Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like Sea of Thieves (2026)
Every game below overlaps with Sea of Thieves on things players said about it rather than on our opinion of what feels alike. Each entry shows what it matched on, so you can throw out the ones matching on the part you did not care about.
The games like Sea of Thieves on a map
Compare the whole catalogueThe same 24 games, plotted rather than listed. The two axes below are the ones the ranking is built from, so a game sitting high and right is a game the formula placed near the top. Change either axis to see the field a different way. Where we hold a publisher wordmark, the game is drawn as its mark rather than a dot.
24 games have both
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- Multi-platform
- PC
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The short version
- Closest match: Sea of Thieves: 2026 Edition, which both open world and atmospheric.
- Sea of Thieves is tagged Multiplayer, Open World, Adventure, Pirates, Co-op, Online Co-Op, PvP, Action by Steam players. Those tags are what the matching runs on.
- 24 games qualify, each with at least fifty player reviews behind its sentiment figure.
- 2 are free to download, so you can test the resemblance yourself at no cost.
Why players value Sea of Thieves
The five things Steam players tag Sea of Thieves with most. This is the yardstick every game below is measured against: the closer a game matches these, the more it is likely to scratch the same itch.
- Multiplayer
- Open World
- Adventure
- Pirates
- Co-op
| Reception | on Steam (89% of 372,556) |
|---|---|
| Watch-outs | players report servers and connection |
| Price | $39.99 |
Tags, sentiment and reported problems come from Steam players; the story line is from Wikipedia. We do not add a written opinion of our own.
How these were matched
Steam tags carry the most weight, because players apply them and they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Souls-like, Atmospheric and Cozy exist as tags and as nothing else, which is exactly the vocabulary this question needs. Formal genres count for less, themes and a shared studio for more.
Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are thrown out before matching. Nearly everything is tagged Singleplayer, so matching on it is matching on nothing. That cutoff is computed from the catalogue rather than fixed, so it moves as the catalogue grows.
All 24, closest first
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Sea of Thieves: 2026 Edition
Why it matched: both open world and atmospheric; shares 13 player tags including Pirates, Online Co-Op and PvP; published by the same company; released around the same time (2020).
Sea 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.
Sea of Thieves: 2026 Edition at a glance Released 2020 Studio Rare Ltd Player sentiment 89% positive of 372,567 Price $39.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.3/10 · Steam: (89% of 372,567)
Matches Sea of Thieves on: 5 of 5 — Multiplayer, Open World, Adventure, Pirates, Co-op
Why players like it: Multiplayer, Open World, Adventure, Pirates, Co-op — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Sea of Thieves: $39.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Sea of Thieves:PiratesOnline Co-OpPvPSailingFirst-PersonExplorationNavalPvE
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Forza Horizon 4
Why it matched: both open world and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Online Co-Op, PvP and Exploration; published by the same company; released around the same time (2021).
Dynamic seasons change everything at the world’s greatest automotive festival. Go it alone or team up with others to explore beautiful and historic Britain in a shared open world.
Forza Horizon 4 at a glance Released 2021 Studio Playground Games Player sentiment 91% positive of 303,167 Price Not listed Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.4/10 · Steam: (91% of 303,167)
Matches Sea of Thieves on: 3 of 5 — Multiplayer, Open World, Adventure
Why players like it: Racing, Open World, Driving, Multiplayer, Automobile Sim — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Sea of Thieves:Online Co-OpPvPExplorationGreat SoundtrackFirst-PersonFunny
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BIGFOOT
Why it matched: both open world and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Online Co-Op, PvP and PvE; released around the same time (2017).
You are a Bigfoot hunter with an important mission: to put an end to rumours once and for all and prove to yourself that Bigfoot is not just a myth or an invention of the mind...
BIGFOOT at a glance Released 2017 Studio CyberLight Game Studio Player sentiment 82% positive of 22,335 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.2/10 · Steam: (82% of 22,335)
Matches Sea of Thieves on: 4 of 5 — Multiplayer, Open World, Adventure, Co-op
Why players like it: Early Access, Horror, Multiplayer, Survival Horror, Online Co-Op — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Sea of Thieves: $19.99 — $20.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Sea of Thieves:Online Co-OpPvPPvEFPSFunnyFirst-Person
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Far Cry 6
Why it matched: both open world and atmospheric; shares 5 player tags including FPS, Online Co-Op and Exploration; released around the same time (2021).
Lead the revolution in this first-person open world guerrilla shooter. Fight with improvised weapons, travel however you can, and build your rebel network to take down Castillo's regime.
Far Cry 6 at a glance Released 2021 Studio Ubisoft Toronto Player sentiment 71% positive of 35,490 Price $59.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.5/10 · Steam: (71% of 35,490)
Matches Sea of Thieves on: 4 of 5 — Multiplayer, Open World, Adventure, Co-op
Why players like it: Open World, FPS, Online Co-Op, Multiplayer, Action — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Sea of Thieves: $59.99 — $20.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report performance and stutter (details)
Shared with Sea of Thieves:FPSOnline Co-OpExplorationFirst-PersonPvE
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Battlefield 1
Why it matched: both open world and atmospheric; shares 5 player tags including FPS, First-Person and PvP; released around the same time (2016).
Battlefield™ 1 takes you back to The Great War, WW1, where new technology and worldwide conflict changed the face of warfare forever.
Battlefield 1 at a glance Released 2016 Studio DICE Player sentiment 86% positive of 226,777 Price $39.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: (86% of 226,777)
Matches Sea of Thieves on: 2 of 5 — Multiplayer, Open World
Why players like it: FPS, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, World War I, War — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Sea of Thieves: $39.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: players report launchers, accounts and anti-cheat, will not launch or install, servers and connection, crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Sea of Thieves:FPSFirst-PersonPvPMassively MultiplayerGreat Soundtrack
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The Outer Worlds
Why it matched: both open world; shares 5 player tags including Exploration, FPS and First-Person; published by the same company; released around the same time (2020).
The Outer Worlds is an award-winning single-player RPG from Obsidian Entertainment and Private Division. As you explore a space colony, the character you decide to become will determine how this player-driven story unfolds. In the colony's corporate equation, you are the unplanned variable.
The Outer Worlds at a glance Released 2020 Studio Obsidian Entertainment Player sentiment 82% positive of 28,294 Price Not listed Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: (82% of 28,294)
Matches Sea of Thieves on: 2 of 5 — Open World, Adventure
Why players like it: Open World, Action RPG, RPG, Exploration, FPS — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Sea of Thieves:ExplorationFPSFirst-PersonPvEFunny
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Destiny 2
Why it matched: both open world and atmospheric; shares 5 player tags including FPS, PvE and PvP; released around the same time (2017).
Explore the mysteries of Sol and experience exhilirating first-person shooter combat in Destiny 2. Unlock powerful abilities and collect unique gear across story missions, co-op, and PvP modes.
Destiny 2 at a glance Released 2017 Studio Bungie Player sentiment 79% positive of 661,549 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: (79% of 661,549)
Matches Sea of Thieves on: 4 of 5 — Multiplayer, Open World, Adventure, Co-op
Why players like it: Free to Play, Open World, Multiplayer, Looter Shooter, MMORPG — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Sea of Thieves: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Sea of Thieves:FPSPvEPvPMassively MultiplayerFirst-Person
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DayZ
Why it matched: both open world and atmospheric; shares 5 player tags including Online Co-Op, PvP and Massively Multiplayer; released around the same time (2018).
How long can you survive a post-apocalyptic world? A land overrun with an infected "zombie" population, where you compete with other survivors for limited resources. Will you team up with strangers and stay strong together? Or play as a lone wolf to avoid betrayal? This is DayZ – this is your story.
DayZ at a glance Released 2018 Studio Bohemia Interactive Player sentiment 78% positive of 468,392 Price $24.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: (78% of 468,392)
Matches Sea of Thieves on: 4 of 5 — Multiplayer, Open World, Adventure, Co-op
Why players like it: Survival, Open World, Online Co-Op, Zombies, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Sea of Thieves: $24.99 — $15.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report launchers, accounts and anti-cheat (details)
Shared with Sea of Thieves:Online Co-OpPvPMassively MultiplayerFPSFirst-Person
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Skull and Bones
Why it matched: both open world; shares 7 player tags including Pirates, Exploration and First-Person.
Skull and Bones is an open world naval action RPG where ship combat, build choice, and sailing skill define your pirate legend. Conquer rival ships and mythical beasts in a vast ocean of up to 20 players.
Skull and Bones at a glance Released 2024 Studio Ubisoft Kyiv Player sentiment 66% positive of 4,878 Price $2.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.6/10 · Steam: (66% of 4,878)
Matches Sea of Thieves on: 4 of 5 — Multiplayer, Open World, Pirates, Co-op
Why players like it: Pirates, Action, Naval Combat, Action RPG, Open World — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Sea of Thieves: $2.99 — $37.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report monetisation inside the game, crashes and freezes, will not launch or install, servers and connection (details)
Shared with Sea of Thieves:PiratesExplorationFirst-PersonNavalSailingPvPPvE
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Survarium
Why it matched: both open world and atmospheric; shares 5 player tags including FPS, First-Person and PvP; released around the same time (2015).
Survarium is a post-apocalyptic online FPS game. If you are looking for a shooter where skills matter, look no further! The opposing players and deadly anomalies will never stop you on the way to victory, right? Then start playing now for free!
Survarium at a glance Released 2015 Studio Vostok Games Player sentiment 55% positive of 25,266 Price Not listed Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.4/10 · Steam: (55% of 25,266)
Matches Sea of Thieves on: 4 of 5 — Multiplayer, Open World, Adventure, Co-op
Why players like it: Free to Play, Survival, Multiplayer, FPS, Post-apocalyptic — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Sea of Thieves:FPSFirst-PersonPvPMassively MultiplayerExploration
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ATLAS
Why it matched: both open world; shares 7 player tags including Pirates, Sailing and Massively Multiplayer; released around the same time (2018).
Set sail for the ultimate pirate experience! Embark on a grand adventure alongside thousands of other players in one of the largest game worlds ever built (and even claim a piece of it to call your own). Build your ship, assemble your crew, sail the high seas, and become a pirate legend!
ATLAS at a glance Released 2018 Studio Grapeshot Games Player sentiment 47% positive of 42,923 Price $29.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 4.9/10 · Steam: (47% of 42,923)
Matches Sea of Thieves on: 5 of 5 — Multiplayer, Open World, Adventure, Pirates, Co-op
Why players like it: Survival, Open World, Pirates, Sailing, Adventure — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Sea of Thieves: $29.99 — $10.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Sea of Thieves:PiratesSailingMassively MultiplayerOnline Co-OpExplorationPvPPvE
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Forza Horizon 5
Why it matched: both open world and atmospheric; shares 4 player tags including Exploration, First-Person and Online Co-Op; published by the same company; released around the same time (2021).
Explore the vibrant open world landscapes of Mexico with limitless, fun driving action in the world’s greatest cars.
Forza Horizon 5 at a glance Released 2021 Studio Playground Games Player sentiment 89% positive of 279,979 Price $23.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: (89% of 279,979)
Matches Sea of Thieves on: 4 of 5 — Multiplayer, Open World, Adventure, Co-op
Why players like it: Racing, Open World, Driving, Multiplayer, Automobile Sim — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Sea of Thieves: $23.99 — $16.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, performance and stutter (details)
Shared with Sea of Thieves:ExplorationFirst-PersonOnline Co-OpPvP
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Far Cry Primal
Why it matched: both open world and atmospheric; shares 4 player tags including First-Person, Exploration and FPS; released around the same time (2016).
The award-winning Far Cry franchise returns with its innovative open world gameplay, bringing together massive beasts, breathtaking environments, and unpredictable savage encounters. Welcome to the Stone Age, a time of danger and adventure.
Far Cry Primal at a glance Released 2016 Studio Ubisoft Kyiv Player sentiment 86% positive of 41,126 Price $29.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: (86% of 41,126)
Matches Sea of Thieves on: 2 of 5 — Open World, Adventure
Why players like it: Open World, Survival, Action, Adventure, Hunting — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Sea of Thieves: $29.99 — $10.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, launchers, accounts and anti-cheat, will not launch or install (details)
Shared with Sea of Thieves:First-PersonExplorationFPSOnline Co-Op
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Far Cry 4
Why it matched: both open world and atmospheric; shares 4 player tags including FPS, First-Person and Online Co-Op; released around the same time (2014).
Fight to liberate a war-torn Himalayan region in this open world FPS. Wield a deadly arsenal, dominate land and sky with gyrocopters and war elephants, and take on enemy territory solo or in co-op.
Far Cry 4 at a glance Released 2014 Studio Ubisoft Toronto Player sentiment 85% positive of 73,512 Price $29.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: (85% of 73,512)
Matches Sea of Thieves on: 4 of 5 — Multiplayer, Open World, Adventure, Co-op
Why players like it: Open World, Action, FPS, Co-op, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Sea of Thieves: $29.99 — $10.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, performance and stutter, will not launch or install (details)
Shared with Sea of Thieves:FPSFirst-PersonOnline Co-OpExploration
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Absolver
Why it matched: both open world and atmospheric; shares 5 player tags including PvP, PvE and Online Co-Op; released around the same time (2017).
Absolver is an online multiplayer combat game where players are placed behind the mask of a Prospect under control of the Guides, the new rulers of the fallen Adal Empire, who will determine your worth in joining their elite corps of Absolvers.
Absolver at a glance Released 2017 Studio Sloclap Player sentiment 73% positive of 14,810 Price $29.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.7/10 · Steam: (73% of 14,810)
Matches Sea of Thieves on: 4 of 5 — Multiplayer, Open World, Adventure, Co-op
Why players like it: Fighting, Martial Arts, Action, Multiplayer, PvP — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Sea of Thieves: $29.99 — $10.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Sea of Thieves:PvPPvEOnline Co-OpSwordplayMassively Multiplayer
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Orcs Must Die! Unchained
Why it matched: both open world; shares 6 player tags including PvE, PvP and Funny; released around the same time (2017).
Orcs Must Die! Unchained takes the award-winning Orcs Must Die! action tower defense game to a whole new level with team-based gameplay! Bust skulls with your best pals in PvE co-op Survival, or put your teamwork to the real test in Sabotage Mode!
Orcs Must Die! Unchained at a glance Released 2017 Studio Robot Entertainment Player sentiment 69% positive of 6,107 Price Not listed Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.7/10 · Steam: (69% of 6,107)
Matches Sea of Thieves on: 4 of 5 — Multiplayer, Open World, Adventure, Co-op
Why players like it: Free to Play, Tower Defense, Multiplayer, Co-op, Action — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Sea of Thieves:PvEPvPFunnyMassively MultiplayerOnline Co-OpFPS
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School of Dragons
Why it matched: both open world and atmospheric; shares 5 player tags including Massively Multiplayer, Online Co-Op and Funny; released around the same time (2014).
Fly fast, train hard, and learn well to become the Ultimate Dragon Trainer! Join Chief Hiccup and Toothless and embark on the thrilling adventures of DreamWorks Animation’s ‘How to Train Your Dragon’. Play with your friends and explore mysterious worlds in this action-packed learning experience!
School of Dragons at a glance Released 2014 Studio JumpStart Games, Inc. Player sentiment 62% positive of 5,502 Price Not listed Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.6/10 · Steam: (62% of 5,502)
Matches Sea of Thieves on: 4 of 5 — Multiplayer, Open World, Adventure, Co-op
Why players like it: Free to Play, Dragons, Adventure, Multiplayer, Massively Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Sea of Thieves:Massively MultiplayerOnline Co-OpFunnyPvPFirst-Person
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Sniper Fury
Why it matched: both open world; shares 6 player tags including FPS, First-Person and Massively Multiplayer; released around the same time (2017).
Sniper Fury is an action-sharpshooting game set in a world threatened by violence. Neutralize threats using an ever-growing arsenal of modern firepower. Customize everything: weapons, gear sets, bullets! Join other snipers in Clan Wars, challenge them in PvP mode, & try events for extra surprises.
Sniper Fury at a glance Released 2017 Studio Gameloft Player sentiment 49% positive of 2,804 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 4.7/10 · Steam: (49% of 2,804)
Matches Sea of Thieves on: 4 of 5 — Multiplayer, Open World, Adventure, Co-op
Why players like it: Free to Play, Action, Sniper, Shooter, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Sea of Thieves: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Sea of Thieves:FPSFirst-PersonMassively MultiplayerOnline Co-OpFunnyGreat Soundtrack
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Dying Light
Why it matched: both open world; shares 5 player tags including Online Co-Op, First-Person and FPS; released around the same time (2015).
First-person action survival game set in a post-apocalyptic open world overrun by flesh-hungry zombies. Roam a city devastated by a mysterious virus epidemic. Scavenge for supplies, craft weapons, and face hordes of the infected.
Dying Light at a glance Released 2015 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 95% positive of 494,569 Price $24.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.3/10 · Steam: (95% of 494,569)
Matches Sea of Thieves on: 2 of 5 — Multiplayer, Open World
Why players like it: Zombies, Survival Horror, Horror, Online Co-Op, Open World — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Sea of Thieves: $24.99 — $15.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report performance and stutter, crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Sea of Thieves:Online Co-OpFirst-PersonFPSPvEPvP
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Prey
Why it matched: both open world and atmospheric; shares 4 player tags including FPS, First-Person and Exploration; released around the same time (2017).
In Prey, you awaken aboard Talos I, a space station orbiting the moon in the year 2032. You are the key subject of an experiment meant to alter humanity forever – but things have gone terribly wrong. The space station has been overrun by hostile aliens and you are now being hunted.
Prey at a glance Released 2017 Studio Arkane Studios Player sentiment 91% positive of 54,539 Price $29.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: (91% of 54,539)
Matches Sea of Thieves on: 2 of 5 — Open World, Adventure
Why players like it: Sci-fi, Immersive Sim, Space, Singleplayer, Horror — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Sea of Thieves: $29.99 — $10.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Sea of Thieves:FPSFirst-PersonExplorationGreat Soundtrack
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Metro Exodus
Why it matched: both open world and atmospheric; shares 4 player tags including FPS, First-Person and Exploration; released around the same time (2020).
Flee the shattered ruins of the Moscow Metro and embark on an epic, continent-spanning journey across the post-apocalyptic Russian wilderness. Explore vast, non-linear levels, lose yourself in an immersive, sandbox survival experience, and follow a thrilling story-line that spans an entire year in the greatest Metro adventure yet.
Metro Exodus at a glance Released 2020 Studio 4A Games Player sentiment 90% positive of 135,440 Price $29.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: (90% of 135,440)
Matches Sea of Thieves on: 3 of 5 — Multiplayer, Open World, Adventure
Why players like it: Post-apocalyptic, FPS, Singleplayer, Open World, Story Rich — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Sea of Thieves: $29.99 — $10.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Sea of Thieves:FPSFirst-PersonExplorationGreat Soundtrack
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Ultimate Fishing Simulator
Why it matched: both open world and atmospheric; shares 4 player tags including Exploration, Online Co-Op and First-Person; released around the same time (2018).
Bored of waiting for a bite? Would you like to catch some fish? You're lucky - in Ultimate Fishing Simulator, fish bite like crazy! Spinning, float fishing, ground fishing, and more! Comprehensive fishing simulator that allows using various techniques, in different places around the world!
Ultimate Fishing Simulator at a glance Released 2018 Studio Ultimate Games S.A. Player sentiment 89% positive of 9,129 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.3/10 · Steam: (89% of 9,129)
Matches Sea of Thieves on: 2 of 5 — Multiplayer, Open World
Why players like it: 3D, America, Fishing, Simulation, Sports — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Sea of Thieves: $19.99 — $20.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Sea of Thieves:ExplorationOnline Co-OpFirst-PersonFPS
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Thief Simulator
Why it matched: both open world and atmospheric; shares 4 player tags including First-Person, Funny and Exploration; released around the same time (2018).
Become the best thief. Gather intel, steal things and sell them to buy hi-tech equipment. Do everything that a real thief does.
Thief Simulator at a glance Released 2018 Studio Noble Muffins Player sentiment 88% positive of 39,806 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: (88% of 39,806)
Matches Sea of Thieves on: 3 of 5 — Open World, Adventure, Co-op
Why players like it: Simulation, Stealth, Singleplayer, Crime, First-Person — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Sea of Thieves: $19.99 — $20.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Sea of Thieves:First-PersonFunnyExplorationFPS
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Garry's Mod
Why it matched: both open world; shares 6 player tags including Funny, First-Person and FPS.
Garry's Mod is a physics sandbox. There aren't any predefined aims or goals. We give you the tools and leave you to play.
Garry's Mod at a glance Released 2006 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 97% positive of 1,261,793 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.6/10 · Steam: (97% of 1,261,793)
Matches Sea of Thieves on: 2 of 5 — Multiplayer, Co-op
Why players like it: Sandbox, Moddable, Multiplayer, Physics, Building — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Sea of Thieves: $9.99 — $30.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Sea of Thieves:FunnyFirst-PersonFPSOnline Co-OpPvPExploration
Common questions
What game is most like Sea of Thieves?
Sea of Thieves: 2026 Edition, on the evidence we have. It both open world and atmospheric. That is a statement about overlap, not a promise you will like it as much: two games can share every tag and still feel different to play.
How is "similar to Sea of Thieves" decided?
By overlap on the tags Steam players applied to each game, the formal genres, the themes both sit in, and whether the same studio made them. Tags carry the most weight because players write them, so they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are ignored: matching on "Singleplayer" is matching on nothing. Every entry below shows exactly what it matched on.
Are these ranked by quality?
No. They are ordered by how much they overlap with Sea of Thieves. Where two games overlap equally, the better received one goes first, but that only moves a game a place or two. Each entry shows its own player sentiment so you can weigh that separately.
Do you get paid for these recommendations?
No. The order is computed from tag and genre overlap and nothing else. No placement here can be bought, and a game appearing high on this page is a statement about resemblance rather than an endorsement.