The Best Pirates Games for Xbox Series X

Update : Sea of Thieves: 2024 added at rank #3.
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Starfield (2023)

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PC Windows Xbox One Xbox Series X

Starfield is a revolutionary and captivating game that offers players a vast and immersive interstellar playground. The level of interactivity and choice in the game is unparalleled, allowing players to be whomever they choose in a galaxy full of possibilities.


What we like:
  • Compelling Narrative
  • Freedom of Play
  • Vast Universe
  • Customization Options
  • Ship Building and Outpost Creation
What could be improved:
  • Lack of Tutorials
  • Inventory Management

  • rpg
  • sci-fi
  • pirates
  • exploration
  • crafting
  • stealth
  • shooter
  • open-world
  • combat
  • space
  • skill
  • first-person
  • discovery
  • narrative
  • bethesda

2

The Expanse: A Telltale Series (2023)

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PC Windows Xbox Series X Xbox One Playstation 5 Playstation 4

Take on the role of Camina Drummer and explore the dangerous, uncharted edges of the Belt. From scavenging wrecked ships in a zero-g environment, to combating fearsome pirates, you make the difficult choices in this latest Telltale adventure. All five episodes playable at launch!


  • narrative
  • pirates
  • sci-fi
  • zero-gravity
  • exploration
  • adventure
  • novel
  • book
  • drama
  • choices
  • rpg
  • episodic
  • politics
  • action-adventure
  • quick-time-event

3

Sea of Thieves: 2024 (2024)

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Xbox One PC Windows Xbox Series X

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.


  • pirates
  • sailing
  • multiplayer
  • cooperative
  • open-world

4

The Expanse: A Telltale Series - Episode 2 (2023)

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Nintendo Switch Xbox Series X Playstation 5 Playstation 4 PC Windows

An epic adventure across the land and skies of Hyrule awaits in The Legend of Zelda™: Tears of the Kingdom for Nintendo Switch™. The adventure is yours to create in a world fueled by your imagination.

In this sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, you’ll decide your own path through the sprawling landscapes of Hyrule and the mysterious islands floating in the vast skies above. Can you harness the power of Link’s new abilities to fight back against the malevolent forces that threaten the kingdom?

Nintendo Switch Online members can buy a pair of Nintendo Switch Game Vouchers* and redeem each one for any game in the voucher catalog—including The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.


  • pirates
  • episodic
  • quick-time-event
  • grand
  • space-adventure
  • club
  • exploration
  • stealth
  • romance
  • quick-time

5

Koa and the Five Pirates of Mara (2023)

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Xbox Series X Playstation 5 Xbox One Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch PC Windows

Join Koa and her best friend Napopo on an action-packed adventure through the islands of Mara! Outwit traps, manoeuvre dangerous environments, and explore a series of dazzlingly different landscapes on their quest to recover stolen pirate loot.


  • platform
  • pirates
  • 3d
  • wholesome
  • cozy
  • colourful
  • action-adventure
  • family-friendly
  • linear
  • hand-drawn
  • cute
  • relaxing
  • exploration
  • adventure
  • story

6

No Man's Sky (2016)

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PC Windows Android Mac OS Xbox Series X osvr psvr Playstation 5 Xbox One Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch

No Man's Sky is a massive universe-sim sandbox experience that lets you explore an infinite number of planets with unique lifeforms and environments. Upgrade your ship and suit for survival and choose your own path - whether you want to be a trader, fighter, or explorer. The game offers great graphics and good VR support with the ability to play with friends and share your discoveries.

Buy

What we like:
  • Deliver on promises
  • Great graphics
  • Cross-play enabled
  • Good VR support
What could be improved:
  • Some bugs present
  • Not challenging enough
  • No co-op progression

  • inventory
  • survival
  • exploration
  • sci-fi
  • crafting
  • pirates
  • resource
  • trading
  • aliens
  • discovery
  • multiplayer
  • sandbox
  • space
  • management
  • open-world

7

Sea of Thieves (2018)

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Xbox One PC Windows Xbox Series X

Pre-order Sea of Thieves to receive this exclusive content:• Ruby Viper Weapon Set• Scarlet Storm Parakeet• Parakeet Kraken Outfit• Parakeet Sea Dog Outfit• Closed Beta access ahead of launchSea 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.

Buy

  • sailing
  • pirates
  • cooperative
  • open-world
  • multiplayer
  • pvp
  • sandbox
  • adventure
  • naval
  • online

8

Plunder Panic (2021)

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Playstation 5 Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch Xbox Series X Xbox One Mac OS PC Windows

Plunder Panic is a swashbuckling action–arcade game for up to 12 players! With both local and online play, work with your crew to plunder booty, defeat the enemy captain, or scuttle their ship. The first team to capture an objective wins!


  • pirates
  • local
  • party
  • 2d
  • arcade
  • swordplay
  • pvp
  • multiplayer
  • team
  • platform
  • cooperative
  • 4-player
  • pixel
  • retro
  • old-school

9

The Expanse: A Telltale Series - Episode 4 (2023)

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Nintendo Switch Playstation 4 Xbox Series X Playstation 5 PC Windows

An epic adventure across the land and skies of Hyrule awaits in The Legend of Zelda™: Tears of the Kingdom for Nintendo Switch™. The adventure is yours to create in a world fueled by your imagination.

In this sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, you’ll decide your own path through the sprawling landscapes of Hyrule and the mysterious islands floating in the vast skies above. Can you harness the power of Link’s new abilities to fight back against the malevolent forces that threaten the kingdom?

Nintendo Switch Online members can buy a pair of Nintendo Switch Game Vouchers* and redeem each one for any game in the voucher catalog—including The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.


  • politics
  • narrative
  • pirates
  • drama
  • exploration
  • difficult
  • puzzle

10

Skycadia (2020)

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PC Windows Xbox One Nintendo Switch Xbox Series X

Collect bounties on sky pirates in this chill pastel dogfight sim.


  • jet
  • flight
  • attack
  • score
  • pirates
  • shoot-em-up
  • cartoony
  • retro
  • steampunk
  • arcade
  • family-friendly
  • shooter
  • pixel
  • colourful
  • old-school

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