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24 games like Sid Meier's Pirates! (2026)

Recomputed 19 October 2026 · Ordered by overlap, not by score · Free to read, nothing here is paid for

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The short version

Closest match: The Pirate: Caribbean Hunt, which both open world, historical, atmospheric and strategy.
Sid Meier's Pirates! is tagged Pirates, Open World, RPG, Adventure, Singleplayer, Naval, Sailing, Sandbox 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.
4 are free to download, so you can test the resemblance yourself at no cost.

Why players value Sid Meier's Pirates!

The five things Steam players tag Sid Meier's Pirates! 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.

Pirates
Open World
RPG
Adventure
Singleplayer

Sid Meier's Pirates! at a glance
Reception	Very Positive on Steam (94% of 7,535)
Watch-outs	players report crashes and freezes, will not launch or install
Price	$9.99

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

1
The Pirate: Caribbean Hunt
Why it matched: both open world, historical, atmospheric and strategy; shares 9 player tags including Naval Combat, Pirates and Naval.
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!
The Pirate: Caribbean Hunt at a glance
Released 2016 Studio Home Net Games
Player sentiment 83% positive of 4,639 Price Free
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.9/10 · Steam: Very Positive (83% of 4,639)
Matches Sid Meier's Pirates! on: 4 of 5 — Pirates, Open World, Adventure, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Free to Play, Naval Combat, Pirates, Multiplayer, Naval — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Sid Meier's Pirates!: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Sid Meier's Pirates!:Naval CombatPiratesNavalStrategySailingHistoricalExplorationEconomy
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2
Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag
Why it matched: both open world, historical and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Pirates, Naval and Historical.
Discover Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag, the classic pirate action-adventure game from 2013. Command your ship, hunt Templars and carve your legend as Edward Kenway across the Caribbean's Golden Age of Piracy.
Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag at a glance
Released 2013 Studio Ubisoft Romania
Player sentiment 88% positive of 78,523 Price $39.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: Very Positive (88% of 78,523)
Matches Sid Meier's Pirates! on: 5 of 5 — Pirates, Open World, RPG, Adventure, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Pirates, Open World, Assassin, Adventure, Action — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Sid Meier's Pirates!: $39.99 — $30.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, will not launch or install, performance and stutter (details)
Shared with Sid Meier's Pirates!:PiratesNavalHistoricalExplorationNaval CombatRPG
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3
Stronghold: Definitive Edition
Why it matched: both open world, historical, atmospheric and strategy; shares 4 player tags including Strategy, Sandbox and Economy.
Greetings sire! Your stronghold awaits you. Build a castle economy, besiege unforgettable villains and return to the 'castle sim' that started it all. Experience this classic RTS with upgraded visuals, modernised gameplay, Steam multiplayer and a new campaign.
Stronghold: Definitive Edition at a glance
Released 2023 Studio Firefly Studios
Player sentiment 87% positive of 10,346 Price $4.49
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: Very Positive (87% of 10,346)
Matches Sid Meier's Pirates! on: 1 of 5 — Open World
Why players like it: City Builder, Strategy, Real Time Tactics, Medieval, Sandbox — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Sid Meier's Pirates!: $4.49 — $5.50 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Sid Meier's Pirates!:StrategySandboxEconomyHistorical
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4
Railway Empire
Why it matched: both open world, historical and strategy; shares 6 player tags including Strategy, Economy and Trading.
In Railway Empire, you will create an elaborate and wide-ranging rail network, purchase over 40 different trains modelled in extraordinary detail, and buy or build railway stations, maintenance buildings, factories and tourist attractions to keep your travel network ahead of the competition.
Railway Empire at a glance
Released 2018 Studio Gaming Minds Studios
Player sentiment 83% positive of 9,712 Price $29.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.1/10 · Steam: Very Positive (83% of 9,712)
Matches Sid Meier's Pirates! on: 1 of 5 — Singleplayer
Why players like it: Strategy, Simulation, Management, Trains, Economy — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Sid Meier's Pirates!: $29.99 — $20.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Sid Meier's Pirates!:StrategyEconomyTradingHistoricalSandboxExploration
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5
Anno 1800
Why it matched: both open world, historical and strategy; shares 6 player tags including Strategy, Economy and Sandbox.
Anno 1800™ – Lead the Industrial Revolution! Welcome to the dawn of the Industrial Age. The path you choose will define your world. Are you an innovator or an exploiter? A conqueror or a liberator? How the world remembers your name is up to you.
Anno 1800 at a glance
Released 2019 Studio Ubisoft Mainz
Player sentiment 81% positive of 32,232 Price $59.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: Very Positive (81% of 32,232)
Matches Sid Meier's Pirates! on: 1 of 5 — Singleplayer
Why players like it: City Builder, Strategy, Simulation, Economy, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Sid Meier's Pirates!: $59.99 — $50.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Sid Meier's Pirates!:StrategyEconomySandboxExplorationHistoricalChoose Your Own Adventure
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6
Stronghold Crusader 2
Why it matched: both open world, historical, atmospheric and strategy; shares 4 player tags including Strategy, Historical and Classic.
Stronghold Crusader 2 is the long awaited sequel to the original castle sim. After 12 years Stronghold returns to the desert with a new 3D engine and powerful Havok Physics. Crusader 2 recaptures the original game’s addictive, fast-paced gameplay and authentic castle simulation.
Stronghold Crusader 2 at a glance
Released 2014 Studio Firefly Studios
Player sentiment 72% positive of 18,080 Price $3.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.5/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (72% of 18,080)
Matches Sid Meier's Pirates! on: 3 of 5 — Open World, Adventure, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Strategy, Medieval, City Builder, RTS, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Sid Meier's Pirates!: $3.99 — $6.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Sid Meier's Pirates!:StrategyHistoricalClassicSandbox
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7
Endless Sky
Why it matched: both open world and strategy; shares 6 player tags including RPG, Trading and Exploration.
Endless Sky is a 2D space trading and combat game inspired by the classic Escape Velocity series. Work your way up from a relatively wimpy shuttle, cargo ship, or fighter, to a highly upgraded and customized flagship or to a massive fleet of warships or freighters.
Endless Sky at a glance
Released 2015 Studio Michael Zahniser
Player sentiment 92% positive of 7,092 Price Free
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: Very Positive (92% of 7,092)
Matches Sid Meier's Pirates! on: 4 of 5 — Open World, RPG, Adventure, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Space, Free to Play, Open World, Singleplayer, Sci-fi — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Sid Meier's Pirates!: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Sid Meier's Pirates!:RPGTradingExplorationSandboxEconomyStrategy
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8
Crusader Kings III
Why it matched: both open world, historical and strategy; shares 5 player tags including Strategy, RPG and Historical.
Love, fight, scheme, and claim greatness. Determine your noble house’s legacy in the sprawling grand strategy of Crusader Kings III. Death is only the beginning as you guide your dynasty’s bloodline in the rich and larger-than-life simulation of the Middle Ages.
Crusader Kings III at a glance
Released 2020 Studio Development Studio
Player sentiment 90% positive of 143,235 Price $49.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: Very Positive (90% of 143,235)
Matches Sid Meier's Pirates! on: 2 of 5 — RPG, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Strategy, Medieval, Grand Strategy, Simulation, RPG — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Sid Meier's Pirates!: $49.99 — $40.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Sid Meier's Pirates!:StrategyRPGHistoricalSandboxEconomy
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9
FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE
Why it matched: both open world, atmospheric and strategy; shares 5 player tags including RPG, Exploration and Classic.
FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE - This revered classic returns, now fully remastered for the first time for PC, featuring all new and enhanced gameplay.
FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE at a glance
Released 2018 Studio Square Enix
Player sentiment 89% positive of 10,211 Price $49.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: Very Positive (89% of 10,211)
Matches Sid Meier's Pirates! on: 4 of 5 — Open World, RPG, Adventure, Singleplayer
Why players like it: RPG, JRPG, Fantasy, Singleplayer, Story Rich — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Sid Meier's Pirates!: $49.99 — $40.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Sid Meier's Pirates!:RPGExplorationClassicRemakeStrategy
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10
Mount & Blade: Warband
Why it matched: both open world, historical and strategy; shares 4 player tags including RPG, Strategy and Sandbox.
In a land torn asunder by incessant warfare, it is time to assemble your own band of hardened warriors and enter the fray. Lead your men into battle, expand your realm, and claim the ultimate prize: the throne of Calradia!
Mount & Blade: Warband at a glance
Released 2010 Studio TaleWorlds
Player sentiment 98% positive of 172,005 Price $19.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (98% of 172,005)
Matches Sid Meier's Pirates! on: 4 of 5 — Open World, RPG, Adventure, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Medieval, RPG, Open World, Strategy, Sandbox — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Sid Meier's Pirates!: $19.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Sid Meier's Pirates!:RPGStrategySandboxHistorical
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11
Mount & Blade
Why it matched: both open world, historical and strategy; shares 4 player tags including RPG, Strategy and Sandbox.
Calradia is a land at war, offering great riches and even greater dangers to adventurers and mercenaries that flock to shed their blood on its soil. With courage and a strong sword, an unknown stranger can make a name as a warrior. Free-form sand-box gameplay.
Mount & Blade at a glance
Released 2008 Studio TaleWorlds
Player sentiment 92% positive of 6,718 Price $9.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: Very Positive (92% of 6,718)
Matches Sid Meier's Pirates! on: 4 of 5 — Open World, RPG, Adventure, Singleplayer
Why players like it: RPG, Medieval, Open World, Strategy, Sandbox — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Sid Meier's Pirates!: $9.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Sid Meier's Pirates!:RPGStrategySandboxHistorical
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12
SPORE Galactic Adventures
Why it matched: both open world, atmospheric and strategy; shares 4 player tags including Exploration, Sandbox and Strategy.
Take Your Creature From Zero To Galactic HeroGet out of your starship and turn your Spore creatures into legendary Space Captains. For the first time, beam down with your allies to take on action-packed, planetside adventures. Complete quests, collect rewards, and even create your own missions.
SPORE Galactic Adventures at a glance
Released 2009 Studio EA - Maxis
Player sentiment 89% positive of 7,761 Price $19.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.3/10 · Steam: Very Positive (89% of 7,761)
Matches Sid Meier's Pirates! on: 4 of 5 — Open World, RPG, Adventure, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Simulation, Action, Space, Adventure, Exploration — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Sid Meier's Pirates!: $19.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Sid Meier's Pirates!:ExplorationSandboxStrategyRPG
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13
Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord
Why it matched: both open world, historical and strategy; shares 4 player tags including Strategy, RPG and Sandbox.
A strategy/action RPG. Create a character, engage in diplomacy, craft, trade and conquer new lands in a vast medieval sandbox. Raise armies to lead into battle and command and fight alongside your troops in massive real-time battles using a deep but intuitive skill-based combat system.
Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord at a glance
Released 2020 Studio TaleWorlds
Player sentiment 88% positive of 296,754 Price $49.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: Very Positive (88% of 296,754)
Matches Sid Meier's Pirates! on: 4 of 5 — Open World, RPG, Adventure, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Medieval, Strategy, Open World, RPG, War — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Sid Meier's Pirates!: $49.99 — $40.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Sid Meier's Pirates!:StrategyRPGSandboxHistorical
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14
Mount & Blade: With Fire & Sword
Why it matched: both open world, historical and strategy; shares 4 player tags including RPG, Strategy and Historical.
The standalone expansion for Mount & Blade! With Fire & Sword builds and expands upon the highly regarded combat system from Mount & Blade: Warband. Firearms have been introduced to the battlefield.
Mount & Blade: With Fire & Sword at a glance
Released 2011 Studio TaleWorlds Entertainment
Player sentiment 88% positive of 14,037 Price $9.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.3/10 · Steam: Very Positive (88% of 14,037)
Matches Sid Meier's Pirates! on: 4 of 5 — Open World, RPG, Adventure, Singleplayer
Why players like it: RPG, Open World, Medieval, Action, Strategy — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Sid Meier's Pirates!: $9.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Sid Meier's Pirates!:RPGStrategyHistoricalSandbox
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15
Battle Brothers
Why it matched: both open world, historical and strategy; shares 4 player tags including Strategy, RPG and Sandbox.
Lead a mercenary company in this tactical RPG set in a medieval fantasy world. Chase fame and fortune as you choose where to go, who to recruit, which contracts to pursue, and how to train and equip your men in a procedurally generated open world campaign.
Battle Brothers at a glance
Released 2017 Studio Overhype Studios
Player sentiment 88% positive of 28,671 Price $8.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: Very Positive (88% of 28,671)
Matches Sid Meier's Pirates! on: 4 of 5 — Open World, RPG, Adventure, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Strategy, RPG, Medieval, Open World, Turn-Based Tactics — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Sid Meier's Pirates!: $8.99 — $1.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Sid Meier's Pirates!:StrategyRPGSandboxHistorical
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16
Assassin's Creed Syndicate
Why it matched: both open world, historical, atmospheric and strategy; shares 3 player tags including Historical, Strategy and RPG.
London, 1868. Lead your underworld organization in the midst of the Industrial Revolution to break the corrupt stranglehold on the city in a visceral adventure filled with action, intrigue, and brutal combat.
Assassin's Creed Syndicate at a glance
Released 2015 Studio Ubisoft Quebec
Player sentiment 80% positive of 33,045 Price $29.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.1/10 · Steam: Very Positive (80% of 33,045)
Matches Sid Meier's Pirates! on: 4 of 5 — Open World, RPG, Adventure, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Assassin, Open World, Action, Stealth, Parkour — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Sid Meier's Pirates!: $29.99 — $20.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, performance and stutter, will not launch or install (details)
Shared with Sid Meier's Pirates!:HistoricalStrategyRPG
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17
Iron Front: Digital War Edition
Why it matched: both open world, historical, atmospheric and strategy; shares 3 player tags including Strategy, Historical and Sandbox.
Command your own troops, man authentic weaponry and take to the sky in deadly warplanes.
Iron Front: Digital War Edition at a glance
Released 2012 Studio X1 Software
Player sentiment 59% positive of 869 Price $14.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.4/10 · Steam: Mixed (59% of 869)
Matches Sid Meier's Pirates! on: 2 of 5 — Open World, Singleplayer
Why players like it: World War II, War, Military, Tanks, First-Person — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Sid Meier's Pirates!: $14.99 — $5.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Sid Meier's Pirates!:StrategyHistoricalSandbox
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18
Fallout: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game
Why it matched: both open world, atmospheric and strategy; shares 4 player tags including RPG, Classic and Exploration.
You've just unearthed the classic post-apocalyptic role-playing game that revitalized the entire CRPG genre. The Fallout® SPECIAL system allows drastically different types of characters, meaningful decisions and development that puts you in complete control. Explore the devastated ruins of a golden age civilization.
Fallout: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game at a glance
Released 2015 Studio Interplay Inc.
Player sentiment 94% positive of 25,164 Price $9.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: Very Positive (94% of 25,164)
Matches Sid Meier's Pirates! on: 4 of 5 — Open World, RPG, Adventure, Singleplayer
Why players like it: RPG, Post-apocalyptic, Classic, Open World, Isometric — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Sid Meier's Pirates!: $9.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Sid Meier's Pirates!:RPGClassicExplorationSandbox
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19
Crusader Kings II
Why it matched: both open world, historical and strategy; shares 4 player tags including Strategy, Historical and RPG.
Explore one of the defining periods in world history in an experience crafted by the masters of Grand Strategy.
Crusader Kings II at a glance
Released 2012 Studio Development Studio
Player sentiment 91% positive of 73,903 Price Free
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: Very Positive (91% of 73,903)
Matches Sid Meier's Pirates! on: 2 of 5 — RPG, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Grand Strategy, Strategy, Medieval, Historical, Political Sim — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Sid Meier's Pirates!: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Sid Meier's Pirates!:StrategyHistoricalRPGSandbox
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20
Workers & Resources: Soviet Republic
Why it matched: both open world, historical and strategy; shares 4 player tags including Strategy, Sandbox and Historical.
Build a soviet republic from an impoverished country into a rich industrial superpower in a city builder with intricate production chains and a fully simulated global economy. Manage the lives of your citizens from education to work and party loyalty to criminal activity.
Workers & Resources: Soviet Republic at a glance
Released 2024 Studio 3Division
Player sentiment 91% positive of 27,164 Price $9.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: Very Positive (91% of 27,164)
Matches Sid Meier's Pirates! on: 2 of 5 — Open World, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Strategy, Simulation, City Builder, Base-Building, Management — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Sid Meier's Pirates!: $9.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Sid Meier's Pirates!:StrategySandboxHistoricalEconomy
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21
The Riftbreaker
Why it matched: both open world, atmospheric and strategy; shares 4 player tags including Strategy, Exploration and RPG.
The Riftbreaker is a solo or Co-op base-building, survival game with Action-RPG elements for up to 4 players. Hack & slash countless hordes of enemies. Build up your base, craft powerful weapons and research new inventions to survive.
The Riftbreaker at a glance
Released 2021 Studio EXOR Studios
Player sentiment 90% positive of 24,729 Price $8.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: Very Positive (90% of 24,729)
Matches Sid Meier's Pirates! on: 2 of 5 — RPG, Adventure
Why players like it: Base-Building, Tower Defense, Survival, Strategy, Hack and Slash — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Sid Meier's Pirates!: $8.99 — $1.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Sid Meier's Pirates!:StrategyExplorationRPGSandbox
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22
Tropico 3
Why it matched: both open world, atmospheric and strategy; shares 4 player tags including Strategy, Sandbox and Economy.
Become the dictator of a remote island during the Cold War. Charm, persuade, intimidate, oppress, or cheat your people to stay in power! Are you a kind and generous leader? A corrupt and ruthless tyrant ruling with an iron fist?
Tropico 3 at a glance
Released 2009 Studio Haemimont Games
Player sentiment 89% positive of 1,944 Price $9.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.2/10 · Steam: Very Positive (89% of 1,944)
Matches Sid Meier's Pirates! on: 2 of 5 — Open World, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Simulation, Strategy, City Builder, Management, Politics — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Sid Meier's Pirates!: $9.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Sid Meier's Pirates!:StrategySandboxEconomyClassic
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23
Cell to Singularity - Evolution Never Ends
Why it matched: both open world, historical, atmospheric and strategy; shares 3 player tags including Historical, Sandbox and Strategy.
The epic story of evolution, technology, humanity, and dinosaurs is yours to tap.
Cell to Singularity - Evolution Never Ends at a glance
Released 2021 Studio Computer Lunch
Player sentiment 89% positive of 27,958 Price Free
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: Very Positive (89% of 27,958)
Matches Sid Meier's Pirates! on: 1 of 5 — Singleplayer
Why players like it: Clicker, Free to Play, Simulation, Science, Idler — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Sid Meier's Pirates!: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Sid Meier's Pirates!:HistoricalSandboxStrategy
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Dawn of Man
Why it matched: both open world, historical and strategy; shares 4 player tags including Strategy, Historical and Sandbox.
Command a settlement of ancient humans, guide them through the ages in their struggle for survival. Hunt, gather, craft tools, fight, research new techs and face the challenges the environment will throw at you.
Dawn of Man at a glance
Released 2019 Studio Madruga Works
Player sentiment 87% positive of 17,830 Price $12.49
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: Very Positive (87% of 17,830)
Matches Sid Meier's Pirates! on: 2 of 5 — Open World, Singleplayer
Why players like it: City Builder, Colony Sim, Survival, Strategy, Simulation — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Sid Meier's Pirates!: $12.49 — $2.50 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Sid Meier's Pirates!:StrategyHistoricalSandboxEconomy
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The Pirate: Caribbean Hunt at a glance
Released	2016	Studio	Home Net Games
Player sentiment	83% positive of 4,639	Price	Free

Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag at a glance
Released	2013	Studio	Ubisoft Romania
Player sentiment	88% positive of 78,523	Price	$39.99

Stronghold: Definitive Edition at a glance
Released	2023	Studio	Firefly Studios
Player sentiment	87% positive of 10,346	Price	$4.49

Railway Empire at a glance
Released	2018	Studio	Gaming Minds Studios
Player sentiment	83% positive of 9,712	Price	$29.99

Anno 1800 at a glance
Released	2019	Studio	Ubisoft Mainz
Player sentiment	81% positive of 32,232	Price	$59.99

Stronghold Crusader 2 at a glance
Released	2014	Studio	Firefly Studios
Player sentiment	72% positive of 18,080	Price	$3.99

Endless Sky at a glance
Released	2015	Studio	Michael Zahniser
Player sentiment	92% positive of 7,092	Price	Free

Crusader Kings III at a glance
Released	2020	Studio	Development Studio
Player sentiment	90% positive of 143,235	Price	$49.99

FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE at a glance
Released	2018	Studio	Square Enix
Player sentiment	89% positive of 10,211	Price	$49.99

Mount & Blade: Warband at a glance
Released	2010	Studio	TaleWorlds
Player sentiment	98% positive of 172,005	Price	$19.99

Mount & Blade at a glance
Released	2008	Studio	TaleWorlds
Player sentiment	92% positive of 6,718	Price	$9.99

SPORE Galactic Adventures at a glance
Released	2009	Studio	EA - Maxis
Player sentiment	89% positive of 7,761	Price	$19.99

Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord at a glance
Released	2020	Studio	TaleWorlds
Player sentiment	88% positive of 296,754	Price	$49.99

Mount & Blade: With Fire & Sword at a glance
Released	2011	Studio	TaleWorlds Entertainment
Player sentiment	88% positive of 14,037	Price	$9.99

Battle Brothers at a glance
Released	2017	Studio	Overhype Studios
Player sentiment	88% positive of 28,671	Price	$8.99

Assassin's Creed Syndicate at a glance
Released	2015	Studio	Ubisoft Quebec
Player sentiment	80% positive of 33,045	Price	$29.99

Iron Front: Digital War Edition at a glance
Released	2012	Studio	X1 Software
Player sentiment	59% positive of 869	Price	$14.99

Fallout: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game at a glance
Released	2015	Studio	Interplay Inc.
Player sentiment	94% positive of 25,164	Price	$9.99

Crusader Kings II at a glance
Released	2012	Studio	Development Studio
Player sentiment	91% positive of 73,903	Price	Free

Workers & Resources: Soviet Republic at a glance
Released	2024	Studio	3Division
Player sentiment	91% positive of 27,164	Price	$9.99

The Riftbreaker at a glance
Released	2021	Studio	EXOR Studios
Player sentiment	90% positive of 24,729	Price	$8.99

Tropico 3 at a glance
Released	2009	Studio	Haemimont Games
Player sentiment	89% positive of 1,944	Price	$9.99

Cell to Singularity - Evolution Never Ends at a glance
Released	2021	Studio	Computer Lunch
Player sentiment	89% positive of 27,958	Price	Free

Dawn of Man at a glance
Released	2019	Studio	Madruga Works
Player sentiment	87% positive of 17,830	Price	$12.49

Common questions

What game is most like Sid Meier's Pirates!?

The Pirate: Caribbean Hunt, on the evidence we have. It both open world, historical, atmospheric and strategy. 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 Sid Meier's Pirates!" 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 Sid Meier's Pirates!. 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.

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