Top 8 Pirate Games For All Kinds Of Gamers

Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag

Well, let’s get the most obvious game out-of-the-way first. You knew it would be on the list, I knew, we all knew. And why not? Of all the games in the Assassin's Creed series, none have given us the freedom to sail the seas like Assassin's Creed Black Flag. Although the previous installment, AC3, had already introduced the element of ships, this game’s naval battles take it to another level, and the transition between steering your ship and jumping into the water to reach a new island makes us feel as though we are part of a larger world. | © Ubisoft

Sid Meier's Pirates!

Before having the ultimate pirate adventure with AC Black Flag, Sid Meier was already ahead of his time with Pirates! Here you are not just the classic ship captain on an adventure, but you must also conspire with different governments of the world, make alliances with governors, and steal the hearts of their daughters. Remember, every good pirate must know how to move their feet, not only on a ship, but also on a dance floor! | ©

Sea of Thieves

One of the most important things about being a pirate is that you are never alone, but part of a crew. In Sea of Thieves, you are another sailor ready to do whatever it takes to keep your ship afloat while battling other sea dogs ready to plunder your loot. If you enjoy live-service games and are looking for a multiplayer pirate experience with friends, then this is the game for you. | © Rare

The Monkey Island Series

There was a time when it was impossible to talk about pirate games without thinking of the Monkey Island series. This classic point-and-click adventure is filled with exceptional humor that is still referenced today. But which one of the games in the series should you play? Well, any you want! While some are better than others, this series is so iconic that it has received remakes, reboots, sequels, and everything you can imagine. Don't let the pixelated graphics of the first installments discourage you from trying it out! | © LucasArt

Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire

If you are a fan of games with battlefield strategy and deep storylines, but also love pirates, the industry has probably disappointed you by giving you a lot of action games. But did you know that the sequel to Pillars of Eternity is all about pirates? As the captain of your own ship, you'll embark on all kinds of adventures, mysteries, and relationships with your crew in a gameplay style that reminds us of classics like Baldur's Gate and Divinity, but with cutlasses, eye patches, and peg legs. | © Obsidian Entertainment

Skies of Arcadia

Although I wanted to avoid games about air pirates, since the sea is an important element of this genre, I can't help but mention the best of them all, and that is Skies of Arcadia. With a long and exciting story that will keep you hooked and characters that will steal your heart, this turn-based JRPG will show you some of the most thrilling ship battles you’ll ever see. Join Vyse and the rest of the Blue Rogues to steal from the rich Armada! | © Sega

Seablip

Being a pirate is not just an adventure, but an entire enterprise, and few games demonstrate this as well as Seablip. Despite being a recent indie title still in early access, Seablip promises to be the real deal in piracy, with ship upgrades, crew management, and ensuring everything goes smoothly amid the chaotic seas. | © Jardar Solli

Lego Pirates of the Caribbean: The Video Game

Do you remember when I mentioned that many of us fell in love with the pirate genre thanks to Pirates of the Caribbean? Well, LEGO has the best game of the movie franchise! While there are others that portray the films with a more fitting visual style, this game gives us the perfect mix of Jack Sparrow's humor with the action we can expect from LEGO games. | © Disney