Pirates are criminals and robbers who plunder at sea or the shores of the sea by attacking merchant’s vessels, often pillaging towns. The game which supports Pirate element mostly takes place in the sea environment where players assume the role of the pirate and pilot a ship or boat-borne attackers with a goal to steal cargo and other ancient properties and items. The players who engage in acts of Piracy are known as Pirates. Most games are played from an isometric perspective where the player explores the land, pilot the ship equipped with weapons that he can use to destroy other vessels and boats to declare himself the king of the sea. In board games, the player must place his vessels strategy and struggle to demolish opponent’s ships to dominate the board. Many of Pirate games deal with different genres such as RTS, Role-playing, Turn-based Strategy, Shooting, Adventure and more.
#1 Pirates of Black Cove: Sink ‘Em All!
Pirates of Black Cove: Sink ‘Em All is an Arcade, Action and Top-down Seadog Shooter video game takes place in the stunning environment published and developed by Big Fish Games. The game features the special weapons like balls of steels, homing missiles, fart bombs, and more. The player needs to shoot his way through a series of level and effort to smash waves of enemy ships and their bosses. The gameplay split into several chapters and each chapter offers a set of level and wonderful locations. Take a chance to become the pirate, sail your ship in the massive sea, and pits against rival to loot their treasure and resources. During the gameplay, you can equip your ship with advanced weapons and can use to destroy and steal enemy’s treasure. There are four chapters consist of twenty-four levels available to defeat. You must blast your foes using weapons and score the highest points. Pirates of Black Cove: Sink ‘Em All offers core features such as Multiple Weapons, Destroy Enemies, Score the Points, Top-down Action, and more. Check it out, if you want to be a pirate.
#2 Tropico 2: Pirate Cove
Tropico 2: Pirate Cove is a Construction and Management Simulation with Single-player mode developed by Frog City Software and published by Gathering of Developers. It serves as the sequel to Tropico 2 game and takes place in the Pirate Island. It offers a different gameplay compared to its previous title. The player must establish a pirate island and assume the role of the king. The ultimate task is to keep the pirates happy while stealing their booty to progress. The game is played from an isometric perspective, and the primary objective of the player is to establish a city, control the workers and build different structures to expand his empire. The player has to gather resources and offers shelters to pirates. Earn enough points to unlock additional content including levels, buildings, and resources. Tropico 2: Pirate Cove includes key features such as a set of Levels, Gathering Resources, Traditional Economic System, Upgrades and more. With exciting gameplay, smooth controls, and different sound effects, Tropico 2: Pirate Cove is the superb game to play.
#3 Pirates: Tides of Fortune
Pirates: Tides of Fortune by Plarium Games is a brilliant combination of typical MMO and Strategy elements and it offers a great 2D experience. The game takes you to the beautiful Island of Isla Fortuna and lets you build your own Stronghold where you can simply be a skilled and experienced pirate known as Captain Anne O’Malley, control a unique band of Pirates, find and collect resources, build and improve technologies, and attract the most powerful Pirates, adventure across the world of seas, attack the enemies and enjoy the ultimate Pirate thrill. Your Stronghold plays the main part of the game as it is your only main resource generation site, building and management hub and your ultimate defense against the high caliber pirate attacks. The economy is the second most important thing in the game that you can control by the three main currencies such as Lumber, Rum and Gold (Resources basically). These currencies can be traded for more resources such as Gears, Pearls, and Idols etc. With a very interesting and quite engaging gameplay, epic quests, impressive game visuals and loads of other cool things, Pirates: Tides of Fortune is one amazing MMORTS video game to play and enjoy.
#4 Space Pirates and Zombies SPAZ
Space Pirates and Zombies (SPAZ) is a cool Action-Adventure, Indie, RPG, Strategy and a Top-Down Space Combat and Shooter video game that allows you to explore an amazingly huge randomly generated galaxy and fight against the hostile Factions, Zombies and other enemies. Use your best skills to destroy alien ships, installations and facilities. Being in charge of a whole fleet of futuristic and most advanced space ships, and commanding the whole army is one of the best aspects of this super thrilling video game. Enemies include, aliens (Different races), humans and zombies that have infested almost every corner of the galaxy and they have mastered the art of evolving by creating a multi-tiered ecosystem that supports them with their plan of conquering the galaxy. With a lot of ships to fly in and build, pilot etc., a great physics based combat structure, a lot of different enemies, great visuals and an addictive game-play, Space Pirates and Zombies SPAZ is a wonderful game to play and enjoy.
#5 Puzzle Pirates
Puzzle Pirates is a great Action-Adventure and MMORPG video game that sets you up into the character of a pirate who explores the seas and scavenges for money and other objects, goes on quests to search the enemy ships etc. Puzzle Pirates is basically a Puzzle driven video game, that lets you sail your ship by solving some challenging puzzles such as Working at Sails, pumping out the excessive amounts of water out of the ship, and fixing the damaged ship parts etc. Being a great multiplayer MMORPG, Puzzle Pirates allows you to interact with other online players, you can either join other crews or let others join your crew, buy or sell ships or simply become a pirate captain, seize enemy territories and ships by defeating them and rule over a number of different islands. With options like paid subscriptions, multiplayer puzzles, a unique crafting system, great visual details and a lot of other great things, Puzzle Pirates is a fun game to play and enjoy.
#6 Pirates, Vikings and Knights 2
Pirates, Vikings and Knights 2 is an MMORPG, Free-to-Play Action and Adventure video game. The game takes you to the Medieval Era once more and allows you to engage in epic melee and long distance combats. Pirates, Vikings and Knights 2 offers team-based Multiplayer and Turn-based game-play in which you have to choose sides between Pirates, Vikings and Knights, go on epic quests to fight against the enemies, kill them all in melee combats or face them in Arenas or in epic PvP and PvE combat events. In each of the different game modes, Pirates, Vikings and Knights 2 offers several maps and locations with a variety of different settings, enemies and arenas etc. Pirates, Vikings and Knights 2 mostly focuses on melee combats and offers a bunch of enhancements to the core mechanics and new melee weapons etc. With quest-driven story-line, enhanced visuals and mechanics, brilliant game-play and a chance to experience something really different from the traditional MMORPGs, Pirates, Vikings and Knights 2 is a great source of entertainment. Try it out and enjoy.
#7 Steredenn
Steredenn is a Side-scroll and Space Shooter video game created by Pixelnest Studio and published by Plugin Digital. It takes place in the space world and puts you in insane boss battles. According to the story, your land is in danger and dreadful space pirates are planning to destroy your land from the galaxy to steal the resources. You are the last hope of the world, and your primary objective is to set out yourself in on an epic adventure to fight against enemies using a ship equipped with multiple upgradeable weapons. You have to survive as long as possible in the never-ending battles and show off your abilities by destroying enemies. The game offers a procedurally generated environment where it takes place and full of enemies who want to crush you along your land. There are different spaceships available, and you can select one of them to jump into the awesome battle. Up to thirty-five weapons and twenty-five upgrades are available with combos and interactions. Steredenn includes prominent features such as Ruthless Gameplay, Endless Arcade Mode, 35 Weapons, Daily Run, Unlockables, Online Leaderboard and more. Try it out, and you’ll love it.
#8 VoidExpanse
VoidExpanse is an Action-Adventure, Role-playing, Space Exploration, Sci-fi themed, Single-player and Multiplayer video game created and published by AtomicTorch Studio for multiple platforms. The game takes place in the huge world and mixes the Action Role-playing, and Science-fiction element set in deep space. The player takes on the role of the spaceship pilot with a task to manipulate the large galaxy, encounter planets, space stations, space pirates and several alien species as well as friends. During the gameplay, the player needs to mine asteroids for valuables, collect resources, trade to upgrade his ship, and effort to complete the requirements of story-based missions offered by one of different faction each with its unique agendas, characters, and skill trees. It offers Sandbox feature, enabling the player build, craft, trade, explore, deploy, battle and trade his way to earn experience points. VoidExpanse offers prominent features such as Open Exploration, Upgrade your Ship, Real-time Combat System, Multiple Factions, Character Customization, Trading System, and more. Try it out, and you’ll love it.
#9 SteamWorld Heist
SteamWorld Heist is an Action-Adventure, Turn-based Strategy, and Single-player video game created and published by Image and Form. The game serves as the third title in the series of SteamWorld and it is the sequel to the SteamWorld Dig. The player takes on the role of the protagonist named as Captain Piper Faraday, who is an occasional pirate and smuggler. The ultimate task of the player is to recruit a team with robots and sets out himself/herself on a space adventure. The player needs to board, shoot and loot his way through enemy spaceships and earn points to upgrade the abilities. The game is played from a side-scroll perspective and mixes the elements of shooting, strategy and turn-based combat with focus on skill rather than chance. Up to 100 various weapons available in the game to use and up to hundred hats to gather. It takes place in the procedurally generated world and brings a set of levels with increasing difficulties. SteamWorld Heist includes core features such as Strategy Focus on Skill, Turn-based Gameplay, compelling Soundtracks, and more. Try it out.
#10 Flinthook
Flinthook mixes the Rogue-like, Platform, Side-scroll and Action elements and supports Single-player mode only developed and published by Tribute Games for multiple platforms. In the game, the player commands a space pirate who must explore the randomly generated ships while searching for treasure. The player uses the grabbling hook to travel the ship to complete the level. The player controls the Captain Flinthook, who is equipped with a plasma gun, enabling the player to slow down the speed of time. The player explores the world from a side-scroll perspective and can jump to grab the hook and move to the next world. He uses the weapons to kill enemies and can collect treasure and other gems to score the highest points. The player can run, jump, and fire his way through a set of levels to progress through the game. Up to twenty-three soundtracks available and the game offers unique background for each level. Flinthook offers core features such as Character Design, 23 Soundtracks, Gather Relics, Uncover Mysteries, Blast your Way, and more. Try it out, and you’ll enjoy it.
#11 Out There
Out There is an Adventure, Rogue-like and Single-player video game developed by Mi-Clos Studio for multiple platforms. The story of the game takes place in the futurist 22nd century, in which there are limited resources remain on the planet Earth, and the humanity is going to end. An astronaut is sent to space to the Jupiter’s moon in order to locate resources and supply to Earth. You assume the role of the hero, who must navigate the space, gather resources to supply Earth while facing the terrifying space entities like aliens, pirates, and monsters. During the journey, the astronaut sleeps until reaching his destiny. He wakes up and discovers that he stuck on a strange planet populated creatures. There are three different civilizations, and you have to select your favorite one to start the game. It focuses on resource management and exploration. You start the game with a small ship loaded with some equipment, oxygen, fuel, and hull metals. Out There includes prominent features such as Sci-fi Adventure, 59 Achievements, Leaderboard, 10 Spaceship No Combat element, Crafting System and more. Try it out, and you’ll love it.
#12 Space Grunts
Space Grunts is the mixture of Strategy, Turn-based, Role-playing and Rogue-like genres and brings a fabulous gameplay for those players, who love playing Rogue-like games with Sci-fi elements. The game features Pixel Graphics and supports Single-player mode developed and published by Orangepixel. It takes place in the procedurally generated dungeon and introduces the futuristic environment takes place in 2476. According to the story, the space federation of the Earth has been constructing moon bases around the galaxy. One of those moon space has sent a signal. The Space-federation sent to a group called Space Grunt to investigate and solve the problem. You are a part of the space team, and your primary goal is to locate the way into the base and figure out what has happened. Go deep into the moon-base and find the core problem while facing terrifying monsters, aliens and space pirates. During the gameplay, you will discover a collection of consumables all around the moon-base from destructive toys to weapon enhancers, armors, system hack, and explosives. Use the weapons wisely to progress deeper into the base and collect enough points and loot to become the master. Space Grunts is the incredible game with prominent features to play and enjoy.
#13 Tempest
Tempest is an Adventure, Role-playing, Strategy, Open-World, Co-op, Single and Multiplayer video game developed by Lion’s Shade and published by HeroCraft. In this game, the player can take on the role of a captain of his unique ship and the game allows the player to complete numbers of quests in order to progress. Tempest is one of the best game that offers action-packed thrilling gameplay that immerses himself into the fantastic game world. During the gameplay, the player can perform numbers of activities such as explore the different activities, gather resources and start the battle against the other pirates. Tempest includes core features such as three different Regions, multiple Island, and Open-world Environment, interact with NPCs, Upgrades, several Ships and deadly Monsters, etc. With immersive and quite addictive gameplay, content rich story plot, stunning visuals, and superb background music. It is one of the best video game as compared to the same genres. Do try it out, you’ll enjoy it.
#14 Vendetta: Curse of Raven’s Cry
Vendetta: Curse of Raven’s Cry is an Action-Adventure, RPG, Fighting, Strategy and Single-player video game developed by Reality Pump Studios and published by TopWare Interactive ACE. The game offers superb fast-paced, action-packed thrilling gameplay that immerses himself into the challenging game world. In this game the player can take on the role of a role of a protagonist who is a dread pirate named as Christopher Raven and the ultimate task of the player is take his revenge on the deadly Captain Neville who killed his family. The game offers a third-person view and allows the player to move into the game world freely, take his mission and try to complete them all. During the gameplay, the player can perform various activities such as Explore the different locations, interact with NPCs, various complete Quests and defeat multiple enemies in order to progress. Vendetta: Curse of Raven’s Cry provide core features such as Upgrades, massive game world, a huge range of weapons, different locations and much more. With brilliant game setting, fantastic game mechanics, a content rich game story and a truly absorbing and quite engaging gameplay with excellent graphics.
#15 Escape from Monkey Island
Escape from Monkey Island is a Graphic Adventure, Puzzle and Single-player video game created and published by LucasArts. It is the fourth installment in the series of Monkey Island and revolves around on a pirate named Guybrush Threepwood. The game is about dialoguing with Non-player Characters and solving a variety of puzzles. According to the story, the protagonist has defeated the zombie pirate named LeChuck and married his love named as Elaine Marley. Upon returning from their honeymoon, the protagonist finds a letter some very strange changes. A stranger who calls the Charles L and declare the death of the protagonist’s wife. Mansion of the protagonist’s wife has been demolished, and the Charles is organizing a campaign to become the governor. The game offers challenging gameplay, in which the player has to manipulate the world, interact with NPCs, solve tricky puzzles and restore the office of his wife. As the game proceed, it becomes difficult to play. With a brilliant story, excellent mechanics and addictive gameplay, Escape from Monkey Island is the best game to play and enjoy.
#16 BombSquad
BombSquad is an Action, Single and Multiplayer Party video game developed by Eric Froemling. The game includes different characters such as insane chefs, ninjas, pirates, barbarians, etc. and focuses on fast-paced, explosions, 8-player co-op, and physics-based elements. It supports touch screens and lets you select your character and involve yourself in an epic battle against fellows to satisfy your hunger for revenge in wild battle. Use different weapons and bombs to blow up your buddies and earn points to rank-up. The game offers the similar gameplay to Gang Beasts with the same task to eliminate your friend from the round. Use your wits and dominate the battle. There are a series of levels, and each level represents different gameplay and environment. Gain points and use them to customize your character and unlock power-ups to enhance the ability of your character. Immerse yourself in mini-games experience and show off your abilities to your friends. With addictive gameplay, superb mechanics, and brilliant touch controls, BombSquad is the best game to play and enjoy.
#17 Stick ‘Em Up 2: Paper Adventures
Stick ‘Em Up 2: Paper Adventures is a wonderfully addictive and a Fantastic Adventure-based Run ‘n’ Gun plus Puzzle-Platform video game. It offers amazing paper and card visuals and takes you to a world where everything is built using paper and card. The game offers Stick Figure characters and tasks you to jump on rooftops, fly in the air, run between pirate ships wielding a sharp sword or race in four wheeled buggies on moon, kill your enemies and enjoy an amazing combination of multi-genre aesthetics in one place. Stick ‘Em Up 2: Paper Adventures allows you to immerse yourself into epic Local Co-operative game play, team up with 3 or four players, traverse through the world, solve some challenging puzzles and fight in epic team based or Duels to defeat the enemies and enjoy your time playing this marvelous game. With a variety of different characters, good story, beautifully created visuals and an engaging game-play, Stick ‘Em Up 2: Paper Adventures is a fun game to play.
#18 Wing Commander: Privateer
Wing Commander: Privateer is a Single-player, Action-Adventure, and Space Simulation developed by Origin Systems and published by Electronic Arts. It takes place in the Wing Commander Universe and offers the massive space environment where you can take on the role of the protagonist named Grayson Burrows. The story revolves around the protagonist and his efforts to explore the Gemini Sector in order to solve lots of complex mysteries. There are different character classes such as Freelancer, a Pirate, a Mercenary and a Merchant. It has a variety of levels comprises different challenges, tasks, and missions. You must explore the game world, interact with NPCs, trade with them and fight against vicious alien races. Pilot your ship and travel around different galaxies, earn experience points and unlock further content, weapons, and items. Upgrade your ship using different tools and immerse yourself in space exploration. The game includes different factions such as bounty hunters, Militia, Retros, Merchants, Pirates and more. With enhanced mechanics, addictive gameplay, superb controls and stunning visuals, Wing Commander: Privateer is the best game to play and enjoy.
#19 Pixel Piracy
Pixel Piracy is an Action-Adventure video game with Real-time Strategy, Sandbox, and Rough-like elements created by Quadro Delta and published by Re-logic. The game casts the player in the role pf the pirate captain and doesn’t have any specific jobs for the player, and the player is free to adventure in his own style. The player reaches an Island where he can build his ship using a variety of blocks and hire his crew, after customizing the setting. The player must struggle to collect supplies to feed his crew and deal with weapons and equipment requirements. The game features permadeath, so when the player dies by starvation, or by a wild animal, or event another pirate the player’s captain doesn’t restore. It offers a massive map where the game takes place, and the player must select his destination on the map. Each location filled with danger, and population. In actual, the computer controls the sailing, but the ship will stop for a fight when some another pirate attack. With superb gameplay, addictive graphics, and wonderful visuals, Pixel Piracy is the best game to play and enjoy.