- #1 Windward
97% 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 45% ★, Naval 27.6% ★, Sailing 7.1% ★, Sandbox 4.3%, Open World 3.8%
Why You'll Like It: A sandbox naval adventure that focuses on exploration, faction warfare, and ship customization in a persistent world.
- #2 King of Seas
96% matchMixed59% of 771 reviews2021
Dev: 3DCloudsPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 6.1 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 34.5% ★, Naval 23.8% ★, Sailing 16% ★, Action RPG 7.5%, Open World 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: This game mirrors the arcade-style naval combat and RPG progression of Tempest in a procedurally generated world.
- #3 Assassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag™
96% matchVery Positive88% of 77,541 reviews
Dev: Ubisoft MontrealPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 20.9 hrsMean: 41.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 49.9% ★, Naval 21.1% ★, Open World 9.3%, Historical 5%, Third Person 3.6%
Why You'll Like It: This is the definitive open-world pirate action experience, featuring iconic naval combat and exploration that set the standard for the genre.
- #4 Sea of Thieves: 2026 Edition
95% matchVery Positive89% of 369,117 reviews2020
Dev: Rare LtdPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 22.4 hrsMean: 85.4 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 40.6% ★, Sailing 16.3% ★, Naval 15.7% ★, Open World 9.7%, Co-op 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: A premier multiplayer pirate sandbox that emphasizes cooperative sailing and intense ship-to-ship combat in a vibrant world.
- #5 Skull and Bones
94% matchMixed67% of 4,291 reviews2024
Dev: Ubisoft SingaporePub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 26.4 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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 43.3% ★, Action RPG 10.6%, Naval 9.8% ★, Open World 9.5%, Co-op 8%
Why You'll Like It: A modern action-RPG focused heavily on naval warfare, ship customization, and multiplayer exploration.
- #6 The Pirate: Caribbean Hunt
94% matchVery Positive83% of 4,605 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 51.3% ★, Naval 24.3% ★, Sailing 8.6% ★, Multiplayer 4.9%, Open World 4.8%
Why You'll Like It: A highly accessible naval combat game that focuses on ship management and fleet building in a large open sea.
- #7 Sid Meier's Pirates!
93% matchVery Positive94% of 7,425 reviews2005
Dev: Firaxis GamesPub: 2K
Windows
Median: 1.9 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 52.3% ★, Naval 18.6% ★, Sailing 10.2% ★, Open World 7%, Historical 4.2%
Why You'll Like It: The classic open-world pirate adventure that perfectly balances sailing, sword fighting, and ship combat.
- #8 Caribbean Legend
92% matchMostly Positive77% of 3,048 reviews2024
Dev: BlackMark Studio
Windows
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 54.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%
An open-world RPG, set in the Golden Age of Caribbean piracy. Embark on a 200-hour-long adventure, plunder cities and ships, explore the unknown, discover treasures, forge friendships, earn bounties on your head, and charm the ladies on your path to ultimate freedom!
Why similar: Pirates 32.3% ★, Naval 22.5% ★, Sailing 11.5% ★, Open World 6.5%, CRPG 6%
Why You'll Like It: A deep, modern RPG set in a historical pirate sandbox that offers complex questing and naval systems.
- #9 ATLAS
91% matchMixed47% of 42,895 reviews2018
Dev: Grapeshot Games
Windows
Median: 12.2 hrsMean: 112.1 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 48.2% ★, Sailing 23.8% ★, Open World 10.4%, Multiplayer 4.9%, RPG 4.3%
Why You'll Like It: A massive open-world pirate survival game that offers deep ship building and large-scale naval warfare.
- #10 Buccaneers!
91% matchVery Positive82% of 401 reviews2022
Dev: Skyward Digital
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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 33.3% ★, Naval 25.6% ★, Sailing 15.4% ★, Open World 6.4%, Action RPG 4.5%
Why You'll Like It: An action-oriented pirate RPG that prioritizes exploration and fast-paced ship combat.
- #11 Blackwake
90% matchVery Positive81% of 26,044 reviews2020
Dev: Mastfire Studios Pty Ltd
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 58%
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 48% ★, Naval 28.3% ★, Sailing 8.3% ★, Multiplayer 5.6%, Co-op 4.3%
Why You'll Like It: An intense, team-based naval combat game that captures the chaotic reality of manning a ship during a battle.
- #12 Salt 2: Shores of Gold
88% matchVery Positive85% of 2,262 reviews2025
Dev: Lavaboots Studios
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 9.0 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 37.3% ★, Naval 23.5% ★, Sailing 20.7% ★, Open World 9.1%, Sandbox 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: An exploration-focused pirate adventure that emphasizes crafting, sailing, and discovering hidden islands.
- #13 Blood and Gold: Caribbean!
89% matchMixed60% of 1,277 reviews2015
Dev: Snowbird Games
Windows
Median: 9.4 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 53.7% ★, Naval 23.7% ★, Sailing 11% ★, RPG 3.5%, Open World 2.1%
Why You'll Like It: Combines naval combat with land-based RPG elements and strategy, offering a comprehensive pirate experience.
- #14 Sea Dogs: To Each His Own
89% matchMostly Positive74% of 2,353 reviews2012
Dev: BlackMark Studio
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 48.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%
1654 AC. The Caribbean. A place of opportunities and mysteries.
Why similar: Pirates 34.9% ★, Naval 23.6% ★, Sailing 12.8% ★, Action RPG 5.7%, Historical 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: A classic, deep pirate RPG experience known for its complex naval systems and historical setting.
- #15 Abandon Ship
87% matchMostly Positive73% of 1,344 reviews2019
Dev: Fireblade Software
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.4 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 39.2% ★, Naval 31.2% ★, Perma Death 7.7%, Historical 7.1%, Open World 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: A roguelite naval combat game that captures the tension of ship-to-ship encounters with a unique art style.
- #16 The Pirate: Plague of the Dead
86% matchMostly Positive78% of 632 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 61.5% ★, Naval 23.2% ★, Multiplayer 6.5%, Action 3.7%, Open World 1.9%
Why You'll Like It: A direct sequel to Caribbean Hunt that introduces supernatural elements and fantasy creatures similar to those in Tempest.
- #17 Corsairs Legacy - Pirate Action RPG & Sea Battles
85% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,160 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 27.6% ★, Naval 20.9% ★, Sailing 13.6% ★, CRPG 6.7%, Historical 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: A modern attempt to revive the classic pirate RPG formula with a focus on sea battles and exploration.
- #18 World of Sea Battle
84% matchMostly Positive75% of 7,228 reviews2025
Dev: Thera Interactive
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 26.0 hrs≥1hr: 56%
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 32.6% ★, Naval 26.5% ★, Sailing 16.3% ★, Historical 7%, Open World 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: An MMO-style naval combat game that focuses on ship progression and large-scale maritime warfare.
- #19 Naval Action
86% matchMixed52% of 14,629 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 34.9% ★, Naval 27.7% ★, Sailing 19.5% ★, Open World 7.2%, Historical 5.1%
Why You'll Like It: A hardcore naval combat simulation that provides the most realistic ship mechanics for fans of sailing.
- #20 Terror of the Seven Seas
84% matchMostly Positive79% of 103 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 34.1% ★, Naval 21.5% ★, Sailing 17% ★, Open World 7%, Historical 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the core loop of sailing and naval combat within an open-world environment.
- #21 Tortuga - A Pirate's Tale
82% matchMixed58% of 165 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 39.4% ★, Naval 32.7% ★, Sailing 18% ★, Historical 5.6%, Sandbox 3.5%
Why You'll Like It: Features turn-based tactical naval combat with a strong focus on pirate narrative and fleet management.
- #22 Piratopia
82% 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 41.1% ★, Naval 23.5% ★, Sailing 18.4% ★, Open World 6.3%, Multiplayer 4.2%
Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure title that blends exploration with naval combat mechanics.
- #23 Sea Dogs: Caribbean Tales
83% matchMixed61% of 137 reviews2018
Dev: Akella
Windows
Sail the rough seas with your tall ship and loyal crew of vicious cutthroats and fierce corsairs. Build up your fleet and capture and rule colonies to become the mightiest pirate of them all! Sea Dogs: Caribbean Tales is a naval game devoted to pirate adventures on the Caribbean seas of the 17th century, aiming to be the ultimate pirate...
Why similar: Pirates 45.5% ★, Naval 25.8% ★, Sailing 10.5% ★, RPG 8.2%, Open World 4.6%
Why You'll Like It: A foundational title for the pirate RPG genre that offers a deep, immersive historical experience.
- #24 Maelstrom
81% matchVery Positive83% of 2,583 reviews2019
Dev: Gunpowder Games, Inc.Pub: Forthright Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 11.8 hrs≥1hr: 53%
Command the seas in Maelstrom! Engage in fast-paced naval battles with powerful warships and colossal sea monsters. Customize your fleet and dominate the Abyssal Ocean. Are you ruthless enough to survive?
Why similar: Pirates 37.5% ★, Naval 29.3% ★, Sailing 18.6% ★, Co-op 4.5%, Multiplayer 3.7%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced naval battle royale that features a dark, fantasy-pirate aesthetic.
- #25 Captain Bones : A Pirate's Journey
79% 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 33.4% ★, Naval 26.6% ★, Sailing 16.2% ★, Action RPG 6.8%, Open World 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: An open-world pirate adventure that focuses on survival, combat, and exploration.
- #26 The Caribbean Sail
80% matchVery Positive94% of 528 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 40% ★, Naval 23.6% ★, Sailing 20.1% ★, Open World 6.5%, RPG 4.1%
Why You'll Like It: A unique survival-focused take on the pirate experience with a heavy emphasis on sailing mechanics.
- #27 Pixel Piracy
81% 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 32.4% ★, Naval 23.6% ★, Sailing 16.4% ★, Action RPG 7.5%, Sandbox 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling take on pirate management and combat that emphasizes crew survival and ship customization.
- #28 Caribbean Legend: Age of Pirates
77% matchMostly Positive72% of 472 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 30.3% ★, Naval 24.1% ★, Sailing 11.4% ★, CRPG 6.6%, Historical 6.5%
- #29 Windrose
73% matchVery Positive88% of 44,950 reviews2026
Dev: Kraken Express
Windows
Median: 19.2 hrsMean: 31.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%
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 62.4% ★, Sailing 23% ★, Open World 7.5%, Third Person 3.2%, Action-Adventure 2.3%
- #30 Mystical Maritime Adventure
76% 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 41.7% ★, Naval 31.7% ★, Action RPG 6.1%, RPG 6%, Open World 4.6%
- #31 Windward Horizon
75% matchVery Positive80% of 438 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 25.2% ★, Pirates 23.4% ★, Sailing 17.2% ★, Open World 7.7%, Co-op 7.4%
- #32 Salt
76% matchMostly Positive76% of 2,246 reviews2018
Dev: Lavaboots Studios
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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 40.3% ★, Naval 15.7% ★, Open World 12.9%, Sailing 12% ★, Sandbox 6%
- #33 Vendetta - Curse of Raven's Cry
78% matchMixed47% of 775 reviews2015
Dev: Reality Pump StudiosPub: TopWare Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 8.4 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 62.9% ★, RPG 14.2%, Open World 9.3%, Action 9.1%, Indie 4.4%
- #34 Buccaneers! The New Age of Piracy
75% matchVery Positive81% of 147 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 30.9% ★, Naval 24.4% ★, Sailing 15.4% ★, Action RPG 6.7%, Historical 6.4%
- #35 Age of Water
73% matchMostly Positive70% of 3,485 reviews2025
Dev: Three Whales StudioPub: Gaijin Network Ltd
Windows
Median: 10.0 hrsMean: 38.5 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 41.8% ★, Pirates 38.5% ★, Open World 8.7%, Action-Adventure 3.9%, Action 2.7%
- #36 Port Royale 3
74% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,567 reviews2012
Dev: Gaming Minds StudiosPub: Kalypso Media Digital
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%
The Caribbean, in the turbulent 17th Century. The mighty kingdoms of Spain, England, France and the Netherlands fight over the colonies. And there you are, a young sea captain whose only goal is to become the most powerful man in the New World.
Why similar: Pirates 50.5% ★, Naval 27.7% ★, Sailing 10.3% ★, Historical 5.3%, Open World 4.1%
- #37 Sea Dogs
74% matchMostly Positive75% of 171 reviews2018
Dev: Akella
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 41%
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 30.9% ★, Naval 24.8% ★, Sailing 15.5% ★, Historical 7.2%, Open World 5.3%
- #38 Rise of Piracy
70% matchMostly Positive79% of 448 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 36% ★, Naval 27.3% ★, Sailing 17.5% ★, Action RPG 6.7%, Open World 5.8%
- #39 Risen 2: Dark Waters
73% matchMostly Positive80% of 6,693 reviews2012
Dev: Piranha BytesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 11.6 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 65.2% ★, RPG 11.7%, Open World 10.2%, Third Person 4.6%, Action RPG 2.9%
- #40 Captain Bones: Prologue
72% matchVery Positive86% of 552 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 41.3% ★, Sailing 17.8% ★, Naval 12.6% ★, Open World 8.1%, Action RPG 6.8%
- #41 Curse of Pirates
70% matchVery Positive85% of 65 reviews2026
Dev: Funky ParrotPub: HeroCraft PC
Windows
Ahoy, matey! How about slicing up some sea beasts and sending a couple of rivals to feed the kraken? Curse of Pirates be a true action roguelike, inspired by Vampire Survivors and Hades! Set sail upon the high seas, gather ye brave crew, and stand firm against the relentless tides of foes!
Why similar: Pirates 41.3% ★, Naval 29.9% ★, Sailing 17.3% ★, Action RPG 5.4%, RPG 2.7%
- #42 Forgotten Seas
70% matchMostly Positive77% of 580 reviews2025
Dev: Pangea Game StudiosPub: indie.io
Windows
You are lost in the Bermuda Void, where the ocean is endless and dry land precious. Craft your Ship-in-a-Bottle, then experience survival on the high seas. Sail for new land, build camps, hunt for treasures, trade for goods - then defend your ship from dreaded pirates stalking this strange realm!
Why similar: Pirates 56.2% ★, Sailing 19.8% ★, Co-op 11.2%, Multiplayer 7.3%, Action 4.1%
- #43 Rum & Gun
69% matchVery Positive93% of 396 reviews2024
Dev: Borington
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 42%
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 52.9% ★, Naval 17% ★, Action RPG 12.8%, Action-Adventure 4.9%, Historical 4.7%
- #44 Man O' War: Corsair - Warhammer Naval Battles (Classic)
72% matchMixed64% of 781 reviews2017
Dev: Evil Twin ArtworksPub: SNEG
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Send Skaven ships to the murky depths, cut Khorne’s champions to pieces & battle sea monsters as you explore the Warhammer oceans. Turn pirate & become the scourge of the Empire, or trade your way to riches along the Bretonnian coast. Based on Games Workshop's classic Man O’ War.
Why similar: Pirates 45.3% ★, Naval 37.6% ★, Open World 7.9%, RPG 3.8%, Action 3.1%
- #45 Sea Dogs: City of Abandoned Ships
71% matchMostly Positive77% of 260 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 60.8% ★, Sailing 24.3% ★, RPG 9.9%, Action 5%
- #46 Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii
67% matchVery Positive88% of 9,427 reviews2025
Dev: Ryu Ga Gotoku StudioPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 26.2 hrsMean: 29.6 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 44.1% ★, Naval 17.2% ★, Sailing 10.2% ★, Action RPG 9%, RPG 5.5%
- #47 Airship: Kingdoms Adrift
68% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,038 reviews2023
Dev: Revolution IndustryPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 22.0 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 40.2% ★, Naval 32.6% ★, Sandbox 8.6%, Open World 7.8%, RPG 7%
- #48 Blazing Sails
66% matchVery Positive86% of 10,593 reviews2023
Dev: Get Up GamesPub: Iceberg Interactive
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 15.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Fight for survival in Blazing Sails, a fast-paced pirate PvP game! Create your own unique pirate and ship. Band together with other players to command your mighty vessel! Explore different game-modes, maps, weapons, ship types and more while eliminating other crews in epic battles on land and sea!
Why similar: Pirates 43.3% ★, Naval 23.5% ★, Historical 9.5%, Co-op 9.3%, Open World 8.2%
- #49 Sail Forth
67% matchVery Positive92% of 636 reviews2022
Dev: Festive VectorPub: The Quantum Astrophysicists Guild
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 61%
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 53% ★, Sailing 29.2% ★, Third Person 6.8%, Action-Adventure 5.1%, Atmospheric 4.2%
- #50 Out of Reach: Treasure Royale
69% matchMixed56% of 565 reviews2020
Dev: Space Boat StudiosPub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 38%
Treasure Royale is a Battle Royale style game in which dozens of pirate crews face each other on the open sea, jungle islands and dark caves. Navigate your ship, bombard enemies, find gear but above all - hunt treasures!
Why similar: Pirates 37.5% ★, Naval 25% ★, Sailing 16.8% ★, Open World 7.9%, Multiplayer 5.5%
- #51 Sea of Craft
67% matchMostly Positive74% of 455 reviews2023
Dev: Wizard Games
Windows
Hello! Captain! “Sea Of Craft” is a sandbox ocean-building game with realistic physics simulation. In “Sea of Craft”, you can build your exclusive ship with hundreds of materials, and explore intriguing stages on planet Beella as well as adventures of wonders in the great ocean!
Why similar: Pirates 48.1% ★, Naval 24.7% ★, Open World 10.3%, Sandbox 5.8%, Multiplayer 4.8%
- #52 Rogue Waters
65% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,149 reviews2024
Dev: Ice Code GamesPub: Tripwire Presents
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 52.5% ★, Naval 23.2% ★, Sailing 18.4% ★, RPG 5.8%
- #53 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 50.1% ★, Naval 18.6% ★, Sailing 16.2% ★, Action 4.4%, Co-op 3.9%
- #54 SeaCret 1
66% matchMixed63% of 103 reviews2025
Dev: Dalas
Windows
Sail into the 17th-century Caribbean in SeaCret 1, a riotous mix of strategy, humor, and adventure! Trade, fight, or govern your way to fame in this sandbox escapade, where every choice brings riches or ridiculousness.
Why similar: Pirates 42.4% ★, Naval 33.3% ★, Action RPG 9.2%, Open World 8.3%, Action-Adventure 4%
