Games Like Sid Meier's Pirates!

'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 59.5% ★, Naval 16% ★, Sailing 9.7% ★, RPG 2.9%, Naval Combat 2.6% ★

Why You'll Like It: Built on the Mount & Blade engine, this game provides a similar sandbox experience where you manage a crew, trade, and engage in tactical land and sea battles.

Discover Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag, the classic pirate action-adventure game from 2013. Command your ship, hunt Templars and carve your legend as Edward Kenway across the Caribbean's Golden Age of Piracy.

Why similar: Pirates 60.9% ★, Naval 15.7% ★, Open World 11.6%, Historical 4.2%, Naval Combat 2.8% ★

Why You'll Like It: This title offers the most immersive open-world pirate experience, featuring high-seas exploration and naval combat that feels like a modern evolution of the seed game.

1654 AC. The Caribbean. A place of opportunities and mysteries.

Why similar: Pirates 43.3% ★, Naval 17.9% ★, Sailing 12.7% ★, Naval Combat 6% ★, Open World 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: For players who enjoyed the RPG elements and the depth of the pirate life, this title offers a complex and rewarding simulation of a captain's career.

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 43.3% ★, Naval 18.2% ★, Sailing 15.9% ★, Open World 8.2%, Naval Combat 7.8% ★

Why You'll Like It: This game captures the arcade-style naval combat and procedural exploration that made the original game so accessible and fun.

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 52.3% ★, Naval 18.6% ★, Sailing 10.2% ★, Open World 7%, Historical 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: This game provides a fast-paced, top-down naval combat experience that feels very similar to the action sequences in the seed game.

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 41.8% ★, Naval 21.2% ★, Sailing 15.1% ★, Naval Combat 8.5% ★, Historical 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses heavily on turn-based naval combat and fleet management, mirroring the strategic decision-making required in the seed game.

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 42.2% ★, Naval 18% ★, Sailing 11.9% ★, Open World 8.8%, Naval Combat 5% ★

Why You'll Like It: A modern successor to the classic Sea Dogs formula, it offers a deep, open-world RPG experience set in the Caribbean.

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 48.3% ★, Naval 18.1% ★, Naval Combat 9.1% ★, Sailing 6.1% ★, Open World 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: This sandbox game focuses on exploration and naval combat, allowing players to sail the seas and complete quests at their own pace.

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 38.7% ★, Naval 16% ★, Sailing 13.2% ★, Trading 6.8%, Open World 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: If you enjoyed the trading and economic management aspects of the seed game, this title offers a deep dive into colonial commerce and naval logistics.

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 53.4% ★, Naval 15.5% ★, Naval Combat 10.9% ★, Sailing 7.1% ★, Open World 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: An accessible naval combat game that emphasizes fleet management and sailing mechanics in a familiar setting.

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 39.8% ★, Naval 18.7% ★, Sailing 14.6% ★, Open World 7.8%, Naval Combat 6.4% ★

Why You'll Like It: This action-oriented pirate game captures the lighthearted, adventurous tone of the seed game with a focus on ship-to-ship combat.

Rebel Galaxy is a swashbuckling space adventure, with action-packed combat, exploration, discovery, trade, and “negotiation” with the outlandish denizens at the edge of the known universe.

Why similar: Open World 46.4%, RPG 16.2%, Sandbox 10.7%, Trading 9.1%, Adventure 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: While set in space, the gameplay loop of captaining a ship, upgrading your vessel, and managing trade routes is remarkably similar to the seed game's core design.

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 44.3% ★, Naval 21.6% ★, Open World 8.3%, Naval Combat 8.2% ★, Historical 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: This title emphasizes tactical naval combat and the constant struggle to keep your ship and crew alive during perilous voyages.

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: Pirates 49.2% ★, Naval 17% ★, Naval Combat 10.6% ★, Sailing 9% ★, RPG 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: A classic RPG that provides a deep, authentic look at the life of a pirate captain in the Caribbean.

LOSE YOUR MIND. EAT YOUR CREW. DIE. Take the helm of your steamship and set sail for the unknown! Sunless Sea is a game of discovery, loneliness and frequent death, set in the award-winning Victorian Gothic universe of Fallen London.

Why similar: Open World 27.6%, Naval 23.3% ★, RPG 18.9%, Exploration 13.5%, Adventure 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on the atmospheric exploration and survival aspects of sailing a ship through a dangerous, mysterious world.

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 36.9% ★, Naval 17.1% ★, Sailing 14.4% ★, Open World 7.8%, Naval Combat 6.7% ★

Why You'll Like It: This title attempts to modernize the classic pirate RPG formula with a focus on both land-based exploration and sea combat.

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 68.5% ★, Naval 15.8% ★, Naval Combat 7% ★, Strategy 2.8%, Open World 2.2%

Why You'll Like It: This expansion of the naval combat formula adds supernatural elements and deeper fleet management to the pirate experience.

Blackwake is a multiplayer naval FPS focused on teamwork and cooperation. Fire the cannons, sink enemy ships or board them with firearms and steel.

Why similar: Pirates 57.2% ★, Naval 20.6% ★, Naval Combat 9% ★, Sailing 7.8% ★, Open World 3%

Why You'll Like It: This multiplayer game focuses on the team-based coordination required to operate a ship during intense naval battles.

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: Economy 37.4%, Strategy 20.8%, Sandbox 17.2%, Historical 16.1%, Exploration 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a complex economic and naval management experience that rewards players for mastering trade routes and island colonization.

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 43.1% ★, Sailing 17.2% ★, Naval 15.5% ★, Open World 7.1%, Naval Combat 6.4% ★

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on the survival, resource management, and difficult decision-making aspects of a long sea voyage.

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 39% ★, Naval 17.4% ★, Sailing 15.7% ★, Open World 8.2%, Sandbox 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A unique, side-scrolling take on the pirate sandbox experience that focuses on crew management and ship building.

Sid Meier's Civilization III: Complete, the latest offering in the Sid Meier's Civilization III franchise, provides gaming fans with Sid Meier's Civilization III, the highly-addictive journey of discovery.

Why similar: Classic 44.9% ★, Historical 27.4%, Strategy 21.9%, Singleplayer 3.2%, Exploration 2.5%

Why You'll Like It: This title shares the historical strategy depth and turn-based structure that fans of Sid Meier's design style will appreciate.

Sid Meier's Railroads! marks the return of the watershed title in simulation/strategy gaming that launched the popular "tycoon" genre, and inspired a new generation of games. Sid Meier's Railroads!

Why similar: Economy 48.1%, Strategy 29.4%, Classic 18.2% ★, Singleplayer 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: Designed by the same creator, this game shares the accessible, addictive management and strategy philosophy of the seed game.

El Presidente is back! Prove yourself once again as a feared dictator or peace-loving statesman on the island state of Tropico and shape the fate of your very own banana republic through four distinctive eras.

Why similar: Economy 44%, Sandbox 27.3%, Strategy 24.7%, Singleplayer 3.1%, Atmospheric 0.9%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the Caribbean atmosphere and management strategy, allowing you to rule your own island nation with a humorous tone.

Here, you can freely sail your ship, explore the endless ocean, and find hidden islands and treasures!

Why similar: Pirates 48.5% ★, Naval 22.6% ★, Naval Combat 8.1% ★, Open World 5.5%, RPG 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: A lighter, casual take on the pirate RPG genre that emphasizes exploration and simple questing.

Become a fellow of the famous medieval Hanse trading association in the 13th century. Manage the politics, prestige and economic success in your city and the known parts of Europe!

Why similar: Trading 28.5%, Economy 23.8%, Historical 23.4%, Strategy 13.1%, RPG 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: An excellent economic simulation that mirrors the trading and merchant gameplay found in the seed game.

The first true life simulation series set in the fascinating medieval Europe! The Addon expands and transforms the game into an even greater experience by adding a huge area including the cities of "The Hanse" located at the shores of the European seas.

Why similar: Pirates 78% ★, Strategy 9.6%, Economy 5.8%, RPG 5.3%, Singleplayer 1.3%

Why You'll Like It: It combines life simulation with a pirate theme, focusing on the social and economic progression of your character.

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 56.8% ★, Open World 12.7%, Naval Combat 11.2% ★, Naval 7.9% ★, Sailing 6.4% ★

Why You'll Like It: It focuses heavily on the naval combat and ship customization aspects, providing a modern take on the pirate captain fantasy.

Embark on a PvE survival adventure in the Age of Piracy. Fight on land and sea, solo or with friends. Build, craft and explore vast open world filled with dark secrets. Master soulslite combat and take on challenging bosses, command your ship and plunder unspoken treasures!

Why similar: Pirates 61.2% ★, Sailing 17.9% ★, Naval Combat 9.8% ★, Open World 7.6%, Exploration 1.9%

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 41.1% ★, Naval 20% ★, Sailing 12.3% ★, Historical 6.1%, Sandbox 5%

Salt is an open world exploration game where you sail from island to island looking for loot and new discoveries! Relax and explore at your own pace, picking a direction and setting sail across a vast ocean filled with quests, merchants, ruins, pirates, and other mysterious places.

Why similar: Pirates 47.6% ★, Open World 15.6%, Naval 11.3% ★, Sailing 11.2% ★, Sandbox 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on the pure exploration and discovery aspects of sailing an open ocean in a first-person perspective.

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 39.5% ★, Naval 19.2% ★, Sailing 17.5% ★, Open World 8.4%, Naval Combat 7.7% ★

Why You'll Like It: A highly realistic, simulation-heavy take on the naval combat found in the seed game, perfect for those who want more depth.

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 38.2% ★, Naval 18.9% ★, Sailing 15.1% ★, Open World 8.3%, Naval Combat 7.5% ★

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 39% ★, Sailing 15.4% ★, Naval 15% ★, Open World 8.2%, Naval Combat 7.4% ★

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 46.3% ★, Naval 15.6% ★, Trading 9.1%, Sailing 7.5% ★, Economy 6%

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 49.7% ★, Naval 22% ★, Trading 8.8%, Historical 7.1%, Economy 6.9%

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 65% ★, Open World 13.4%, Naval Combat 9.3% ★, RPG 5%, Adventure 2.3%

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 44.3% ★, Sailing 19.4% ★, Naval 17% ★, Open World 11.1%, Sandbox 5.1%

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 41% ★, Naval 19.8% ★, Sailing 16.2% ★, Open World 8.5%, Historical 6%

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 38.6% ★, Naval 19% ★, Sailing 15.4% ★, Naval Combat 7.5% ★, Open World 6.8%

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 59.5% ★, Naval 18.8% ★, Naval Combat 9.1% ★, Historical 5.5%, Economy 3.6%

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: Pirates 56.4% ★, Naval 21.1% ★, Naval Combat 11% ★, Historical 7.6%, Strategy 3.4%

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 67.3% ★, Sailing 21.3% ★, RPG 8.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 1.8%, Action 1.5%

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 41.1% ★, Naval 19.1% ★, Sailing 15.9% ★, Naval Combat 7% ★, Open World 6.8%

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 49.6% ★, Naval 23.8% ★, Open World 10%, Naval Combat 9.3% ★, Strategy 2.6%

Ahoy mateys! From the Mind of Sid Meier, The Golden Age of Buccaneering has returned with Pirates! Gold!

Why similar: Pirates 93.8% ★, Adventure 6.2%

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 42.2% ★, Naval 20.5% ★, Sailing 16.2% ★, Open World 8.7%, Naval Combat 7.7% ★

Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization is the third offering in the award winning Civilization IV series. A re-imagining of the classic Colonization game Sid Meier created in 1994, Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization is a total conversion of the Civilization IV engine into a game experience in which players will lead a European...

Why similar: Historical 52.7%, Strategy 35.3%, Economy 7.5%, Singleplayer 4.4%

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 52.6% ★, Naval 24.3% ★, Naval Combat 9.4% ★, RPG 5%, Strategy 2.9%

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: Pirates 29.1% ★, Naval 19.1% ★, Sailing 16.9% ★, Open World 9.8%, Naval Combat 8.7% ★

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 51.3% ★, Sailing 20.1% ★, Open World 11.4%, Naval Combat 7.4% ★, RPG 3.4%

Every voyage is a journey of "Sailing & Beyond" in Sailing Era! Navigate your fleet and sail for fun; run a business; have a romantic encounter in the tavern; capture pirates amid intense battle; explore inland for treasure... Experience foreign culture, make novel discoveries, and sail away!

Why similar: Pirates 41% ★, Sailing 19.3% ★, Historical 10.3%, Naval Combat 9.9% ★, Trading 6.3%

Plunder your way to the top and claim the title of Pirate King. This humorous mix of adventure and strategy lets you unite pirate factions, manage strongholds, and dominate land and sea battles. Raid, recruit, and wreak havoc across the Caribbean in your quest for ultimate infamy.

Why similar: Pirates 94.3% ★, Strategy 5.7%

Sid Meier's Civilization IV®: Beyond the Sword is the second expansion pack for Civilization IV - the 2005 PC Game of the Year that has become a worldwide hit.

Why similar: Historical 41.3%, Strategy 34.9%, Classic 18.3% ★, Singleplayer 5.5%

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 68% ★, RPG 16.6%, Strategy 8.8%, Adventure 6.5%

The New World lies before you with all its peril, promise and infinite possibility. Your colonists anxiously follow you to shore. The treasures of an entire continent await you.

Why similar: Classic 51.7% ★, Historical 15.1%, Strategy 11.5%, Adventure 9.9%, Economy 9.8%

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: Pirates 39.1% ★, Naval 18.5% ★, Sailing 14.5% ★, Naval Combat 5.4% ★, Sandbox 5.2%

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 57.1% ★, Sailing 25% ★, Naval Combat 11.2% ★, Adventure 2.6%, Exploration 2.1%