- #1 The Pirate: Plague of the Dead
97% 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 42% ★, Naval Combat 29.3% ★, Naval 12.9% ★, Multiplayer 5.4%, Strategy 3%
Why You'll Like It: Developed by the same team, this title expands on the core mechanics of Caribbean Hunt with supernatural elements and improved naval systems.
- #2 Sid Meier's Pirates!
96% 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 53.4% ★, Naval 15.5% ★, Naval Combat 10.9% ★, Sailing 7.1% ★, Open World 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: This classic remains the gold standard for the genre, perfectly balancing ship combat, trading, and swashbuckling adventure.
- #3 Tempest: Pirate Action RPG
96% matchMixed69% of 2,603 reviews2016
Dev: HeroCraftPub: HeroCraft PC
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Tempest is a Pirate Open World Action RPG where you rove the seas across three continents filled with dozens of colonies and forts, hundreds of quests and countless ships to plunder. Customize your ship, trade, challenge fellow pirates and face mythical monsters such as the Kraken and Leviathan!
Why similar: Pirates 51.3% ★, Naval 24.3% ★, Sailing 8.6% ★, Multiplayer 4.9%, Open World 4.8%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a very similar top-down naval combat experience with a heavy focus on ship customization and open-world exploration.
- #4 Windward
95% 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 40.4% ★, Pirates 31.3% ★, Naval 15.7% ★, Sailing 3.4% ★, Multiplayer 3%
Why You'll Like It: It features a similar arcade-style naval combat loop with a strong emphasis on sandbox exploration and faction-based progression.
- #5 Blood and Gold: Caribbean!
94% 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 51.1% ★, Naval 18.3% ★, Naval Combat 15.2% ★, Sailing 7.1% ★, Strategy 2.2%
Why You'll Like It: Built on the Mount & Blade engine, it provides a deep, gritty RPG experience that combines land-based combat with naval strategy.
- #6 Skull and Bones
93% 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: Naval Combat 44.2% ★, Pirates 33% ★, Naval 6.1% ★, Multiplayer 5.7%, Open World 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: This modern title focuses heavily on the naval combat and ship-building aspects that define the core loop of the seed game.
- #7 Sea Dogs: To Each His Own
94% 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 33.4% ★, Naval Combat 31.6% ★, Naval 18.4% ★, Sailing 8.4% ★, Open World 3.2%
Why You'll Like It: A classic, complex RPG that captures the authentic atmosphere of the Age of Sail with deep narrative choices.
- #8 Blackwake
92% 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: Naval Combat 36.5% ★, Pirates 34.2% ★, Naval 16.4% ★, Multiplayer 4.9%, Sailing 4% ★
Why You'll Like It: It shifts the focus to intense, team-based multiplayer naval combat where coordination is key to keeping your ship afloat.
- #9 World of Sea Battle
90% 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: Naval Combat 36.4% ★, Pirates 27.3% ★, Naval 18% ★, Sailing 9.3% ★, Open World 4.2%
Why You'll Like It: An MMO that focuses entirely on naval combat, allowing players to engage in large-scale battles in an open-world environment.
- #10 Naval Action
91% 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: Naval Combat 35.1% ★, Pirates 26.5% ★, Naval 17.2% ★, Sailing 10.1% ★, Open World 4%
Why You'll Like It: For players seeking a more realistic and hardcore approach to sailing and naval warfare, this title offers unparalleled depth.
- #11 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: Naval Combat 32.8% ★, Pirates 30% ★, Naval 18.8% ★, Sailing 9.5% ★, Open World 4.1%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced action-adventure game that captures the spirit of classic pirate tropes with modern, accessible combat mechanics.
- #12 Caribbean Legend
89% 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 34.7% ★, Naval Combat 27.9% ★, Naval 19.7% ★, Sailing 8.4% ★, Open World 5.1%
Why You'll Like It: A modern, polished take on the classic Sea Dogs formula that offers a massive open world and deep RPG systems.
- #13 Abandon Ship
89% 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: Naval Combat 38.5% ★, Pirates 30.6% ★, Naval 19.8% ★, Open World 4%, Historical 2.7%
Why You'll Like It: A tactical roguelite that focuses on ship management and survival, forcing you to make difficult decisions during naval engagements.
- #14 Tortuga - A Pirate's Tale
88% 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: Naval Combat 37.5% ★, Pirates 27% ★, Naval 18.3% ★, Sailing 8.4% ★, Simulation 2.3%
Why You'll Like It: This turn-based strategy game emphasizes the management of your pirate fleet and the tactical positioning required for successful raids.
- #15 Corsairs Legacy - Pirate Action RPG & Sea Battles
87% 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: Naval Combat 34.8% ★, Pirates 28.1% ★, Naval 17.3% ★, Sailing 9.4% ★, Open World 4.2%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a blend of third-person action and naval combat that feels very similar to the classic pirate RPGs of the early 2000s.
- #16 Ultimate Admiral: Age of Sail
86% matchMostly Positive79% of 2,115 reviews2021
Dev: Game-Labs
Windows
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 24.7 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Ultimate Admiral: Age of Sail is a tactical wargame from the creators of the Ultimate General series set amidst the epic naval campaigns in the period of the American Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars.
Why similar: Naval Combat 63.5% ★, Naval 16% ★, Strategy 6.2%, Sailing 5.5% ★, Simulation 4.6%
Why You'll Like It: This game provides a highly tactical approach to naval warfare, perfect for those who enjoy the strategic side of ship-to-ship combat.
- #17 Terror of the Seven Seas
86% 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: Naval Combat 35.8% ★, Pirates 27.7% ★, Naval 14.2% ★, Sailing 9.4% ★, Open World 4.1%
Why You'll Like It: A straightforward action-adventure game that prioritizes open-world sailing and naval combat over complex management systems.
- #18 ATLAS
84% 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 37.3% ★, Naval Combat 36.5% ★, Sailing 12.6% ★, Open World 5.8%, Multiplayer 4.6%
Why You'll Like It: A massive open-world survival game that allows for extensive ship building and sailing across a vast, dangerous ocean.
- #19 Sea Dogs: Caribbean Tales
85% 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: Naval Combat 45.1% ★, Pirates 30.7% ★, Naval 14.2% ★, Sailing 4.8% ★, Open World 2.3%
Why You'll Like It: A foundational title in the pirate RPG genre that offers a nostalgic look at the naval combat and exploration mechanics.
- #20 Port Royale 4
84% matchMixed57% of 2,092 reviews2020
Dev: Gaming MindsPub: Kalypso Media
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 12.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 29.5% ★, Naval Combat 28.3% ★, Naval 16.2% ★, Sailing 8.7% ★, Strategy 4.1%
Why You'll Like It: While more focused on economics and trading, it provides a deep naval simulation that is essential for any fan of the Caribbean setting.
- #21 Rise of Piracy
81% 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: Naval Combat 33.5% ★, Pirates 28.6% ★, Naval 17.7% ★, Sailing 9.5% ★, Open World 3.3%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a simulation-heavy approach to the pirate life, focusing on the progression from a small ship to a powerful fleet.
- #22 The Caribbean Sail
83% 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: Naval Combat 31.4% ★, Pirates 31% ★, Naval 14.9% ★, Sailing 10.6% ★, Open World 3.6%
Why You'll Like It: A unique survival-focused game that emphasizes the harsh realities of life at sea through choices and resource management.
- #23 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: Naval Combat 36.9% ★, Pirates 29.7% ★, Naval 13.8% ★, Sailing 9.1% ★, Multiplayer 3.7%
Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure title that emphasizes exploration and naval combat in a stylized, sandbox pirate world.
- #24 Port Royale 3
82% 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 39% ★, Naval Combat 19.4% ★, Naval 17.4% ★, Strategy 5.6%, Sailing 5.4% ★
Why You'll Like It: A classic trading and strategy game that provides a great sense of the Caribbean economy and naval logistics.
- #25 Sailwind
79% matchVery Positive90% of 2,200 reviews2021
Dev: Raw Lion Workshop
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 21.9 hrs≥1hr: 74%
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 51.1% ★, Open World 20.1%, Simulation 10.8%, Adventure 6.7%, Exploration 4.6%
Why You'll Like It: A dedicated sailing simulator that offers the most realistic wind and navigation mechanics for those who love the art of sailing.
- #26 Salt
80% 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 48% ★, Naval 15.2% ★, Open World 11.1%, Sailing 9.7% ★, Multiplayer 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: An exploration-focused game that captures the feeling of sailing an open ocean and discovering uncharted islands.
- #27 Unearned Bounty
81% matchMixed68% of 321 reviews2018
Dev: Extrokold Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 18 minMean: 180.6 hrs≥1hr: 23%
Unearned Bounty is an action-packed Free-For-All multiplayer game where you battle to become the most infamous pirate!
Why similar: Pirates 44.4% ★, Naval Combat 28.3% ★, Naval 15% ★, Multiplayer 6.2%, Sailing 4.4% ★
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, multiplayer-focused action game that centers on naval combat and bounty hunting in a pirate-themed arena.
- #28 Maelstrom
79% 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 31.2% ★, Naval Combat 28.6% ★, Naval 19.8% ★, Sailing 10.5% ★, Multiplayer 3.8%
- #29 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 36.2% ★, Naval 23.5% ★, Naval Combat 22.9% ★, Sailing 9.3% ★, Historical 3.7%
- #30 Windrose
74% 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: Naval Combat 43.7% ★, Pirates 39.8% ★, Sailing 10% ★, Open World 3.5%, Exploration 1.3%
- #31 Corsairs - Battle of the Caribbean
76% matchMostly Negative32% of 108 reviews2026
Dev: Fishing CactusPub: Microids
Windows
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: Naval Combat 42.8% ★, Pirates 32.1% ★, Naval 15.9% ★, Strategy 3.3%, Historical 3%
- #32 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: Naval Combat 37.5% ★, Pirates 33.1% ★, Naval 20.5% ★, Open World 2.7%, Adventure 2.2%
- #33 Sea Dogs
78% 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: Naval Combat 35.7% ★, Pirates 27% ★, Naval 17.6% ★, Sailing 9.2% ★, Open World 3.4%
- #34 Assassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag™
75% 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 49.5% ★, Naval 17% ★, Naval Combat 15.7% ★, Open World 6.7%, Multiplayer 4.4%
- #35 Captain Bones : A Pirate's Journey
73% 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 36.2% ★, Pirates 29.2% ★, Naval 18.9% ★, Sailing 9.7% ★, Open World 4.2%
- #36 World of Warships
73% matchMostly Positive77% of 154,781 reviews2017
Dev: Wargaming Group Limited
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 82.7 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Immerse yourself in thrilling naval battles and assemble an armada of over 800 ships from the first half of the 20th century — from stealthy destroyers to gigantic battleships. Change the look of your ship, choose upgrades to suit your play style, and go into battle with other players!
Why similar: Naval Combat 55.5% ★, Naval 28.3% ★, Multiplayer 7.4%, Historical 5.1%, Simulation 2.4%
- #37 King of Seas
75% 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: Naval Combat 36.7% ★, Pirates 29.8% ★, Naval 16.7% ★, Sailing 9.4% ★, Open World 4%
- #38 Captain Bones: Prologue
73% 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: Naval Combat 37.8% ★, Pirates 34% ★, Sailing 10% ★, Naval 8.5% ★, Open World 4.8%
- #39 Republic of Pirates
71% matchMostly Positive72% of 487 reviews2024
Dev: Crazy Goat GamesPub: PQube
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 71%
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: Naval Combat 38% ★, Pirates 36.3% ★, Naval 15.2% ★, Strategy 3.1%, Simulation 2.5%
- #40 Age of Water
70% 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: Pirates 45.9% ★, Naval 40.6% ★, Open World 7.5%, Multiplayer 3.1%, Action 2%
- #41 Buccaneers! The New Age of Piracy
72% 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 43.2% ★, Naval 27.8% ★, Sailing 14.7% ★, Open World 6.3%, Historical 4.3%
- #42 SeaCret 1
71% 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: Naval Combat 38.2% ★, Pirates 29.8% ★, Naval 19% ★, Open World 4.2%, Strategy 2.7%
- #43 Sail Forth
70% 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: Naval Combat 45.7% ★, Pirates 34.1% ★, Sailing 12.8% ★, Simulation 2.7%, Adventure 2%
- #44 Salt 2: Shores of Gold
67% 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 46.5% ★, Naval 23.7% ★, Sailing 17.5% ★, Open World 8.2%, Exploration 1.7%
- #45 King Of The Pirates
70% matchMostly Positive73% of 56 reviews2024
Dev: Dark Shine Game Studio
Windows
Can you rule this mighty sea?
Why similar: Naval Combat 50.8% ★, Pirates 33.3% ★, Strategy 8%, Multiplayer 5%, Action 2.8%
- #46 Sea of Thieves: 2026 Edition
66% 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 47.6% ★, Naval 14.9% ★, Sailing 13% ★, Multiplayer 10.2%, Open World 8.3%
- #47 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 39.6% ★, Pirates 35.9% ★, Naval 10.8% ★, Sailing 7.9% ★, Multiplayer 2.4%
- #48 Curse of Pirates
66% 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: Naval Combat 38% ★, Pirates 30.7% ★, Naval 18% ★, Sailing 8.7% ★, Simulation 1.8%
- #49 Pirate Ships
67% matchMixed61% of 296 reviews2026
Dev: HeroCraft Ltd.Pub: HeroCraft PC
Windows · Mac
Pirate Ships is a PvP game about shipbuilding and naval battles. Embark on an epic journey together with other players and fight monsters, pirates and thieves to become the greatest pirate in all of the Caribbean!
Why similar: Pirates 34.5% ★, Naval Combat 31.8% ★, Naval 17.5% ★, Sailing 10.9% ★, Multiplayer 2.9%
- #50 Naval Battle Online
68% matchMostly Positive76% of 55 reviews2022
Dev: Dark Shine Game Studio
Windows
Are you ready to conquer and plunder the seas with your fleet?
Why similar: Naval Combat 46.9% ★, Pirates 39.4% ★, Strategy 9%, Action 4.6%
- #51 Uncharted Waters Online
69% matchMixed69% of 426 reviews2018
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.Pub: Papaya Play
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 14.6 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 44.1% ★, Naval 20.6% ★, Sailing 16% ★, Strategy 8%, Open World 6%
- #52 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: Naval Combat 38.1% ★, Pirates 26.9% ★, Naval 14.6% ★, Sailing 8.2% ★, Multiplayer 4.8%
- #53 Forgotten Seas
65% 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 39% ★, Naval Combat 36.8% ★, Sailing 9.4% ★, Multiplayer 6.2%, Simulation 3%
- #54 Pixel Piracy
68% 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 34% ★, Pirates 29.5% ★, Naval 17.5% ★, Sailing 10.2% ★, Open World 4.4%
- #55 Sea Dogs: City of Abandoned Ships
68% 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 74.3% ★, Sailing 20.2% ★, Action 3.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 1.7%
