- #1 VROOM: Galleon
97% matchMixed66% of 35 reviews2015
Dev: VROOM
Windows
Experience virtual life at sea aboard a pirate ship!
Why similar: Pirates 39.7% ★, Sailing 29.6% ★, Historical 14.6%, Exploration 4.7%, Adventure 4.5%
- #2 Sid Meier's Pirates!
96% 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 55.6% ★, Sailing 20.4% ★, Open World 9.3%, Historical 8.8%, Exploration 1.9%
- #3 Blood and Gold: Caribbean!
96% matchMixed60% of 1,276 reviews2015
Dev: Snowbird Games
Windows
Median: 9.3 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
'Blood & Gold: Caribbean!' is a blend of economic strategy and open-world RPG, set in the pirate era of XVII Century Caribbean. The game is based on the significantly improved Mount & Blade: Warband engine.
Why similar: Pirates 62.5% ★, Sailing 24.3% ★, Historical 4.1%, Open World 3.1%, Adventure 2.1%
- #4 Salt & Storms
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Shoogar Games
Windows
Captain your own vessel in this cozy Caribbean sailing management sim. Hire crew with unique personalities, outfit your ship, trade between tropical ports, and weather dynamic storms with skill-based sailing physics.
Why similar: Sailing 46% ★, Pirates 24% ★, Historical 9.5%, Pixel Graphics 5.2%, Open World 4.4%
- #5 Buccaneers! The New Age of Piracy
94% 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: Pirates 36.5% ★, Sailing 34.5% ★, Historical 15%, Open World 9.2%, Combat 2.1%
- #6 Sky-Pirates - Plunder & Puzzles
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: RxR Gaming
Windows
An MMO-Role-PUZZLING-Game with Cross-platform multiplayer of up to 16 people working together to sail the skies, steal the booty, and become legendary pirates!
Why similar: Pirates 50.4% ★, Sailing 40.1% ★, Casual 2.9%, Adventure 2.8%, 2D 1.8%
- #7 Terror of the Seven Seas
93% 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: Pirates 34.4% ★, Sailing 32.5% ★, Historical 12.8%, Open World 8.8%, Exploration 5.3%
- #8 The Caribbean Sail
92% 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: Pirates 38.5% ★, Sailing 36.7% ★, Open World 7.8%, Retro 5%, Pixel Graphics 4.5%
- #9 In Search of Fon Vitae
91% matchPositive94% of 16 reviews2021
Dev: Earlgrey
Windows
"In Search of Fon Vitae" is a mix of roguelike and exploration adventure in a procedural generated pirate themed world.
Why similar: Pirates 42.5% ★, Sailing 35.8% ★, Exploration 7.1%, Pixel Graphics 4.7%, Open World 4.5%
- #10 Captain's Crew
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Solune Games
Windows
From castaway to sea legend. Survive on wild islands, build your base from scratch, and gather materials to construct an unstoppable fleet. Recruit a loyal crew, manage resources, and sail the ocean to settle the score with the captain who sank your ship.
Why similar: Pirates 46.7% ★, Sailing 31.4% ★, Open World 10.8%, Exploration 6.4%, Adventure 1.4%
- #11 Pirate Commander
90% matchNo user reviews
Dev: A2 Softworks
Windows
Pirate Commander is survival/strategy game. You will have to take care of the crew and their physical and mental health, food, drinking water, medicine, weapons and ammunition. Find treasures, fight enemies from different factions and terrifying sea monsters.
Why similar: Pirates 45.3% ★, Sailing 32.4% ★, Open World 8.8%, Exploration 7.3%, Adventure 3.2%
- #12 Tempest: Pirate Action RPG
89% matchMixed69% of 2,595 reviews2016
Dev: HeroCraftPub: HeroCraft PC
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Tempest is a Pirate Open World Action RPG where you rove the seas across three continents filled with dozens of colonies and forts, hundreds of quests and countless ships to plunder. Customize your ship, trade, challenge fellow pirates and face mythical monsters such as the Kraken and Leviathan!
Why similar: Pirates 51.5% ★, Sailing 24.2% ★, Historical 11.8%, Open World 8.5%, Action 1.6%
- #13 Piratopia: Raiders of Pirate Bay
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Adi ZhavoPub: Project 99 Games
Windows
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: Pirates 32.5% ★, Sailing 31.9% ★, Minimalist 11.9%, Exploration 7.5%, Open World 6.1%
- #14 Sea of Thieves: 2025 Edition
88% 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 43.9% ★, Sailing 33.7% ★, Open World 13.2%, Exploration 4%, Adventure 3.2%
- #15 Sailor Simulator
87% matchNo user reviews
Dev: TBDPub: SIG Publishing
Windows
Sail the seas and oceans on your own ship. Transport valuable goods, earn money, buy bigger ships. Fortune awaits you!
Why similar: Sailing 48.3% ★, Pirates 16.4% ★, Open World 15.2%, Historical 9.1%, Adventure 4.4%
- #16 The Road To Harvest: Food From Across The Ocean
86% 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 39.8% ★, Pirates 31.1% ★, Historical 17.5%, Exploration 5.2%, Adventure 2.6%
- #17 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 49.8% ★, Historical 23.9%, Exploration 8.6%, Pixel Graphics 4.9%, Adventure 3.8%
- #18 Battlegrounds : The Pirate King
85% match4 user reviews25% of 4 reviews2024
Dev: SmartOliveGames LtdPub: HandMade Games
Windows
Battlegrounds : The Pirate King is an action adventure game set in a pirate world. Embark on an adventure to save what is left of the pirate world. Discover islands, capture ships and fight the king's navy. Recruit pirates onboard and manage your ship's resources. Defeat Davy Jones and be a legend.
Why similar: Pirates 42.8% ★, Sailing 42.2% ★, Exploration 6%, Shooter 4%, Adventure 2.8%
- #19 Bucko
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Wind Rose Games
Windows
Adventure a hand crafted open world inspired by pirate tales! Sail the seas, explore dangerous islands, plunder your enemies' booty, gather treasures, and build your hideout. Stay on your guard, some pirate legends.. may not be just legends!
Why similar: Pirates 40.5% ★, Sailing 37% ★, Open World 8.2%, Exploration 7.8%, Adventure 2.8%
- #20 Draco and the Seven Scales
84% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Ice Goat Games
Windows
Set sail on a voyage full of pirates, dark magic, and the thrill of discovery! Draco and the Seven Scales is a retro-inspired adventure that harkens back to an age of top down dungeon crawlers and lovable, crunchy pixel art.
Why similar: Pirates 33.6% ★, Sailing 33% ★, Retro 7.4%, Exploration 7.3%, Pixel Graphics 6.3%
- #21 Pirate Sagas: The Golden Age
82% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Pirate Sagas
Windows · Linux
Yarrrgh! An old-school pirate game with three historical campaigns in the 17th century Caribbean. Engage and battle enemy ships in turn-based naval and crew-vs-crew battles. Defeat your enemies, raid ports, loot, pillage and earn your place in history!
Why similar: Pirates 43.8% ★, Sailing 31.7% ★, Historical 18.7%, Adventure 2.3%, Indie 1.2%
- #22 Salt 2: Shores of Gold
81% 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 40.6% ★, Pirates 38.9% ★, Open World 11.8%, Exploration 6.5%, Adventure 1.3%
- #23 Big Booty Adventures
83% matchMixed70% of 23 reviews2022
Dev: NeVReal Studios
Windows
Glory awaits! Hoard your treasures and battle enemies as you move through a physically challenging world. Learn to wield a variety of weapons and strategize your assault to obtain loads of booty. Explore the world to find hidden treasures to customize your playstyle and enhance your abilities.
Why similar: Pirates 38.7% ★, Sailing 33.3% ★, Open World 10.8%, Exploration 6.9%, Shooter 3.5%
- #24 Caribbean Legend: Age of Pirates
81% 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 40.8% ★, Sailing 29.3% ★, Historical 17.3%, Exploration 5.6%, Open World 4.6%
- #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 41.8% ★, Sailing 28.8% ★, Historical 12.9%, Open World 10.6%, Exploration 5.4%
- #26 Sea Dogs: To Each His Own
82% 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 44.3% ★, Sailing 31% ★, Historical 14.1%, Open World 7.3%, Adventure 1.3%
- #27 The Flying Dutchman
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lost At SeaPub: Lost at Sea
Windows
The Flying Dutchman is a game about uncovering mysteries in a world of floating islands. Set sail as a skyfaring pirate, uncover secrets, and help out tiny sea creatures that need your help!
Why similar: Pirates 40.2% ★, Sailing 38.9% ★, Open World 9.8%, Exploration 7.3%, Casual 2.2%
- #28 Caribbean Marque
79% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2022
Dev: Tofu Interactive
Windows
Sail the open seas of the Caribbean in this light RPG game and experience the thrill of hunting down pirates or being a pirate! Along the way discover a cast of characters good and evil. Upgrade your crew and ship to become the most infamous pirate or maybe resist the temptation.
Why similar: Pirates 35.8% ★, Sailing 34.7% ★, Minimalist 10.1%, Open World 8.2%, Exploration 4.9%
- #29 The Spanish Privateer
78% matchPositive84% of 19 reviews2022
Dev: SinSisters Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Escape the confines of high-society and find freedom, romance, and danger on the high seas as a privateer in this pirate otome. A historical fiction visual novel set in the early 17th century, travel from Spain across the Caribbean while surviving life at sea.
Why similar: Pirates 44.4% ★, Sailing 32.2% ★, Historical 20.2%, 2D 1.6%, Casual 1.3%
- #30 Pirates! Showdown: Enhanced Edition
78% matchPositive100% of 15 reviews2024
Dev: FlashPoint Games, LLC
Windows
A fast-paced game combining real-time strategy and defense tactics. Face off against the fearsome Red Hand privateers in thrilling head-to-head pirate battles on the high sea! Capture towns, guard towers, and much more to strengthen your defense, buff up your ships, and increase your gold supply!
Why similar: Pirates 42.7% ★, Sailing 40.5% ★, Historical 15.8%, Combat 0.7%, Singleplayer 0.3%
- #31 Buccaneers!
77% 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: Pirates 40% ★, Sailing 35.2% ★, Open World 9.6%, Historical 9%, Combat 2.1%
- #32 ATLAS
77% matchMixed47% of 42,842 reviews2018
Dev: Grapeshot Games
Windows
Median: 12.5 hrsMean: 112.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Set sail for the ultimate pirate experience! Embark on a grand adventure alongside thousands of other players in one of the largest game worlds ever built (and even claim a piece of it to call your own). Build your ship, assemble your crew, sail the high seas, and become a pirate legend!
Why similar: Pirates 42.2% ★, Sailing 39.6% ★, Open World 11.4%, Exploration 3.7%, Adventure 2.4%
- #33 Piratopia
76% 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: Pirates 40% ★, Sailing 34.2% ★, Minimalist 7.9%, Open World 7.7%, Exploration 6.8%
- #34 Mapama Pirates
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Chaos Development
Windows
Set sail for Mapama and forge your legend! In this pirate MMORPG, command your ship, master professions, explore distant ports, gather resources, and upgrade your vessel. Join or lead guilds and conquer cities across the open seas!
Why similar: Pirates 34.4% ★, Sailing 34.3% ★, Historical 12.8%, Open World 10.6%, Exploration 6.4%
- #35 7th Sea: A Pirate's Pact
76% matchPositive84% of 25 reviews2018
Dev: Choice of Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Fight for what's right—as an up and coming pirate! Battle slavers, sea monsters, and your own corrupt government to become a hero of the high seas. But will you betray your own crew for wealth and power?
Why similar: Pirates 92.6% ★, Adventure 4.5%, Indie 2.9%
- #36 Ahoy
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Capstan Games
Windows
Ahoy is a multiplayer voyage to the 1780s. Cooperate with fellow captains and officers to explore the West Indies. Trade goods, manage your Player and NPC crew, and engage in ferocious naval battles. Master seamanship to forge a legacy in this historically accurate representation of the Age of Sail.
Why similar: Sailing 36.1% ★, Pirates 31.4% ★, Historical 17.6%, Open World 9%, Exploration 4.8%
- #37 Lord O' Pirates
73% matchPositive91% of 23 reviews2025
Dev: One Flow ManPub: Treestyle Studios LLC
Windows
Set sail into cursed seas and beyond in this pirate ship battling action roguelite! Unlock ships, recruit captains, and survive battles against monsters, war fleets, and things best left unnamed... for copyright reasons argh.
Why similar: Pirates 44.6% ★, Sailing 41.1% ★, Pixel Graphics 5.9%, Retro 3.5%, 2D 3%
- #38 Disney Pirates of the Caribbean: At Worlds End
75% matchMostly Positive77% of 487 reviews2014
Dev: Eurocom Entertainment SoftwarePub: Disney
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End invites players into the world of the films - and beyond. Live and die by the sword while playing as Captain Jack Sparrow, Will Turner and Elizabeth Swann.
Why similar: Pirates 85.5% ★, Adventure 8.5%, Action 4.7%, Singleplayer 1.4%
- #39 Here Be Dragons
74% 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: Pirates 48.9% ★, Sailing 47.3% ★, Adventure 3.8%
- #40 Seas of Kahtaone
73% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2023
Dev: Adaptive Realms
Windows
A fantasy naval combat action-adventure game. Explore the open ocean and fend off pirates with your cannon broadsides and magical arsenal. Summon the wind to boost your ship forward and release fireballs to light up your enemies. Upgrade your ships armor, weapons, and much more to win the day.
Why similar: Pirates 43.1% ★, Sailing 41.2% ★, Open World 7.3%, Exploration 6.6%, Adventure 0.8%
- #41 Don't Sink
73% matchMostly Positive73% of 212 reviews2018
Dev: Fern NigroPub: Studio Eris
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Capture islands, sink ships, defend your towns, and discover an exciting world full of adventure.
Why similar: Pirates 73.5% ★, Pixel Graphics 9.8%, Adventure 6.8%, Casual 6.2%, Indie 3.6%
- #42 Cannon Fire: Bloody Sea
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Gamenesis
Windows · Mac
Yo-ho-ho, and a bottle of rum! It's not an easy task, being a captain of a ship, and to constantly defend it against enemy ships is even harder. Run your crew, complete missions and defeat the Pirate Leader!
Why similar: Pirates 42.1% ★, Sailing 40.6% ★, Exploration 3.7%, 2D 3.3%, Adventure 2.7%
- #43 A Short Odyssey
71% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Jake S. Del Mastro
Windows
A Third-Person Action RPG where you, a shipwrecked sailor, explore a mysterious island. Engage in sword fights, battle giant boss monsters, and find weapons and equipment to take down an evil sorcerer
Why similar: Pirates 55.5% ★, Historical 17.5%, Open World 11.5%, Exploration 8.7%, Adventure 4.2%
- #44 Essex: The Whale Hunter
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: TBDPub: SIG Publishing
Windows
Experience a great seas adventure inspired by the famous Moby Dick. Grab a harpoon and take on the largest animals on Earth – the whales. Hunt, harvest resources, gain fame and amass a fortune!
Why similar: Sailing 38.6% ★, Pirates 34.9% ★, Historical 18.3%, Exploration 4.9%, Adventure 2.4%
- #45 World of Sea Battle
68% matchMostly Positive75% of 5,909 reviews2025
Dev: Thera Interactive
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 24.6 hrs≥1hr: 57%
Set sail in World of Sea Battle, an action-packed open-world MMO in the Golden Age of Sail! Command historic ships, battle in PvP & PvE, shape the economy, and engage in territorial guild wars in your quest for glory across the high seas!
Why similar: Pirates 34.6% ★, Sailing 32.9% ★, Historical 14.7%, Open World 9.1%, Exploration 5%
- #46 Rotten Sails
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: DaBomb Games
Windows
Sail cursed waters to hunt valuable artifacts from cursed islands. Manage your ship, explore dangerous ruins, and deliver treasures to the Armada Guild before darkness claims you.
Why similar: Pirates 45.7% ★, Sailing 43.7% ★, Exploration 7.2%, Adventure 2%, Action 1.4%
- #47 Pirateer: High Seas
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Workshopcraft
Windows
Piracy has never been this fun! Sail the high seas, plundering booty. Start off in a small ship that you can use to ram other ships to plunder their gold. As you explore and discover new locations, you can upgrade your ships features or even buy a new one. The choice is yours.
Why similar: Pirates 57.8% ★, Sailing 18.2% ★, Open World 13.3%, Adventure 3.6%, Combat 3.5%
- #48 Levantera: Tale of The Winds
71% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2018
Dev: Lasso Games
Windows · Linux
Get ready to set sail! You are the captain of the M.S. Tradewind, a trade ship bound for the open sea! Gather your crew, test your sea readiness, and explore the world in this 8-bit action/RPG inspired by NES classics.
Why similar: Pirates 89.1% ★, Adventure 10.9%
- #49 Pirates of Rectangular
69% match8 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2023
Dev: Zärro Studios
Windows
Pirates of Rectangular is a small indie game in which you fight against pirates in the Rectangular Seas on behalf of the Shape Alliance. Maneuver your ship as skillfully as possible and sink your opponents to end the discussions about the best shape of the geometric world once and for all!
Why similar: Pirates 39.2% ★, Sailing 23.5% ★, 2D Fighter 13.4%, Minimalist 12.6%, 2D 3.6%
- #50 Corsairs Legacy - Pirate Action RPG & Sea Battles
68% 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: Pirates 36.2% ★, Sailing 33.8% ★, Historical 16.8%, Open World 9.3%, Adventure 2.3%
- #51 Sail of Dreams
69% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2024
Dev: DreamDwarf
Windows
Sail of Dreams is a vehicular combat game with pirates! Pilot and juggle with all parts of your ship, assisted by a mischievous feline crew. Raise your canons, bolster your prow and board enemy vessels in quest of gold and glory!
Why similar: Pirates 42.2% ★, Sailing 40% ★, Open World 5.8%, Pixel Graphics 4.7%, Adventure 2.5%
- #52 Feral Blue
70% 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: Pirates 41.8% ★, Sailing 39.5% ★, Open World 8.6%, Exploration 4.1%, Adventure 3.4%
- #53 Risen 2: Dark Waters
69% matchMostly Positive80% of 6,647 reviews2012
Dev: Piranha BytesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Set several years after the end of Risen, raging titans have devastated the world and pushed humanity to the brink of existence. Subsequently, monstrous creatures have risen from the watery depths of the sea and their attacks have brought all seafaring to a grinding halt.
Why similar: Pirates 76.2% ★, Open World 14.8%, Exploration 3.6%, Adventure 2.9%, Singleplayer 1.4%
- #54 Buccaneer
67% match8 user reviews50% of 8 reviews2024
Dev: Divide By Zero SoftwarePub: SNEG
Windows
BUCCANEER is a 17th-century Caribbean 3D adventure that blends high-seas combat with resource management. Opt for combat-only, engage in ship-to-ship battles or lead crew boardings. Dive into the buccaneer world through campaigns. Plunder, negotiate, survive, and live to tell the tale!
Why similar: Pirates 35.3% ★, Sailing 31.3% ★, Historical 21.3%, Retro 5.8%, Action 2.5%
- #55 Rat It: Plague Hunter
67% match6 user reviews67% of 6 reviews2023
Dev: Fountain Game Studio
Windows
Rat It: Plague Hunter is a single-player magic shooter game in VR. As the alchemist, you must wield your powerful slingshot eradicate all the evil monsters on a medieval sailing ship.
Why similar: Pirates 41.7% ★, Sailing 41.4% ★, Exploration 7%, Shooter 4.8%, Adventure 2.2%
- #56 Furious Seas
67% 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: Pirates 56.5% ★, Sailing 34.7% ★, Indie 3.1%, Action 3%, Shooter 1.9%
- #57 Block of Rum
68% matchMixed69% of 35 reviews2019
Dev: Obi-Wanya
Windows
Block of Rum is a sandbox dedicated to building sailing ships and piracy.
Why similar: Sailing 40.8% ★, Pirates 38.5% ★, Open World 8%, Pixel Graphics 3%, Exploration 2.6%
- #58 Eternal Seas
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Versnel Studio
Windows · Linux
Eternal seas is an open world pirate RPG inspired by classic pirate games, set in a fictional island region. Command mighty vessels and lead your crew across the high seas and through lush jungles. Will you find fortune or will your soul be damned to sail the seas eternally?
Why similar: Pirates 46.4% ★, Sailing 29.4% ★, Open World 11.8%, Exploration 6.3%, Adventure 2.8%
- #59 Seafarers
67% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2021
Dev: Egghead Interactive LLC.
Windows
Set sail on your adventure to become the number one merchant in all the world! Trade, fight, or negotiate your way to the top in your own style!
Why similar: Sailing 58.4% ★, Pirates 24% ★, 2D 3.7%, Casual 3.3%, Exploration 3.1%