The Best Pirates Games

Update : Barnacles Beers and Brawls added at rank #38.
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Galaxy Trucker (2014)

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Windows Phone / Windows 10 Mobile Android

Build space ships, dodge meteors, and fight off bad guys, all in a quest to be the trucker with the most cosmic credits at the end of the game. - Official adaptation of a space-faring classic - Family-friendly gameplay accessible to all ages - Build your own spaceship from different tiles - Local multiplayer on the same device - Compete online and play multiple games at the same time - Go frantic in real-time mode, or slow things down in turn-based mode - A campaign, special ship parts and more exclusive to this digital version! We offer good pay, a xenologically diverse crew, and a dynamic work environment.


  • board-game
  • pirates
  • turn-based
  • real-time
  • board
  • card
  • asynchronous
  • tile
  • space
  • park

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ONE PIECE: PIRATE WARRIORS 4 (2020)

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Nintendo Switch PC Windows Playstation 4

ONE PIECE: PIRATE WARRIORS 4 is the latest evolution of PIRATE WARRIORS action! Based on the concept of "experiencing a real ONE PIECE battlefield," buildings will come crashing down during the action and attacks will throw up smoke and dust, placing you in the thick of the ONE PIECE world!


  • beat-em-up
  • anime
  • pirates
  • hack-and-slash
  • split-screen
  • pvp
  • fight
  • cooperative
  • musou

3

Cleo - a pirate's tale (2021)

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PC Windows Mac OS

Cleo is a solo-developed, top-down, pixel-art, retro, pirate adventure with a lot of nostalgic flair, humor and a linear story, inspired by the old Zelda games and the classic LucasArts adventure games.


  • investigation
  • pirates
  • 1990s
  • logic
  • linear
  • narration
  • top-down
  • comedy
  • point-and-click
  • action-adventure
  • pixel
  • funny
  • 2d
  • old-school
  • retro

4

Sea of Thieves (2018)

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Xbox One Xbox Series X PC Windows

PRE-ORDER – IMMEDIATE PAYMENT REQUIREDFor more information on pre-ordering, including how to cancel your pre-order, see the Sony Entertainment Network Terms of Service/User Agreement. Auto-download requires Automatic Login and Auto Sign-In to be enabled on your PS5™ system.Pre-order Sea of Thieves to receive this exclusive content:• Ruby Viper Weapon Set• Scarlet Storm Parakeet• Parakeet Kraken Outfit• Parakeet Sea Dog OutfitSea 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.


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

5

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.


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

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Hero of the Kingdom: The Lost Tales 2 (2021)

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Linux Mac OS PC Windows

You, the princess, are having a small adventure outside the city walls. Meanwhile, the city is in flames, due to the attack of unknown monsters. You can’t lie idle. You must save your people, gain allies to fight by your side against evil and become a heroic princess.

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  • fishing
  • emotional
  • isometric
  • point-and-click
  • hidden-object
  • pirates
  • colourful
  • third-person
  • atmospheric
  • crafting
  • exploration
  • medieval
  • management
  • rpg
  • casual

7

Hero of the Kingdom II (2015)

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PC Windows Mac OS Linux

You and your sister had finally found a haven in a small fishing village when you encountered more troubles. An unstoppable pirate crew threatened the entire kingdom. Your sister was kidnapped and taken to lands unknown. You must embark on a journey to the end of the world to save her.


  • mouse-driven
  • pirates
  • adventure
  • point-and-click
  • strategy
  • resource-management
  • time-management
  • must-buy
  • non-linear
  • medieval
  • dungeon-crawler
  • farming
  • rpg
  • achievements
  • management

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Sea of Thieves 2023 Edition (2020)

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PC Windows

Celebrate five years since Sea of Thieves' launch with this special edition, including a copy of the game with all permanent content added since launch, plus a 10,000 gold bonus and a selection of Hunter cosmetics: the Hunter Cutlass, Pistol, Compass, Hat, Jacket and Sails.


  • sailing
  • pirates
  • service
  • open-world
  • cooperative
  • multiplayer
  • pvp
  • narrative
  • online
  • underwater
  • first-person
  • naval
  • adventure

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IIslands of War (2024)

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Mac OS PC Windows

IIslands of War is a 2D roguelike where you build floating islands out of blocks and modules. Travel through different realms to various locations to collect powerful items, shop for items, forge your items to become more powerful, and battle the Dark Order.

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  • building
  • action
  • rogue-like
  • adventure
  • pirates
  • endless
  • pixel

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Starseed Pilgrim (2013)

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Mac OS PC Windows

Starseed Pilgrim is a game about tending a symphonic garden, exploring space, and embracing fate.You are a gardener, tending to empty noise and empty space to fill them both with colour.You are a refugee, building your own world away from the spreading darkness.You are an explorer, discovering new places, new rules, and new fascinations.

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  • puzzle
  • pirates
  • minimalist
  • block
  • abstract
  • hands-on
  • trial-and-error
  • thriller
  • sport
  • platform
  • political
  • exploration
  • discovery
  • atmospheric
  • construction

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