- #1 Sea Dogs: To Each His Own
97% 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 20% ★, Naval 18.8% ★, Naval Combat 18% ★, Sailing 15.2% ★, Historical 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: This is the most comprehensive and modern evolution of the classic Sea Dogs gameplay formula.
- #2 Caribbean Legend
96% 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 20% ★, Naval 19.7% ★, Naval Combat 15.1% ★, Sailing 15% ★, Historical 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: A massive, community-driven spiritual successor that perfectly replicates the deep RPG mechanics of the original Sea Dogs engine.
- #3 Sea Dogs: City of Abandoned Ships
96% matchMostly Positive77% of 259 reviews2018
Dev: Akella
Windows
Fortune and glory awaits you! In Sea Dogs - City of Abandoned Ships you can choose to go it alone and become the most feared pirate of the seven seas. Or you can prove your loyalty to one of four different navies; French, English, Spanish, or Dutch.
Why similar: Pirates 35.5% ★, Sailing 29.3% ★, Gore 15%, RPG 8.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: A quintessential entry in the series that offers the classic Storm Engine experience with iconic naval combat.
- #4 Sea Dogs: Caribbean Tales
95% matchMixed61% of 136 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 30.6% ★, Pirates 21.9% ★, Naval 17.2% ★, Sailing 10.5% ★, RPG 6%
Why You'll Like It: The foundational title that established the core mechanics of the Sea Dogs series.
- #5 Blood and Gold: Caribbean!
94% 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 36.2% ★, Naval 22.2% ★, Sailing 15.3% ★, Naval Combat 10.3% ★, RPG 3.6%
Why You'll Like It: Built on the Mount & Blade engine, this game masterfully blends tactical swordplay with large-scale naval management.
- #6 Sid Meier's Pirates!
94% 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 38.6% ★, Naval 19.1% ★, Sailing 15.3% ★, Naval Combat 7.4% ★, Open World 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for pirate sandbox games, offering a perfect mix of sailing, sword fighting, and political maneuvering.
- #7 Corsairs Legacy - Pirate Action RPG & Sea Battles
93% 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 19.8% ★, Naval 17.7% ★, Sailing 17% ★, Pirates 16.8% ★, Historical 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: A modern title explicitly designed to pay homage to the classic Sea Dogs style of gameplay.
- #8 Tempest: Pirate Action RPG
92% 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 30.6% ★, Naval 25% ★, Sailing 15.6% ★, Historical 7.2%, Open World 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on ship-to-ship combat and exploration with a satisfying progression system.
- #9 Assassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag™
91% matchVery Positive88% of 76,584 reviews
Dev: Ubisoft MontrealPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 20.7 hrsMean: 40.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
The year is 1715. Pirates rule the Caribbean and have established their own lawless Republic where corruption, greediness and cruelty are commonplace.Among these outlaws is a brash young captain named Edward Kenway.
Why similar: Pirates 38.6% ★, Naval 22.7% ★, Naval Combat 11.6% ★, Open World 9.5%, Historical 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: Provides the most immersive open-world pirate atmosphere and high-seas naval combat in the genre.
- #10 Buccaneers!
91% 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 19.8% ★, Naval Combat 19.2% ★, Pirates 18.5% ★, Sailing 17.7% ★, 6DOF 6.8% ★
Why You'll Like It: Captures the arcade-style action and exploration of the high seas with a focus on fast-paced naval skirmishes.
- #11 The Pirate: Caribbean Hunt
89% 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 35.7% ★, Pirates 26.9% ★, Naval 17.7% ★, Sailing 9.3% ★, Open World 3.3%
Why You'll Like It: A solid naval combat simulator that emphasizes fleet management and trade routes.
- #12 Vendetta - Curse of Raven's Cry
90% matchMixed47% of 767 reviews2015
Dev: Reality Pump StudiosPub: TopWare Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Vendetta: Curse of Raven’s Cry is a third person, open world action-RPG that combines fast-paced swordplay with thrilling naval battles and exploration. Assume the role of dread pirate Christopher Raven and take your revenge on Captain Neville Scranton and the men who killed your family.
Why similar: Pirates 57.6% ★, RPG 19.8%, Action 11.4%, Open World 11.3%
Why You'll Like It: A gritty, story-driven pirate RPG that shares the dark, atmospheric tone found in the Sea Dogs series.
- #13 King of Seas
89% 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 23.8% ★, Pirates 20.3% ★, Naval 19.5% ★, Sailing 19.5% ★, Action RPG 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: A stylized action-RPG that emphasizes naval combat and procedural exploration in a vibrant world.
- #14 Sail Forth
87% matchVery Positive92% of 625 reviews2022
Dev: Festive VectorPub: The Quantum Astrophysicists Guild
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 63%
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 33.2% ★, Sailing 29.7% ★, Pirates 26.1% ★, Third Person 4.5%, Atmospheric 4.1%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a relaxing but deeply engaging sailing and exploration experience that captures the joy of navigating the ocean.
- #15 Tortuga - A Pirate's Tale
88% matchMixed58% of 164 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 27.2% ★, Naval 23.7% ★, Pirates 20.6% ★, Sailing 19.4% ★, Historical 6%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the strategic and tactical side of pirate fleet management and turn-based naval combat.
- #16 Skull and Bones
86% matchMixed68% of 3,760 reviews2024
Dev: Ubisoft SingaporePub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 29.4 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Skull and Bones is an open world naval action RPG where ship combat, build choice, and sailing skill define your pirate legend. Conquer rival ships and mythical beasts in a vast ocean of up to 20 players.
Why similar: Naval Combat 34.4% ★, Pirates 27% ★, Naval 8.6% ★, Sailing 7.9% ★, Action RPG 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: A modern take on naval combat with a focus on multiplayer fleet action and ship customization.
- #17 Naval Action
86% matchMixed53% of 14,465 reviews2019
Dev: Bermuda Computer Club
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 89.3 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Or were you deaf or were you blind when you left your two fine legs behind, Or was it sailing on the sea when you got the cannonball to your knee, I too was young and I was slim and I had a leg for every limb, But now I’ve got no legs at all, they were both shot away by a cannonball.
Why similar: Naval Combat 24.7% ★, Sailing 22.7% ★, Naval 21.7% ★, Pirates 19.7% ★, Historical 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: Provides the most realistic and detailed naval combat simulation available for those who want to master the wind and sails.
- #18 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 33.1% ★, Pirates 27% ★, Naval 23% ★, Sailing 8.9% ★, Open World 3%
Why You'll Like It: A sandbox naval game that emphasizes exploration, faction combat, and cooperative play.
- #19 Mount & Blade: Warband
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 170,226 reviews2010
Dev: TaleWorlds Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 18.6 hrsMean: 120.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
In a land torn asunder by incessant warfare, it is time to assemble your own band of hardened warriors and enter the fray. Lead your men into battle, expand your realm, and claim the ultimate prize: the throne of Calradia!
Why similar: Open World 37.1%, RPG 26.2%, Historical 21.7%, Action 8%, Third Person 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: The core engine experience that powers many of the best pirate-themed RPGs, offering unparalleled freedom and combat depth.
- #20 Rise of Piracy
82% 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 21.9% ★, Naval 20.8% ★, Sailing 19.8% ★, Pirates 19.8% ★, Choose Your Own Adventure 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: A modern indie attempt at capturing the classic pirate sandbox feel with a focus on exploration.
- #21 Captain Bones : A Pirate's Journey
82% 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 21% ★, Naval 19.7% ★, Sailing 17.9% ★, Pirates 17.8% ★, Swordplay 8.9% ★
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on survival and open-world exploration in a stylized pirate setting.
- #22 Port Royale 3
84% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,549 reviews2012
Dev: Gaming Minds StudiosPub: Kalypso Media Digital
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 7.6 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: Pirates 33.1% ★, Naval 25.2% ★, Naval Combat 15.6% ★, Sailing 13.9% ★, Historical 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the economic and trading aspects of the Age of Sail, essential for any aspiring pirate tycoon.
- #23 The Caribbean Sail
83% 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 23% ★, Pirates 22.2% ★, Naval Combat 21.4% ★, Naval 18.2% ★, Choices Matter 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: A unique survival-adventure game centered on the harsh realities and perils of sailing the high seas.
- #24 Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii
80% matchVery Positive88% of 9,151 reviews2025
Dev: Ryu Ga Gotoku StudioPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 26.1 hrsMean: 29.3 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Embark on an over-the-top, modern-day pirate adventure with an ex-yakuza, now pirate captain & his crew. Engage in exhilarating combat on land and sea in the hunt for lost memories and treasure.
Why similar: Naval Combat 27.3% ★, Pirates 24.1% ★, Naval 13.1% ★, Sailing 11.5% ★, Swordplay 6.4% ★
Why You'll Like It: A fresh, action-heavy take on the pirate theme that brings a unique narrative flair to naval combat.
- #25 Terror of the Seven Seas
81% 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 23.6% ★, Sailing 19.8% ★, Pirates 19.2% ★, Naval 16.9% ★, Historical 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on action-oriented naval skirmishes and quick-paced combat encounters.
- #26 Feral Blue
81% 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: Naval 22.2% ★, Sailing 19.7% ★, Naval Combat 19.6% ★, Pirates 19.2% ★, Swordplay 6.9% ★
Why You'll Like It: A post-apocalyptic take on the naval RPG genre with deep management systems and crew interaction.
- #27 Mystical Maritime Adventure
78% 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 26.9% ★, Naval 26.4% ★, Pirates 24.9% ★, RPG 5.4%, Action RPG 4.3%
Why You'll Like It: A casual approach to the pirate RPG formula that focuses on lighthearted exploration.
- #28 Buccaneers! The New Age of Piracy
79% 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: Naval 23.6% ★, Sailing 22% ★, Pirates 21.4% ★, Historical 9.1%, Open World 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: A modern indie take on the classic pirate adventure that emphasizes exploration and naval combat.
- #29 The Pirate: Plague of the Dead
79% matchMostly Positive78% of 627 reviews2017
Dev: Home Net Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 42 minMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 44%
Command the most fearsome pirates in an exciting Caribbean adventure! Plague of the Dead is a new installment of The Pirate series, featuring an open world without loading screens, dynamic day and night cycle and weather system, it offers each gamer an unforgettable experience.
Why similar: Pirates 43.3% ★, Naval Combat 28.8% ★, Naval 22.7% ★, Action 3.5%, Open World 1.8%
Why You'll Like It: Features supernatural elements and arcade-style naval combat that adds a twist to the standard pirate formula.
- #30 Caribbean Legend: Age of Pirates
77% 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: Naval 23.1% ★, Pirates 20.8% ★, Sailing 16.3% ★, Naval Combat 12.6% ★, Historical 9.1%
- #31 World of Sea Battle
74% 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: Naval Combat 23.4% ★, Naval 20.9% ★, Sailing 19.2% ★, Pirates 18.5% ★, Historical 8.2%
- #32 Swords & Crossbones: An Epic Pirate Story
78% 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 66.9% ★, RPG 33.1%
Why You'll Like It: A turn-based RPG take on the pirate genre that emphasizes party management and tactical combat.
- #33 Captain Bones: Prologue
75% matchVery Positive86% of 551 reviews2021
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 22.2% ★, Pirates 21% ★, Sailing 18.7% ★, Swordplay 15% ★, Naval 8.9% ★
- #34 Seablip
73% 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 42.6% ★, Naval Combat 39.5% ★, Open World 11.3%, RPG 6.7%
- #35 Pixel Piracy
76% 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: Naval Combat 20.7% ★, Sailing 19.7% ★, Naval 19.1% ★, Pirates 18.8% ★, Choose Your Own Adventure 6.5%
- #36 Port Royale 4
76% matchMixed58% of 2,044 reviews2020
Dev: Gaming MindsPub: Kalypso Media
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 12.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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: Pirates 23.6% ★, Naval 22.1% ★, Naval Combat 21.2% ★, Sailing 21% ★, Historical 6.4%
- #37 Captain Blood
72% matchMostly Positive79% of 278 reviews2025
Dev: Seawolf StudioPub: SNEG
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Captain Blood is a pirate-themed action game where you play as a fearsome pirate seeking gold and glory. Expect adventures with cannon firing, pistol shooting, swashbuckling sword fights, and plenty of pirate shenanigans. This hack'n'slash features fierce combat, hordes of enemies and flashy combos.
Why similar: Pirates 36.3% ★, Sailing 30.9% ★, Swordplay 21% ★, Third Person 5.5%, Action 3.5%
- #38 Swords and Sandals Pirates
75% matchMostly Positive72% of 54 reviews2018
Dev: Whiskeybarrel StudiosPub: eGames.com
Windows · Mac
You have been a knight. You have been a gladiator. Now for the first time in Swords and Sandals, you are a PIRATE! Embark upon the grandest adventure of all in Swords and Sandals Pirates, the latest epic chapter in the hugely popular RPG series!
Why similar: Naval Combat 31.5% ★, Naval 28.5% ★, Pirates 27.1% ★, Action RPG 5.6%, RPG 5.3%
- #39 Republic of Pirates
73% matchMostly Positive72% of 476 reviews2024
Dev: Crazy Goat GamesPub: PQube
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 70%
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: Pirates 31.7% ★, Naval Combat 31.6% ★, Naval 22.5% ★, Historical 8.6%, Choices Matter 4.5%
- #40 Sail
72% matchMostly Positive75% of 137 reviews2022
Dev: Red Team Interactive Inc.
Windows
Open World, Multiplayer VR Pirate Game!
Why similar: Sailing 22% ★, Pirates 21.2% ★, Naval Combat 19.3% ★, Swordplay 13.7% ★, 6DOF 8.6% ★
- #41 Dreaming Isles
71% 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 31.2% ★, Naval 22.4% ★, Sailing 20.5% ★, Pirates 19.5% ★, Romance 6.4%
- #42 Sail the Seas
70% 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: Naval 42.3% ★, Sailing 17.4% ★, Choose Your Own Adventure 15.9%, Historical 15.1%, Open World 6.3%
- #43 Windward Horizon
69% 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 27.9% ★, Sailing 21.7% ★, Naval 21.4% ★, Pirates 14.3% ★, Open World 6.2%
- #44 Abandon Ship
71% 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 27.2% ★, Naval 25.2% ★, Pirates 22.7% ★, Historical 8.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 7.8%
- #45 Furious Seas
69% 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 30.9% ★, Pirates 29.4% ★, Sailing 19.6% ★, Naval 15.2% ★, Action 3.5%
- #46 Rogue Waters
67% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,075 reviews2024
Dev: Ice Code GamesPub: Tripwire Presents
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Rogue Waters is a Pirate Tactical Turn-Based Rogue-lite. Play as Captain Cutter, commanding your ship and crew through procedurally generated encounters to seek revenge. Recruit, train, and upgrade crew, use powerful sea creatures, and engage in dynamic naval and melee combat to gain the upper hand.
Why similar: Pirates 36.9% ★, Sailing 26.9% ★, Naval 23% ★, Choices Matter 7%, RPG 6.2%
- #47 Salt 2: Shores of Gold
65% 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 33% ★, Pirates 29.1% ★, Naval 25.4% ★, Open World 9.3%, 3D 1.8%
- #48 Nantucket
69% matchMostly Positive79% of 870 reviews2018
Dev: Picaresque Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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: Naval 34.6% ★, Sailing 22.4% ★, Historical 15.7%, Pirates 12.7% ★, RPG 7.9%
- #49 Revenge of Black Bone
67% matchMixed66% of 120 reviews2024
Dev: Entropy Digital Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Welcome to the seductive and perilous world of "Revenge of Black Bone," the eagerly awaited sequel to the smash hit game "Curse of Black Bone." Set sail once more for the sun-kissed shores of Port Royal, where treasures gleam, mysteries whisper, and beautiful women captivate.
Why similar: Pirates 40.2% ★, Open World 11.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10.5%, Action RPG 10.3%, RPG 8.3%
- #50 Xenus 2. White gold.
70% matchMostly Positive73% of 355 reviews2016
Dev: Deep ShadowsPub: GFI
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 48%
Caribbean islands; islands full of secrets, mystery and the spirit of romance. These islands are both beautiful and lethally dangerous. Centuries ago the waters of this region were teeming with pirates and adventurers... and frankly, not much has changed since then.
Why similar: Open World 37.7%, Action 21.1%, RPG 16.1%, Choices Matter 13.6%, Atmospheric 11.5%
- #51 The Viking Way
70% matchMixed43% of 377 reviews2020
Dev: Ice Lava Games
Windows
Experience the Viking way of life. Sail, explore, trade, build a fleet, and lead your fearless army to raid and conquest. Write your own story of the golden Viking age. You have many choices, and a leader can always find his own.
Why similar: Sailing 35.3% ★, Naval Combat 34% ★, Action RPG 10%, Historical 8.7%, RPG 5%
- #52 SeaCret 1
67% matchMixed62% of 101 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 26.8% ★, Naval 24% ★, Pirates 21.9% ★, Swordplay 14.1% ★, Open World 5.7%
- #53 DAVY x JONES
65% matchVery Positive87% of 401 reviews2025
Dev: PARASIGHT
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 37%
Command the skies. Crush the ground. Conquer The Locker. A grand action-adventure where you play as two halves of one legendary pirate — DAVY (Head) and JONES (Body). DAVY commands your flying ship in roguelite sky battles; JONES unleashes visceral first-person combat on the islands.
Why similar: Sailing 30.7% ★, Naval Combat 28.1% ★, Swordplay 23.3% ★, Open World 9.1%, Third Person 5%
- #54 Following Seas
65% 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: Naval 33.7% ★, Sailing 31.7% ★, Pirates 17.1% ★, Open World 6.7%, Immersive Sim 5.9%
- #55 Risen
67% matchVery Positive89% of 10,492 reviews2009
Dev: Piranha BytesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 13.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Delve into a gritty, raw and atmospheric fantasy world in which every action has a consequence. In the epic world of Risen, filled with mysterious earthquakes, fearsome monsters and unimaginable treasures, forge your path with the sword, learn the art of staff fighting or become a powerful mage.
Why similar: Open World 35.6%, RPG 32.6%, Third Person 10.6%, Atmospheric 9.6%, Action RPG 8%
- #56 Rise of the Pirates
68% matchMixed70% of 93 reviews2019
Dev: Ravanok
Windows
Throw yourself into a world of fantasy and create your own character to embark on an epic high seas adventure of your own making.
Why similar: RPG 53.8%, Action 24.4%, Action RPG 21.8%
