- #1 Ultimate Admiral: Age of Sail
97% matchMostly Positive79% of 2,115 reviews2021
Dev: Game-Labs
Windows
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 24.7 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 44.9% ★, Naval 20% ★, Sailing 13.7% ★, Historical 5.8%, Simulation 4.9%
Why You'll Like It: It offers deep tactical naval combat and historical campaigns that mirror the strategic depth found in Naval Action.
- #2 Blackwake
96% 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 29.3% ★, Pirates 29.1% ★, Naval 23.4% ★, Sailing 11.4% ★, Multiplayer 3.7%
Why You'll Like It: It captures the chaotic, team-based coordination required for effective broadside naval combat in a multiplayer setting.
- #3 World of Sea Battle
95% matchMostly Positive75% of 7,228 reviews2025
Dev: Thera Interactive
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 26.0 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 Combat 19.2% ★, Sailing 17.4% ★, Naval 16.9% ★, Pirates 15.2% ★, MMORPG 10.9% ★
Why You'll Like It: It is a persistent, massively multiplayer naval combat game that shares the MMO structure and focus on ship-to-ship battles.
- #4 Sea Dogs: To Each His Own
96% 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 23.7% ★, Naval 21.8% ★, Naval Combat 21.2% ★, Sailing 19.9% ★, Open World 4.9%
Why You'll Like It: This title provides a complex, immersive RPG experience set in the Age of Sail with detailed ship management and naval combat.
- #5 Caribbean Legend
94% 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 23.9% ★, Naval 22.7% ★, Sailing 19.4% ★, Naval Combat 18.1% ★, Open World 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: As a modern successor to the classic Sea Dogs formula, it delivers a robust open-world pirate experience with authentic naval mechanics.
- #6 UBOAT
93% matchVery Positive84% of 26,468 reviews2024
Dev: Deep Water StudioPub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows
Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 51.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%
UBOAT is a simulator of a submarine from WWII era. It is a survival sandbox with crew management mechanics while its primary theme is life of German sailors. The boat is their home, but it can become their grave at any time.
Why similar: Naval Combat 32.8% ★, Naval 28.3% ★, War 8.6%, Military 8.5%, Open World 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: This hardcore simulation captures the tension of naval warfare through the lens of submarine management and realistic crew interaction.
- #7 Ultimate Admiral: Dreadnoughts
94% matchMixed61% of 7,835 reviews2023
Dev: Game-Labs
Windows
Median: 16.1 hrsMean: 81.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Design warships the way you want them, command fleets, win the naval arms race for your nation!
Why similar: Naval Combat 34.2% ★, Naval 30% ★, Wargame 9.4%, Military 7.7%, War 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: It focuses on the engineering and tactical combat aspects of naval warfare, allowing for deep customization of warships.
- #8 War on the Sea
92% matchMostly Positive75% of 3,185 reviews2021
Dev: Killerfish Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 26.0 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Command ships, submarines and aircraft in the South Pacific during WWII.
Why similar: Naval 42.5% ★, Naval Combat 38.1% ★, War 5.2%, Wargame 4.7%, Simulation 4.3%
Why You'll Like It: This game provides a detailed, simulation-heavy approach to naval combat and fleet management during World War II.
- #9 Windward
91% 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 31.6% ★, Pirates 25.9% ★, Naval 21.7% ★, Sailing 9.4% ★, Open World 3.5%
Why You'll Like It: This sandbox game emphasizes the joy of sailing and exploration in a procedurally generated ocean world.
- #10 Sailwind
90% matchVery Positive90% of 2,200 reviews2021
Dev: Raw Lion Workshop
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 21.9 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Sailing simulator featuring realistic sailing physics and a vast open world to explore. Embark on cargo delivery missions, customize your boat, try fishing and cooking. A relaxing day sail, or an epic ocean voyage? Your sailing adventure starts here!
Why similar: Sailing 73.4% ★, Open World 18.9%, Simulation 6.5%, Adventure 1.2%
Why You'll Like It: This is the definitive choice for players who want the most realistic sailing physics and navigation mechanics currently available on Steam.
- #11 The Pirate: Caribbean Hunt
91% 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 35.1% ★, Pirates 26.5% ★, Naval 17.2% ★, Sailing 10.1% ★, Open World 4%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a solid, free-to-play naval combat experience that captures the feel of sailing in the Caribbean.
- #12 Skull and Bones
89% 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 36.7% ★, Pirates 29% ★, Open World 10.1%, Sailing 9.3% ★, Naval 9% ★
Why You'll Like It: A modern open-world title that focuses heavily on naval combat and the vehicular progression of various ship types.
- #13 Sid Meier's Pirates!
89% 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 39.5% ★, Naval 19.2% ★, Sailing 17.5% ★, Open World 8.4%, Naval Combat 7.7% ★
Why You'll Like It: A classic title that perfectly balances arcade-style sailing with the exploration and combat elements of the pirate genre.
- #14 Holdfast: Nations At War
87% matchVery Positive90% of 28,378 reviews2020
Dev: Anvil Game Studios
Windows
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 28.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Fight on multiple fronts in Holdfast: Nations At War - A multiplayer first and third-person shooter set during the great Napoleonic Era and WW1. Charge into battle with over 150 players per server!
Why similar: Naval 30.1% ★, War 14.3%, Historical 13.1%, Wargame 13%, Military 13%
Why You'll Like It: It features large-scale multiplayer naval battles that emphasize coordination and the historical feel of Napoleonic-era warfare.
- #15 Tempest: Pirate Action RPG
88% 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 34.9% ★, Naval 27.7% ★, Sailing 19.5% ★, Open World 7.2%, Historical 5.1%
Why You'll Like It: It offers an accessible open-world sailing experience with a strong focus on ship customization and naval combat.
- #16 Corsairs Legacy - Pirate Action RPG & Sea Battles
85% 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 21.5% ★, Sailing 20.7% ★, Naval 19% ★, Pirates 18.4% ★, Open World 6%
Why You'll Like It: This title focuses on the blend of land-based RPG elements and naval combat in a pirate-themed open world.
- #17 ATLAS
86% matchMixed47% of 42,895 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: Sailing 25% ★, Pirates 22.1% ★, Naval Combat 20.5% ★, MMORPG 10.6% ★, Open World 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: This survival-focused game features extensive sailing mechanics and open-world exploration in a massive pirate-themed setting.
- #18 Terror of the Seven Seas
84% 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 25% ★, Sailing 23.3% ★, Pirates 20.5% ★, Naval 17.6% ★, Open World 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: It offers an open-world pirate experience with a focus on sailing and naval combat mechanics.
- #19 Port Royale 3
86% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,567 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 31.6% ★, Naval 23.7% ★, Naval Combat 14.8% ★, Sailing 14.7% ★, Historical 4.2%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a deep economic and trading simulation set in the Age of Sail, complementing the naval combat with complex logistics.
- #20 Age of Water
82% matchMostly Positive70% of 3,485 reviews2025
Dev: Three Whales StudioPub: Gaijin Network Ltd
Windows
Median: 10.0 hrsMean: 38.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Age of Water is an online adventure game set on a post-apocalyptic Earth completely covered in water. Sail through storms, fight and trade, capture other people's boats or build your own, extract resources from the bottom of the ocean and reveal the secrets of the Age of Water world.
Why similar: Naval 39.6% ★, Pirates 26.7% ★, Massively Multiplayer 11.1%, Open World 9.6%, MMORPG 9.3% ★
Why You'll Like It: A unique post-apocalyptic take on sailing that emphasizes crafting and naval combat in a flooded world.
- #21 From the Depths
83% matchVery Positive89% of 12,623 reviews2020
Dev: Brilliant Skies Ltd.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 40.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Over 1000 unique components allow you to build and command voxel vehicles from the deep ocean to outer space! Forge strategies, allegiances and fleets strong enough to destroy eight deadly factions of the planet and reign supreme. A genre-defying mashup of simulation, building, RTS and RPG.
Why similar: Naval Combat 33.1% ★, Naval 24% ★, Vehicular Combat 14.9%, War 8.1%, Military 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: This game allows for incredibly complex vehicle building, making it a perfect match for players who enjoy the engineering side of naval combat.
- #22 World of Warships
82% matchMostly Positive77% of 154,781 reviews2017
Dev: Wargaming Group Limited
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 82.7 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Immerse yourself in thrilling naval battles and assemble an armada of over 800 ships from the first half of the 20th century — from stealthy destroyers to gigantic battleships. Change the look of your ship, choose upgrades to suit your play style, and go into battle with other players!
Why similar: Naval Combat 28.3% ★, Naval 25.6% ★, Vehicular Combat 13.3%, War 8.1%, Military 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: While more arcade-focused, it remains the gold standard for accessible, high-fidelity naval combat and ship progression.
- #23 Rule the Waves 3
81% matchVery Positive88% of 1,046 reviews2023
Dev: Naval Warfare SimulationsPub: Matrix Games
Windows
Median: 10.6 hrsMean: 58.9 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Rule the Waves III is a simulation of naval ship design and construction, fleet management and naval warfare from 1890 to 1970.
Why similar: Naval 35.1% ★, Naval Combat 33.6% ★, Wargame 12.4%, Military 10.3%, Simulation 3.6%
Why You'll Like It: This is a deep, spreadsheet-heavy naval strategy game that focuses on the design and tactical deployment of entire fleets.
- #24 Buccaneers!
80% 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: Sailing 22.2% ★, Naval 22.1% ★, Naval Combat 21.7% ★, Pirates 21% ★, Open World 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: An action-oriented pirate game that features satisfying naval combat and exploration in a stylized open world.
- #25 Sea Dogs
81% 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 24.7% ★, Sailing 22.6% ★, Naval 21.6% ★, Pirates 19.7% ★, Historical 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: The classic foundation of the genre, offering a deep, unforgiving RPG experience that defined the pirate simulation style.
- #26 Rise of Piracy
76% matchMostly Positive79% of 448 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: Sailing 20% ★, Naval Combat 19.8% ★, Naval 18.6% ★, Pirates 18% ★, War 5.5%
- #27 Windrose
73% 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: Naval Combat 30.8% ★, Pirates 29.7% ★, Sailing 25% ★, Massively Multiplayer 6%, Open World 5.7%
- #28 Maelstrom
78% matchVery Positive83% of 2,583 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: Sailing 23.7% ★, Naval 22.3% ★, Pirates 20.9% ★, Naval Combat 18.1% ★, Massively Multiplayer 6.6%
- #29 Victory At Sea
79% matchMostly Positive75% of 577 reviews2014
Dev: Evil Twin Artworks
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Engage in epic RTS warfare across 3 huge campaigns as well as other battle modes. Create your own fleet of ships, pick your side and enter into World War II naval combat on a global scale.
Why similar: Naval Combat 46.9% ★, Naval 46.8% ★, Simulation 3.8%, Strategy 2.5%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a real-time naval combat experience that focuses on the strategic movement of ships across a vast map.
- #30 Caribbean Legend: Age of Pirates
75% 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: Naval 26.2% ★, Pirates 24.1% ★, Sailing 20.8% ★, Naval Combat 14.4% ★, Historical 6.6%
- #31 Victory At Sea Pacific
78% matchMixed62% of 644 reviews2018
Dev: Evil Twin Artworks
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Victory at Sea Pacific is the exciting game of naval RTS combat set during World War II. Bringing an epic approach to real time strategy war gaming, search and destroy enemy fleets across an open world sandbox in a desperate attempt to change the course of history.
Why similar: Naval Combat 35.7% ★, Naval 32.9% ★, Wargame 9.7%, Open World 9.4%, War 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: It expands on the naval combat formula by adding a grand-strategy layer to the tactical ship-to-ship battles.
- #32 NavalArt
76% matchVery Positive91% of 2,270 reviews2018
Dev: RigidbodyPub: RZ Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 48.4 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Design your own warships, equip them with a variety of armament, and bring them out to the ocean!
Why similar: Naval Combat 32.7% ★, Naval 19.6% ★, Sailing 18.1% ★, Wargame 8.8%, Military 6.3%
- #33 The Pirate: Plague of the Dead
77% 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 40.3% ★, Naval Combat 26.6% ★, Naval 20.7% ★, Multiplayer 4.6%, Simulation 3.4%
- #34 Sail
75% matchMostly Positive73% of 142 reviews2022
Dev: Red Team Interactive Inc.
Windows
Open World, Multiplayer VR Pirate Game!
Why similar: Sailing 31.7% ★, Pirates 27.7% ★, Naval Combat 25% ★, Open World 6.3%, PvP 4.5%
- #35 Piratopia
74% 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 22.3% ★, Sailing 19.5% ★, Pirates 19% ★, Naval 14.8% ★, MMORPG 8.2% ★
- #36 Sea Power : Naval Combat in the Missile Age
71% matchVery Positive90% of 5,749 reviews2024
Dev: Triassic GamesPub: MicroProse Software
Windows
Median: 9.6 hrsMean: 38.0 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 45.1% ★, Naval 29.4% ★, Military 9.5%, War 8.7%, Simulation 3.9%
- #37 Cold Waters
73% matchVery Positive87% of 4,688 reviews2017
Dev: Killerfish Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 22.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Spiritual Successor to the Microprose Classic “Red Storm Rising”.
Why similar: Naval Combat 41.7% ★, Naval 32.9% ★, Military 6.9%, War 5.4%, Open World 4.6%
- #38 Buccaneers! The New Age of Piracy
72% 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: Sailing 29% ★, Naval 27.5% ★, Pirates 25.5% ★, Open World 8.2%, Historical 6.8%
- #39 Blood and Gold: Caribbean!
74% 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 39.5% ★, Naval 23.8% ★, Sailing 18.5% ★, Naval Combat 11.1% ★, Open World 2.5%
- #40 Out of Reach: Treasure Royale
73% matchMixed56% of 565 reviews2020
Dev: Space Boat StudiosPub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 38%
Treasure Royale is a Battle Royale style game in which dozens of pirate crews face each other on the open sea, jungle islands and dark caves. Navigate your ship, bombard enemies, find gear but above all - hunt treasures!
Why similar: Naval Combat 26.7% ★, Sailing 20.5% ★, Pirates 19.9% ★, Naval 18.2% ★, Open World 6.6%
- #41 War of Rights
70% matchVery Positive88% of 14,641 reviews2018
Dev: Campfire Games
Windows
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 90.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%
War of Rights is a first person multiplayer game featuring massive 400 player battles with a focus on historical authenticity, teamplay and immersion. It is set during the perilous days of the American Civil War, in the Maryland Campaign of September, 1862.
Why similar: Historical 25.6%, War 25.4%, Military 17.4%, Massively Multiplayer 14.1%, Multiplayer 9.5%
- #42 Naval Battle Online
71% matchMostly Positive76% of 55 reviews2022
Dev: Dark Shine Game Studio
Windows
Are you ready to conquer and plunder the seas with your fleet?
Why similar: Naval Combat 32% ★, Pirates 28.4% ★, Massively Multiplayer 19.4%, Wargame 16.4%, Strategy 3.8%
- #43 The Caribbean Sail
71% matchVery Positive94% of 528 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: Sailing 26.1% ★, Pirates 22.7% ★, Naval Combat 21.7% ★, Naval 18.3% ★, Open World 5.8%
- #44 Captain Bones : A Pirate's Journey
67% 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 25% ★, Sailing 23.7% ★, Naval 23.2% ★, Pirates 21.3% ★, Open World 6.8%
- #45 King Of The Pirates
68% matchMostly Positive73% of 56 reviews2024
Dev: Dark Shine Game Studio
Windows
Can you rule this mighty sea?
Why similar: Naval Combat 31.2% ★, Pirates 21.7% ★, Wargame 17.3%, Massively Multiplayer 16.2%, PvP 7.7%
- #46 Windward Horizon
67% matchVery Positive80% of 438 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 27.9% ★, Sailing 24.2% ★, Naval 21.2% ★, Pirates 14.4% ★, Open World 7.5%
- #47 Blazing Sails
66% matchVery Positive86% of 10,593 reviews2023
Dev: Get Up GamesPub: Iceberg Interactive
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 15.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Fight for survival in Blazing Sails, a fast-paced pirate PvP game! Create your own unique pirate and ship. Band together with other players to command your mighty vessel! Explore different game-modes, maps, weapons, ship types and more while eliminating other crews in epic battles on land and sea!
Why similar: Naval Combat 33.3% ★, Pirates 25.6% ★, Naval 19% ★, Open World 7.7%, Historical 7.2%
- #48 Forgotten Seas
65% matchMostly Positive77% of 580 reviews2025
Dev: Pangea Game StudiosPub: indie.io
Windows
You are lost in the Bermuda Void, where the ocean is endless and dry land precious. Craft your Ship-in-a-Bottle, then experience survival on the high seas. Sail for new land, build camps, hunt for treasures, trade for goods - then defend your ship from dreaded pirates stalking this strange realm!
Why similar: Pirates 33.7% ★, Naval Combat 30.1% ★, Sailing 27.2% ★, Multiplayer 4.7%, Simulation 3.6%
- #49 航海霸業 Maritime hegemony
68% matchMixed70% 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: Sailing 19.7% ★, Naval 17.3% ★, Naval Combat 16.7% ★, Pirates 15.8% ★, MMORPG 10.3% ★
- #50 Mystical Maritime Adventure
66% 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 30.1% ★, Naval 29.1% ★, Pirates 28.1% ★, Sailing 5.1% ★, Open World 4.9%
- #51 Salt 2: Shores of Gold
63% 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: Sailing 34.2% ★, Pirates 27.1% ★, Naval 23.2% ★, Open World 10.5%, Sandbox 4.7%
- #52 Unearned Bounty
69% 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 36.9% ★, Naval Combat 22.2% ★, Naval 21% ★, Sailing 12.3% ★, Multiplayer 4.5%
- #53 Feral Blue
69% 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 23.7% ★, Sailing 23.7% ★, Naval Combat 21.2% ★, Pirates 20.9% ★, Open World 5.5%
- #54 Silent Hunter 5®: Battle of the Atlantic
70% matchMixed45% of 2,527 reviews2010
Dev: Ubisoft RomaniaPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 22.4 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Step behind the periscope of a German U-boat and take on the Allied Forces in famous battles across the vast Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea. The best-selling submarine series of all time continues with the highly anticipated Silent Hunter: Battle of the Atlantic.
Why similar: Naval Combat 53.2% ★, Naval 27.2% ★, Military 6.7%, Historical 6.2%, Simulation 4.9%