- #1 Salt 2: Shores of Gold
97% matchVery Positive85% of 2,349 reviews2025
Dev: Lavaboots Studios
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 77%
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 39.4% ★, Pirates 32% ★, Procedural Generation 10.4%, Action-Adventure 5.8%, Exploration 5.6%
- #2 Seablip
96% matchVery Positive82% of 1,118 reviews2024
Dev: Jardar SolliPub: Vibedy
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Go from humble beginnings to a feared pirate captain in this seafaring open-world adventure! Enhance your reputation as you take on bounties, upgrade your ship, hire a crew and search for treasure, or just go fishing instead!
Why similar: Pirates 38.2% ★, Naval Combat 35.3% ★, Action-Adventure 7.6%, Exploration 5.5%, Colorful 4.6%
- #3 Mystical Maritime Adventure
96% 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 38.9% ★, Pirates 36.2% ★, Sailing 6.5% ★, Fantasy 4.4%, Adventure 4.3%
- #4 Terror of the Seven Seas
95% matchMostly Positive79% of 108 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 28.6% ★, Sailing 26.1% ★, Pirates 23.4% ★, Exploration 3.8%, Action-Adventure 3.7%
- #5 Sailwind
94% matchVery Positive89% of 2,349 reviews2021
Dev: Raw Lion Workshop
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 23.5 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 61.2% ★, Relaxing 10.8%, Simulation 8.4%, Exploration 7.9%, Atmospheric 7.3%
- #6 Buccaneers!
94% matchVery Positive82% of 411 reviews2022
Dev: Skyward Digital
Windows
Median: 2.6 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 29.2% ★, Naval Combat 29.2% ★, Pirates 28.2% ★, Stylized 5.4%, Colorful 3.2%
- #7 The Pirate: Caribbean Hunt
93% matchVery Positive83% of 4,639 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 45.5% ★, Pirates 34.5% ★, Sailing 12.7% ★, Simulation 2.7%, Adventure 2%
- #8 Windward
92% matchMostly Positive80% of 3,629 reviews2015
Dev: Tasharen Entertainment Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 8.1 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 43% ★, Pirates 35.2% ★, Sailing 12.5% ★, Procedural Generation 4.6%, Adventure 2.1%
- #9 Salt
91% matchMostly Positive77% of 2,251 reviews2018
Dev: Lavaboots Studios
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Salt is an open world exploration game where you sail from island to island looking for loot and new discoveries! Relax and explore at your own pace, picking a direction and setting sail across a vast ocean filled with quests, merchants, ruins, pirates, and other mysterious places.
Why similar: Pirates 44% ★, Sailing 29.5% ★, Procedural Generation 8.5%, Exploration 8.4%, Adventure 5%
- #10 Make Sail
91% 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 50.8% ★, Physics 22.3%, Simulation 14.9%, Exploration 7.8%, Adventure 4.1%
- #11 Forgotten Seas
89% matchMostly Positive77% of 594 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 30.5% ★, Naval Combat 27.3% ★, Sailing 24.1% ★, Exploration 5.2%, Simulation 4.9%
- #12 Pixel Piracy
90% 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 29.9% ★, Naval Combat 28.7% ★, Pirates 26.2% ★, Procedural Generation 11%, Simulation 4.2%
- #13 The Caribbean Sail
89% matchVery Positive94% of 534 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 33.6% ★, Pirates 29.7% ★, Naval Combat 28.7% ★, Simulation 4.2%, Adventure 2.9%
- #14 Sagres
87% matchVery Positive81% of 243 reviews2023
Dev: oozePub: Kakehashi Games
Windows
Set sail for adventure in the Age of Discovery! Explore the seven seas as the fresh-faced ship captain Fernando. Customise your ship, battle against pirates and sea monsters, and assemble your crew to delve into the mysterious disappearance of the legendary explorer, Sir Antonio.
Why similar: Sailing 52.8% ★, Action-Adventure 9.1%, Exploration 8.2%, Story Rich 7.5%, Simulation 5.6%
- #15 King of Seas
88% matchMixed59% of 778 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: Naval Combat 28.3% ★, Sailing 25.2% ★, Pirates 24.3% ★, Procedural Generation 9.2%, Action-Adventure 4.7%
- #16 Windward Horizon
86% matchVery Positive80% of 447 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 33.4% ★, Sailing 28.4% ★, Pirates 17.3% ★, Action-Adventure 4.9%, Exploration 4.6%
- #17 Sid Meier's Pirates!
86% matchVery Positive94% of 7,534 reviews2005
Dev: Firaxis GamesPub: 2K
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Sail the Caribbean, marauding all on the high seas or ally your ship and crew as a privateer in search of riches - the life you choose is up to you. Face dogged enemies, raid unsuspecting villages, woo fair maidens, avoid capture or dig for buried treasure. Discover what it takes to become one of the most famous pirates in history!
Why similar: Pirates 56.8% ★, Sailing 25% ★, Naval Combat 11.4% ★, Adventure 2.6%, Exploration 2.1%
- #18 Dreaming Isles
85% 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: Naval Combat 35.2% ★, Sailing 25.3% ★, Pirates 22.1% ★, Exploration 5.1%, Fantasy 3.8%
- #19 Following Seas
84% matchMostly Positive77% of 160 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 45% ★, Pirates 22.4% ★, Simulation 6.9%, Exploration 5.5%, Fantasy 4.9%
- #20 Sail
84% matchMostly Positive71% of 150 reviews2022
Dev: Red Team Interactive Inc.
Windows
Open World, Multiplayer VR Pirate Game!
Why similar: Sailing 29.6% ★, Pirates 26.3% ★, Naval Combat 23.8% ★, Action-Adventure 7.4%, Simulation 5.6%
- #21 Void Sails
83% matchMostly Positive75% of 61 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 9.9%, Atmospheric 8.9%, Story Rich 8.4%, Adventure 4.2%
- #22 Caribbean Legend
82% matchMostly Positive76% of 3,263 reviews2024
Dev: BlackMark Studio
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 47.3 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 33.3% ★, Sailing 26.1% ★, Naval Combat 24.9% ★, Third Person 5.8%, Exploration 4.4%
- #23 Wavetale
82% matchVery Positive88% of 2,823 reviews2022
Dev: Thunderful DevelopmentPub: Thunderful Publishing
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Surf the waters of a submerged city! Unravel the past, save the islanders from mysterious sea monsters and discover secrets hidden under the surface.
Why similar: Pirates 29.8% ★, Action-Adventure 12.7%, Third Person 10.6%, Stylized 9.9%, Colorful 8%
- #24 World of Sea Battle
81% matchMostly Positive76% of 8,609 reviews2025
Dev: Thera Interactive
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 25.8 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 28.8% ★, Sailing 26.6% ★, Pirates 23.6% ★, Third Person 5.6%, Relaxing 4.7%
- #25 Collector's Cove
80% matchVery Positive89% of 174 reviews2026
Dev: VoodooDuck
Windows
All aboard! Collector’s Cove is a cozy farming adventure on the high seas. Sail with your animal friend to uncharted waters, cultivate your floating farm, and discover new islands, crops and fish on your quest to become a Named Collector!
Why similar: Sailing 67.9% ★, Exploration 10%, Colorful 7.6%, Relaxing 6.1%, Simulation 5.7%
- #26 Windrose
77% matchVery Positive87% of 51,977 reviews2026
Dev: Kraken Express
Windows
Median: 20.1 hrsMean: 32.9 hrs≥1hr: 95%
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 31.7% ★, Pirates 30.6% ★, Sailing 25.3% ★, Exploration 4.7%, Third Person 3%
- #27 Rise of Piracy
79% matchMostly Positive80% of 532 reviews2026
Dev: IrishJohnGamesPub: MicroProse Software
Windows
The perfect blend of Action, Adventure and RTS. Begin your journey as the lowly captain of a small vessel. End as the commander of a threatening fleet. Rise to glory how you see fit. Trade, fight, recruit, grow, pillage, ally, destroy & conquer.
Why similar: Naval Combat 30.3% ★, Sailing 29.9% ★, Pirates 27.4% ★, Simulation 4.9%, Exploration 4.7%
- #28 Abandon Ship
81% matchMostly Positive73% of 1,353 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: Naval Combat 41.7% ★, Pirates 35.2% ★, Procedural Generation 11.3%, Story Rich 6.1%, Exploration 5.6%
- #29 Sea of Thieves: 2026 Edition
78% matchVery Positive89% of 372,500 reviews2020
Dev: Rare LtdPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 22.2 hrsMean: 86.4 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Sea of Thieves is a smash-hit pirate adventure game, offering the quintessential pirate experience of plundering lost treasures, intense battles, vanquishing sea monsters and more. Dive in with this revised edition of the game, which includes access to digital bonus media.
Why similar: Pirates 46.1% ★, Sailing 41% ★, Adventure 5%, Exploration 4.4%, Atmospheric 2.7%
- #30 Airship: Kingdoms Adrift
79% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,058 reviews2023
Dev: Revolution IndustryPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 21.2 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Welcome to Suthseg! As the newly commissioned airship captain, forge a mercantile empire across the archipelago, until the great powers of Europa turn their attention toward it. Build up a fleet, chart trade routes, establish industries, and explore the frontier at your airship's helm!
Why similar: Pirates 63% ★, Story Rich 11.1%, Simulation 9.3%, Adventure 8.5%, 3D 8%
- #31 Captain Bones : A Pirate's Journey
78% matchVery Positive81% of 383 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 29.6% ★, Sailing 27.4% ★, Pirates 25.2% ★, Action-Adventure 5.1%, Third Person 4.4%
- #32 Ships At Sea
77% matchMixed69% of 2,703 reviews2024
Dev: Misc Games
Windows
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 13.1 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Build your maritime career and grow your fleet in a next‑generation ship simulator set in an expansive open world of Norway’s Lofoten region. Command service, cargo, and fishing vessels in singleplayer or online co‑op, mastering realistic ship handling, dynamic weather, and professional jobs at sea!
Why similar: Sailing 58.3% ★, Third Person 12%, Relaxing 10.5%, Exploration 9.2%, 3D 6%
- #33 Sea of Craft
76% matchMostly Positive74% of 455 reviews2023
Dev: Wizard Games
Windows
Hello! Captain! “Sea Of Craft” is a sandbox ocean-building game with realistic physics simulation. In “Sea of Craft”, you can build your exclusive ship with hundreds of materials, and explore intriguing stages on planet Beella as well as adventures of wonders in the great ocean!
Why similar: Pirates 52.3% ★, Physics 12.4%, Exploration 9.8%, Action-Adventure 7.9%, 3D 7.1%
- #34 Boat Together
74% matchMostly Positive77% of 404 reviews2025
Dev: Beaked Games
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Hop on kayaks and boats for a fun adventure with up to 8 friends! Work together to paddle through cool waters, overcome obstacles and bosses, and reach new islands. If the legend is true, a hidden treasure awaits on the final island. Can you make it without sinking?
Why similar: Sailing 56.8% ★, Physics 10.2%, Simulation 6.8%, Action-Adventure 6.7%, Cute 5.6%
- #35 Corsairs Legacy - Pirate Action RPG & Sea Battles
74% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,212 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 29.7% ★, Sailing 27.9% ★, Pirates 25.4% ★, Action-Adventure 5.4%, Third Person 5.1%
- #36 The Road To Harvest: Food From Across The Ocean
73% matchVery Positive82% of 116 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 44% ★, Pirates 29.1% ★, Simulation 6.4%, Story Rich 6.2%, Exploration 5.1%
- #37 Seafarer: The Ship Sim
71% matchMixed66% of 2,074 reviews2025
Dev: astragon DevelopmentPub: astragon Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Build your maritime career solo or with up to 4 players. Take on contracts across diverse harbors, command different ships, and tackle cargo runs, patrols, rescues, firefighting, and unexpected events in a vast Northern European open world.
Why similar: Sailing 47.1% ★, Simulation 16.4%, Exploration 14.5%, 3D 9.9%, Atmospheric 9.3%
- #38 Feral Blue
75% matchMixed52% of 245 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: Sailing 31.9% ★, Naval Combat 29.1% ★, Pirates 28.6% ★, Adventure 3.5%, Exploration 3%
- #39 Buccaneers! The New Age of Piracy
73% 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 42.7% ★, Pirates 38.3% ★, Stylized 6.5%, Colorful 5.2%, 3D 3.2%
- #40 Piratopia
72% 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 30.8% ★, Sailing 26.3% ★, Pirates 26.2% ★, Action-Adventure 6.4%, Exploration 4.7%
- #41 WILL: Follow The Light
70% matchMostly Positive75% of 531 reviews2026
Dev: TomorrowHead Studio
Windows
Dive into a realistic, single-player, first-person journey through the harsh northern latitudes as you sail endless waters, searching for a way back to your loved ones. Will you follow the light?
Why similar: Sailing 61.8% ★, Story Rich 9.9%, Atmospheric 9.4%, Exploration 7.4%, Adventure 5.7%
- #42 Uncharted Ocean
73% matchMostly Positive71% of 599 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 39.7% ★, Naval Combat 31.2% ★, Pirates 22.6% ★, Exploration 6.5%
- #43 Sailing Era
71% matchMostly Positive78% of 5,048 reviews2023
Dev: GY GamesPub: bilibili
Windows
Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 24.2 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: Naval Combat 33.1% ★, Sailing 28.9% ★, Pirates 21.4% ★, Simulation 4.6%, Exploration 4.5%
- #44 Furious Seas
72% matchMostly Positive73% of 247 reviews2021
Dev: Future Immersive
Windows
Furious Seas puts you in command as captain of a deadly pirate ship. Navigate through treacherous waters and blast apart fearsome enemy fleets in this thrilling VR adventure like no other. Carve out your legend today amidst the Furious Seas.
Why similar: Naval Combat 36.8% ★, Pirates 35.2% ★, Sailing 25.5% ★, Atmospheric 1.9%, Singleplayer 0.7%
- #45 High Sea Saga DX
70% matchVery Positive82% of 533 reviews2023
Dev: Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 35.8 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Set sail and join yer crew in search of treasure and glory!
Why similar: Pirates 66.4% ★, Simulation 11.5%, Exploration 7.9%, Cute 7.7%, Fantasy 5.9%
- #46 Curse of Pirates
68% matchVery Positive84% of 70 reviews2026
Dev: Funky ParrotPub: HeroCraft PC
Windows
Ahoy, matey! How about slicing up some sea beasts and sending a couple of rivals to feed the kraken? Curse of Pirates be a true action roguelike, inspired by Vampire Survivors and Hades! Set sail upon the high seas, gather ye brave crew, and stand firm against the relentless tides of foes!
Why similar: Naval Combat 35.2% ★, Pirates 29.9% ★, Sailing 28.1% ★, Simulation 3.8%, Adventure 2%
- #47 Clean the Sea!
69% matchMostly Positive77% of 96 reviews2024
Dev: Backpack Games
Windows · Mac
Make the planet beautiful!
Why similar: Sailing 60.8% ★, Exploration 10.3%, Relaxing 8.5%, Cute 7.5%, 3D 5.5%
- #48 Sea Dogs
71% matchMostly Positive76% of 172 reviews2018
Dev: Akella
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 42%
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 33% ★, Sailing 29.6% ★, Pirates 26.3% ★, Third Person 4.5%, Atmospheric 4.1%
- #49 Sea of Survivors
68% matchVery Positive81% of 420 reviews2023
Dev: Nah Yeah Games
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 72%
In Sea of Survivors, you can sail your ship in any direction but you can never stop moving. Evade and destroy hordes of pirates and sea monsters to gain experience, level up and choose upgrades for your ship. Explore oceans filled with mysterious curses, unlock treasures and fight for survival.
Why similar: Naval Combat 31.5% ★, Pirates 30.5% ★, Sailing 27.6% ★, Fantasy 5.6%, Adventure 3.1%
- #50 Flotsam
65% matchVery Positive81% of 4,563 reviews2025
Dev: Pajama Llama GamesPub: Stray Fawn Publishing
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 10.9 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Sail, scavenge, and rescue survivors in a vibrant floating city-builder. Captain your drifters across the endless garbage sea to uncover soaked ruins, rusting factories, and stories from the old world.
Why similar: Procedural Generation 44.3%, Cute 20%, Exploration 18.9%, Colorful 16.8%
- #51 U.N.P.O.C. Vessel of Opportunity
67% matchMostly Positive71% of 77 reviews2025
Dev: Danny Ziemer
Windows
Opportunity is near. Follow clues, solve the puzzles, and stay persistent in the chase of a new way of life. Explore, survive, and thrive in this open world adventure story.
Why similar: Sailing 51.2% ★, Procedural Generation 13.6%, Third Person 10.4%, Exploration 8.6%, Story Rich 6.9%
- #52 Stranded Sails - Explorers of the Cursed Islands
69% matchMostly Positive74% of 991 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: Pirates 41.2% ★, Relaxing 10.9%, Exploration 9.6%, Story Rich 9.1%, Cute 8.5%
- #53 Ship Explorer
66% matchVery Positive85% of 140 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 67.4% ★, Simulation 11.4%, Adventure 7.1%, Third Person 6.9%, 3D 4.9%
- #54 Flux Empyrean
65% matchVery Positive96% of 52 reviews2026
Dev: ChillCash
Windows · Linux
The Flux is not keen on giving away its secrets, and you’re one of them. Sail a vast planet under a blanket of stars and use your tools and wits to remind yourself of what was lost and what could come next. An open world mystery about understanding the end of the world.
Why similar: Sailing 49.7% ★, Exploration 10.1%, Story Rich 9.5%, Relaxing 8.2%, Stylized 7.4%
- #55 Resort Island Simulator: Prologue
66% matchMostly Positive77% of 53 reviews2026
Dev: Tenjin GamesPub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows
A world filled with tricksters, pirates, zealots, and treasures. An ocean full of danger and prize. Face dilemmas and encounters. Manage a resort in this wild world and build a thriving business. An Explorer, a Survivor a Resorter or a Trader? Forge your own path to wealth. Make Resort Prosper!
Why similar: Pirates 32.4% ★, Simulation 31.2%, Adventure 15%, Colorful 10.9%, Atmospheric 9.1%
- #56 Rise of the Pirates
69% matchMostly Positive70% 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: Adventure 34.8%, Action-Adventure 24.7%, Exploration 21.3%, Colorful 19.2%
- #57 DREDGE
63% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 56,479 reviews2023
Dev: Black Salt GamesPub: Team17
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.6 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
DREDGE is a single-player fishing adventure with a sinister undercurrent. Sell your catch, upgrade your boat, and dredge the depths for long-buried secrets. Explore a mysterious archipelago and discover why some things are best left forgotten.
Why similar: Sailing 37.3% ★, Exploration 17.2%, Atmospheric 9.8%, Stylized 8.8%, Simulation 7.4%