- #1 Sailing Era
97% matchMostly Positive79% of 4,974 reviews2023
Dev: GY GamesPub: bilibili
Windows
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 24.4 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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: Sailing 43.9% ★, Historical 25.9%, Exploration 7.2%, RPG 6.5%, Simulation 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: This game is the closest match to Sagres, offering a deep, historical open-world experience focused on exploration, trade, and naval management.
- #2 Horizon's Gate
96% matchVery Positive95% of 1,248 reviews2020
Dev: Rad Codex
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 39.8 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Voyage into the wide world of Eral as an explorer, trader, or privateer. Defeat your enemies on land or at sea in deep but straightforward tactical combat. Unravel the secrets behind Dominio's betrayal – or sail off in search of your own adventure.
Why similar: Sailing 60.9% ★, Turn-Based Combat 11.3%, Exploration 10.2%, RPG 7.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: It combines open-world exploration and sailing with a robust tactical turn-based combat system that feels very similar to the RPG elements in Sagres.
- #3 Sail Forth
96% matchVery Positive92% of 638 reviews2022
Dev: Festive VectorPub: The Quantum Astrophysicists Guild
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Sail a fleet of customizable ships across an ocean whose ancient depths have swallowed the key to the mysterious past. Befriend fishfolk to expand your boat crews, take up arms against petulant pirates, and chart a course across an expansive watery world. Will you answer the call of High Adventure?
Why similar: Sailing 52.8% ★, Action-Adventure 9%, Exploration 8.2%, Story Rich 7.5%, Simulation 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on the joy of sailing and exploration in a vast, procedurally generated ocean with a charming art style.
- #4 Nantucket
95% matchMostly Positive79% of 874 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: Sailing 35.6% ★, Historical 24.8%, RPG 9.5%, Simulation 7.1%, Adventure 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: A historical management game that captures the period-accurate feel of sailing and whaling with a strong emphasis on crew and ship logistics.
- #5 Abandon Ship
94% matchMostly Positive73% of 1,349 reviews2019
Dev: Fireblade Software
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 9.4 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: Historical 47.8%, Exploration 19.9%, Story Rich 18.3%, RPG 14%
Why You'll Like It: Offers intense naval combat and ship management with a dark, narrative-focused edge that challenges your decision-making as a captain.
- #6 SUNLESS SEA
94% matchVery Positive83% of 9,521 reviews2015
Dev: Failbetter Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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: Exploration 35.5%, Story Rich 23%, RPG 15.7%, Adventure 12.5%, Indie 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: This game excels at narrative-driven exploration and atmospheric sailing, perfect for players who enjoy the story-rich discovery aspects of Sagres.
- #7 Seablip
93% matchVery Positive82% of 1,109 reviews2024
Dev: Jardar SolliPub: Vibedy
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 5.3 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: Action-Adventure 17.3%, Exploration 14.4%, Pixel Graphics 14%, RPG 12.2%, Adventure 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: A charming pixel-art adventure that blends open-world exploration, ship combat, and RPG progression in a pirate-themed setting.
- #8 The Caribbean Sail
92% matchVery Positive94% of 532 reviews2017
Dev: Victorian Clambake
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.8 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 67.7% ★, RPG 7.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%, Simulation 6.7%, Adventure 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: A survival-focused sailing game that emphasizes the harsh realities of life at sea and the importance of making difficult choices.
- #9 Rogue Waters
91% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,241 reviews2024
Dev: Ice Code GamesPub: Tripwire Presents
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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: Sailing 51.1% ★, Turn-Based Combat 14.9%, Story Rich 12.1%, RPG 9%, Puzzle 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: A tactical RPG that brings the pirate theme to life through turn-based combat and strategic ship-to-ship encounters.
- #10 High Sea Saga DX
90% matchVery Positive82% of 506 reviews2023
Dev: Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 38.3 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Set sail and join yer crew in search of treasure and glory!
Why similar: RPG 25%, Simulation 21.7%, Exploration 20.1%, Pixel Graphics 13.5%, Cute 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: A casual but engaging management simulation that lets you build your own pirate crew and explore the seas.
- #11 Sea Dogs: To Each His Own
91% matchMostly Positive74% of 2,357 reviews2012
Dev: BlackMark Studio
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 48.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%
1654 AC. The Caribbean. A place of opportunities and mysteries.
Why similar: Sailing 56.1% ★, Historical 24.1%, RPG 8.5%, Story Rich 6.5%, Adventure 3.5%
Why You'll Like It: A deep, hardcore historical RPG that provides an authentic Age of Sail experience with complex ship customization and faction politics.
- #12 Stranded Sails - Explorers of the Cursed Islands
89% matchMostly Positive74% of 987 reviews2019
Dev: Alchemist InteractivePub: rokaplay
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Farm, cook, craft and decorate in this casual open world farming adventure! Set up camp with your crew after being shipwrecked on a mysterious archipelago. Your quest is to survive, explore and uncover the secrets of the Cursed Islands. Take care of your crew to build relationships and earn rewards!
Why similar: Exploration 21.5%, Story Rich 17.3%, RPG 14.7%, Adventure 11.6%, Colorful 11.5%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the cozy, exploration-heavy side of sailing and island discovery with a light survival twist.
- #13 King of Seas
89% matchMixed59% of 772 reviews2021
Dev: 3DCloudsPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 6.0 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: Sailing 64.9% ★, Action-Adventure 11.1%, RPG 8.4%, Story Rich 6.7%, Adventure 4.4%
Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG that focuses on the thrill of naval combat and exploration in a vibrant, pirate-filled world.
- #14 Windward
88% 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: Sailing 58.7% ★, RPG 12.7%, Adventure 11.3%, Exploration 8.5%, Indie 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: A sandbox-style sailing game that allows for extensive exploration and faction-based combat across a wide, open ocean.
- #15 Salt
87% matchMostly Positive76% of 2,248 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: Sailing 57.5% ★, Exploration 17.2%, Adventure 11.2%, RPG 7.9%, Indie 4%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the pure exploration aspect of sailing, allowing players to discover islands and uncover secrets in a vast, open world.
- #16 Soul Searching
86% matchVery Positive86% of 314 reviews2017
Dev: Talha Kaya
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Soul Searching is a narrative survival game about sailing away from your homeland.
Why similar: Sailing 69.9% ★, Story Rich 9.5%, Indie 7.9%, Adventure 7.3%, Pixel Graphics 5.4%
Why You'll Like It: An indie survival game that highlights the isolation and wonder of sailing across an endless ocean.
- #17 Terror of the Seven Seas
85% matchMostly Positive79% of 107 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: Sailing 50.7% ★, Historical 18.8%, Exploration 7.8%, Action-Adventure 6.5%, Adventure 4.5%
Why You'll Like It: A naval combat-focused game that offers an open-world experience for those who enjoy the action side of sailing.
- #18 Port Royale 4
86% matchMixed58% of 2,115 reviews2020
Dev: Gaming MindsPub: Kalypso Media
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 12.3 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: Sailing 57.3% ★, Historical 17.4%, Simulation 10.6%, Turn-Based Combat 10.2%, Adventure 3.3%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a deep economic simulation experience for those who enjoyed the trading and management aspects of Sagres.
- #19 Void Sails
83% matchMostly Positive75% of 59 reviews2025
Dev: Ticking Clock Games
Windows
VOID SAILS is a single-player adventure where you captain a flying ship across uncharted space. Sail through mysterious worlds, battle powerful foes, and make story-defining choices. Uncover dark secrets in a game where every discovery could bring you closer to the truth—or to madness.
Why similar: Sailing 62.2% ★, Exploration 10.4%, RPG 8%, Story Rich 7.5%, Adventure 4.8%
Why You'll Like It: A unique take on the genre that blends traditional sailing mechanics with atmospheric, Lovecraftian exploration.
- #20 Here Be Dragons
84% 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: Sailing 72.1% ★, Turn-Based Combat 10.1%, Adventure 8.4%, Story Rich 7.1%, Puzzle 2.2%
Why You'll Like It: A tactical, turn-based strategy game that features a unique historical art style and focuses on naval combat.
- #21 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: Sailing 67.2% ★, RPG 8.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%, Combat 8.3%, Simulation 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: A sandbox-style game that focuses on the management of your pirate crew and ship customization.
- #22 Merchant of the Skies
82% matchVery Positive86% of 2,276 reviews2020
Dev: Coldwild Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Become the captain of a flying ship! Sell items, gather resources and build your own trade company in the clouds!
Why similar: Exploration 36%, Pixel Graphics 18.3%, Cute 15.9%, Simulation 14.5%, 2D 12.2%
Why You'll Like It: While set in the clouds, this game captures the core loop of trading, exploration, and ship management found in Sagres.
- #23 Flowstone Saga
81% matchVery Positive82% of 241 reviews2024
Dev: Impact Gameworks
Windows · Mac · Linux
Master a totally unique puzzle-battle system in this 16-bit, JRPG-inspired adventure featuring an epic story, charming characters, stunning pixel art, and epic music. Follow a grand story set in the mysterious Ocean's End islands full of lost memories, ancient ruins, pirates, treasures, and frogs.
Why similar: JRPG 27.5%, Story Rich 13.9%, RPG 13.3%, Puzzle 11.3%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: An RPG that features a strong narrative and party-based progression, appealing to fans of the story-rich elements in Sagres.
- #24 Uncharted Ocean
82% matchMostly Positive71% of 596 reviews2019
Dev: HiRabbitgame
Windows
This is a world of oceans, islands and ships. Players will start their own journey from Faro, facing an impermanent ocean and awkward opponents, and gradually build a strong fleet with wisdom and luck. The chaotic seas and tempting treasures, under the guidance of the banner, work hard for survival!
Why similar: Sailing 47.1% ★, Historical 18.2%, JRPG 11.9%, Exploration 8.1%, Medieval 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: A 2D exploration and management game that mirrors the historical sailing themes of the Age of Discovery.
- #25 Buccaneers!
81% matchVery Positive82% of 406 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 62.5% ★, Historical 15.1%, RPG 8.5%, Combat 5.9%, Colorful 4.8%
Why You'll Like It: An action-oriented RPG that lets you live the life of a pirate captain with naval combat and open-world exploration.
- #26 Captain Pawsome
80% matchMixed49% of 75 reviews2023
Dev: Chicken LauncherPub: Awaken Realms
Windows
Set sail with Captain Pawsome on the relaxing 2D fishing adventure! Craft, upgrade, customize, and conquer the high seas. Clean the environment, catch unique fish, and unleash your inner adventurer. Dive in now and make a splash!
Why similar: Story Rich 15.4%, Exploration 15%, RPG 13.4%, Pixel Graphics 13%, Adventure 11.7%
Why You'll Like It: A relaxed, story-rich adventure game that emphasizes the quiet, exploratory side of being a captain.
- #27 The Road To Harvest: Food From Across The Ocean
78% matchVery Positive82% of 115 reviews2025
Dev: MuccyGames
Windows · Mac
Become the God of Harvest, explore the world of food and adventure, plant, trade, and spread deliciousness to create your own path to prosperity!
Why similar: Sailing 45.5% ★, Historical 18.9%, Story Rich 5.7%, Exploration 5.5%, RPG 5.2%
- #28 Dreaming Isles
79% matchMixed51% of 86 reviews2025
Dev: YawningDad
Windows · Mac · Linux
A farming life sim with high seas adventure. Grow crops, grow ammo, grow a backbone! Side with the Pirates or help restore Global Trade. Feed the islanders, forge relationships, find romance, and call people "scurvy dog"! Raise the mainsail, fire the cannons, and set sail for adventure!
Why similar: Sailing 59.9% ★, Exploration 12.8%, Action-Adventure 7%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%, Simulation 6%
Why You'll Like It: A life-sim that incorporates naval combat and exploration, perfect for players who want a more social and cozy sailing experience.
- #29 Guild Saga: Vanished Worlds
77% matchVery Positive87% of 323 reviews2024
Dev: Ocelot
Windows
On your maiden voyage with the Heroes Guild, your ship was capsized by an enigmatic maelstrom, stranding your party on Respite Island. Navigate your way through pirates, ferocious beasts, and shady alchemists as you unravel its mysteries.
Why similar: JRPG 29.6%, Turn-Based Combat 23.6%, RPG 16.8%, Pixel Graphics 13.3%, Adventure 8.7%
- #30 Curious Expedition
77% matchVery Positive91% of 4,487 reviews2016
Dev: Maschinen-Mensch
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Curious Expedition is a roguelike expedition simulation set in the late 19th century. Together with famous personalities you will venture on unprecedented expeditions to regions never explored before for fame, science and treasures.
Why similar: Exploration 27.8%, Pixel Graphics 20.8%, Story Rich 20.3%, RPG 19.7%, 2D 8.5%
- #31 Red Rogue Sea
75% matchMostly Positive74% of 80 reviews2025
Dev: Firemage Studios
Windows · Linux
Red Rogue Sea is a roguelike strategy game that puts you in the shoes of a pirate captain and their crew. Manage your vessel as you sail through the treacherous waters of the archipelago, interact with the scum that inhabit it, and engage in battle using a tactical deck-building system.
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 24.5%, Exploration 22.8%, Adventure 21.2%, Story Rich 17%, Pixel Graphics 11.3%
- #32 Hero of the Kingdom II
76% matchVery Positive94% of 2,561 reviews2015
Dev: Lonely Troops
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Experience a lovely adventuring RPG. Build a ship and set sail across sunny islands to rescue your beloved sister from pirates. Explore picturesque lands, lend a helping hand to those in need, and enjoy a wholesome journey at your own pace.
Why similar: Adventure 29.9%, RPG 23%, Medieval 14.3%, Indie 10.2%, Story Rich 8.2%
- #33 Ship Explorer
73% matchVery Positive85% of 136 reviews2025
Dev: Turbine Room StudioPub: Seabank Digital Productions
Windows
You know their stories. Now it's time to step aboard! Board iconic ocean liner and warships from history like SS United States, Morro Castle and more as you explore and learn about the secrets that made them into legends.
Why similar: Sailing 58.3% ★, Historical 25.2%, Simulation 7.7%, Adventure 6.9%, Exploration 1.5%
- #34 Curse of Pirates
72% matchVery Positive84% of 69 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: Sailing 64.9% ★, Pixel Graphics 8.6%, Simulation 6.9%, RPG 5.7%, Adventure 5.3%
- #35 Buccaneers! The New Age of Piracy
74% 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 57.1% ★, Historical 23.5%, RPG 7.4%, Combat 5.6%, Colorful 4.9%
- #36 Mystical Maritime Adventure
73% 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: Sailing 29.4% ★, RPG 29.2%, Adventure 21.9%, Exploration 13.8%, Singleplayer 4.3%
- #37 Cursed Crew
72% 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: Sailing 69.1% ★, Action-Adventure 12.5%, Exploration 10.7%, Simulation 7.7%
- #38 Following Seas
71% matchMostly Positive77% of 148 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: Sailing 71.9% ★, Exploration 9.3%, Simulation 8.6%, Action-Adventure 5.6%, Adventure 3.1%
- #39 Overfall
75% matchMixed47% of 881 reviews2016
Dev: Pera Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Set sail in Overfall, a whimsical roguelike turn-based RPG of diplomacy and danger. Recruit unlikely heroes, forge alliances or crush your foes across ever-shifting seas to find a lost king. Every run is fresh with procedural worlds, permanent death, branching story encounters, and hand-drawn art.
Why similar: Turn-Based Combat 33.5%, Exploration 24.1%, Story Rich 18.6%, RPG 14.7%, 2D 9.1%
- #40 SeaCret 1
71% 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: Action-Adventure 23.1%, Exploration 19.3%, Combat 16.8%, Pixel Graphics 14.8%, Simulation 13.7%
- #41 Rise of the Pirates
73% matchMixed70% of 93 reviews2019
Dev: Ravanok
Windows
Throw yourself into a world of fantasy and create your own character to embark on an epic high seas adventure of your own making.
Why similar: RPG 27.3%, Adventure 18.2%, Indie 11.9%, Action-Adventure 10.4%, Exploration 10.3%
- #42 Wet Sand
70% matchVery Positive93% of 120 reviews2023
Dev: Likho GamesPub: TinyHat Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
An erotic point-and-click adventure featuring VN & dating sim elements. Follow the adventures of Fabian Brook and his crew in Savage Waters as they explore the world, meet unique sea creatures, and indulge in sexual shenanigans.
Why similar: Sailing 65.6% ★, Story Rich 9.3%, RPG 8.5%, Simulation 6.7%, Adventure 5.5%
- #43 Wayward
70% matchVery Positive86% of 1,363 reviews2016
Dev: Unlok
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 21.5 hrs≥1hr: 61%
You awake to discover yourself no longer in the company of good men or a fine seafaring vessel. Treasure... you remember something about treasure. Wayward is a challenging turn-based, top-down, wilderness survival roguelike. Explore, build, and most importantly survive in these unforgiving lands.
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 30.7%, RPG 23.7%, Simulation 14.7%, Adventure 14.3%, Indie 8.3%
- #44 Saltsea Chronicles
68% matchVery Positive97% of 104 reviews2023
Dev: Die Gute Fabrik
Windows · Mac
It begins with a kidnapped captain and a stolen ship. Where it leads next? That’s up to you… In this story-driven adventure game you will explore strange and wonderful communities, uncover a deep conspiracy, and chart a journey through twists and turns, difficulties and delights.
Why similar: Story Rich 33.1%, Adventure 23.5%, Colorful 23.4%, 2D 14%, Singleplayer 6%
- #45 Don't Sink
71% matchMostly Positive73% of 213 reviews2018
Dev: Fern NigroPub: Studio Eris
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Capture islands, sink ships, defend your towns, and discover an exciting world full of adventure.
Why similar: RPG 31.2%, Adventure 28.1%, Pixel Graphics 25.9%, Indie 14.8%
- #46 Caribbean Legend: Age of Pirates
67% matchMostly Positive73% of 538 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: Sailing 48.8% ★, Historical 27.1%, RPG 9.6%, Exploration 8.8%, Combat 5.1%
- #47 Sailwind
68% matchVery Positive89% of 2,277 reviews2021
Dev: Raw Lion Workshop
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 23.1 hrs≥1hr: 75%
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 75.5% ★, Exploration 10.3%, Simulation 8.1%, Adventure 6.2%
- #48 Kurofune : Descobrimentos Portugueses
68% matchVery Positive90% of 52 reviews2024
Dev: 3PA Studios
Windows
A choose your adventure, resource management and decision-making game focused on Portuguese culture.
Why similar: Historical 52.8%, Exploration 19.1%, Adventure 9.2%, Simulation 7.2%, Combat 6.6%
- #49 Renowned Explorers: International Society
69% matchVery Positive92% of 2,893 reviews2015
Dev: Abbey Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%
In this strategic rogue-like you become a famous expedition leader in the 19th century. You form your own crew with the skills and personality to discover legendary treasures, while exploring randomized locations and stories on every new adventure.
Why similar: RPG 25.5%, Adventure 22.3%, Exploration 19.4%, Turn-Based Combat 12.2%, Indie 10.6%
- #50 Peachleaf Pirates
70% matchMixed66% of 73 reviews2021
Dev: Dog Kiss StudioPub: Digerati
Windows
Washed ashore with no memory of how you got there, an eccentric cast of locals welcome you to their quirky paradise. Divide your time between adventuring and homesteading, and discover there’s more to the island than palm trees and parrots in this colorful RPG with point & click & farm-sim elements.
Why similar: Action-Adventure 19.3%, RPG 17.2%, Simulation 12.5%, Combat 12.4%, Pixel Graphics 12%
- #51 Krusenstern: A Stellar Sail
69% matchMixed65% of 54 reviews2022
Dev: RIALAB
Windows
This is a monumental immersive project that tells the story of Russia’s first circumnavigation by captains Krusenshtern and Lisyansky on board Nadezhda and Neva. Walk in captain’s shoes, recruit a ship crew, secure the Emperor’s backing and sail out on a history-altering journey.
Why similar: Sailing 50.8% ★, Historical 23.9%, Action-Adventure 8%, Exploration 6.9%, Adventure 5.1%
- #52 Drakkar Crew
67% matchVery Positive82% of 175 reviews2024
Dev: SiBear Games
Windows
Hey rookie, climb aboard! We're heading for adventure across the North Sea on our reliable Viking ship! Choose from one of the charismatic characters, hire some warriors and engage in bloody battles!
Why similar: Sailing 64% ★, Action-Adventure 9.8%, RPG 9.7%, Adventure 6.4%, 2D 4.8%
- #53 8-Bit Adventures 2
66% matchVery Positive95% of 308 reviews2023
Dev: Critical Games
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Pilot your Airship, prepare your party, and explore a vast World Map in 8-Bit Adventures 2 – an exciting, emotional tribute to the Golden Age of JRPGs. Dynamic turn-based battles & pixels with personality!
Why similar: JRPG 24%, Turn-Based Combat 16.7%, Story Rich 12.2%, Exploration 12.1%, RPG 10.5%
- #54 Corsairs Legacy - Pirate Action RPG & Sea Battles
66% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,203 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: Sailing 53% ★, Historical 24.9%, Action-Adventure 9.3%, RPG 5.8%, Adventure 5.2%
- #55 Forgotten Seas
64% matchMostly Positive77% of 586 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: Sailing 57.2% ★, Exploration 12.9%, Combat 11.4%, Simulation 9.1%, Adventure 7.3%
- #56 Tortuga - A Pirate's Tale
67% matchMixed57% of 168 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: Sailing 56.7% ★, Historical 17.4%, Turn-Based Combat 10.2%, Simulation 7.8%, Exploration 6.7%
- #57 Make Sail
69% matchMixed55% of 110 reviews2018
Dev: Popcannibal
Windows · Mac · Linux
Make boats and sail them. Survive an ocean of storms and beasts to find better pieces to make your ship bigger, faster, stronger, prettier, stranger, wilder: more yours.
Why similar: Sailing 65% ★, Simulation 14.9%, Exploration 10.4%, Adventure 6%, Indie 3.8%