and naval strategy.
- #4 King of Seas
95% matchMixed59% of 770 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: Pirates 31.6% ★, Naval 31.1% ★, Naval Combat 19.8% ★, Open World 7.8%, RPG 3.3%
Why You'll Like It: This action-RPG offers a vibrant, procedurally generated world focused on naval combat and ship customization.
- #5 Sid Meier's Pirates!
94% matchVery Positive94% of 7,407 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 50.8% ★, Naval 25.8% ★, Open World 9.1%, Naval Combat 5.3% ★, RPG 3.2%
Why You'll Like It: The definitive classic for open-world pirate exploration, featuring iconic naval combat and social RPG mechanics.
- #6 Windward
94% 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: Pirates 34.5% ★, Naval 30.2% ★, Naval Combat 22.7% ★, Open World 3.9%, Adventure 2.2%
Why You'll Like It: A sandbox naval game that excels at providing a relaxing yet engaging exploration experience across procedurally generated oceans.
- #7 Sea Dogs: To Each His Own
93% 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 35.3% ★, Naval 34% ★, Naval Combat 17% ★, Open World 6.2%, RPG 3.4%
Why You'll Like It: A deep, hardcore RPG experience that offers the most authentic simulation of life as a captain in the Caribbean.
- #8 SUNLESS SEA
92% matchVery Positive83% of 9,504 reviews2015
Dev: Failbetter Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 80%
LOSE YOUR MIND. EAT YOUR CREW. DIE. Take the helm of your steamship and set sail for the unknown! Sunless Sea is a game of discovery, loneliness and frequent death, set in the award-winning Victorian Gothic universe of Fallen London.
Why similar: Naval 35.4% ★, Open World 23.4%, RPG 15.7%, Adventure 14.9%, Indie 7%
Why You'll Like It: It emphasizes the eerie, eldritch exploration and survival aspects of navigating dangerous, monster-filled waters.
- #9 Buccaneers!
91% matchVery Positive81% of 399 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 34.8% ★, Pirates 31.7% ★, Naval Combat 17.7% ★, Open World 8.1%, RPG 3.4%
Why You'll Like It: This title offers a fast-paced action-RPG experience with a strong focus on naval combat and island exploration.
- #10 Blackwake
91% 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: Pirates 38.6% ★, Naval 32.5% ★, Naval Combat 21% ★, Open World 2.6%, Action 2%
Why You'll Like It: It focuses on the chaotic, team-based boarding and ship-repair mechanics that make naval battles feel visceral and intense.
- #11 Naval Action
90% matchMixed52% of 14,590 reviews2019
Dev: Bermuda Computer Club
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 89.2 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 36% ★, Pirates 31.8% ★, Naval Combat 21.4% ★, Open World 8.8%, Strategy 1.2%
Why You'll Like It: This is the premier choice for players who want a highly realistic and technical simulation of 18th-century naval warfare.
- #12 Corsairs Legacy - Pirate Action RPG & Sea Battles
89% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,146 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 33.7% ★, Pirates 31.1% ★, Naval Combat 19.7% ★, Open World 8.6%, Adventure 3.1%
Why You'll Like It: A modern attempt to revive the classic Sea Dogs formula with updated graphics and naval combat mechanics.
- #13 Skull and Bones
87% matchMixed67% of 4,077 reviews2024
Dev: Ubisoft SingaporePub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 27.7 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: Pirates 41.1% ★, Naval Combat 28.1% ★, Naval 13.4% ★, Open World 11.9%, Action 3.6%
Why You'll Like It: A modern, high-fidelity naval combat game that emphasizes multiplayer fleet battles and open-world exploration.
- #14 The Pirate: Caribbean Hunt
88% matchVery Positive83% of 4,599 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: Pirates 36.8% ★, Naval Combat 26.3% ★, Naval 24.9% ★, Open World 4.7%, Strategy 2.4%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a balanced mix of accessible naval combat, fleet management, and open-world exploration.
- #15 Seablip
86% matchVery Positive82% of 1,057 reviews2024
Dev: Jardar SolliPub: Vibedy
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.7 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 48.2% ★, Naval Combat 23.9% ★, Open World 13%, RPG 4.8%, Adventure 4.1%
Why You'll Like It: A charming pixel-art RPG that combines naval combat with base management and exploration.
- #16 Tortuga - A Pirate's Tale
86% matchMixed58% of 165 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 39.6% ★, Pirates 33.5% ★, Naval Combat 23.7% ★, Strategy 2.6%, Singleplayer 0.6%
Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on turn-based tactical naval combat and strategic fleet management in a pirate-themed setting.
- #17 Rise of Piracy
84% matchMostly Positive80% of 432 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 35.4% ★, Pirates 32.8% ★, Naval Combat 19.5% ★, Open World 7%, Strategy 3%
Why You'll Like It: It focuses on the progression from a small ship captain to a powerful fleet commander through exploration and combat.
- #18 Feral Blue
85% 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 34% ★, Pirates 28.7% ★, Naval Combat 15.7% ★, Open World 6.4%, RPG 4.1%
Why You'll Like It: This game blends post-apocalyptic survival with strategic naval combat and crew management.
- #19 The Pirate: Plague of the Dead
83% 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 44.9% ★, Naval 24.2% ★, Naval Combat 16% ★, Strategy 4.1%, Action 3.6%
Why You'll Like It: A fantasy-infused pirate game featuring supernatural elements and arcade-style naval combat.
- #20 Sea Dogs: Caribbean Tales
84% 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: Pirates 33.6% ★, Naval 27.2% ★, Naval Combat 25.2% ★, RPG 5.8%, Open World 4.6%
Why You'll Like It: A classic naval RPG that laid the groundwork for many modern pirate-themed games with its deep simulation mechanics.
- #21 Ultimate Admiral: Age of Sail
81% matchMostly Positive79% of 2,111 reviews2021
Dev: Game-Labs
Windows
Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 24.8 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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 45.2% ★, Naval 39% ★, Strategy 11.1%, Indie 4.3%, Singleplayer 0.5%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a highly detailed tactical approach to naval warfare, focusing on historical accuracy and fleet maneuvers.
- #22 World of Sea Battle
78% matchMostly Positive75% of 7,122 reviews2025
Dev: Thera Interactive
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 26.2 hrs≥1hr: 56%
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: Naval 36.1% ★, Pirates 31.2% ★, Naval Combat 21.1% ★, Open World 8.9%, Action 2.8%
Why You'll Like It: A massively multiplayer naval game that allows for large-scale fleet battles and persistent world interaction.
- #23 Port Royale 4
82% matchMixed58% of 2,070 reviews2020
Dev: Gaming MindsPub: Kalypso Media
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 12.2 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: Pirates 33.9% ★, Naval 33% ★, Naval Combat 16.5% ★, Open World 6.7%, Strategy 6%
Why You'll Like It: A strategy-heavy title that emphasizes the economic and trading side of naval dominance in the Caribbean.
- #24 Maelstrom
81% matchVery Positive83% of 2,581 reviews2019
Dev: Gunpowder Games, Inc.Pub: Forthright Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 11.8 hrs≥1hr: 53%
Command the seas in Maelstrom! Engage in fast-paced naval battles with powerful warships and colossal sea monsters. Customize your fleet and dominate the Abyssal Ocean. Are you ruthless enough to survive?
Why similar: Naval 38.2% ★, Pirates 34.3% ★, Naval Combat 16% ★, Strategy 3.1%, Action 2.7%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, naval-themed battle royale that focuses on quick, intense ship-to-ship combat.
- #25 Captain Bones : A Pirate's Journey
78% 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 35.7% ★, Pirates 31.4% ★, Naval Combat 19.9% ★, Open World 8.4%, RPG 2.8%
Why You'll Like It: A survival-based open-world game that integrates ship building and naval combat into a story-driven campaign.
- #26 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: Pirates 35.5% ★, Naval 29% ★, Naval Combat 22.5% ★, Open World 7.3%, Adventure 3%
Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure title that focuses on exploration and naval combat in a stylized pirate world.
- #27 The Caribbean Sail
79% matchVery Positive94% of 527 reviews2017
Dev: Victorian Clambake
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Name your crew, purchase supplies, sail the world, harpoon fish, plunder your enemies, die horribly, unlock a new Captain and do it all over again!
Why similar: Pirates 33.7% ★, Naval 28.3% ★, Naval Combat 17.4% ★, Open World 7.3%, Adventure 3.4%
Why You'll Like It: This survival-focused adventure emphasizes the harsh realities of sailing and the importance of player choices.
- #28 Battlewake
80% matchMostly Positive73% of 128 reviews2019
Dev: Survios
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 33%
Fight for dominion in Battlewake, a fantasy naval combat game built for VR. Play as 4 mythical pirate lords, captain massive battle-ready warships, and summon ancient powers as you set sail on a larger-than-life nautical war for the ages.
Why similar: Pirates 48.4% ★, Naval 29.9% ★, Strategy 6.5%, Adventure 5.4%, Action 5%
Why You'll Like It: A VR-focused naval combat game that leans into fantasy powers and arcade-style action.
- #29 Terror of the Seven Seas
77% matchMostly Positive78% of 102 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: Pirates 32.3% ★, Naval 29% ★, Naval Combat 21.2% ★, Open World 8.9%, Action 3.1%
- #30 Mystical Maritime Adventure
76% 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 33.8% ★, Pirates 31.2% ★, Naval Combat 18% ★, Open World 4.6%, RPG 4.3%
- #31 Curse of Pirates
74% matchVery Positive87% of 61 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 35.5% ★, Pirates 34.4% ★, Naval Combat 21.8% ★, Adventure 2.4%, RPG 2.2%
- #32 Battlefleet Gothic: Armada (Classic)
77% matchMixed69% of 6,007 reviews2016
Dev: Tindalos InteractivePub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 13.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Battlefleet Gothic: Armada is the RTS videogame adaptation of Games Workshop’s classic tabletop game, pitting the Chaos, Imperium, Eldar, and Orks against each other in visceral space-battles.
Why similar: Games Workshop 81.7% ★, Strategy 10.8%, Naval 5.8% ★, Singleplayer 0.7%, Action 0.6%
- #33 Corsairs - Battle of the Caribbean
75% matchMostly Negative28% of 72 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: Pirates 37.1% ★, Naval 32.3% ★, Naval Combat 25.4% ★, Strategy 4.9%, Singleplayer 0.3%
- #34 Windrose
70% matchVery Positive88% of 43,205 reviews2026
Dev: Kraken Express
Windows
Median: 18.8 hrsMean: 30.5 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 55.4% ★, Naval Combat 31.1% ★, Open World 9%, Adventure 2.7%, Action 1.8%
- #35 Caribbean Legend: Age of Pirates
72% matchMostly Positive73% of 455 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: Naval 41.9% ★, Pirates 36.8% ★, Naval Combat 11.9% ★, RPG 4.7%, Open World 4.5%
- #36 SeaCret 1
73% matchMixed63% of 103 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 33.5% ★, Pirates 29.9% ★, Naval Combat 19.6% ★, Open World 7.8%, Strategy 3.4%
- #37 Buccaneers! The New Age of Piracy
74% matchVery Positive81% of 146 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: Naval 43.2% ★, Pirates 38.2% ★, Open World 10.4%, RPG 4.2%, Action 3.1%
- #38 Windward Horizon
71% matchVery Positive80% of 434 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 33.9% ★, Naval Combat 23% ★, Pirates 22.1% ★, Open World 9.7%, RPG 3.8%
- #39 Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Storm Ground
73% matchMixed60% of 1,120 reviews2021
Dev: Gasket GamesPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Conquer the Mortal Realms! The first strategy videogame adaptation of Age of Sigmar’s dark-fantasy universe. Lead your highly-customisable force in challenging roguelike campaigns, unlocking new units, equipment and skills in dynamic, turn-based warfare.
Why similar: Games Workshop 88.7% ★, Strategy 7.8%, Fantasy 2.7%, Singleplayer 0.8%
- #40 Vendetta - Curse of Raven's Cry
75% matchMixed47% of 772 reviews2015
Dev: Reality Pump StudiosPub: TopWare Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Vendetta: Curse of Raven’s Cry is a third person, open world action-RPG that combines fast-paced swordplay with thrilling naval battles and exploration. Assume the role of dread pirate Christopher Raven and take your revenge on Captain Neville Scranton and the men who killed your family.
Why similar: Pirates 57.8% ★, RPG 12.5%, Open World 11.5%, Action 11.3%, Indie 7%
- #41 Nantucket
73% matchMostly Positive79% of 873 reviews2018
Dev: Picaresque Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Chase after Moby Dick, and live through the Golden Age of American whaling in this seafaring strategy game. Set sail around the world, manage your ship and crew, and live Ishmael's story, the sole survivor of the Pequod, a few years after the events narrated by Herman Melville in his masterpiece.
Why similar: Naval 53.2% ★, Pirates 19.1% ★, Strategy 9.2%, RPG 7.5%, Adventure 6.6%
- #42 Sea of Survivors
70% matchVery Positive81% of 415 reviews2023
Dev: Nah Yeah Games
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 73%
In Sea of Survivors, you can sail your ship in any direction but you can never stop moving. Evade and destroy hordes of pirates and sea monsters to gain experience, level up and choose upgrades for your ship. Explore oceans filled with mysterious curses, unlock treasures and fight for survival.
Why similar: Pirates 49.6% ★, Naval Combat 27.6% ★, Open World 13.9%, Adventure 5.2%, Fantasy 2.4%
- #43 Caribbean Legend
68% matchMostly Positive77% of 3,032 reviews2024
Dev: BlackMark Studio
Windows
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 54.8 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: Naval 35.6% ★, Pirates 35.5% ★, Naval Combat 14.7% ★, Open World 9.7%, RPG 4.3%
- #44 Swords and Sandals Pirates
72% matchMostly Positive72% of 54 reviews2018
Dev: Whiskeybarrel StudiosPub: eGames.com
Windows · Mac
You have been a knight. You have been a gladiator. Now for the first time in Swords and Sandals, you are a PIRATE! Embark upon the grandest adventure of all in Swords and Sandals Pirates, the latest epic chapter in the hugely popular RPG series!
Why similar: Naval 33.6% ★, Pirates 31.1% ★, Naval Combat 19.4% ★, Strategy 3.8%, RPG 3.8%
- #45 Sea Dogs
71% matchMostly Positive75% of 171 reviews2018
Dev: Akella
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 5.2 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 35% ★, Pirates 30.6% ★, Naval Combat 20.6% ★, Open World 7%, RPG 3.9%
- #46 Salt
70% matchMostly Positive76% of 2,246 reviews2018
Dev: Lavaboots Studios
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Salt is an open world exploration game where you sail from island to island looking for loot and new discoveries! Relax and explore at your own pace, picking a direction and setting sail across a vast ocean filled with quests, merchants, ruins, pirates, and other mysterious places.
Why similar: Pirates 43.7% ★, Naval 24.3% ★, Open World 18.7%, Adventure 5.2%, RPG 3.1%
- #47 Reclaim The Sea
67% matchVery Positive84% of 58 reviews2025
Dev: 1LastGame
Windows
Reclaim the Sea is a roguelike strategy game set in a pirate fantasy world. Fight your way through randomly generated maps and text events. Command your pirate crew, upgrade your ship and make tactical decisions to beat the boss and save the world… or die trying.
Why similar: Pirates 48.6% ★, Naval 31% ★, Strategy 8%, RPG 4.3%, Adventure 3.9%
- #48 Rogue Waters
66% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,133 reviews2024
Dev: Ice Code GamesPub: Tripwire Presents
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Rogue Waters is a Pirate Tactical Turn-Based Rogue-lite. Play as Captain Cutter, commanding your ship and crew through procedurally generated encounters to seek revenge. Recruit, train, and upgrade crew, use powerful sea creatures, and engage in dynamic naval and melee combat to gain the upper hand.
Why similar: Pirates 53% ★, Naval 33.6% ★, Strategy 6%, RPG 5.6%, Fantasy 1.7%
- #49 Following Seas
66% matchVery Positive80% of 125 reviews2025
Dev: Whipstaff Games
Windows
Following Seas is a game about ships and the sea. Transport cargo, fish, and fight the weather in an unforgiving open world. Featuring elements of realistic ship management, you can use the stars to navigate, batten the hatches, and get lost beyond the edges of the map.
Why similar: Naval 56.3% ★, Pirates 27.9% ★, Open World 11.1%, Adventure 2.2%, Fantasy 1.6%
- #50 Captain Bones: Prologue
67% 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 42.4% ★, Naval Combat 24% ★, Naval 18.5% ★, Open World 11.1%, RPG 3.4%
- #51 Port Royale 3
69% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,563 reviews2012
Dev: Gaming Minds StudiosPub: Kalypso Media Digital
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%
The Caribbean, in the turbulent 17th Century. The mighty kingdoms of Spain, England, France and the Netherlands fight over the colonies. And there you are, a young sea captain whose only goal is to become the most powerful man in the New World.
Why similar: Pirates 41.7% ★, Naval 32.7% ★, Naval Combat 10.5% ★, Strategy 7.7%, Open World 4.5%
- #52 ATLAS
68% matchMixed47% of 42,887 reviews2018
Dev: Grapeshot Games
Windows
Median: 12.2 hrsMean: 112.1 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Set sail for the ultimate pirate experience! Embark on a grand adventure alongside thousands of other players in one of the largest game worlds ever built (and even claim a piece of it to call your own). Build your ship, assemble your crew, sail the high seas, and become a pirate legend!
Why similar: Pirates 50% ★, Naval Combat 24.9% ★, Open World 14.5%, Adventure 4.5%, RPG 4.3%
- #53 Warhammer 40,000: Inquisitor - Martyr
66% matchMostly Positive76% of 22,028 reviews2018
Dev: NeocoreGames
Windows
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 31.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Enter the Chaos-infested Caligari Sector and purge the unclean with the most powerful agents of the Imperium of Man! W40k: Inquisitor – Martyr is a grim Action-RPG featuring multiple classes of the Inquisition who will carry out the Emperor’s will.
Why similar: RPG 29%, Open World 25.5%, Action 18.8%, Adventure 14.9%, Indie 8.7%
- #54 Cursed Crew
65% matchVery Positive86% of 83 reviews2024
Dev: Cracklewock Games
Windows
You’re the captain of a cursed ship in this crew management roguelite! Command your crew, keep the ship afloat, defeat pirates and deep-sea beasts, and sail as far as it takes to lift the curse.
Why similar: Naval 53.8% ★, Pirates 38.4% ★, Strategy 5.6%, Fantasy 2.1%