- #1 Naval Action
97% matchMixed52% of 14,799 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 27% ★, Sailing 25.6% ★, Pirates 22.3% ★, Massively Multiplayer 9.4%, Open World 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: This is the most authentic sailing simulation that mirrors the hardcore naval combat and tactical positioning found in the seed game.
- #2 The Pirate: Caribbean Hunt
96% matchVery Positive83% of 4,639 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 44.5% ★, Pirates 34.9% ★, Sailing 11.8% ★, Open World 5.4%, Action 1.5%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a focused naval combat experience with ship management and open-world exploration similar to the seed game.
- #3 Sea of Thieves: 2026 Edition
96% matchVery Positive89% of 372,500 reviews2020
Dev: Rare LtdPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 22.2 hrsMean: 86.4 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 33.2% ★, Sailing 27% ★, Open World 13.1%, PvP 8.1%, Massively Multiplayer 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: It offers the definitive open-world pirate experience with cooperative ship management and high-stakes naval combat.
- #4 Windward
95% matchMostly Positive80% of 3,629 reviews2015
Dev: Tasharen Entertainment Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 8.1 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 36.4% ★, Pirates 30.8% ★, Sailing 10% ★, Trading 9%, Sandbox 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: A top-down sandbox sailing game that emphasizes exploration and faction-based combat in a persistent world.
- #5 Tempest: Pirate Action RPG
94% matchMixed69% of 2,623 reviews2016
Dev: HeroCraftPub: HeroCraft PC
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.3 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 47.2% ★, Sailing 23.7% ★, Open World 10.2%, Sandbox 6.8%, Third Person 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: This title features a similar top-down perspective and arcade-style naval combat focused on ship customization.
- #6 Skull and Bones
93% matchMixed66% of 4,827 reviews2024
Dev: Ubisoft SingaporePub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 26.6 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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 35.1% ★, Pirates 28.9% ★, Open World 10.4%, Sailing 8.4% ★, Exploration 5%
Why You'll Like It: A modern take on naval combat that emphasizes ship-to-ship warfare and open-world exploration.
- #7 ATLAS
94% matchMixed47% of 42,929 reviews2018
Dev: Grapeshot Games
Windows
Median: 12.5 hrsMean: 111.6 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: Sailing 23.3% ★, Pirates 23% ★, Naval Combat 20.6% ★, Massively Multiplayer 12.8%, Open World 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: A massive open-world survival MMO that centers on sailing, ship building, and large-scale territorial control.
- #8 Blackwake
92% matchVery Positive81% of 26,052 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 35.1% ★, Naval Combat 34.4% ★, Sailing 12.4% ★, Team-Based 12.3%, Open World 3%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the team-based coordination required to operate a ship during intense naval battles.
- #9 Uncharted Waters Online
91% matchMixed69% of 430 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 40.6%, Sailing 27% ★, Pirates 24.8% ★, Open World 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: A classic naval MMORPG that offers deep trading, exploration, and naval combat mechanics in a persistent world.
- #10 Age of Water
90% matchMostly Positive70% of 3,519 reviews2025
Dev: Three Whales StudioPub: Gaijin Network Ltd
Windows
Median: 9.8 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 37.8% ★, Massively Multiplayer 25.3%, Open World 14.2%, PvP 4.9%, PvE 4.5%
Why You'll Like It: A post-apocalyptic naval game that focuses on ship crafting, exploration, and combat across an ocean-covered world.
- #11 King of Seas
91% matchMixed59% of 778 reviews2021
Dev: 3DCloudsPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 6.0 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 29.7% ★, Pirates 26.4% ★, Sailing 25.1% ★, Open World 8.1%, PvE 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: An action-packed RPG set in a procedurally generated pirate world that emphasizes naval combat and exploration.
- #12 Salt 2: Shores of Gold
88% matchVery Positive85% of 2,349 reviews2025
Dev: Lavaboots Studios
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 77%
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 30.5% ★, Pirates 27.1% ★, Open World 10.9%, Fishing 8.8% ★, Sandbox 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: An open-world exploration game that emphasizes the freedom of sailing and crafting your own maritime adventure.
- #13 Sid Meier's Pirates!
89% matchVery Positive94% of 7,534 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 47.3% ★, Sailing 19% ★, Open World 10.6%, Naval Combat 9.2% ★, Sandbox 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: The quintessential pirate sandbox game that balances naval combat, trading, and exploration perfectly.
- #14 Corsairs Legacy - Pirate Action RPG & Sea Battles
89% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,212 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 24.9% ★, Sailing 22.2% ★, Pirates 22% ★, Alternate History 9.7%, Open World 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a narrative-driven pirate experience with a focus on ship-to-ship combat and RPG elements.
- #15 World of Warships
87% matchMostly Positive76% of 156,184 reviews2017
Dev: Wargaming Group Limited
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 83.9 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 46.1% ★, Team-Based 20.6%, PvP 12.4%, PvE 7.8%, Realistic 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: A highly competitive naval combat game that focuses on team-based PvP and vehicular warfare.
- #16 Conqueror's Blade
86% matchMixed67% of 38,899 reviews2020
Dev: Booming TechPub: Poros Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 73.5 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: Massively Multiplayer 23.7%, Alternate History 17.5%, Team-Based 14.8%, PvP 11.6%, Sandbox 11.6%
Why You'll Like It: An MMO that shares the territorial guild war and large-scale PvP focus found in the seed game.
- #17 Star Conflict
86% matchMostly Positive73% of 15,224 reviews2013
Dev: Star Gem Inc.Pub: Gaijin Network Ltd
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 34.7 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 23.2%, Trading 21.8%, Open World 12.3%, Sandbox 12.2%, PvE 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: While set in space, it offers the same massively multiplayer vehicular combat and PvP focus as the seed game.
- #18 Abandon Ship
84% matchMostly Positive73% of 1,353 reviews2019
Dev: Fireblade Software
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 9.4 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 40.3% ★, Pirates 35.2% ★, Open World 10.6%, Sandbox 8.5%, Exploration 5.4%
Why You'll Like It: A roguelite that captures the tension of ship management and tactical combat during dangerous naval encounters.
- #19 Albion Online
83% matchMostly Positive78% of 93,362 reviews2018
Dev: Sandbox Interactive GmbH
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 84.6 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: Massively Multiplayer 39.4%, Open World 26%, Sandbox 16.9%, PvP 10.4%, PvE 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: A sandbox MMORPG with a player-driven economy and territory control that mirrors the social structure of the seed game.
- #20 Life is Feudal: MMO
85% matchMixed40% of 7,349 reviews2018
Dev: LTG
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 45.7 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: Massively Multiplayer 26.6%, Team-Based 17.4%, Sandbox 15.6%, PvP 14.6%, Open World 11.6%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a gritty, player-driven sandbox environment with a focus on survival and territorial warfare.
- #21 Sailwind
82% matchVery Positive89% of 2,349 reviews2021
Dev: Raw Lion Workshop
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 23.5 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 36.6% ★, Fishing 21% ★, Trading 16.5%, Open World 11%, Relaxing 6%
Why You'll Like It: A hardcore sailing simulator that focuses on the physics and navigation aspects of operating a ship.
- #22 Port Royale 4
82% matchMixed57% of 2,136 reviews2020
Dev: Gaming MindsPub: Kalypso Media
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 12.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Set sail and join the colonial powers of Spain, England, France and the Netherlands in their fight for supremacy of the Caribbean in the 17th century.
Why similar: Pirates 26.3% ★, Naval Combat 23.2% ★, Sailing 23% ★, Trading 19.9%, Open World 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the economic and trading aspects of the Caribbean, which are essential components of the seed game's world.
- #23 Windrose
78% matchVery Positive87% of 51,977 reviews2026
Dev: Kraken Express
Windows
Median: 20.1 hrsMean: 32.9 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: Pirates 26.4% ★, Naval Combat 26.3% ★, Sailing 19.9% ★, Massively Multiplayer 8.5%, PvE 6.3%
- #24 Rise of Piracy
79% matchMostly Positive80% of 532 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 25.2% ★, Pirates 23.6% ★, Sailing 23.5% ★, Sandbox 7.8%, Open World 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: An early-access title that focuses on the exploration and simulation aspects of being a pirate captain.
- #25 Tortuga - A Pirate's Tale
81% matchMixed57% of 169 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 36% ★, Pirates 28.4% ★, Sailing 26.5% ★, Sandbox 5.9%, Exploration 3.2%
Why You'll Like It: A strategy-focused pirate game that emphasizes fleet management and tactical naval engagements.
- #26 Piratopia
79% 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 24.7% ★, Pirates 21.7% ★, Sailing 20% ★, Massively Multiplayer 10.8%, PvP 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure title that emphasizes exploration and naval combat within a pirate-themed world.
- #27 Uncharted Waters Origin
80% matchMixed46% of 1,756 reviews2023
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.Pub: LINE Games Corporation
Windows
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 105.1 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Commemorating 30 years of the Uncharted Waters seriesSail through the vast oceans, massive worlds and contentsOpen world exploration RPG Uncharted Waters Origin
Why similar: Sailing 30.9% ★, Massively Multiplayer 19.4%, Trading 15.9%, Open World 8.9%, PvP 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: A modern entry in the classic series that blends strategy, exploration, and naval combat in an MMO setting.
- #28 Gloria Victis: Medieval MMORPG
76% matchMixed68% of 11,915 reviews2026
Dev: gamigo US
Windows
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 26.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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: Massively Multiplayer 38%, Open World 21.6%, PvP 13.1%, Realistic 8.8%, Sandbox 7.8%
- #29 Naval Battle Online
78% 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: Massively Multiplayer 30.7%, Naval Combat 30.3% ★, Pirates 27.8% ★, Action 6.9%, 3D 4.3%
Why You'll Like It: A straightforward naval combat game that focuses on multiplayer strategy and ship-to-ship warfare.
- #30 Maelstrom
77% 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: Sailing 27.2% ★, Pirates 26.8% ★, Naval Combat 22.5% ★, Massively Multiplayer 13.7%, PvP 7.7%
- #31 Windward Horizon
74% matchVery Positive80% of 447 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 28.1% ★, Sailing 22.6% ★, Pirates 15% ★, Trading 10.4%, Open World 8.2%
- #32 The Pirate: Plague of the Dead
77% matchMostly Positive78% of 642 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 56.5% ★, Naval Combat 36.1% ★, Action 4.5%, Open World 3%
- #33 Terror of the Seven Seas
75% matchMostly Positive79% of 108 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 26.4% ★, Sailing 22.8% ★, Pirates 22.4% ★, Trading 11.7%, Open World 7.7%
- #34 The Quinfall
73% matchMixed51% of 12,912 reviews2026
Dev: Vawraek Technology Inc.
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 43.1 hrs≥1hr: 64%
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: Massively Multiplayer 31.3%, Fishing 27.7% ★, Open World 16.4%, PvP 13.2%, PvE 11.4%
- #35 Life is Feudal: Arden
75% matchMixed42% of 885 reviews2025
Dev: LTG
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 27.6 hrs≥1hr: 74%
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: Sandbox 24.2%, Massively Multiplayer 16.9%, Third Person 16.1%, Open World 13.5%, Team-Based 12.8%
- #36 Pax Dei
72% matchMixed57% of 11,286 reviews2025
Dev: Mainframe Industries
Windows
Median: 17.7 hrsMean: 73.9 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: Sandbox 17.3%, Open World 16.8%, PvP 14.8%, PvE 13%, Realistic 11.7%
- #37 Blazing Sails
71% matchVery Positive86% of 10,696 reviews2023
Dev: Get Up GamesPub: Iceberg Interactive
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 15.5 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 37.9% ★, Pirates 30.2% ★, Team-Based 11.6%, Open World 9.5%, PvP 9%
- #38 Mortal Online 2
73% matchMixed60% of 13,911 reviews2022
Dev: Star Vault AB
Windows
Median: 14.1 hrsMean: 150.9 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: Massively Multiplayer 27.2%, Sandbox 22.1%, Open World 21.7%, PvP 19.4%, Exploration 9.6%
- #39 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 37.1% ★, Pirates 35.8% ★, Open World 6.6%, Sailing 5.9% ★, Sandbox 4.5%
- #40 EVE Online
73% matchMostly Positive73% of 39,351 reviews2010
Dev: Fenris Creations
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 138.6 hrs≥1hr: 72%
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: Trading 23.6%, Massively Multiplayer 20.3%, Open World 13.2%, Sandbox 11%, PvP 9.3%
- #41 Sail
72% matchMostly Positive71% of 150 reviews2022
Dev: Red Team Interactive Inc.
Windows
Open World, Multiplayer VR Pirate Game!
Why similar: Sailing 28.1% ★, Pirates 27.2% ★, Naval Combat 23.8% ★, PvP 7.4%, Open World 6.5%
- #42 Tidal Nexus Online
70% matchMixed58% of 301 reviews2026
Dev: Riptide Interactive
Windows
Tidal Nexus Online is a submarine themed old school open world MMO. Fight with monsters, trade and collect valuables in the depths to upgrade your sub. Join clans, participate in world events, make friends and enemies along the way.
Why similar: Naval Combat 28.4% ★, Massively Multiplayer 27.1%, Open World 9.2%, Trading 8.7%, Action 7.7%
- #43 World of Warships: Legends
70% matchMixed64% of 653 reviews2026
Dev: Wargaming Group Limited
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 60%
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 Combat 34.8% ★, Massively Multiplayer 15.9%, Realistic 13%, Team-Based 12.1%, PvP 11.3%
- #44 Modern Warships
69% matchMixed64% of 1,113 reviews2026
Dev: Artstorm FZEPub: Gaijin Network Ltd
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 50%
Modern Warships is an online action game about contemporary military vehicles. Join now and detect the enemy with recon aircraft, launch volleys of guided missiles from cruisers, sneak up to surface vessels with submarines, and provide cover to the allied fleet with jet fighters and helicopters.
Why similar: Naval Combat 38.2% ★, Massively Multiplayer 19.5%, Team-Based 13.5%, PvP 9.2%, Third Person 6.9%
- #45 Wild Terra 2: New Lands
71% matchMixed52% of 4,159 reviews2022
Dev: Juvty Worlds
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 27.7 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 44.4%, Sandbox 22.7%, PvP 14.7%, Open World 14.4%, Action 3.8%
- #46 Caribbean Legend
69% matchMostly Positive76% of 3,263 reviews2024
Dev: BlackMark Studio
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 47.3 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 29.2% ★, Naval Combat 21.1% ★, Sailing 21% ★, Open World 9.8%, Sandbox 7.9%
- #47 Caribbean Legend: Age of Pirates
67% matchMostly Positive72% of 668 reviews2026
Dev: ReCon TeamPub: BlackMark Studio
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 22.1 hrs≥1hr: 64%
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 29.3% ★, Sailing 22.6% ★, Naval Combat 17% ★, Sandbox 10.2%, Trading 6.7%
- #48 Following Seas
67% matchMostly Positive77% of 160 reviews2025
Dev: Whipstaff Games
Windows
Following Seas is a game about ships and the sea. Transport cargo, fish, and fight the weather in an unforgiving open world. Featuring elements of realistic ship management, you can use the stars to navigate, batten the hatches, and get lost beyond the edges of the map.
Why similar: Sailing 30.7% ★, Fishing 18.4% ★, Pirates 16.7% ★, Trading 16.7%, Open World 8.3%
- #49 Enlisted
66% matchVery Positive80% of 47,014 reviews2024
Dev: Darkflow SoftwarePub: Gaijin Network Ltd
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 23.3 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: Team-Based 26.3%, Massively Multiplayer 24.1%, PvP 18.5%, Realistic 12.3%, Action 7.3%
- #50 World of Warplanes
68% matchMixed70% of 5,642 reviews2022
Dev: Wargaming Group Limited
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 38.1 hrs≥1hr: 54%
World of Warplanes is an aerial combat MMO action game set in the Golden Age of military aviation. The game throws players into a never-ending battle for dominance of the skies.
Why similar: Team-Based 30.5%, PvP 20.3%, Third Person 15.3%, Realistic 13.5%, 3D 7.6%
- #51 King Of The Pirates
68% matchMostly Positive72% of 56 reviews2024
Dev: Dark Shine Game Studio
Windows
Can you rule this mighty sea?
Why similar: Naval Combat 30.6% ★, Massively Multiplayer 26.6%, Pirates 21.9% ★, PvP 13.1%, Action 3.9%
- #52 Holdfast: Nations At War
67% matchVery Positive90% of 29,452 reviews2020
Dev: Anvil Game Studios
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 28.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Fight on multiple fronts in Holdfast: Nations At War - A multiplayer first and third-person shooter set during the great Napoleonic Era and WW1. Charge into battle with over 150 players per server!
Why similar: Team-Based 40.7%, PvP 28.1%, Third Person 20.3%, Action 10.9%
- #53 Ships At Sea
66% matchMixed69% of 2,703 reviews2024
Dev: Misc Games
Windows
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 13.1 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Build your maritime career and grow your fleet in a next‑generation ship simulator set in an expansive open world of Norway’s Lofoten region. Command service, cargo, and fishing vessels in singleplayer or online co‑op, mastering realistic ship handling, dynamic weather, and professional jobs at sea!
Why similar: Sailing 50.6% ★, Sandbox 16.5%, Third Person 11%, Relaxing 8.5%, Exploration 8.3%
