- #1 Sea Dogs: To Each His Own
97% 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: Naval Combat 28.6% ★, Pirates 25.9% ★, Sailing 23.3% ★, Historical 13%, RPG 4.7%
Why You'll Like It: A deep, complex naval RPG that offers the most authentic experience of managing a ship and crew in a historical setting.
- #2 Port Royale 4
96% 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: Naval Combat 18.1% ★, Sailing 17% ★, Trading 16.4%, Pirates 16.1% ★, Management 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the strategic side of naval trade, allowing players to build a commercial empire across the Caribbean.
- #3 Sagres
96% matchVery Positive81% of 240 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 43.9% ★, Historical 25.9%, Exploration 7.2%, RPG 6.5%, Simulation 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: A focused exploration and sailing game that emphasizes historical discovery and navigation mechanics.
- #4 King of Seas
95% 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: Naval Combat 36% ★, Sailing 28.4% ★, Pirates 25.1% ★, RPG 4.9%, Story Rich 2.6%
Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG that focuses heavily on naval combat and exploration within a procedurally generated maritime world.
- #5 Sid Meier's Pirates!
94% matchVery Positive94% of 7,477 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 40.7% ★, Sailing 19.5% ★, Historical 10.4%, Naval Combat 10.1% ★, Trading 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: The quintessential pirate adventure game that balances combat, exploration, and management perfectly.
- #6 Horizon's Gate
94% 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 27.4% ★, Naval Combat 25.3% ★, Pirates 18.2% ★, Trading 16%, Exploration 4.7%
Why You'll Like It: Combines tactical turn-based combat with open-world sailing and trading in a unique, retro-inspired package.
- #7 Anno 1800
93% matchVery Positive81% of 31,755 reviews2019
Dev: Ubisoft MainzPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 9.8 hrsMean: 40.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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: Strategy 23.6%, RTS 23.2%, Historical 17.6%, Simulation 15.9%, Management 11.9%
Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for complex trade route management and economic logistics in a historical maritime context.
- #8 Sail Forth
91% 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: Naval Combat 33.3% ★, Sailing 28.7% ★, Pirates 21.3% ★, Simulation 4.6%, Exploration 4.5%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a relaxing, atmospheric take on sailing and exploration with a focus on ship customization.
- #9 Patrician IV
92% matchMixed56% of 762 reviews2010
Dev: Gaming Minds StudiosPub: Kalypso Media Digital
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 42%
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 49%, Strategy 18.9%, Historical 15.2%, Management 8.7%, Simulation 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: A dedicated trading simulation that captures the historical economic management aspects of the Age of Discovery.
- #10 Ultimate Admiral: Age of Sail
91% matchMostly Positive79% of 2,132 reviews2021
Dev: Game-Labs
Windows
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 24.8 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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 48.4% ★, Sailing 12.8% ★, Historical 12.4%, Strategy 11.1%, Simulation 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a highly detailed tactical naval combat experience for players who enjoy the military side of Sailing Era.
- #11 Caribbean Legend
90% matchMostly Positive77% of 3,123 reviews2024
Dev: BlackMark Studio
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 53.5 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 26.7% ★, Naval Combat 25.1% ★, Sailing 23.3% ★, Historical 12.9%, RPG 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: An expansive open-world naval RPG that captures the freedom and danger of life on the high seas.
- #12 Tortuga - A Pirate's Tale
89% 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: Naval Combat 32.3% ★, Sailing 22.2% ★, Pirates 20% ★, Historical 8.9%, Management 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: Features turn-based naval combat and strategic fleet management in a pirate-themed setting.
- #13 Winds Of Trade
89% matchMixed62% of 178 reviews2017
Dev: Rhombico Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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: Sailing 21.3% ★, Naval Combat 20.6% ★, Pirates 18.6% ★, Trading 13.6%, Historical 11%
Why You'll Like It: A sandbox economic simulation that challenges players to build a trading empire across a vast ocean.
- #14 Merchant of the Skies
87% 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: Trading 47.3%, Management 25%, Exploration 10.5%, Strategy 10%, Simulation 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: A charming trading and exploration game that emphasizes the joy of discovering new routes and managing a growing fleet.
- #15 Nantucket
88% 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 24.9% ★, Historical 22.6%, Strategy 12.4%, Pirates 12% ★, RPG 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: A unique strategy RPG focused on whaling and maritime exploration with a strong emphasis on historical management.
- #16 Republic of Pirates
86% matchMostly Positive72% of 509 reviews2024
Dev: Crazy Goat GamesPub: PQube
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 72%
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: Naval Combat 29.3% ★, Pirates 24% ★, RTS 16.9%, Historical 9.9%, Management 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: Combines city-building with naval management, perfect for those who enjoy the logistical side of Sailing Era.
- #17 Abandon Ship
86% 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: Naval Combat 39.2% ★, Pirates 26.8% ★, Historical 15.3%, Strategy 5.2%, Exploration 4.9%
Why You'll Like It: A roguelite naval combat game that emphasizes crew management and tactical decision-making during intense battles.
- #18 High Seas, High Profits!
84% matchVery Positive89% of 166 reviews2025
Dev: lexy.zip
Windows · Linux
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: Sailing 27% ★, Trading 23%, Pirates 14.2% ★, Management 11.4%, RTS 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: A management-heavy game that focuses on the capitalism and trade logistics of the maritime era.
- #19 Windward
85% 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 41.3% ★, Pirates 27.4% ★, Trading 10.8%, Sailing 10.7% ★, RPG 3.1%
Why You'll Like It: A sandbox naval game that excels at cooperative exploration and trade-focused gameplay.
- #20 Rise of Piracy
82% matchMostly Positive79% of 486 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 28% ★, Sailing 24.4% ★, Pirates 20.6% ★, RTS 14.2%, Simulation 4.6%
Why You'll Like It: An early-access simulation that blends exploration and naval combat with a focus on building a personal fleet.
- #21 The Pirate: Caribbean Hunt
83% matchVery Positive83% of 4,616 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 28% ★, Sailing 11.4% ★, Historical 4.8%, Strategy 3.8%
Why You'll Like It: A dedicated naval combat simulator that offers a large open world and realistic ship handling.
- #22 High Sea Saga DX
81% 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: Pirates 62.8% ★, RPG 14.2%, Simulation 13.8%, Exploration 8.6%, Singleplayer 0.5%
Why You'll Like It: A casual, management-focused RPG that captures the fun of crew recruitment and ship upgrades.
- #23 East India Company
84% matchMixed53% of 213 reviews2009
Dev: Nitro Games
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 12.6 hrs≥1hr: 37%
Trade exotic goods, command fleets, and dominate 17th-century seas. This blend of real-time strategy and naval warfare lets you build a trading empire across Europe and Asia. Strategize trade routes, engage in epic naval battles, and expand your influence to become the ultimate maritime force.
Why similar: Naval Combat 16.6% ★, Sailing 13.6% ★, Grand Strategy 13.2% ★, Trading 12%, Historical 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the historical trade and naval warfare aspects of the 18th-century maritime economy.
- #24 The Caribbean Sail
81% 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 27.8% ★, Naval Combat 26.8% ★, Pirates 22.7% ★, Management 6.1%, Strategy 4.7%
Why You'll Like It: A survival-focused adventure game that emphasizes the harsh realities of life at sea.
- #25 Following Seas
79% 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 32.5% ★, Transportation 20.4% ★, Trading 20%, Pirates 14.8% ★, Simulation 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: A simulation game that focuses on the technical aspects of sailing, trading, and fishing.
- #26 Banner of the Maid
79% matchVery Positive86% of 8,287 reviews2019
Dev: Azure Flame StudioPub: 2P Games
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Banner of the Maid is a tribute to the golden age of tactical RPGs. Set in an alternate French Revolution, you play as Pauline Bonaparte, commanding your army on smoke-filled battlefields and navigating the turbulent political salons of Paris to forge a heroic epic like no other.
Why similar: Strategy 31%, RPG 21.8%, Female Protagonist 18.6%, Anime 10.8%, Historical 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: While set on land, its tactical RPG depth and historical management feel will appeal to fans of Sailing Era's progression.
- #27 Commander: Conquest of the Americas
82% matchMixed52% of 189 reviews2010
Dev: Nitro Games
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 46%
Set sail for the New World and shape the destiny of your empire. Lead one of seven European factions in this blend of colony management, exploration, and naval strategy. Build settlements, explore vast territories, and secure your legacy through diplomacy and tactical naval combat.
Why similar: Naval Combat 23.3% ★, Pirates 14.7% ★, Grand Strategy 13.1% ★, RTS 12.9%, Historical 11.5%
Why You'll Like It: A grand strategy game that emphasizes the historical and political aspects of colonial naval expansion.
- #28 Port Royale 3
80% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,578 reviews2012
Dev: Gaming Minds StudiosPub: Kalypso Media Digital
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%
The Caribbean, in the turbulent 17th Century. The mighty kingdoms of Spain, England, France and the Netherlands fight over the colonies. And there you are, a young sea captain whose only goal is to become the most powerful man in the New World.
Why similar: Trading 24.6%, Pirates 21.7% ★, Naval Combat 12.6% ★, Sailing 10.8% ★, Management 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: A classic strategy title that remains a strong choice for those who enjoy trade-based naval management.
- #29 Irudo
76% matchVery Positive89% of 161 reviews2025
Dev: あとらそふと
Windows
このゲームは、海洋交易で資金を稼ぐゲームで、交易、探険、戦闘の３つが重要となります。交易で銀貨を稼いで仲間を増やし、探険で手に入れた資材で強い船をつくり、戦闘に勝利しましょう。交易、探険、戦闘をどういうバランスで進めていくかは、プレイヤーの自由な攻略に委ねられています。ゲームの舞台となる海域には、ライバルの勢力がいて覇権を競い合っています。プレイヤーはストーリー中の分岐によって、勢力同士争いに介入することができ、その選択が味方になる勢力と敵になる勢力に影響を及ぼします。
Why similar: Sailing 27.5% ★, Transportation 25.5% ★, Trading 17.1%, Historical 12.5%, Strategy 4.3%
- #30 Terror of the Seven Seas
77% 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: Naval Combat 27% ★, Sailing 21.8% ★, Pirates 17.9% ★, Trading 12.6%, Historical 10.5%
- #31 Uncharted Ocean
78% 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 24.9% ★, Naval Combat 22% ★, Pirates 13% ★, Historical 12.5%, Trading 9.9%
- #32 航海霸業 Maritime hegemony
77% matchMixed69% of 131 reviews2022
Dev: Chongqing Aoxia Technology Co., Ltd.Pub: Maritime hegemony
Windows
"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: Sailing 23.2% ★, Naval Combat 22.7% ★, Pirates 17.5% ★, Trading 14.6%, Historical 11%
- #33 Hero's Adventure: Road to Passion
74% matchVery Positive84% of 24,773 reviews2023
Dev: 半瓶醋工作室（Half Amateur Studio）Pub: XD
Windows
Median: 13.8 hrsMean: 34.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Hero's Adventure:Road to Passion is a wuxia open-world RPG. You will commence your journey as an underdog in the tumultuous Martial World and will be met with a wide array of choices as you navigate your own heroic saga.
Why similar: RPG 34%, Strategy 21.9%, Anime 13.7%, Simulation 12.6%, Adventure 10.3%
- #34 Corsairs - Battle of the Caribbean
76% matchMostly Negative35% of 128 reviews2026
Dev: Fishing CactusPub: Microids
Windows
Get ready to scour the waves of the Caribbean in search of glory and riches! An immersive strategy game set amidst the world of buccaneering. Navigate tumultuous seas and manage a diverse crew to establish maritime dominance and ensure your fleet's future.
Why similar: Naval Combat 34% ★, Pirates 21.9% ★, RTS 18.5%, Historical 13.2%, Strategy 6.2%
- #35 The Road To Harvest: Food From Across The Ocean
74% 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 31.3% ★, Pirates 19% ★, Historical 17%, Management 11.4%, Simulation 5.3%
- #36 Heileen 1: Sail Away
78% matchMixed55% of 136 reviews2014
Dev: Winter Wolves
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Embark with Heileen in a unforgettable voyage to the New World! Met with old friends, and make new ones. Find romance, avoid dangers and life your life to the fullest!
Why similar: Historical 29.8%, Female Protagonist 19.4%, Anime 14.4%, Visual Novel 12.2%, Adventure 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven adventure that provides a lighter, character-focused take on the sailing experience.
- #37 Caribbean Legend: Age of Pirates
73% 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: Pirates 24.7% ★, Sailing 22.8% ★, Naval Combat 18.2% ★, Historical 16.5%, Trading 7.4%
- #38 Pirates: Golden tits: Chapter 1
73% matchVery Positive82% of 166 reviews2024
Dev: HotBunnyPub: Tap-Tap Legends
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Pirates: Golden tits: Chapter 1 is an explicit pirate simulator. You get to control a young pirate captain, who has just acquired his first ship.
Why similar: Sailing 34.4% ★, Pirates 27.7% ★, Anime 7.2%, Sexual Content 6.7%, Exploration 5.7%
- #39 Venture Seas
75% matchMixed68% of 1,013 reviews2020
Dev: Virtuous DevelopmentPub: Critical Bliss
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 71%
A kinky strategic adventure game, where you can manage a fantasy trade ship and your rowdy crew! Experience a buoyant story supported by ambitious gameplay systems, sexual content and expansive modding features.
Why similar: Sexual Content 38.3%, RPG 15.1%, Strategy 10.9%, Simulation 10.2%, Female Protagonist 9.4%
- #40 Sands of Salzaar
72% matchVery Positive82% of 22,965 reviews2021
Dev: 汉家松鼠Han-Squirrel StudioPub: XD
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 23.8 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Bringing you to an exotic desert where you’ll recruit, train, and guide your troops into battle against rival cities and factions. Embark on an adventure that’s uniquely yours; Customizable characters, professions, and factions. The land is filled with a variety of hidden secrets.
Why similar: Strategy 30.7%, RPG 29.8%, Adventure 12.2%, Anime 10.6%, Story Rich 8.7%
- #41 Sea Dogs: Caribbean Tales
75% matchMixed61% of 137 reviews2018
Dev: Akella
Windows
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: Naval Combat 45.2% ★, Pirates 26.4% ★, Sailing 14.9% ★, RPG 8.6%, Female Protagonist 4.9%
- #42 Wet Sand
72% 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 38% ★, Pirates 29.8% ★, RPG 6.6%, Sexual Content 6.5%, Simulation 5.8%
- #43 Airship: Kingdoms Adrift
71% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,044 reviews2023
Dev: Revolution IndustryPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 21.6 hrs≥1hr: 78%
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 38.9% ★, Management 19%, RPG 12.3%, Strategy 9.4%, Simulation 7.3%
- #44 Mystical Maritime Adventure
71% 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 43.2% ★, Pirates 32.6% ★, RPG 8.5%, Sailing 6.4% ★, Adventure 5.1%
- #45 Uncharted Waters Origin
73% matchMixed46% of 1,744 reviews2023
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.Pub: LINE Games Corporation
Windows
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 104.9 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Commemorating 30 years of the Uncharted Waters seriesSail through the vast oceans, massive worlds and contentsOpen world exploration RPG Uncharted Waters Origin
Why similar: Sailing 30.5% ★, Trading 17.9%, Historical 17%, Management 10.7%, Strategy 7.3%
- #46 Seablip
69% 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: Naval Combat 41.2% ★, Pirates 36.2% ★, RPG 6.8%, Exploration 6%, Strategy 4.6%
- #47 Sailwind
69% 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 36.4% ★, Transportation 30.9% ★, Trading 18.6%, Simulation 5.8%, Exploration 5%
- #48 Road to Empress I
66% matchVery Positive87% of 12,619 reviews2025
Dev: New One Studio
Windows
Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 94%
You've never played a game like this before. Road to Empress I is a cinematic palace adventure where your choices decide everyone's fate. Tackle multiple story branches and a high mortality rate with charm, wisdom and courage? First...survive.
Why similar: Historical 30.2%, Female Protagonist 19.6%, RPG 14.7%, Story Rich 9.9%, Visual Novel 8.9%
- #49 Dreaming Isles
70% 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 41.1% ★, Sailing 26.1% ★, Pirates 21% ★, Exploration 5.6%, Simulation 3.9%
- #50 Maids of Storm
67% matchVery Positive92% of 144 reviews2026
Dev: BurgerDuck GamesPub: Smilegate
Windows
Run your own maid café in this charming pixel tycoon! Hire adorable maids with unique personalities, customize your café, compete in the Maid Championship, and enjoy a hilarious story packed with quirky humor and fun mini-games.
Why similar: Management 32.3%, RPG 18%, Simulation 14.5%, Adventure 9.3%, Anime 7.6%
- #51 Corsairs Legacy - Pirate Action RPG & Sea Battles
68% 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: Naval Combat 30.6% ★, Sailing 25.4% ★, Pirates 21.1% ★, Historical 15.6%, RPG 3.7%
- #52 Seafarer: The Ship Sim
66% matchMixed67% of 1,970 reviews2025
Dev: astragon DevelopmentPub: astragon Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 76%
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: Transportation 45.6% ★, Sailing 26.4% ★, Simulation 10.5%, Exploration 8.5%, Management 8%
- #53 SeaCret 1
67% 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: Naval Combat 45.9% ★, Pirates 30.7% ★, Strategy 7.4%, Simulation 6.1%, Exploration 5.9%
- #54 Eastern Era
66% matchMixed64% of 2,774 reviews2026
Dev: FunYoo Games
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
To escape from pursuit, as the leader of your sect, guide your disciples to rise again! Engage in farming and hunting, train in martial arts, and forge weapons and armor. Build your sect's base and fortifications from the ground up to survive in this perilous, ambition-filled martial world!
Why similar: Management 40.4%, Strategy 18.1%, Simulation 17.2%, RPG 14.6%, Adventure 9.6%
- #55 Heileen 3: New Horizons
71% matchMixed63% of 89 reviews2014
Dev: Winter Wolves
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 99%
Traveling with pirate Morgan, Heileen seeks her lost friends, aiming to reunite. This is just the start, as the story unfolds with a fixed game time to secure a romantic or career ending. The Virtues/Sins system from the second game is incorporated, with each choice molding Heileen's character.
Why similar: Pirates 48.6% ★, Female Protagonist 14.5%, Anime 11.4%, Simulation 10.5%, Visual Novel 8.7%
- #56 SeaOrama: World of Shipping
68% matchMixed59% of 409 reviews2023
Dev: Hidden TowerPub: PID Games
Windows · Mac
Experience the challenges of running a successful shipping company with Seaorama: World of Shipping.
Why similar: Grand Strategy 46.1% ★, Sailing 30.3% ★, Strategy 12.4%, Simulation 11%, Singleplayer 0.3%
- #57 The Pirate's Fate
69% matchVery Positive89% of 332 reviews2018
Dev: T.F. WrightPub: FoxWright Productions
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Embark on a swashbuckling adventure in The Pirate's Fate, a visual novel experience with a unique twist: the story, the crew, and who you are transform based on your choices. Seek treasure, find love, and choose your fate.
Why similar: Pirates 24.9% ★, Female Protagonist 18.6%, Sexual Content 15.6%, Visual Novel 13.3%, RPG 12.9%
- #58 Swords & Crossbones: An Epic Pirate Story
70% matchMixed65% of 78 reviews2015
Dev: Epic Devs LLC
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Swords and Crossbones: An Epic Pirate Story is a high seas swashbuckling adventure! Explore the oceans, battle brigands, defend the helpless, find the lost treasure of a forgotten people, build and maintain your very own pirate island, and more! All of this in a fully realized role playing adventure from Epic Devs.
Why similar: Pirates 33.8% ★, Strategy 20.6%, RPG 20%, Simulation 15.7%, Adventure 9.9%
- #59 AZURA
70% matchMixed65% of 350 reviews2017
Dev: CUTE ANIME GIRLSPub: Tranquility games
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 71%
AZURA - exciting adventure story in the genre of RPG. Explore an unknown island. Classic combat turn-based system in the best traditions of JRPG, non-linear plot with the choice of the path and juicy anime graphics.
Why similar: RPG 20.7%, Sexual Content 17.6%, Anime 16.5%, Strategy 15.9%, Adventure 10.4%
- #60 Sunset Routes
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 557 reviews2022
Dev: Renka
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 14.1 hrs≥1hr: 49%
Sunset Routes is an easy and intriguing roguelite game. You can choose your crew, put them in the cabins, select your destination, and set sail. Through a series of choices, you can earn profits during the emergency period of the New World and even decide its fate—unintentionally or on purpose.
Why similar: Sailing 53.1% ★, Anime 11.4%, Strategy 11.4%, Female Protagonist 10.8%, Management 7.8%
