Imperator: Rome vs The Pirate: Caribbean Hunt
Imperator: Rome is an open-world sandbox game from Paradox Development Studio (2019) while The Pirate: Caribbean Hunt is an open-world simulation game from Home Net Games (2016).
What each one is
Steam files Imperator: Rome under Open-World and Sandbox. In contrast, it files The Pirate: Caribbean Hunt under Open-World and Simulation.
Dominate the classical Mediterranean in Imperator: Rome, a grand strategy game from Paradox Interactive. Navigate the dangerous waters of politics and diplomacy as you build up your provinces and conquer foreign lands. Now available with special content and the digital artbook.
Hail to the Captain! Sail into the heart of the Caribbean in the Age of Piracy - the time of black flags and white skulls, blue waves and golden opportunities. Hoist the Jolly Roger and grab the steering wheel to sail through battles and raids, ransoms and treasures, to become the Crimson King of the Antilles!
At a glance
| Imperator: Rome | The Pirate: Caribbean Hunt | |
|---|---|---|
| GamingPickz Score | 6.5/10 | 6.9/10 |
| Steam rating | Mixed (66%, 26,891) | Very Positive (83%, 4,639) |
| Critic aggregate | 76/100 | No aggregate |
| Price | $39.99 | Free |
| Install size | — | 0.2 GB |
| Steam Deck | playable | playable |
| Released | 2019 | 2016 |
| Developer | Paradox Development Studio | Home Net Games |
Prices and Steam ratings are read live and move over time.
Imperator: Rome vs The Pirate: Caribbean Hunt, point by point
Each facet side by side. A round is marked won only where a figure settles it; feel and "which is better" carry no mark, because no number we hold decides them.
Genre and premise
Imperator: RomeOpen-world sandbox gameThe Pirate: Caribbean HuntOpen-world simulation gameWhat each is filed as. Each game describes itself in full above; we do not judge a premise.
How it plays
Imperator: RomeStrategy, Grand Strategy, SimulationThe Pirate: Caribbean HuntFree to Play, Naval Combat, PiratesThe tags players apply most, in order of votes. A read on feel, not a verdict.
Reception
Imperator: RomeScore 6.5 · 66% on Steam · 76 criticThe Pirate: Caribbean Hunt ✓Score 6.9 · 83% on SteamThe GamingPickz Score is a composite of player sentiment, critics and popularity, computed the same way for every game.
Content and scale
Imperator: Rome26,891 reviews · 5 add-onsThe Pirate: Caribbean Hunt4,639 reviews · 0.2 GBReach and footprint, not quality: more reviews or a bigger install is not a better game.
Price
Imperator: Rome$39.99The Pirate: Caribbean Hunt ✓FreeRead live from Steam and subject to change.
On a Steam Deck
Imperator: RomePlayableThe Pirate: Caribbean HuntPlayableValve's own Deck compatibility rating.
The Pirate: Caribbean Hunt takes 2 of the marked rounds to 0. That is only what a number can decide, not which you will enjoy more.
The two on the grid
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How positions are decided
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Which to pick, by what you want
- The higher-rated of the two: The Pirate: Caribbean Hunt (GamingPickz Score 6.9)
- The cheaper right now: The Pirate: Caribbean Hunt (Free)
- The safer bet by weight of reviews: Imperator: Rome (26,891 reviews)
What they have in common
Both are tagged by Steam players with:
StrategySimulationHistoricalSingleplayerMultiplayerEconomyOpen WorldChoices Matter
Where they differ
Grand StrategyRomePolitical SimPoliticalManagementWar
Free to PlayNaval CombatPiratesNavalAdventureAction
Tags players apply to one game and not the other.
Difficulty and who each is for
By the tags players apply, Imperator: Rome is middle-of-the-road on difficulty. The Pirate: Caribbean Hunt is middle-of-the-road on difficulty.
System requirements, side by side
| Imperator: Rome | The Pirate: Caribbean Hunt | |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum GPU | Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 460 | — |
| Minimum CPU | Intel® iCore™ i3-550 | — |
| Minimum RAM | 4 GB | — |
| Install size | — | 0.2 GB |
Can your PC run them? Check each against your own kit: Imperator: Rome · The Pirate: Caribbean Hunt.
Accessibility features
Steam store pages declare 0 accessibility features for Imperator: Rome and 0 for The Pirate: Caribbean Hunt. A declaration is a floor, not a review.
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Common questions
How different are Imperator: Rome and The Pirate: Caribbean Hunt in scope?
Imperator: Rome has drawn 26,891 Steam reviews and ships 5 add-ons. The Pirate: Caribbean Hunt has drawn 4,639 Steam reviews and installs in 0.2 GB.
Is Imperator: Rome or The Pirate: Caribbean Hunt better?
By the GamingPickz Score, The Pirate: Caribbean Hunt rates higher (6.9 to 6.5). That is a composite of player sentiment, the critic aggregate and popularity, not our taste. "Better" also depends on price, length and platform, which the table above lays out.
Which is cheaper, Imperator: Rome or The Pirate: Caribbean Hunt?
The Pirate: Caribbean Hunt is cheaper right now at Free, against $39.99. Prices move, so this is read live from Steam and can change.
Do you rank one above the other for a fee?
No. Neither game, nor anyone else, pays for placement or a verdict here. The order and every figure come out of the same public data the rest of the site uses.
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How we compare, and what we will not do
The GamingPickz Score is a composite of player sentiment (adjusted for sample size), the critic aggregate and popularity, computed by the same code every ranked list on this site uses. The Steam rating label is Valve's own, reconstructed from the positive percentage and review count. Prices are read live. We do not write an opinion of which game is "better": we report the numbers and say which wins each measurable question above.