15 best pirate games for different platforms

2024 Author: Malcolm Clapton | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:44

Endless expanses of emerald seas, grandiose ships, bloody battles and robberies await you.

1. Risen 2: Dark Waters

Platforms: PC, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360.

Unlike the first part, which looks more like a classic fantasy, Risen 2 is dominated by a pirate theme. Despite this, the game is a direct sequel to the original and tells the story of a world in which the dire titans awoke from a long sleep.

In the sequel, the hero goes to the South Islands, where pirates live. According to rumors, only they know how to rid the world of giant creatures that have become a threat to all of humanity.

Risen 2 is an open world RPG. The tasks in it can be solved in different ways, and the player's actions have a direct impact on the environment.

• Buy for PC →
• Buy for PlayStation 3 →
• Buy for Xbox 360 →

2. Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag

Platforms: PC, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Wii U.

The project tells about the English pirate Edward Kenway - the captain of the ship "Jackdaw", captured by him from the Spanish fleet. In the fourth part of Assassin's Creed, great attention is paid to naval battles - with all that it implies.

In Black Flag, you have a huge world at your disposal with many islands and several major cities, between which you can freely move on your own ship. You can improve it, which affects both combat characteristics and appearance. And there is also an opportunity to assemble a real team of pirates who will sing songs while you cut across the endless expanses of the sea.

• Buy for PC →
• Buy for PlayStation 3 →
• Buy for PlayStation 4 →
• Buy for Xbox 360 →
• Buy for Xbox One →
• Buy for Wii U →

3. Sid Meier's Pirates

Platforms: PC, Xbox, PSP, Wii.

This colorful project from the author of the famous Civilization strategy series is divided into a series of mini-games that require different skills from you. Despite the presence of a story about the family of the protagonist, enslaved by an evil Spanish nobleman, it is not at all necessary to move through the plot: you can simply explore the Caribbean Islands in search of adventure.

The Sid Meier's Pirates! you will not only have to sail the seas and participate in intense battles, but also trade, capture ships, fight with swords and even dance.

Buy for PC →

4. Sea of Thieves

Platforms: PC, Xbox One.

In this multiplayer game, you will become a member of the crew of a pirate ship. You have to look for treasures on numerous islands, fight with skeletons and sea creatures, as well as with other players who may want to take away what you have acquired with back-breaking labor.

On deck, everyone has a role to play. One person can load the cannons, the other can stand behind a giant steering wheel, because of which nothing is visible. Therefore, the third one at the bow of the ship with a compass in his hands should report in which direction to move. At this time, the fourth player is free to climb the mast and look out for impending dangers.

Buy for PC and Xbox One →

5. LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean: The Video Game

Platforms: PC, PSP, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Wii, Nintendo DS, Nintendo 3DS.

A platformer based on the films "Pirates of the Caribbean", in which almost everything is made from the famous construction set. As you run through colorful levels and fight a variety of enemies, LEGO pieces fall out of everything. For them, for example, you can buy numerous characters and take them to the team.

The project has more than 20 locations familiar to fans of the series and a bunch of scenes taken from different parts of the film. The gameplay is often based on the interaction of players, so the most fun of the game is to play with friends.

• Buy for PC →
• Buy for PlayStation 3 →
• Buy for Xbox 360 →
• Buy for Xbox One →

6. Corsairs 3. City of Lost Ships

Platforms: PC.

"Corsairs" is an iconic pirate series known for its extensive interaction with the environment. “City of Lost Ships” is one of its best representatives. This part has a rich plot in the spirit of the best adventure novels, as well as a huge world in which you can do anything.

Complete various quests, fight against representatives of enemy factions and mystical monsters, dive under water in search of treasures. Another important feature is the ability to find a mysterious bay in which more than one ship has disappeared.

The fans of the series took part in the creation of the "City of Lost Ships". Therefore, the interests of the players in it are taken into account entirely.

Unfortunately, the project is not distributed digitally. You can buy it only on disk.

7. Windward

Platforms: PC, Android.

A cooperative RPG action game with an isometric view in which ships of different sizes have to sail across a randomly generated world. You can fight pirates, trade or just look for attractions - it's up to you.

You will find cities that need help and resources to improve your ship. And you can unlock new talents and abilities that will help you in battle. Moreover, the further you climb from the starting point, the more difficult, and therefore more interesting, the game will become.

Buy for PC →

8. The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition

Platforms: PC, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360.

Remake of the legendary quest from LucasArts, adjusted to modern standards. This is a game with a great sense of humor and interesting puzzles in which an incredibly naive and curious hero goes in search of pirate treasures.

In the Special Edition, all locations, characters and objects are drawn in a new style. The developers re-recorded the music, voiced the lines of all the characters, and also added a hint system. Fans of the classic version will appreciate the ability to switch between new graphics and old visuals at any time.

The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition is a great excuse to experience one of the best quests in video game history. And then you can go through the rest of the series, which consists of five games.

• Buy for PC →
• Buy for PlayStation 3 →
• Buy for Xbox 360 →

9. Maelstrom

Platforms: PC.

In Maelstrom, you will find yourself in waters full of bloodthirsty pirates and deadly monsters. You have to choose one of three factions, each of which has unique ships, and engage in sea battle with other players.

Destroying enemy ships, you will receive gold, for which you can pump your combat power, movement speed, team abilities and defense. You can also hire captains, which, for example, allow you to recruit more people on board or increase the power of the shots.

Maelstrom is a great choice for those interested in the battle royale genre but tired of traditional shooters and looking for something new.

Buy for PC →

10. Tropico 2: Pirate Cove

Platforms: PC.

The authors decided to devote the second part of one of the most popular economic simulators to pirates. You will become their king, rule the island and make its inhabitants happy. And for this you need to rob and work a lot.

As workers in Tropico 2 are prisoners, each of whom can be promoted to a full-fledged member of the pirate community. The main goal of the player is to maintain power, keeping an eye on the happiness of the prisoners and not allowing them to relax or escape.

Among other things, the game has scenarios in which it is necessary to survive in not the most pleasant climatic conditions.

The project is available on Steam as part of the Tropico Reloaded bundle, which also includes the original game and the Tropico: Paradise Island expansion pack.

Buy for PC →

11. The Pirate: Caribbean Hunt

Platforms: PC, iOS, Android.

A game with a good storyline, which allows you to take the helm of a pirate ship and go in search of adventure. You can take part in epic naval battles against smugglers, merchants and the military, as well as improve your ship and the character himself.

There are 20 classes of ships to choose from, and you can assemble an entire fleet. It is possible to build buildings and manage several bases at once. There are five nations in the game: their attitude towards you depends on your actions.

Download for PC →

12. Ships of Battle Age of Pirates

Platforms: Android.

As the captain of your own ship, you can travel to places such as Florida, Cuba and Nassau. There are tons of different tasks. For example, killing big shots and making peace. Or you can start a war and even try to defeat the legendary captain Blackbeard.

The game has more than 20 ships that can be equipped with various types of ammunition. The project also boasts several storylines based on real stories of conquest. Another advantage of Ships of Battle Age of Pirates is its excellent three-dimensional graphics.

13. Crimson: Steam Pirates

Platforms: iOS.

The game, made in the style of steampunk, tells the story of the adventures of the pirate Thomas Blood. Dangers await him not only on the sea surface: airships soar in the sky, which now and then strive to drop an incendiary bomb, and under water, submarines are waiting for the opportunity to release a deadly torpedo.

Crimson: Steam Pirates is a mixture of turn-based strategy and action. In this case, you have to manage not one ship, but an entire fleet, each of whose members has unique abilities.

14. Scurvy Scallywags

Platforms: iOS.

An addictive match-3 RPG reminiscent of a Broadway musical. One of its authors is Ron Gilbert, a renowned game designer and screenwriter who worked on the Monkey Island series.

In Scurvy Scallywags, you need to move your pirate around the playing field, collecting sequences of items. During the journey, you will be able to visit the jungle, desert and ice islands, and also fight sea robbers and terrible monsters more than once.

15. Nightmares from the Deep: The Cursed Heart

Platforms: PC, iOS, Android.

If you love hidden object puzzles, then Nightmares from the Deep will definitely delight you. The project tells the story of a museum owner whose daughter was kidnapped by an undead pirate entangled in his own feelings.

This is a very beautiful game with high-quality story clips, more than 40 carefully drawn locations and a lot of challenging but interesting mini-games. You can also play mahjong at any time if you are tired of looking for hidden objects.