- #1 Sid Meier's Pirates!
97% 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 94.3% ★, Strategy 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: This is the definitive pirate sandbox experience that perfectly captures the mix of naval combat, exploration, and lighthearted adventure found in the seed game.
- #2 Republic of Pirates
96% matchMostly Positive72% of 487 reviews2024
Dev: Crazy Goat GamesPub: PQube
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Establish and grow a pirate utopia during the Golden Age of Piracy. Create a resource-based economy, engage in real-time naval combat, and conduct diplomacy with rival powers. Explore the far reaches of the Caribbean in search of the ultimate fortune and glory.
Why similar: Pirates 84.8% ★, Strategy 15.2%
Why You'll Like It: A modern strategy game that focuses on building and managing a pirate stronghold, mirroring the base-building elements of the seed game.
- #3 Blood and Gold: Caribbean!
94% 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 91.9% ★, Strategy 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: This title offers a similar blend of land-based combat and naval strategy, providing a deeper tactical experience for fans of the genre.
- #4 Frigato: Shadows of the Caribbean
94% matchMostly Negative34% of 62 reviews2023
Dev: Mercat GamesPub: FreeMind S.A.
Windows
Frigato: Shadows of the Caribbean is a challenging Real-Time Tactics stealth game set in the intriguing realm of pirates. Take command over a motley crew of sea rogues and beat the British Royal Navy to the Caribbean’s most valuable treasure.
Why similar: Pirates 83.4% ★, Strategy 16.6%
Why You'll Like It: A real-time tactics game that emphasizes stealth and clever positioning, appealing to players who enjoyed the tactical land missions in the seed game.
- #5 Swords & Crossbones: An Epic Pirate Story
93% matchMixed65% of 78 reviews2015
Dev: Epic Devs LLC
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Swords and Crossbones: An Epic Pirate Story is a high seas swashbuckling adventure! Explore the oceans, battle brigands, defend the helpless, find the lost treasure of a forgotten people, build and maintain your very own pirate island, and more! All of this in a fully realized role playing adventure from Epic Devs.
Why similar: Pirates 68.3% ★, Strategy 31.7%
Why You'll Like It: Combines RPG elements with strategic combat and a humorous tone that aligns well with the lighthearted nature of the seed game.
- #6 Port Royale 3
92% 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 77% ★, Strategy 23%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the economic and strategic side of the Caribbean, ideal for players who enjoyed the management aspects of the seed game.
- #7 Tortuga - A Pirate's Tale
91% 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: Pirates 88.7% ★, Strategy 11.3%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on naval combat and fleet management, offering a strategic experience that captures the essence of life on the high seas.
- #8 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: Pirates 90.5% ★, Strategy 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a robust naval combat simulation that captures the scale of ship-to-ship battles in the Caribbean.
- #9 Tempest: Pirate Action RPG
89% 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 100% ★
Why You'll Like It: Provides a strong focus on naval combat and open-world exploration, perfect for players who enjoyed the sailing mechanics of the seed game.
- #10 Rise of Piracy
87% 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: Pirates 87% ★, Strategy 13%
Why You'll Like It: A simulation-heavy title that focuses on the progression from a small ship to a fleet commander in a vast open world.
- #11 Abandon Ship
89% matchMostly Positive73% of 1,344 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: Pirates 87.1% ★, Strategy 12.9%
Why You'll Like It: A tactical naval game where you manage a ship and crew through intense combat, offering a more serious but equally engaging pirate experience.
- #12 Commander: Conquest of the Americas
90% matchMixed52% of 188 reviews2010
Dev: Nitro Games
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 46%
Set sail for the New World and shape the destiny of your empire. Lead one of seven European factions in this blend of colony management, exploration, and naval strategy. Build settlements, explore vast territories, and secure your legacy through diplomacy and tactical naval combat.
Why similar: Pirates 85.5% ★, Strategy 14.5%
Why You'll Like It: A strategy game that blends real-time naval combat with colonial management, appealing to the RTS fans of the seed game.
- #13 Port Royale 4
88% matchMixed57% of 2,092 reviews2020
Dev: Gaming MindsPub: Kalypso Media
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 12.1 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 77.5% ★, Strategy 22.5%
Why You'll Like It: Refines the economic strategy and naval combat mechanics of the series, offering a polished experience for fans of pirate logistics.
- #14 SeaCret 1
85% 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: Pirates 84.4% ★, Strategy 15.6%
Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure title that highlights naval combat and exploration in a stylized world.
- #15 The Pirate: Plague of the Dead
86% 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 87.2% ★, Strategy 12.8%
Why You'll Like It: Features an open-world map and intense naval combat, focusing on the action-oriented side of the pirate genre.
- #16 Blackwake
83% 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 92.7% ★, Strategy 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: A team-based naval combat game that emphasizes coordination and ship management, perfect for those who enjoy the chaos of sea battles.
- #17 Pirate's Life
86% matchMostly Negative36% of 66 reviews2015
Dev: Team EyepatchPub: None
Windows
Pirate's Life is a 2D strategy game / city builder with an isometric camera where you take on the role of the captain of a crew of pirates that got shipwrecked on a deserted island. You will need to take care of your crews' individual needs (like hunger and drunkeness) in order to prevent a mutiny.
Why similar: Pirates 75.1% ★, Strategy 24.9%
Why You'll Like It: A city-builder that allows you to construct and manage your own pirate haven, focusing on the infrastructure side of the pirate life.
- #18 Pixel Piracy
84% 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 100% ★
Why You'll Like It: A humorous, management-heavy pirate game that emphasizes crew recruitment and ship customization in a unique 2D style.
- #19 Windward
84% 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 93.4% ★, Strategy 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: An exploration-focused naval game that allows for cooperative play and strategic territory control in a vibrant pirate world.
- #20 Terror of the Seven Seas
82% 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: Pirates 90.6% ★, Strategy 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a straightforward, action-packed approach to sailing and naval combat in an open-world setting.
- #21 King Of The Pirates
82% matchMostly Positive73% of 56 reviews2024
Dev: Dark Shine Game Studio
Windows
Can you rule this mighty sea?
Why similar: Pirates 66.9% ★, Strategy 33.1%
Why You'll Like It: A strategy-focused wargame that emphasizes large-scale naval engagements and tactical positioning.
- #22 Pirates Outlaws 2: Heritage
80% matchMixed68% of 119 reviews2025
Dev: Fabled Game
Windows
Pirates Outlaws 2 is a swashbuckling roguelike deckbuilder. Collect & fuse cards, gather powerful relics and adapt your strategy during each run. Become a reputed pirate, loot the Sea Masters, challenge giant creatures and triumph in the great Arena!
Why similar: Pirates 85.1% ★, Strategy 14.9%
Why You'll Like It: A roguelike deckbuilder that captures the spirit of pirate adventure through strategic card-based combat.
- #23 Pirates of Everseas
81% matchMixed64% of 133 reviews2019
Dev: Moonmana
Windows · Mac
Build a pirate empire & explore the open seas in this exciting strategy game!
Why similar: Pirates 82.9% ★, Strategy 17.1%
Why You'll Like It: A strategy-focused title that incorporates base building and naval combat in a persistent online environment.
- #24 The Caribbean Sail
79% 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: Pirates 86.4% ★, Strategy 13.6%
Why You'll Like It: A survival-focused adventure game that emphasizes the harsh realities of sailing and decision-making at sea.
- #25 Swords and Sandals Pirates
81% 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: Pirates 83.3% ★, Strategy 16.7%
Why You'll Like It: A turn-based strategy game that keeps the humor and lighthearted tone of the pirate genre at the forefront.
- #26 Caribbean Crashers
77% matchMostly Positive73% of 1,399 reviews2024
Dev: Bloxhill
Windows
Caribbean Crashers is a fast paced pirate strategy game where you control your own ship and fire cannonballs at enemy vessels to secure victory!
Why similar: Pirates 69.2% ★, Strategy 30.8%
- #27 Corsairs - Battle of the Caribbean
78% matchMostly Negative32% of 108 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 82.4% ★, Strategy 17.6%
- #28 Sid Meier's Pirates! Gold Plus (Classic)
79% matchMixed61% of 122 reviews2014
Dev: MicroProse Software, IncPub: Atari
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 12 minMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 26%
Ahoy mateys! From the Mind of Sid Meier, The Golden Age of Buccaneering has returned with Pirates! Gold!
Why similar: Pirates 100% ★
Why You'll Like It: The original classic that defined the genre, offering a nostalgic look at the roots of pirate strategy games.
- #29 Reclaim The Sea
74% matchVery Positive83% 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 79.1% ★, Strategy 20.9%
- #30 Son Korsan
78% matchMixed42% of 148 reviews2017
Dev: Consala Games
Windows
Become a pirate, sail the oceans, plunder enemy ships and conquer islands!
Why similar: Pirates 74.5% ★, Strategy 25.5%
Why You'll Like It: A massively multiplayer strategy game that focuses on fleet management and territorial control in the Caribbean.
- #31 High Sea Saga DX
74% matchVery Positive82% of 484 reviews2023
Dev: Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 41.4 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Set sail and join yer crew in search of treasure and glory!
Why similar: Pirates 100% ★
- #32 Majesty 2 Collection
76% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,545 reviews2011
Dev: 1C:InoCoPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 12.8 hrs≥1hr: 66%
In the world of Majesty, you are the ruler of the Kingdom. Your rule is not absolute, however, as you face subjects that are independent and stubborn. They will need a great deal of persuasion before they carry out your wishes...
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #33 Port Royale 2
77% matchMostly Positive71% of 689 reviews2009
Dev: Ascaron Entertainment ltd.Pub: Strategy First
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 43%
The Caribbean in the 17th Century - Trade with over 60 towns, create your own production facilities, expand your trading empire and influence the development of the New World. As pirates and military fleets threaten your trade convoys, you'll need escort ships.
Why similar: Pirates 71.4% ★, Strategy 28.6%
- #34 Battlewake
76% 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 82.2% ★, Strategy 17.8%
- #35 Swords and Soldiers HD
75% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,051 reviews2010
Dev: Ronimo GamesPub: Atari
Windows · Mac
Median: 36 minMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 40%
Rewrite history as you take control of the brutal Vikings, the devious Aztecs or the crafty Chinese in their global quest to win the favour of the Gods! Swords & Soldiers is a side-scrolling strategy game that lets you control an entire army and lets you wield devastating magical abilities.
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #36 Pirate Cove Simulator
72% matchMostly Positive78% of 62 reviews2025
Dev: Kool2Play
Windows
Pirate Cove Simulator will have you run a shop and tavern on the Island of the Damned, to get rich and buy your way out of the pirate afterlife. Trade with restless undead pirates, run your own distillery and turn local plants into potent drinks, search for hidden treasures, or just go fishing.
Why similar: Pirates 100% ★
- #37 Seablip
71% 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 91.1% ★, Strategy 8.9%
- #38 Here Be Dragons
75% matchMixed69% of 154 reviews2020
Dev: Red Zero GamesPub: Pansolo
Windows · Mac
Here Be Dragons is a satirical turn-based strategy game featuring unique "living map" graphics, where you lead a group of crazed captains and eradicate legendary monsters in order to allow Christopher Columbus the discovery of the New World.
Why similar: Pirates 80.7% ★, Strategy 19.3%
- #39 Naval Battle Online
73% 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: Pirates 67.8% ★, Strategy 32.2%
- #40 Buccaneers!
71% 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 100% ★
- #41 Puzzle Pirates
72% matchMostly Positive80% of 2,219 reviews2011
Dev: Grey Havens
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 31.2 hrs≥1hr: 56%
Every activity in Puzzle Pirates is a uniquely fun puzzle: be it sailing, gunning, or hauling treasure, your own puzzling skill determines your success!
Why similar: Pirates 87.3% ★, Strategy 12.7%
- #42 Puzzle Pirates: Dark Seas
71% matchMostly Positive74% of 530 reviews2018
Dev: Grey Havens
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 16.8 hrs≥1hr: 59%
Every activity in Puzzle Pirates is a uniquely fun puzzle: be it sailing, gunning, or hauling treasure, your own puzzling skill determines your success!
Why similar: Pirates 81.3% ★, Strategy 18.7%
- #43 Pirates Outlaws
70% matchVery Positive83% of 751 reviews2020
Dev: Fabled Game
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 25.2 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Pirates Outlaws is a roguelike card game in which you navigate dangerous seas and challenge their masters. Your expedition will be full of ambushes and will not be easy. Build your deck and combos to become a reputed pirate.
Why similar: Pirates 85.1% ★, Strategy 14.9%
- #44 East India Company
73% matchMixed52% of 207 reviews2009
Dev: Nitro Games
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 12.1 hrs≥1hr: 37%
Trade exotic goods, command fleets, and dominate 17th-century seas. This blend of real-time strategy and naval warfare lets you build a trading empire across Europe and Asia. Strategize trade routes, engage in epic naval battles, and expand your influence to become the ultimate maritime force.
Why similar: Pirates 81.7% ★, Strategy 18.3%
- #45 Pirates? Pirates!
70% matchMostly Positive79% of 67 reviews2020
Dev: Amrita Studio
Windows
Pirates? Pirates! is a Reigns-inspired pirate survival RPG. You are a pirate captain in charge of your ship and crew on the most dangerous adventure of all seas. Fight your way ahead, sort out emergencies, and discover legendary treasures!
Why similar: Pirates 57.1% ★, Strategy 42.9%
- #46 Zombie Tycoon 2: Brainhov's Revenge
70% matchMostly Positive76% of 406 reviews2013
Dev: Frima StudioPub: Rocket Smash Games
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Pick your faction, Monster, strategy, and find out who gets to become King of the Undead!
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #47 Captain Blood
66% 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 100% ★
- #48 Rogue Waters
66% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,149 reviews2024
Dev: Ice Code GamesPub: Tripwire Presents
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 84.4% ★, Strategy 15.6%
- #49 Crustacean Nations
66% matchVery Positive92% of 511 reviews2022
Dev: Team Beans
Windows
🦀Crustacean Nations🦀 is a real-time strategy game about total crab warfare. Build a sprawling sand castle and amass huge armies to dominate the beach and become the one true crustacean nation!
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #50 Braveland Pirate
68% matchVery Positive85% of 464 reviews2015
Dev: Tortuga Team
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 94%
The Braveland trilogy concludes with the most exciting book of all, number three – welcome to Braveland Pirate strategy game! A crew of pirates led by Captain Jim embarks on a search for the Eternal Treasure.
Why similar: Pirates 85.2% ★, Strategy 14.8%
- #51 Archipelago
69% matchMostly Positive74% of 178 reviews2016
Dev: TortPub: Conglomerate 5
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Archipelago - is a fun game about pirate adventures.
Why similar: Pirates 83.3% ★, Strategy 16.7%
- #52 Pirate Ships
65% matchMixed61% of 296 reviews2026
Dev: HeroCraft Ltd.Pub: HeroCraft PC
Windows · Mac
Pirate Ships is a PvP game about shipbuilding and naval battles. Embark on an epic journey together with other players and fight monsters, pirates and thieves to become the greatest pirate in all of the Caribbean!
Why similar: Pirates 90.5% ★, Strategy 9.5%
- #53 Siegecraft Commander
69% matchMixed63% of 52 reviews2017
Dev: Blowfish Studios
Windows · Mac
Create the ultimate fortress and wreak havoc, raining destruction on your enemies with catapult-flinging fun!
Why similar: Strategy 100%
- #54 Void Marauders
64% matchMostly Positive79% of 103 reviews2025
Dev: Autarca
Windows · Mac · Linux
Lead a band of space pirates and loot and pillage your way across the stars in this turn based tactical game!
Why similar: Pirates 85.7% ★, Strategy 14.3%
- #55 Caribbean Legend: Age of Pirates
63% 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 100% ★
