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24 games like The Pirate: Caribbean Hunt (2026)

Recomputed 2 September 2026 · Ordered by overlap, not by score · Free to read, nothing here is paid for

Every game below overlaps with The Pirate: Caribbean Hunt 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 short version

  • Closest match: Sid Meier's Pirates!, which both open world, historical, atmospheric and strategy.
  • The Pirate: Caribbean Hunt is tagged Free to Play, Naval Combat, Pirates, Multiplayer, Naval, Adventure, Strategy, Simulation 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.
  • 3 are free to download, so you can test the resemblance yourself at no cost.

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. 1

    Sid Meier's Pirates!

    Why it matched: both open world, historical, atmospheric and strategy; shares 9 player tags including Pirates, Naval and Sailing.

    Sail the Caribbean, marauding all on the high seas or ally your ship and crew as a privateer in search of riches - the life you choose is up to you. Face dogged enemies, raid unsuspecting villages, woo fair maidens, avoid capture or dig for buried treasure. Discover what it takes to become one of the most famous pirates in history!

    Sid Meier's Pirates! at a glance
    Released1987StudioMicroProse
    Player sentiment94% positive of 7,535Price$9.99

    PiratesNavalSailingHistoricalStrategyEconomyExplorationNaval Combat

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  2. 2

    Dawn of Man

    Why it matched: both open world, historical, story-rich and strategy; shares 6 player tags including Strategy, Simulation and Historical; released around the same time (2019).

    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
    Released2019StudioMadruga Works
    Player sentiment87% positive of 17,830Price$12.49

    StrategySimulationHistoricalEconomyIndieChoices Matter

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  3. 3

    Anno 1800

    Why it matched: both historical, story-rich and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Strategy, Simulation and Economy; released around the same time (2019).

    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
    Released2019StudioUbisoft Mainz
    Player sentiment81% positive of 32,232Price$59.99

    StrategySimulationEconomyExplorationHistoricalChoose Your Own AdventureChoices Matter

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  4. 4

    Imperator: Rome

    Why it matched: both open world, historical, story-rich and strategy; shares 5 player tags including Strategy, Simulation and Historical; released around the same time (2019).

    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.

    Imperator: Rome at a glance
    Released2019StudioParadox Development Studio
    Player sentiment66% positive of 26,891Price$39.99

    StrategySimulationHistoricalEconomyChoices Matter

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

  5. 5

    Foundation

    Why it matched: both open world, story-rich, atmospheric and strategy; shares 5 player tags including Simulation, Strategy and Economy.

    Foundation is a grid-less, laidback medieval city-building game with a focus on organic development, monument construction and resource management.

    Foundation at a glance
    Released2025StudioPolymorph Games
    Player sentiment87% positive of 24,163Price$23.44

    SimulationStrategyEconomyIndieChoices Matter

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

  6. 6

    Heroes & Generals

    Why it matched: both open world, historical, atmospheric and strategy; shares 5 player tags including Free to Play, Strategy and Historical; released around the same time (2016).

    Shoot, blow sh!t up, fly or bark orders in the ultimate Free-to-Play, large scale, multiplayer, shooter experience. Thousands of players in multiple battles fighting one massive war of nations. The first to capture 15 cities takes the glory.

    Heroes & Generals at a glance
    Released2016StudioTLM Partners
    Player sentiment68% positive of 141,628PriceNot listed

    Free to PlayStrategyHistoricalSimulationIndie

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

  7. 7

    Endless Sky

    Why it matched: both open world, story-rich and strategy; shares 6 player tags including Free to Play, Simulation and Exploration; released around the same time (2015).

    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
    Released2015StudioMichael Zahniser
    Player sentiment92% positive of 7,092PriceFree

    Free to PlaySimulationExplorationIndieEconomyStrategy

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

  8. 8

    Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag

    Why it matched: both open world, historical, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 5 player tags including Pirates, Naval and Historical; released around the same time (2013).

    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
    Released2013StudioUbisoft Romania
    Player sentiment88% positive of 78,523Price$39.99

    PiratesNavalHistoricalExplorationNaval Combat

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  9. 9

    IXION

    Why it matched: both story-rich, atmospheric and strategy; shares 6 player tags including Strategy, Simulation and Exploration.

    IXION is an unrelenting, city-building odyssey across the stars. As Administrator of the Tiqqun, DOLOS’ prototype space station, you are tasked with balancing preservation and exploration as you manage infrastructure, resources and crew. Can you keep the flame of humanity alight in the cold dark?

    IXION at a glance
    Released2022StudioBulwark Studios
    Player sentiment79% positive of 17,614Price$10.49

    StrategySimulationExplorationChoices MatterEconomyIndie

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  10. 10

    Stronghold: Definitive Edition

    Why it matched: both open world, historical, atmospheric and strategy; shares 4 player tags including Strategy, Economy and Historical.

    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
    Released2023StudioFirefly Studios
    Player sentiment87% positive of 10,346Price$4.49

    StrategyEconomyHistoricalSimulation

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  11. 11

    Nobody - The Turnaround

    Why it matched: both open world, story-rich, atmospheric and strategy; shares 4 player tags including Simulation, Strategy and Choices Matter.

    Nobody – The Turnaround is a life simulator set in a parallel world that echoes modern society. Manage your time and resources carefully, strive to find a way through difficult times, and overcome the predicament you find yourself in.

    Nobody - The Turnaround at a glance
    Released2022StudioU.Ground Game Studio
    Player sentiment60% positive of 14,305PriceNot listed

    SimulationStrategyChoices MatterChoose Your Own Adventure

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

  12. 12

    Crusader Kings III

    Why it matched: both historical, story-rich and strategy; shares 5 player tags including Strategy, Simulation and Historical; released around the same time (2020).

    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
    Released2020StudioDevelopment Studio
    Player sentiment90% positive of 143,235Price$49.99

    StrategySimulationHistoricalChoices MatterEconomy

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

  13. 13

    Assassin's Creed Rogue

    Why it matched: both open world, historical, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 4 player tags including Historical, Pirates and Simulation; released around the same time (2014).

    Introducing Assassin’s Creed® Rogue, the darkest chapter in the Assassin’s Creed franchise yet. As Shay, you will experience the slow transformation from Assassin to Assassin Hunter. Follow your own creed and set off on an extraordinary journey through New York City, the wild river valley, and far away to the icy cold waters of the North...

    Assassin's Creed Rogue at a glance
    Released2014StudioUbisoft Sofia
    Player sentiment86% positive of 22,249Price$19.99

    HistoricalPiratesSimulationNaval

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  14. 14

    Assassin’s Creed Rogue

    Why it matched: both open world, historical, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 4 player tags including Historical, Pirates and Simulation; released around the same time (2015).

    Introducing Assassin’s Creed® Rogue, the darkest chapter in the Assassin’s Creed franchise yet. As Shay, you will experience the slow transformation from Assassin to Assassin Hunter. Follow your own creed and set off on an extraordinary journey through New York City, the wild river valley, and far away to the icy cold waters of the North...

    Assassin’s Creed Rogue at a glance
    Released2015StudioUbisoft Sofia
    Player sentiment86% positive of 22,260Price$19.99

    HistoricalPiratesSimulationNaval

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

  15. 15

    Kingdom Come: Deliverance

    Why it matched: both open world, historical, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 4 player tags including Historical, Choices Matter and Choose Your Own Adventure; released around the same time (2018).

    Story-driven open-world RPG that immerses you in an epic adventure in the Holy Roman Empire. Avenge your parents' death as you battle invading forces, go on game-changing quests, and make influential choices. Explore castles, forests, villages and other realistic settings in medieval Bohemia!

    Kingdom Come: Deliverance at a glance
    Released2018StudioWarhorse Studios
    Player sentiment84% positive of 185,163Price$29.99

    HistoricalChoices MatterChoose Your Own AdventureIndie

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

  16. 16

    The Way of Life Free Edition

    Why it matched: both open world, story-rich, atmospheric and strategy; shares 4 player tags including Free to Play, Indie and Simulation; released around the same time (2016).

    The Way of Life makes the player relive the same life's experiences from the point of view of three characters of different ages: an adult, an old man and a child.

    The Way of Life Free Edition at a glance
    Released2016StudioCyberCoconut
    Player sentiment74% positive of 6,131PriceFree

    Free to PlayIndieSimulationStrategy

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

  17. 17

    Stronghold Crusader 2

    Why it matched: both open world, historical, atmospheric and strategy; shares 3 player tags including Strategy, Simulation and Historical; released around the same time (2014).

    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
    Released2014StudioFirefly Studios
    Player sentiment72% positive of 18,080Price$3.99

    StrategySimulationHistorical

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

  18. 18

    Iron Front: Digital War Edition

    Why it matched: both open world, historical, atmospheric and strategy; shares 3 player tags including Simulation, Strategy and Historical; released around the same time (2012).

    Command your own troops, man authentic weaponry and take to the sky in deadly warplanes.

    Iron Front: Digital War Edition at a glance
    Released2012StudioX1 Software
    Player sentiment59% positive of 869Price$14.99

    SimulationStrategyHistorical

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

  19. 19

    WWII Online

    Why it matched: both open world, historical and strategy; shares 5 player tags including Free to Play, Simulation and Strategy.

    WWII Online is a massive, persistent free-to-play MMO FPS driven entirely by players. Fight as Army, Air, or Naval forces and earn Victory Points to access more units. One global server. No scripts. Real outcomes. No zones. Huge world (300,000 km²). ENLIST NOW!

    WWII Online at a glance
    Released2023StudioCornered Rat Software
    Player sentiment51% positive of 3,800PriceFree

    Free to PlaySimulationStrategyHistoricalIndie

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

  20. 20

    911 Operator

    Why it matched: both story-rich, atmospheric and strategy; shares 4 player tags including Simulation, Strategy and Indie; released around the same time (2017).

    Game about the difficult work of people that manage emergency lines and services. Answer incoming calls and react properly - give first aid instructions, advise, dispatch correct number of firemen / police / ambulances, or sometimes - just ignore the call. Play on ANY CITY in the world!

    911 Operator at a glance
    Released2017StudioJutsu Games
    Player sentiment89% positive of 19,785Price$14.99

    SimulationStrategyIndieChoices Matter

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

  21. 21

    Beholder 2

    Why it matched: both story-rich, atmospheric and strategy; shares 4 player tags including Strategy, Choices Matter and Simulation; released around the same time (2018).

    You are an intern at the central ministry of a totalitarian state with your whole career ahead of you. Work your way up the ladder by scheming against employees, spying on your boss, and completing paperwork. Or do you turn against the state and expose corruption. The choice is still yours to make!

    Beholder 2 at a glance
    Released2018StudioAlawar Stargaze (Warm Lamp Games)
    Player sentiment87% positive of 8,144Price$17.99

    StrategyChoices MatterSimulationIndie

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

  22. 22

    The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners

    Why it matched: both open world, story-rich and strategy; shares 4 player tags including Choices Matter, Indie and Simulation; released around the same time (2020).

    Saints & Sinners is a game unlike any other in The Walking Dead universe. Every challenge you face and decision you make is driven by YOU. Fight the undead, scavenge through the flooded ruins of New Orleans, and face gut-wrenching choices for you and the other survivors. Live The Walking Dead.

    The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners at a glance
    Released2020StudioSkydance Interactive
    Player sentiment86% positive of 10,074Price$9.99

    Choices MatterIndieSimulationStrategy

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

  23. 23

    Total War: ATTILA

    Why it matched: both open world, historical, atmospheric and strategy; shares 3 player tags including Strategy, Historical and Simulation; released around the same time (2015).

    Against a darkening background of famine, disease and war, a new power is rising in the great steppes of the East. With a million horsemen at his back, the ultimate warrior king approaches, and his sights are set on Rome… The next instalment in the multi award-winning PC series that combines turn-based strategy with real-time tactics,...

    Total War: ATTILA at a glance
    Released2015StudioCREATIVE ASSEMBLY
    Player sentiment82% positive of 37,686Price$44.99

    StrategyHistoricalSimulation

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

  24. 24

    Assassin's Creed Syndicate

    Why it matched: both open world, historical, story-rich, atmospheric and strategy; shares 2 player tags including Historical and Strategy; released around the same time (2015).

    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
    Released2015StudioUbisoft Quebec
    Player sentiment80% positive of 33,045Price$29.99

    HistoricalStrategy

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Common questions

What game is most like The Pirate: Caribbean Hunt?

Sid Meier's Pirates!, 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 The Pirate: Caribbean Hunt" 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 The Pirate: Caribbean Hunt. 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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