- #1 Caribbean Legend
97% 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 21.7% ★, Naval 18% ★, Sailing 11.9% ★, Naval Combat 11.7% ★, Romance 5%
Why You'll Like It: This is the definitive modern evolution of the classic Storm Engine pirate RPG formula found in the Sea Dogs series.
- #2 Sea Dogs: Caribbean Tales
96% 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 28.7% ★, Pirates 28.7% ★, Naval 19% ★, Sailing 10.1% ★, RPG 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: A foundational title in the series that established the deep naval combat and RPG mechanics fans love.
- #3 Blood and Gold: Caribbean!
95% 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 43.4% ★, Naval 22.4% ★, Sailing 13.5% ★, Naval Combat 8.8% ★, RPG 3.2%
Why You'll Like It: Combines the deep RPG and naval elements of the Sea Dogs series with the tactical combat of Mount & Blade.
- #4 Sea Dogs: City of Abandoned Ships
94% 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 53.9% ★, Sailing 32.5% ★, RPG 10.1%, Action 3.5%
Why You'll Like It: A classic entry that offers the same complex character progression and brutal naval combat as the seed game.
- #5 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 43.3% ★, Naval 18.1% ★, Sailing 12.6% ★, Naval Combat 5.9% ★, Open World 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for pirate sandbox gameplay, offering a perfect blend of sailing, sword fighting, and economic management.
- #6 Tempest: Pirate Action RPG
93% 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 34.6% ★, Naval 23.8% ★, Sailing 12.9% ★, Action RPG 5.7%, Historical 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on naval combat and ship customization within a vast, open-world fantasy setting.
- #7 Assassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag™
92% 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 43.4% ★, Naval 21.5% ★, Naval Combat 9.4% ★, Open World 8.2%, Historical 6%
Why You'll Like It: Provides the most polished open-world pirate exploration and naval combat experience available in the genre.
- #8 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: Pirates 22.8% ★, Naval 20.5% ★, Naval Combat 17% ★, Sailing 16% ★, Sandbox 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: Captures the classic arcade-style pirate adventure feel with a focus on naval exploration and combat.
- #9 Corsairs Legacy - Pirate Action RPG & Sea Battles
89% 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 20.3% ★, Naval 18% ★, Naval Combat 17.1% ★, Sailing 15.1% ★, Historical 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: A modern attempt to replicate the classic pirate RPG formula with a focus on historical naval combat.
- #10 Naval Action
90% 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: Pirates 24.5% ★, Naval 22.7% ★, Naval Combat 22% ★, Sailing 20.7% ★, Open World 5.1%
Why You'll Like It: A hardcore naval combat simulator that focuses on the technical and tactical realities of 18th-century sailing.
- #11 Vendetta - Curse of Raven's Cry
91% 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 65.7% ★, RPG 17%, Open World 9.8%, Action 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: A dark, story-driven pirate RPG that shares the gritty tone and character-focused progression of the Sea Dogs series.
- #12 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: Pirates 33.3% ★, Naval Combat 31.6% ★, Naval 18.5% ★, Sailing 8.4% ★, Open World 3.2%
Why You'll Like It: Features deep naval combat and fleet management mechanics in a sandbox setting that rewards tactical play.
- #13 Skull and Bones
87% 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: Pirates 32.5% ★, Naval Combat 29.6% ★, Action RPG 9%, Naval 8.7% ★, Open World 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses exclusively on the naval combat and ship customization aspects of the pirate genre.
- #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: Pirates 24.6% ★, Naval Combat 20.6% ★, Naval 19.8% ★, Sailing 17.3% ★, Action RPG 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: A procedural action-RPG that emphasizes naval combat and exploration in a vibrant, stylized world.
- #15 Port Royale 4
86% 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 28.7% ★, Naval 22.7% ★, Sailing 18.7% ★, Naval Combat 18.5% ★, Historical 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: Offers the deep economic and trading simulation that complements the naval combat experience of the era.
- #16 Tortuga - A Pirate's Tale
86% 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: Pirates 23.4% ★, Naval 22.7% ★, Naval Combat 22.1% ★, Sailing 16.1% ★, Historical 4.7%
Why You'll Like It: A turn-based tactical approach to the pirate sandbox genre that emphasizes fleet management.
- #17 Salt 2: Shores of Gold
84% 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: Pirates 29.7% ★, Sailing 24.8% ★, Naval 21.9% ★, Sandbox 8%, Open World 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on survival, sailing, and exploration in an open-world pirate setting with crafting elements.
- #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: Pirates 30.9% ★, Naval Combat 27.2% ★, Naval 22.2% ★, Sailing 7.4% ★, Sandbox 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: A sandbox naval game that emphasizes exploration and combat in a procedurally generated world.
- #19 The Pirate: Plague of the Dead
84% 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 49.1% ★, Naval Combat 23.4% ★, Naval 21.7% ★, Action 2.3%, Open World 1.6%
Why You'll Like It: Expands on the naval combat mechanics of the series with supernatural elements and a larger world map.
- #20 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: Pirates 23.2% ★, Naval 21.7% ★, Naval Combat 19.6% ★, Sailing 17.1% ★, Action RPG 5.4%
Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure game centered on survival and naval exploration in a colorful pirate world.
- #21 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: Pirates 26.2% ★, Sailing 19.9% ★, Naval Combat 18% ★, Naval 18% ★, Choices Matter 4.5%
Why You'll Like It: A unique, choice-driven survival game that captures the harsh reality of life on the high seas.
- #22 Republic of Pirates
81% 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 37.8% ★, Naval Combat 27% ★, Naval 22.6% ★, Historical 7%, Choices Matter 3.9%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the management and logistics of building a pirate haven, perfect for those who enjoy the economic side of the genre.
- #23 Mystical Maritime Adventure
81% 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: Pirates 28.2% ★, Naval 25.1% ★, Naval Combat 21.8% ★, RPG 4.6%, Action RPG 4.6%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a more casual, narrative-focused approach to the pirate genre for those who prefer story over simulation.
- #24 Sailwind
80% 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 77.4% ★, Open World 19.1%, Adventure 3.6%
Why You'll Like It: A hardcore sailing simulator that captures the technical challenge and patience required for navigating the high seas.
- #25 Rise of Piracy
79% 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: Pirates 24% ★, Naval 21.3% ★, Naval Combat 19.1% ★, Sailing 17.6% ★, Sandbox 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: A modern sandbox game focusing on naval combat and exploration with a focus on player freedom.
- #26 Pixel Piracy
79% 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: Pirates 22.2% ★, Naval 18.9% ★, Naval Combat 17.5% ★, Sailing 17.1% ★, Sandbox 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling take on the pirate sandbox genre with deep crew management and ship-building mechanics.
- #27 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: Pirates 22.5% ★, Naval 21% ★, Sailing 12.9% ★, Naval Combat 9.7% ★, Historical 6.7%
- #28 Xenus 2. White gold.
78% 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 44.5%, Action 18.8%, RPG 18.7%, Choices Matter 15.5%, Singleplayer 2.5%
Why You'll Like It: Shares the same developer DNA and ambitious, clunky open-world RPG design that fans of the Sea Dogs series often appreciate.
- #29 Uncharted Waters Online
78% matchMixed69% of 422 reviews2018
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.Pub: Papaya Play
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 14.8 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Discover yourself in the “Age of Discovery” where you’ll sail out into the uncharted waters! Discover real historical artifacts and mystical legends! Start a company and make enormous fortunes! Fight in fierce sea battles! Whatever your play style, you can play who you want and how you want in UWO!
Why similar: Pirates 32.3% ★, Sailing 26% ★, Naval 21.7% ★, RPG 10.9%, Open World 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: A long-running MMO that provides an incredibly deep historical trading and sailing simulation.
- #30 Terror of the Seven Seas
75% 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 23.5% ★, Naval Combat 20.6% ★, Sailing 17.7% ★, Naval 17.3% ★, Historical 6.2%
- #31 Sea Dogs
77% 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: Pirates 20% ★, Naval 18.8% ★, Naval Combat 18% ★, Sailing 15.2% ★, Historical 6.6%
- #32 World of Sea Battle
73% 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 21.7% ★, Naval 20.6% ★, Naval Combat 19.6% ★, Sailing 16.4% ★, Historical 6.5%
- #33 Buccaneers! The New Age of Piracy
76% 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 25.5% ★, Naval 23.6% ★, Sailing 19.2% ★, Historical 7.4%, Action RPG 6.2%
- #34 Port Royale 3
76% 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 39.1% ★, Naval 25.1% ★, Naval Combat 13.2% ★, Sailing 12% ★, Historical 5.7%
- #35 Abandon Ship
75% 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: Pirates 27.6% ★, Naval 25.7% ★, Naval Combat 23.6% ★, Historical 7.1%, Sandbox 5.4%
- #36 Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii
71% 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: Pirates 28.7% ★, Naval Combat 23.2% ★, Naval 13.1% ★, Sailing 10.1% ★, Action RPG 6.6%
- #37 Way of the Samurai 4
74% matchMostly Positive78% of 2,026 reviews2015
Dev: ACQUIRE Corp.Pub: Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Way of the Samurai 4 takes place in the humble port town of Amihama during the mid 19th Century, several years after the arrival of the “black ships” from the West ended Japan’s long history of cultural isolation.
Why similar: Historical 15.9%, Action RPG 11.9%, Sandbox 11.5%, Character Customization 10.8%, Open World 9.2%
- #38 Sail Forth
71% 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: Pirates 31.3% ★, Naval Combat 28.5% ★, Sailing 26.1% ★, Third Person 5.6%, Story Rich 3.4%
- #39 Port Royale 2
74% matchMostly Positive71% of 686 reviews2009
Dev: Ascaron Entertainment ltd.Pub: Strategy First
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 43%
The Caribbean in the 17th Century - Trade with over 60 towns, create your own production facilities, expand your trading empire and influence the development of the New World. As pirates and military fleets threaten your trade convoys, you'll need escort ships.
Why similar: Pirates 46.8% ★, Naval 39.7% ★, Historical 13.5%
- #40 Way of the Samurai 3
73% matchMostly Positive76% of 841 reviews2016
Dev: ACQUIRE Corp.Pub: Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Honour, sacrifice, betrayal… Your choices make you who you are. How will history remember you? Choose your friends and enemies carefully in a game where every decision has far-reaching consequences, and where finishing the game is just the beginning of your journey…
Why similar: Action RPG 13.8%, Historical 13.1%, Sandbox 12.8%, Open World 11.4%, Character Customization 10.6%
- #41 Risen 2: Dark Waters
72% 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 61.5% ★, RPG 12.6%, Open World 9.7%, Third Person 6.1%, Action RPG 3%
- #42 Disney Pirates of the Caribbean: At Worlds End
72% 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 87.1% ★, Action 6.3%, Adventure 5.6%, Singleplayer 1%
- #43 Captain Bones: Prologue
70% 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: Pirates 29.3% ★, Naval Combat 22.1% ★, Sailing 19.1% ★, Naval 10.5% ★, Open World 5.8%
- #44 SeaCret 1
70% 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: Pirates 30% ★, Naval 27.6% ★, Naval Combat 26.2% ★, Action RPG 7.4%, Open World 5.9%
- #45 Sail the Seas
69% 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 51.4% ★, Sailing 18.4% ★, Historical 15%, Open World 7%, 3D 4.2%
- #46 Windward Horizon
68% 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 24.5% ★, Naval 22.2% ★, Sailing 19.6% ★, Pirates 17.6% ★, Open World 5.8%
- #47 Swords and Sandals Pirates
71% 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: Pirates 31.5% ★, Naval 27.8% ★, Naval Combat 26.2% ★, Action RPG 6.2%, RPG 4.6%
- #48 Seablip
68% 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 44.8% ★, Naval Combat 29.7% ★, Open World 9.1%, Character Customization 8.5%, RPG 5.3%
- #49 Revenge of Black Bone
69% 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 43.7% ★, Sandbox 10.8%, Action RPG 10.8%, Open World 9.6%, RPG 6.8%
- #50 Age of Water
67% matchMostly Positive70% of 3,467 reviews2025
Dev: Three Whales StudioPub: Gaijin Network Ltd
Windows
Median: 9.6 hrsMean: 38.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Age of Water is an online adventure game set on a post-apocalyptic Earth completely covered in water. Sail through storms, fight and trade, capture other people's boats or build your own, extract resources from the bottom of the ocean and reveal the secrets of the Age of Water world.
Why similar: Naval 42.5% ★, Pirates 34.7% ★, Open World 8.1%, Character Customization 5.5%, Third Person 4.8%
- #51 Airship: Kingdoms Adrift
68% 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 32.6% ★, Naval 31% ★, Sandbox 13.3%, RPG 6.5%, Open World 6.4%
- #52 Risen
69% 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 30.8%, RPG 27.7%, Third Person 12.4%, Action RPG 8.7%, Sandbox 4.9%
- #53 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 23.8% ★, Naval 23.2% ★, Sailing 17.9% ★, Naval Combat 17.4% ★, Sandbox 5.3%
- #54 Captain Blood
66% 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 48.6% ★, Sailing 30.2% ★, Third Person 7.7%, Story Rich 4%, 3D 3.5%
- #55 Dreaming Isles
67% 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 26.8% ★, Pirates 23.4% ★, Naval 22.7% ★, Sailing 18.1% ★, Romance 8.1%
- #56 Rum & Gun
64% matchVery Positive94% of 386 reviews2024
Dev: Borington
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 43%
Rum & Gun combines fast-paced shooter action with ARPG loot and character building. Journey across the Indian Ocean, uncover the secrets of the Drunken God, and become a legendary pirate captain. You're not on the Caribbean anymore...
Why similar: Pirates 51.9% ★, Naval 19.6% ★, Action RPG 14.2%, Historical 6.6%, RPG 3.3%
- #57 Nantucket
67% 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 35.7% ★, Sailing 20.1% ★, Pirates 15.6% ★, Historical 13.2%, RPG 7.3%