- #1 Salt 2: Shores of Gold
97% matchVery Positive85% of 2,197 reviews2025
Dev: Lavaboots Studios
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Salt 2 is a pirate-themed open world adventure focused on exploration, crafting, and survival. Play solo or with up to 5 friends, sailing the sea with your ship as a mobile base. Discover islands full of quests, towns, caves, and secrets. Level up, craft gear, hunt, fish, and customize your ship.
Why similar: Sailing 39.4% ★, Pirates 31.6% ★, Procedural Generation 10.7%, Action-Adventure 5.8%, Exploration 5.7%
- #2 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 39.2% ★, Pirates 35.9% ★, Sailing 6.5% ★, Fantasy 4.4%, Adventure 4.2%
- #3 Terror of the Seven Seas
96% matchMostly Positive79% of 99 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 28.8% ★, Sailing 26.1% ★, Pirates 23.2% ★, Exploration 3.8%, Action-Adventure 3.6%
- #4 Seablip
95% matchVery Positive82% of 1,036 reviews2024
Dev: Jardar SolliPub: Vibedy
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 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 37.9% ★, Naval Combat 35.5% ★, Action-Adventure 7.6%, Exploration 5.6%, Colorful 4.7%
- #5 Sailwind
94% matchVery Positive90% of 2,133 reviews2021
Dev: Raw Lion Workshop
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 21.9 hrs≥1hr: 73%
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% ★, Relaxing 11%, Simulation 8.5%, Exploration 8%, Atmospheric 7.4%
- #6 Windward
94% matchMostly Positive80% of 3,625 reviews2015
Dev: Tasharen Entertainment Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Windward is an action-filled multiplayer sandbox game that puts you in control of a ship sailing the high seas of a large procedurally-generated world.
Why similar: Naval Combat 43.3% ★, Pirates 34.9% ★, Sailing 12.6% ★, Procedural Generation 4.7%, Adventure 2.1%
- #7 Buccaneers!
93% matchVery Positive81% of 397 reviews2022
Dev: Skyward Digital
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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: Naval Combat 29.3% ★, Sailing 29.2% ★, Pirates 27.8% ★, Stylized 5.6%, Colorful 3.2%
- #8 Make Sail
92% 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 50.5% ★, Physics 22.6%, Simulation 15.1%, Exploration 7.8%, Adventure 4%
- #9 Salt
91% matchMostly Positive76% of 2,246 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: Pirates 43.7% ★, Sailing 29.5% ★, Procedural Generation 8.6%, Exploration 8.4%, Adventure 4.9%
- #10 The Caribbean Sail
91% matchVery Positive94% of 524 reviews2017
Dev: Victorian Clambake
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Name your crew, purchase supplies, sail the world, harpoon fish, plunder your enemies, die horribly, unlock a new Captain and do it all over again!
Why similar: Sailing 33.6% ★, Pirates 29.5% ★, Naval Combat 28.8% ★, Simulation 4.3%, Adventure 2.8%
- #11 Sea of Thieves: 2025 Edition
89% matchVery Positive89% of 367,360 reviews2020
Dev: Rare LtdPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 22.3 hrsMean: 84.5 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 45.5% ★, Sailing 41.6% ★, Adventure 4.9%, Exploration 4.4%, Atmospheric 2.7%
- #12 The Pirate: Caribbean Hunt
90% matchVery Positive83% of 4,579 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 45.7% ★, Pirates 34% ★, Sailing 12.9% ★, Simulation 2.8%, Adventure 1.9%
- #13 Forgotten Seas
89% matchMostly Positive77% of 572 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 30.2% ★, Naval Combat 27.4% ★, Sailing 24.1% ★, Exploration 5.2%, Simulation 5%
- #14 King of Seas
88% matchMixed59% of 767 reviews2021
Dev: 3DCloudsPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 6.2 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 28.4% ★, Sailing 25.2% ★, Pirates 24% ★, Procedural Generation 9.3%, Action-Adventure 4.7%
- #15 Sagres
86% matchVery Positive81% of 228 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 8.9%, Exploration 8.2%, Story Rich 7.6%, Simulation 5.9%
- #16 Windward Horizon
85% matchVery Positive81% of 430 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 33.6% ★, Sailing 28.4% ★, Pirates 17.1% ★, Action-Adventure 4.8%, Exploration 4.7%
- #17 Pixel Piracy
87% 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 29.8% ★, Naval Combat 28.8% ★, Pirates 25.9% ★, Procedural Generation 11.2%, Simulation 4.2%
- #18 Sid Meier's Pirates!
86% matchVery Positive94% of 7,332 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 57.2% ★, Sailing 25% ★, Naval Combat 11.1% ★, Adventure 2.6%, Exploration 2.1%
- #19 Void Sails
84% 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 62.1% ★, Exploration 10%, Atmospheric 9%, Story Rich 8.5%, Adventure 4.1%
- #20 Dreaming Isles
84% matchMixed53% of 80 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 35.5% ★, Sailing 25.3% ★, Pirates 21.9% ★, Exploration 5.2%, Fantasy 3.8%
- #21 Following Seas
82% matchVery Positive81% of 110 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 22.2% ★, Simulation 7.1%, Exploration 5.6%, Fantasy 4.9%
- #22 Seafarer: The Ship Sim
82% matchMixed68% of 1,733 reviews2025
Dev: astragon DevelopmentPub: astragon Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Embark on the ultimate maritime experience with Seafarer: The Ship Sim. Choose between careers, take the helm of a variety of ships, and expand your fleet. Navigate a vast open world and become immersed in the beautiful expanses and rolling waves.
Why similar: Sailing 46.6% ★, Simulation 16.2%, Exploration 14.9%, 3D 9.9%, Atmospheric 9.5%
- #23 Sail
83% matchMostly Positive75% of 137 reviews2022
Dev: Red Team Interactive Inc.
Windows
Open World, Multiplayer VR Pirate Game!
Why similar: Sailing 29.6% ★, Pirates 26.1% ★, Naval Combat 24% ★, Action-Adventure 7.3%, Simulation 5.7%
- #24 Wavetale
81% matchVery Positive88% of 2,525 reviews2022
Dev: Thunderful DevelopmentPub: Thunderful Publishing
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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 29.7% ★, Action-Adventure 12.5%, Third Person 10.5%, Stylized 10.2%, Colorful 8%
- #25 Caribbean Legend
80% matchMostly Positive77% of 2,945 reviews2024
Dev: BlackMark Studio
Windows
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 53.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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 32.5% ★, Sailing 26.7% ★, Naval Combat 24.9% ★, Third Person 5.9%, Exploration 4.5%
- #26 Collector's Cove
79% matchVery Positive91% of 114 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 67.5% ★, Exploration 10%, Colorful 7.7%, Relaxing 6.2%, Simulation 5.8%
- #27 Abandon Ship
81% matchMostly Positive73% of 1,326 reviews2019
Dev: Fireblade Software
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.5 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: Naval Combat 42% ★, Pirates 34.8% ★, Procedural Generation 11.5%, Story Rich 6.1%, Exploration 5.6%
- #28 Sail the Seas
79% matchVery Positive81% of 114 reviews2024
Dev: Viking Game Studio
Windows
Sail the Seas is a sailing, trading simulator set in 18th century, spanning whole world
Why similar: Sailing 33.6% ★, Simulation 24.6%, Exploration 13%, Relaxing 10.3%, Adventure 8.6%
- #29 Rise of Piracy
78% matchMostly Positive80% of 355 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 30.5% ★, Sailing 29.8% ★, Pirates 27.1% ★, Simulation 5%, Exploration 4.7%
- #30 Airship: Kingdoms Adrift
78% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,027 reviews2023
Dev: Revolution IndustryPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 22.1 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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 62.7% ★, Story Rich 11.2%, Simulation 9.6%, Adventure 8.3%, 3D 8.2%
- #31 Sailing Era
77% matchMostly Positive79% of 4,902 reviews2023
Dev: GY GamesPub: bilibili
Windows
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 25.0 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 33.5% ★, Sailing 28.4% ★, Pirates 21.2% ★, Simulation 4.7%, Exploration 4.6%
- #32 Corsairs Legacy - Pirate Action RPG & Sea Battles
76% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,130 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 30% ★, Sailing 28% ★, Pirates 25.1% ★, Action-Adventure 5.3%, Third Person 5%
- #33 Boat Together
74% matchVery Positive83% of 308 reviews2025
Dev: Beaked Games
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 72%
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 56.7% ★, Physics 10.3%, Simulation 6.9%, Action-Adventure 6.5%, Cute 5.6%
- #34 Captain Bones : A Pirate's Journey
73% matchVery Positive82% of 375 reviews2025
Dev: World of Poly
Windows
Captain Bones is an action-adventure game set in an open pirate world. You must have survival skills to make ship battles and treasure hunts with your crew.
Why similar: Naval Combat 29.8% ★, Sailing 27.5% ★, Pirates 25% ★, Action-Adventure 5.1%, Third Person 4.4%
- #35 Buccaneers! The New Age of Piracy
75% matchVery Positive81% of 144 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 37.9% ★, Stylized 6.7%, Colorful 5.3%, 3D 3.3%
- #36 Zefyr: Prologue
73% matchVery Positive93% of 60 reviews2024
Dev: Oneiric Worlds
Windows
1st chapter of "Zefyr: A Thief's Melody". In a colorful archipelago, play as a young thief studying at the Guild. Investigate kidnappings, steer clear of roaming pirates or fight them. Sail the ocean on a cute turtle and climb on every island. Cure sick animals and reveal the truth.
Why similar: Pirates 28% ★, Exploration 9.4%, Story Rich 9.2%, Atmospheric 8.7%, Colorful 8.4%
- #37 Sea of Craft
73% 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 51.9% ★, Physics 12.6%, Exploration 9.9%, Action-Adventure 7.8%, 3D 7.2%
- #38 Uncharted Ocean
74% matchMostly Positive71% of 593 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 31.3% ★, Pirates 22.4% ★, Exploration 6.5%
- #39 Feral Blue
75% matchMixed52% of 244 reviews2019
Dev: Snowbird Games
Windows
The old world has drowned after the Second Flood. Now, only few survivors are fighting for the new gold - clean water, wood and soil. Become a ship's captain, keep your crew alive and create your sea empire!
Why similar: Sailing 32% ★, Naval Combat 29.3% ★, Pirates 28.4% ★, Adventure 3.5%, Exploration 3%
- #40 The Road To Harvest: Food From Across The Ocean
71% matchVery Positive82% of 114 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 44.1% ★, Pirates 28.9% ★, Simulation 6.5%, Story Rich 6.2%, Exploration 5.1%
- #41 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 31.1% ★, Sailing 26.4% ★, Pirates 25.9% ★, Action-Adventure 6.3%, Exploration 4.7%
- #42 Ships At Sea
71% matchMixed68% of 2,491 reviews2024
Dev: Misc Games
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 12.9 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Experience the thrill of navigating a wide range of ships. In single- and multiplayer modes, immerse yourself in tasks such as service, cargo transport, and commercial fishing as you explore the breathtaking open world of Norway´s Islands and its stunning scenery. The ocean is within your reach!
Why similar: Sailing 60.4% ★, Third Person 12.5%, Relaxing 11.2%, Exploration 9.6%, 3D 6.3%
- #43 High Sea Saga DX
70% matchVery Positive82% of 468 reviews2023
Dev: Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 42.6 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Set sail and join yer crew in search of treasure and glory!
Why similar: Pirates 66% ★, Simulation 11.8%, Exploration 8%, Cute 7.7%, Fantasy 5.9%
- #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 37% ★, Pirates 34.9% ★, Sailing 25.5% ★, Atmospheric 1.9%, Singleplayer 0.7%
- #45 Spilled!
67% matchVery Positive95% of 4,423 reviews2025
Dev: Lente
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 1.3 hrs≥1hr: 57%
Clean up ocean waste in this short & relaxing game! Recycle, earn coins and upgrade your boat. Explore new areas. Clean bigger spills and different kinds of waste!
Why similar: Sailing 47.9% ★, Relaxing 13%, Stylized 9.6%, Cute 8.8%, Simulation 8.3%
- #46 U.N.P.O.C. Vessel of Opportunity
70% matchMostly Positive75% of 59 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 13.8%, Third Person 10.3%, Exploration 8.6%, Story Rich 6.9%
- #47 Caribbean Legend: Age of Pirates
67% matchMostly Positive73% of 350 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 35.3% ★, Sailing 30.2% ★, Naval Combat 21.5% ★, Third Person 7.1%, Exploration 5.2%
- #48 Sea of Survivors
68% matchVery Positive82% of 412 reviews2023
Dev: Nah Yeah Games
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 74%
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 31.7% ★, Pirates 30.3% ★, Sailing 27.7% ★, Fantasy 5.6%, Adventure 3%
- #49 Dreadful River
67% matchMostly Positive75% of 60 reviews2026
Dev: SureAI
Windows
Lead the kings son on a journey along the river. You must fight enemies, improve your raft and gear, find allies and explore mysteries along the shores. All to find a cure to some strange sickness troubling the land - can you save the kingdom?
Why similar: Naval Combat 31.7% ★, Sailing 30.8% ★, Procedural Generation 12%, Stylized 5.7%, Exploration 5.2%
- #50 Clean the Sea!
68% matchMostly Positive79% of 92 reviews2024
Dev: Backpack Games
Windows · Mac
Make the planet beautiful!
Why similar: Sailing 60.6% ★, Exploration 10.3%, Relaxing 8.6%, Cute 7.5%, 3D 5.6%
- #51 Sea Dogs: To Each His Own
70% matchMostly Positive74% of 2,350 reviews2012
Dev: BlackMark Studio
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 48.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
1654 AC. The Caribbean. A place of opportunities and mysteries.
Why similar: Pirates 31.3% ★, Naval Combat 28.5% ★, Sailing 26.1% ★, Third Person 5.6%, Story Rich 3.4%
- #52 Stranded Sails - Explorers of the Cursed Islands
69% matchMostly Positive74% of 975 reviews2019
Dev: Alchemist InteractivePub: rokaplay
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.6 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 40.8% ★, Relaxing 11.1%, Exploration 9.6%, Story Rich 9.1%, Cute 8.5%
- #53 Rise of the Pirates
69% 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: Adventure 34.3%, Action-Adventure 24.6%, Exploration 21.6%, Colorful 19.5%
- #54 Flotsam
64% matchVery Positive80% of 4,240 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 44.6%, Cute 19.8%, Exploration 18.8%, Colorful 16.8%
- #55 Sea Dogs
69% matchMostly Positive76% of 169 reviews2018
Dev: Akella
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 5.2 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 33.2% ★, Sailing 29.7% ★, Pirates 26.1% ★, Third Person 4.5%, Atmospheric 4.1%
- #56 Ship Explorer
65% matchVery Positive82% of 118 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 67.3% ★, Simulation 11.7%, Adventure 6.9%, Third Person 6.9%, 3D 5%