- #1 Naval Action
97% matchMixed52% of 14,673 reviews2019
Dev: Bermuda Computer Club
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 89.0 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 19.3% ★, Sailing 17.3% ★, Naval 16.8% ★, Pirates 15.3% ★, MMORPG 10.8% ★
Why You'll Like It: A highly realistic simulation of Age of Sail naval combat that offers the most depth for fans of historical ship mechanics.
- #2 The Pirate: Caribbean Hunt
96% matchVery Positive83% of 4,616 reviews2016
Dev: Home Net Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 48 minMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 46%
Hail to the Captain! Sail into the heart of the Caribbean in the Age of Piracy - the time of black flags and white skulls, blue waves and golden opportunities. Hoist the Jolly Roger and grab the steering wheel to sail through battles and raids, ransoms and treasures, to become the Crimson King of the Antilles!
Why similar: Naval Combat 36.3% ★, Pirates 27.4% ★, Naval 18% ★, Sailing 9.2% ★, Open World 4.2%
Why You'll Like It: An accessible and highly enjoyable arcade-style naval combat game that captures the spirit of pirate exploration.
- #3 Sea of Thieves: 2026 Edition
96% matchVery Positive89% of 370,265 reviews2020
Dev: Rare LtdPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 22.3 hrsMean: 85.5 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 29.3% ★, Sailing 23.6% ★, Naval 15.6% ★, Open World 11.5%, Massively Multiplayer 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: The definitive multiplayer pirate experience that perfectly captures the feeling of sailing, ship combat, and cooperative crew management.
- #4 Blackwake
95% 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 30.7% ★, Pirates 30.2% ★, Naval 24.6% ★, Sailing 10.5% ★, Open World 2.5%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the chaotic, team-based nature of naval warfare where communication and crew coordination are essential for survival.
- #5 ATLAS
94% matchMixed47% of 42,895 reviews2018
Dev: Grapeshot Games
Windows
Median: 12.5 hrsMean: 111.8 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 19.3% ★, Sailing 19.2% ★, Naval Combat 17.9% ★, MMORPG 12.9% ★, Massively Multiplayer 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: A massive open-world survival game that centers on sailing, ship building, and territorial control in a pirate-themed setting.
- #6 Skull and Bones
93% matchMixed67% of 4,469 reviews2024
Dev: Ubisoft SingaporePub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 27.2 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Skull and Bones is an open world naval action RPG where ship combat, build choice, and sailing skill define your pirate legend. Conquer rival ships and mythical beasts in a vast ocean of up to 20 players.
Why similar: Naval Combat 33.2% ★, Pirates 26.1% ★, Open World 9.3%, Naval 8.1% ★, Sailing 7.4% ★
Why You'll Like It: A modern action-RPG that focuses heavily on naval combat and ship customization in an open-world environment.
- #7 Tempest: Pirate Action RPG
94% matchMixed69% of 2,614 reviews2016
Dev: HeroCraftPub: HeroCraft PC
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.5 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 32.8% ★, Naval 26.4% ★, Sailing 16.2% ★, Open World 7%, Historical 7%
Why You'll Like It: An open-world pirate game that blends naval combat with light RPG elements and fantasy encounters.
- #8 Age of Water
91% matchMostly Positive70% of 3,493 reviews2025
Dev: Three Whales StudioPub: Gaijin Network Ltd
Windows
Median: 10.0 hrsMean: 38.7 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 31.3% ★, Pirates 20.9% ★, Massively Multiplayer 13.4%, MMORPG 10.1% ★, Open World 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: A unique post-apocalyptic naval MMO that emphasizes exploration, crafting, and combat in a world covered by water.
- #9 Windward
92% 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 31.3% ★, Pirates 25.5% ★, Naval 21.6% ★, Sailing 8.2% ★, Sandbox 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: A top-down sandbox game that emphasizes exploration, trade, and naval combat in a procedurally generated world.
- #10 Salt 2: Shores of Gold
90% matchVery Positive85% of 2,286 reviews2025
Dev: Lavaboots Studios
Windows
Median: 2.5 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: Sailing 25.5% ★, Pirates 22.9% ★, Naval 19.7% ★, Open World 9.2%, Sandbox 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: An open-world exploration game that focuses on sailing and surviving in a vast, procedurally generated ocean.
- #11 Uncharted Waters Online
91% matchMixed69% of 426 reviews2018
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.Pub: Papaya Play
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 14.4 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: Massively Multiplayer 29.2%, Sailing 20% ★, Pirates 18.7% ★, Naval 14.8% ★, MMORPG 11.5% ★
Why You'll Like It: A classic MMO that provides a deep, historical approach to naval exploration, trade, and naval combat.
- #12 Albion Online
89% matchMostly Positive79% of 92,111 reviews2018
Dev: Sandbox Interactive GmbH
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 83.2 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Albion Online is a fantasy sandbox MMORPG featuring a player-driven economy, classless combat system, and intense PvP battles. Explore a vast open world full of danger and opportunity. Grow your wealth, forge alliances, and leave your mark on the world of Albion.
Why similar: MMORPG 41.2% ★, Massively Multiplayer 20.8%, Open World 14.2%, Sandbox 9%, Crafting 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: A sandbox MMO that excels in player-driven economies and large-scale guild warfare, mirroring the social dynamics of naval MMOs.
- #13 Mortal Online 2
89% matchMixed60% of 13,634 reviews2022
Dev: Star Vault AB
Windows
Median: 14.0 hrsMean: 145.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Step into Nave, a vast fantasy sandbox world with a player-driven economy, persistent housing, and deep crafting systems. Engage in first-person, full-loot PvP combat with other players and perilous foes. Build, explore, and conquer in an unforgiving world. The land is yours—who will you become?
Why similar: MMORPG 36% ★, Massively Multiplayer 14.5%, Open World 11.9%, Sandbox 11.9%, PvP 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: A hardcore sandbox MMO that offers high-stakes PvP and a player-driven economy similar to the sandbox elements of Sea Battle.
- #14 World of Warships
87% matchMostly Positive77% of 155,198 reviews2017
Dev: Wargaming Group Limited
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 83.1 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 35.2% ★, Naval 32% ★, Historical 13.2%, PvP 7.7%, Realistic 5.1%
Why You'll Like It: A tactical naval combat game that provides a more structured, session-based experience for fans of ship-to-ship warfare.
- #15 King of Seas
88% 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 25.2% ★, Pirates 21.6% ★, Naval 20.5% ★, Sailing 20.2% ★, Open World 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG that focuses on naval combat and exploration with a vibrant, stylized aesthetic.
- #16 Corsairs Legacy - Pirate Action RPG & Sea Battles
86% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,180 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 21.4% ★, Naval 19% ★, Pirates 18.2% ★, Sailing 18.1% ★, Historical 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: A story-driven pirate game that balances land-based exploration with naval combat encounters.
- #17 Conqueror's Blade
86% matchMixed67% of 38,356 reviews2020
Dev: Booming TechPub: Poros Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 73.1 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Conqueror's Blade gives you a chance to be a true warlord. Commanding medieval troops in epic 15 vs. 15 siege battles, conquering cities with allies in the open world or fighting against players from all over the world – it's you who make the choice.
Why similar: MMORPG 32.4% ★, Massively Multiplayer 23.9%, Sandbox 11.9%, Open World 11.1%, PvP 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on large-scale tactical warfare and guild-based territory control, which appeals to players who enjoy the strategic side of MMOs.
- #18 Sailwind
85% matchVery Positive89% of 2,255 reviews2021
Dev: Raw Lion Workshop
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 23.0 hrs≥1hr: 75%
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 70.3% ★, Open World 21.2%, Exploration 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: A hardcore sailing simulation that rewards players who enjoy the technical and immersive aspects of navigating the sea.
- #19 Last Oasis
84% matchMixed62% of 24,225 reviews2020
Dev: Donkey Crew
Windows
Median: 17.9 hrsMean: 121.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Nomadic Survival MMO. Build wooden walking machines to travel to new lands. Create clans and fight for territory. Resources deplete fast, so take your sword and scavenge, pirate, and trade to stay alive.
Why similar: Massively Multiplayer 34.2%, Open World 15.7%, MMORPG 11.7% ★, Crafting 9.7%, Sandbox 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: A survival MMO featuring unique nomadic sailing mechanics that provide a similar sense of movement and exploration.
- #20 Piratopia
83% 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 20.1% ★, Pirates 17% ★, Sailing 15.4% ★, Naval 13.4% ★, MMORPG 10.2% ★
Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure title that captures the fun of pirate exploration and naval combat in a stylized world.
- #21 Rise of Piracy
82% matchMostly Positive79% of 466 reviews2026
Dev: IrishJohnGamesPub: MicroProse Software
Windows
The perfect blend of Action, Adventure and RTS. Begin your journey as the lowly captain of a small vessel. End as the commander of a threatening fleet. Rise to glory how you see fit. Trade, fight, recruit, grow, pillage, ally, destroy & conquer.
Why similar: Naval Combat 21.6% ★, Naval 20.3% ★, Pirates 19.4% ★, Sailing 19.1% ★, Sandbox 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: A simulation-heavy pirate game that focuses on the progression from a small ship to a powerful fleet commander.
- #22 Terror of the Seven Seas
82% matchMostly Positive79% of 107 reviews2024
Dev: Cutthroat Games
Windows
Become a Mighty Captain in a Age of sail naval combat game, set in all of the Seven Seas! Sail the entire world: conquering, boarding, plundering, exploring and trading along the way! Gather your crew, ready your ship, hoist your sails and enter a world of swashbuckling and piracy!
Why similar: Naval Combat 23.3% ★, Sailing 19.1% ★, Pirates 19% ★, Naval 16.5% ★, Historical 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: An action-oriented naval game that emphasizes fast-paced combat and exploration.
- #23 Windrose
78% matchVery Positive87% of 48,348 reviews2026
Dev: Kraken Express
Windows
Median: 19.7 hrsMean: 32.4 hrs≥1hr: 95%
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 24.8% ★, Pirates 23.8% ★, Sailing 17.6% ★, Massively Multiplayer 7.4%, Crafting 6.1%
- #24 The Quinfall
79% matchMixed52% of 12,616 reviews2026
Dev: Vawraek Technology Inc.
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 41.9 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Embark on an adventurous journey to explore the Quinfall universe. Be a part of unique battles and an immersive story with dozens of different professions in the depths of medieval times in an all-new MMORPG experience.
Why similar: MMORPG 27% ★, Naval 25.4% ★, Massively Multiplayer 18.2%, Open World 9.8%, Crafting 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: An expansive open-world sandbox MMO that features massive multiplayer interactions and character-driven progression.
- #25 Port Royale 4
81% matchMixed58% of 2,107 reviews2020
Dev: Gaming MindsPub: Kalypso Media
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 12.2 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 22% ★, Naval 20.5% ★, Naval Combat 20.1% ★, Sailing 19.1% ★, Management 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the economic and trading side of the naval era, perfect for those who enjoy the logistical aspects of Sea Battle.
- #26 Star Conflict
80% matchMostly Positive73% of 15,192 reviews2013
Dev: Star Gem Inc.Pub: Gaijin Network Ltd
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 34.6 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Star Conflict is an action-packed, massively multiplayer space simulation game that puts players in the role of elite pilots engaging in a widespread interplanetary skirmish. The whole world for PVP and PVE!
Why similar: Massively Multiplayer 29.3%, Open World 16.1%, Sandbox 15.6%, Crafting 13.4%, PvE 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: While set in space, its core loop of MMO naval-style combat and ship progression is a great alternative for fans of the genre.
- #27 Tortuga - A Pirate's Tale
79% matchMixed58% of 166 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 25.7% ★, Naval 22.3% ★, Pirates 19.5% ★, Sailing 17.9% ★, Historical 5.1%
Why You'll Like It: A turn-based tactical game that focuses on the strategic management of a pirate fleet.
- #28 Maelstrom
78% matchVery Positive83% of 2,584 reviews2019
Dev: Gunpowder Games, Inc.Pub: Forthright Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 11.9 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: Naval 22.7% ★, Pirates 21% ★, Sailing 21% ★, Naval Combat 18.3% ★, Massively Multiplayer 10.2%
- #29 Gloria Victis: Medieval MMORPG
75% matchMixed69% of 11,052 reviews2026
Dev: gamigo US
Windows
Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 25.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Gloria Victis is an MMORPG with an emphasis on realism, set in a low-fantasy medieval open world. Enjoy MMO with skill-based non-target combat, open PVP with territory control, deep crafting system and player-driven economy – all that served with beautiful graphics and an immersive atmosphere.
Why similar: MMORPG 37.3% ★, Massively Multiplayer 22.8%, Open World 13.3%, PvP 7%, Crafting 6.4%
- #30 Pax Dei
75% matchMixed57% of 11,051 reviews2025
Dev: Mainframe Industries
Windows
Median: 16.5 hrsMean: 70.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Welcome to a vast, social sandbox MMO inspired by the legends of the medieval era. Here, myths are real, ghosts exist, and magic is unquestioned. Join thousands of players as you explore the land, build your home, forge your reputation, and craft your own stories. What world will you make?
Why similar: MMORPG 31.4% ★, Open World 11.3%, Sandbox 11.3%, Crafting 9.7%, PvP 8.5%
- #31 Life is Feudal: Arden
76% matchMixed41% of 864 reviews2025
Dev: LTG
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 28.2 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Life is Feudal: Arden is a new free-to-play open-world MMORPG set in the Middle Ages, built on the foundation of Life is Feudal: MMO. Engage in thrilling PvP combat, navigate political intrigue, master a variety of professions and craft unique items. Forge your own path to power and greatness!
Why similar: MMORPG 34.4% ★, Sandbox 12.4%, Historical 12.2%, Massively Multiplayer 9%, Crafting 8.9%
- #32 Life is Feudal: MMO
77% matchMixed40% of 7,347 reviews2018
Dev: LTG
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 45.5 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Experience the hardcore reality of the Middle Ages. Master survival, engage in deep-rooted RPG elements, navigate a bustling economy, build communities, and employ diplomatic strategy to thrive in Abella's vast expanse.
Why similar: MMORPG 29.3% ★, Massively Multiplayer 16.4%, Historical 13.2%, Sandbox 9.7%, PvP 8%
- #33 The Pirate: Plague of the Dead
76% matchMostly Positive78% of 635 reviews2017
Dev: Home Net Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 42 minMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 44%
Command the most fearsome pirates in an exciting Caribbean adventure! Plague of the Dead is a new installment of The Pirate series, featuring an open world without loading screens, dynamic day and night cycle and weather system, it offers each gamer an unforgettable experience.
Why similar: Pirates 43.2% ★, Naval Combat 28.7% ★, Naval 22.5% ★, Action 3.3%, Open World 2.2%
- #34 Sid Meier's Pirates!
74% matchVery Positive94% of 7,461 reviews2005
Dev: Firaxis GamesPub: 2K
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Sail the Caribbean, marauding all on the high seas or ally your ship and crew as a privateer in search of riches - the life you choose is up to you. Face dogged enemies, raid unsuspecting villages, woo fair maidens, avoid capture or dig for buried treasure. Discover what it takes to become one of the most famous pirates in history!
Why similar: Pirates 38.2% ★, Naval 18.9% ★, Sailing 15.1% ★, Open World 8.4%, Naval Combat 7.6% ★
- #35 Caribbean Legend: Age of Pirates
72% matchMostly Positive72% of 494 reviews2026
Dev: ReCon TeamPub: BlackMark Studio
Windows
You are the captain and owner of your own ship—the finest fate one could hope for in the 17th century Caribbean. Unlimited sandbox experience. 60 hours of content. A unique genre blending naval combat, land exploration, and global map. Think Sid Meier's Pirates! meets Bannerlord.
Why similar: Naval 23.2% ★, Pirates 21% ★, Sailing 16% ★, Naval Combat 12.7% ★, Historical 8.3%
- #36 Caribbean Legend
72% matchMostly Positive77% of 3,075 reviews2024
Dev: BlackMark Studio
Windows
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 54.3 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 21.7% ★, Naval 20.9% ★, Naval Combat 16.6% ★, Sailing 15.6% ★, Open World 7.2%
- #37 Uncharted Waters Origin
74% matchMixed46% of 1,740 reviews2023
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.Pub: LINE Games Corporation
Windows
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 106.0 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Commemorating 30 years of the Uncharted Waters seriesSail through the vast oceans, massive worlds and contentsOpen world exploration RPG Uncharted Waters Origin
Why similar: MMORPG 23.7% ★, Sailing 23.6% ★, Massively Multiplayer 14.6%, Historical 9.4%, Open World 6.9%
- #38 Wild Terra 2: New Lands
73% matchMixed52% of 3,942 reviews2022
Dev: Juvty Worlds
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 25.9 hrs≥1hr: 38%
MMORPG full of details that create a unique immersion and the spirit of adventure! Play your role in the life-filled medieval world controlled by players.
Why similar: Massively Multiplayer 27.9%, MMORPG 27.8% ★, Sandbox 14.5%, Crafting 9.6%, Open World 9.4%
- #39 The Adventurer's Domain Online
73% matchMixed64% of 222 reviews2023
Dev: Unbalanced Equations
Windows
Multiplayer Online RPG offering a shared world for players to adventure merging ‘classic’ MMO vibes with more modern third person action combat systems.
Why similar: Naval 22.4% ★, Naval Combat 21.2% ★, MMORPG 20.2% ★, Massively Multiplayer 12.7%, PvE 4.8%
- #40 Mystical Maritime Adventure
71% 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 28.6% ★, Naval 27.8% ★, Pirates 26.5% ★, Open World 4.8%, Sailing 4.3% ★
- #41 Buccaneers!
71% matchVery Positive81% of 403 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 21% ★, Naval Combat 20.6% ★, Pirates 19.8% ★, Sailing 18.5% ★, Open World 6.2%
- #42 World of Warships: Legends
70% matchMixed64% of 445 reviews2026
Dev: Wargaming Group Limited
Windows
Join this free-to-play PvP online naval shooter with fast-paced combat, easy-to-learn gameplay, intuitive controls, and cross-platform play on Steam, console, and mobile. Choose from 600+ warships and 150+ Commanders, and master tactics on diverse maps. Play now and become a legend!
Why similar: Naval 33.4% ★, Naval Combat 23% ★, Historical 15.2%, Massively Multiplayer 9.9%, Realistic 8.4%
- #43 Blood and Gold: Caribbean!
73% 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 39.1% ★, Naval 23.8% ★, Sailing 16.2% ★, Naval Combat 11.1% ★, Open World 2.6%
- #44 Naval Battle Online
71% 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 33% ★, Massively Multiplayer 30.8%, Pirates 29.2% ★, Action 7.1%
- #45 Enlisted
67% matchVery Positive80% of 44,742 reviews2024
Dev: Darkflow SoftwarePub: Gaijin Network Ltd
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 22.9 hrs≥1hr: 74%
In Enlisted, you are not only commanding a single soldier, but an entire squad! This MMO squad based shooter recreates the key battles of the bloodiest war of the 20th century, with hundreds of soldiers, tanks and aircraft taking part in each battle.
Why similar: Massively Multiplayer 36.4%, PvP 24.9%, Realistic 19.3%, Action 11.4%, PvE 8%
- #46 Windward Horizon
68% matchVery Positive80% of 440 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 26.6% ★, Naval 20.3% ★, Sailing 20.3% ★, Pirates 13.7% ★, Open World 7.4%
- #47 Warborne Above Ashes
68% matchMixed45% of 3,037 reviews2025
Dev: Qooland Games
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 35.8 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Warborne is a top-down PvP loot-and-extract MMO. Every choice in the Abyss is a high-stakes gamble. Pick your gear wisely, employ cunning tactics, and plunder every treasure you can from a battlefield teeming with deception. And pray you make it out alive. Trade your spoils to grow your might.
Why similar: MMORPG 40.3% ★, Massively Multiplayer 23.2%, Open World 11.6%, PvP 11.3%, Sandbox 10.1%
- #48 Blazing Sails
66% matchVery Positive86% of 10,614 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: Naval Combat 32.1% ★, Pirates 24.5% ★, Naval 18.3% ★, Historical 9.9%, Open World 7.6%
- #49 Buccaneers! The New Age of Piracy
69% 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: Naval 25.8% ★, Sailing 23.7% ★, Pirates 23.6% ★, Historical 9.1%, Open World 7.9%
- #50 Captain Bones: Prologue
67% matchVery Positive86% of 553 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 25.2% ★, Pirates 23.8% ★, Sailing 20.7% ★, Naval 10.1% ★, Open World 7.7%
- #51 Sail
68% matchMostly Positive72% of 145 reviews2022
Dev: Red Team Interactive Inc.
Windows
Open World, Multiplayer VR Pirate Game!
Why similar: Sailing 27.8% ★, Pirates 27.4% ★, Naval Combat 24.9% ★, Open World 6.5%, PvP 6.3%
- #52 EVE Online
67% matchMostly Positive73% of 38,948 reviews2010
Dev: Fenris Creations
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 138.8 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Over 20 years of legendary space battles! Explore a massive living universe of danger and opportunity in a challenging and highly rewarding space adventure. Fight, trade, build, and connect with a universe driven and shaped directly by players.
Why similar: Massively Multiplayer 27.2%, Open World 18.3%, Sandbox 14.9%, PvP 11.1%, Third Person 10.3%
- #53 航海霸業 Maritime hegemony
67% matchMixed70% of 131 reviews2022
Dev: Chongqing Aoxia Technology Co., Ltd.Pub: Maritime hegemony
Windows
"Navigation Domination" is an RPG game with the 15th century era of great voyage as the background. Based on the 14th to 19th centuries, especially the world after the great geographical discovery and the opening of new routes, maps, ports, cities and specialties for trade are constructed.
Why similar: Naval 17.7% ★, Sailing 17.5% ★, Naval Combat 16.9% ★, Pirates 15.9% ★, MMORPG 14.5% ★
