Games Like Port Royale 3

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: Trading 24% ★, Pirates 18.2% ★, Naval 11.7% ★, Economy 10.3%, Strategy 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: The modern successor to the series, refining the trading and naval combat mechanics with updated visuals and deeper management systems.

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: Trading 30.7% ★, Pirates 23.2% ★, Naval 16% ★, Strategy 13%, Economy 12.9%

Why You'll Like It: A classic entry in the franchise that established the core trading and pirate-hunting gameplay loop.

Become a fellow of the famous medieval Hanse trading association in the 13th century. Manage the politics, prestige and economic success in your city and the known parts of Europe!

Why similar: Trading 42.8% ★, Economy 19.5%, Strategy 13.3%, Management 10.2%, Simulation 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: Developed by the same team, this title offers the gold standard for deep economic simulation and maritime trade management.

You are a merchant in northern Europe in the late Middle Ages when the Hanseatic League was flourishing. Your goal is to rise to the most successful and influential member of the Hanse, ultimately being elected Elderman, leader of the trading league.

Why similar: Trading 52% ★, Economy 17.7%, Strategy 16.5%, Simulation 5.3%, Management 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: A modernized iteration of the classic trading simulation, focusing on production chains and market manipulation.

Venice: As a young man striving for success, power and wealth and with the support of your family, you begin to build up a trading empire across Genua, Tripoli, Rome, Alexandria and Constantinople in addition to many other significant cities from the Renaissance. This is where your story begins...

Why similar: Trading 40% ★, Strategy 17.4%, Economy 16.8%, Simulation 10.4%, Management 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: Utilizes the same engine and mechanical foundation as Port Royale, shifting the focus to Mediterranean trade and political intrigue.

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 46.3% ★, Naval 15.7% ★, Trading 9% ★, Sailing 7.5% ★, Economy 6%

Why You'll Like It: The definitive pirate adventure that perfectly captures the spirit of open-world naval exploration and combat.

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 33.7% ★, Naval 16.3% ★, Naval Combat 12.6% ★, Management 8.4%, Strategy 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: Combines city-building with naval strategy, focusing on the development of a pirate haven in the Caribbean.

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: Trading 28.1% ★, Pirates 18.4% ★, Economy 12.5%, Naval Combat 9.2% ★, Sailing 8.4% ★

Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on the management of trade fleets and tactical naval combat during the age of sail.

'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 52.5% ★, Naval 22% ★, Sailing 9% ★, Strategy 6.5%, Naval Combat 5.6% ★

Why You'll Like It: Blends deep RPG elements with the familiar naval combat and trading mechanics of the Caribbean setting.

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 27.3% ★, Naval 21.5% ★, Naval Combat 13.5% ★, Sailing 10.4% ★, Economy 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a turn-based approach to naval combat and fleet management within a pirate-themed campaign.

Relive the captivating gameplay of a true city-building classic with Anno® 1404 History Edition.

Why similar: Strategy 34.7%, Management 23.6%, Simulation 19.1%, City Builder 9.4%, Economy 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in logistics and production chain management set in a beautiful historical maritime world.

Anno 1800™ – Lead the Industrial Revolution! Welcome to the dawn of the Industrial Age. The path you choose will define your world. Are you an innovator or an exploiter? A conqueror or a liberator? How the world remembers your name is up to you.

Why similar: Economy 37%, Strategy 25.8%, Simulation 14.8%, City Builder 9.3%, Management 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: Features incredibly deep trade route management and naval logistics that will appeal to any fan of complex economic simulations.

1654 AC. The Caribbean. A place of opportunities and mysteries.

Why similar: Pirates 39.1% ★, Naval 25.1% ★, Naval Combat 13.2% ★, Sailing 12% ★, Historical 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a gritty, realistic simulation of pirate life with a strong emphasis on naval combat and sandbox exploration.

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 39.5% ★, Naval 26.6% ★, Sailing 12% ★, Naval Combat 11.2% ★, Historical 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: An expansive pirate RPG that features robust naval combat and a vast open world to explore.

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 21.9% ★, Trading 19.5% ★, Naval 17.6% ★, Economy 11.5%, Naval Combat 10.6% ★

Why You'll Like It: Combines colonial management with real-time naval battles in a historical setting.

Rise from the humble role of a simple mayor governing a small settlement and rule over all of Europe.

Why similar: Trading 42% ★, Strategy 17.3%, Economy 16.9%, Simulation 8.8%, Management 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on economic growth, trade, and territory expansion across a large historical map.

Winds Of Trade is a strategy game about running an ocean trading company in the 18th and 19th centuries. Building your trading empire will not be your only goal! Ruthless pirates, shady smugglers, wartime and fierce competitors will make the way to the top a long and hard road for you!

Why similar: Pirates 21.2% ★, Trading 19.9% ★, Naval 15.6% ★, Economy 11.1%, Sailing 8.3% ★

Why You'll Like It: A sandbox trading game that emphasizes the management of naval fleets and economic navigation.

TransOcean – The Shipping Company is your ticket to the world of gigantic ships and transnational transport empires. Build a mighty fleet of modern merchant ships and conquer the seven seas.

Why similar: Economy 27.4%, Naval 21.1% ★, Management 17.7%, Simulation 17.2%, Strategy 16.6%

Why You'll Like It: A dedicated economic simulation focused entirely on the management of global shipping fleets and logistics.

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 33.9% ★, Naval 19.8% ★, Trading 17.2% ★, Naval Combat 15.6% ★, Sailing 4.5% ★

Why You'll Like It: A sandbox naval game that allows players to focus on trading, exploration, or combat in a procedurally generated world.

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 50.1% ★, Naval 28% ★, Sailing 10.4% ★, Historical 5.3%, Open World 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: Prioritizes action-oriented naval combat and exploration in a fantasy-infused pirate world.

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 38.9% ★, Naval Combat 19.3% ★, Naval 17.5% ★, Strategy 5.7%, Sailing 5.4% ★

Why You'll Like It: Offers accessible naval combat and fleet management with a focus on the pirate experience.

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 27.4% ★, Naval 22.5% ★, Strategy 21.8%, Simulation 13.7%, Sailing 7.7% ★

Why You'll Like It: Provides a highly tactical and realistic look at naval warfare and historical strategy.

The Guild 3 is a fascinating trade and life simulation that takes place during the late Middle Ages. Step into the shoes of a citizen, acquire businesses and mansions, produce goods and trade them, start intrigues in politics and society, love, hate, bribe, fight and live through good and bad times!

Why similar: Economy 38.4%, Trading 19.9% ★, Strategy 15.6%, Simulation 12.3%, Management 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: A deep economic and life simulation that allows players to build a trading dynasty from the ground up.

El Presidente is back! Prove yourself once again as a feared dictator or peace-loving statesman on the island state of Tropico and shape the fate of your very own banana republic through four distinctive eras.

Why similar: Economy 34.3%, Strategy 24.2%, Management 19.6%, Simulation 14.2%, City Builder 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: While more city-focused, it captures the Caribbean setting and complex economic management required to keep a colony thriving.

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 35.8% ★, Naval 26.2% ★, Naval Combat 14% ★, Sailing 13.9% ★, Open World 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: An action-heavy pirate adventure that incorporates naval battles and exploration elements.

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 32.4% ★, Naval 23.3% ★, Naval Combat 13.5% ★, Sailing 13.1% ★, Strategy 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: An early-access title that emphasizes naval exploration and the growth of a pirate fleet.

Become the captain of a flying ship! Sell items, gather resources and build your own trade company in the clouds!

Why similar: Trading 51.4% ★, Economy 21.2%, Management 13.3%, Strategy 9%, Simulation 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: A unique trading game that focuses on logistics and building a merchant empire in a whimsical setting.

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: Pirates 33.9% ★, Naval 24.5% ★, Naval Combat 15% ★, Sailing 14% ★, Historical 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A modern take on the classic pirate action-RPG genre with a focus on naval skirmishes.

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: Pirates 32.1% ★, Naval 25.4% ★, Sailing 13.3% ★, Naval Combat 12.3% ★, Strategy 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on naval survival and strategy in a post-apocalyptic world where the sea is the only home.

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 25% ★, Trading 22.8% ★, Naval 15% ★, Naval Combat 11.5% ★, Sailing 10.4% ★

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 34% ★, Naval 25.8% ★, Trading 13.2% ★, Sailing 10.7% ★, Naval Combat 7.7% ★

Railroad Tycoon 3 features 25 scenarios challenging players to recreate magnificent feats of railroading history from around the world. Players can lay track (including tunnels and overpasses), pick from over 40 locomotives from early steams to modern bullets, choose to haul over 35 types of cargo in a dynamic economy, and participate in...

Why similar: Management 44.4%, Strategy 25.4%, Economy 20.5%, Simulation 9.2%, Singleplayer 0.5%

Why You'll Like It: A classic economic management game that shares the same DNA of logistics and market control as Port Royale.

Every voyage is a journey of "Sailing & Beyond" in Sailing Era! Navigate your fleet and sail for fun; run a business; have a romantic encounter in the tavern; capture pirates amid intense battle; explore inland for treasure... Experience foreign culture, make novel discoveries, and sail away!

Why similar: Trading 24.7% ★, Pirates 21.4% ★, Naval Combat 12.6% ★, Sailing 10.6% ★, Management 9%

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 49.1% ★, Naval 17.6% ★, Naval Combat 12.2% ★, Strategy 10.1%, Simulation 7.3%

Sail the Seas is a sailing, trading simulator set in 18th century, spanning whole world

Why similar: Naval 29.4% ★, Trading 24.3% ★, Simulation 15.8%, Strategy 12.4%, Sailing 7.2% ★

Live your medieval trader life! Buy low, sell high and explore the world! Buy ships, build businesses, find or train captains. Deal with pirates, manipulate mayors and challenge traders. React to hundreds of events that shape your very own procedurally-generated world!

Why similar: Trading 36.9% ★, Pirates 17.6% ★, Economy 16.6%, Sailing 11.4% ★, Management 9%

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: Pirates 30.1% ★, Naval 23.2% ★, Naval Combat 14.3% ★, Sailing 12.6% ★, Management 8.6%

Plunder your way to the top and claim the title of Pirate King. This humorous mix of adventure and strategy lets you unite pirate factions, manage strongholds, and dominate land and sea battles. Raid, recruit, and wreak havoc across the Caribbean in your quest for ultimate infamy.

Why similar: Pirates 76.8% ★, Strategy 23.2%

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 32.6% ★, Naval 18.3% ★, Sailing 13.7% ★, Naval Combat 11.8% ★, Strategy 7.2%

The first true life simulation series set in the fascinating medieval Europe! The Addon expands and transforms the game into an even greater experience by adding a huge area including the cities of "The Hanse" located at the shores of the European seas.

Why similar: Pirates 40.4% ★, Strategy 24.8%, Simulation 22.3%, Economy 12%, Singleplayer 0.4%

Your journey to building a vast space empire begins behind the controls of a single ship. Explore the stars, trade goods, fight battles, build stations, buy and equip ships, and command fleets in a living, fully simulated universe that reacts to your decisions.

Why similar: Trading 47.7% ★, Economy 23.1%, Management 8.3%, Simulation 7.8%, Strategy 7.7%

Return to the remote island nation of Tropico and expand your Dynasty’s reign from the early colonial period to beyond the 21st Century, facing new challenges including advanced trading mechanics, technology and scientific research, as well as cooperative and competitive MULTIPLAYER.

Why similar: Strategy 32.4%, Economy 23.8%, Simulation 18.2%, Management 11.5%, City Builder 8.4%

In TransOcean 2: Rivals you face a new challenge as the boss of your own shipping line in both single-player and - for the first time - multiplayer mode: The international competition has gotten a lot tougher and the battle for the most lucrative contracts has only just begun.

Why similar: Economy 42.4%, Management 22.4%, Strategy 18.2%, Simulation 16.8%, Singleplayer 0.2%

For centuries Europe has been dominated by the church and nobility. On the shoulders of ordinary people the servants of god and the noble families justified their power and wealth. This was the incontrovertible, divine world order. A truly dark era… In the 14th Century the world order is beginning to transform itself.

Why similar: Trading 35.3% ★, Economy 26.5%, Strategy 14.5%, Simulation 10.4%, Management 6.8%

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 42.1% ★, Naval 22.7% ★, Naval Combat 22.1% ★, Sailing 8.1% ★, Open World 2.6%

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 50.1% ★, Naval Combat 24% ★, Naval 10.9% ★, Open World 6.8%, Sailing 5.9% ★

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 37.6% ★, Naval 24.6% ★, Naval Combat 16.5% ★, Sailing 14.6% ★, Open World 4.3%

Witness the rise of piracy in this prologue to Buccaneers!, a classic pirate RPG. Command and customise a powerful warship on PC or in VR and take part in tense naval and land battles that will put your swashbuckling skills to the test.

Why similar: Pirates 39.4% ★, Naval 29.6% ★, Sailing 16.4% ★, Historical 7.5%, Open World 5%

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 56.5% ★, Naval 22.7% ★, Open World 6.5%, Naval Combat 6.4% ★, Historical 5.1%

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 35.3% ★, Naval 26.4% ★, Naval Combat 16.2% ★, Strategy 9.1%, Simulation 6.4%

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: Pirates 33.1% ★, Naval 25.2% ★, Naval Combat 15.6% ★, Sailing 13.9% ★, Historical 7.1%

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: Trading 32.2% ★, Naval 24.9% ★, Pirates 18.5% ★, Sailing 13.9% ★, Simulation 6.6%

In Railway Empire, you will create an elaborate and wide-ranging rail network, purchase over 40 different trains modelled in extraordinary detail, and buy or build railway stations, maintenance buildings, factories and tourist attractions to keep your travel network ahead of the competition.

Why similar: Trading 28.5% ★, Economy 20.7%, Strategy 17.2%, Management 15%, Simulation 10.6%

Command the seas, control the land, forge a new nation, and conquer the globe.

Why similar: Strategy 49.8%, Historical 26.8%, Naval 21.7% ★, Action 1%, Singleplayer 0.5%

"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: Trading 25.1% ★, Pirates 23.2% ★, Naval 17.7% ★, Sailing 10.6% ★, Naval Combat 9.2% ★

Achieve wealth and fame in the Principality of Mittelland! Found a dynasty, trade goods, prove your political skill, eliminate your rivals, and immortalize yourself in the history books! The classic political and economic simulation starting from the year 1600 – now available again!

Why similar: Trading 39.3% ★, Economy 23.3%, Strategy 14.5%, Management 13.1%, Simulation 9.4%

Here, you can freely sail your ship, explore the endless ocean, and find hidden islands and treasures!

Why similar: Pirates 42.9% ★, Naval 31% ★, Naval Combat 17.4% ★, Open World 3%, Sailing 2.9% ★