Best Pirates Games on Steam
Steam currently has 967 Pirates games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best picks ranked by Player Score. Our Player Score rankings are calculated directly from reviews left on the Steam store and will be updated in real-time as more players leave their feedback. Pirates game rankings were last updated on 11/27/2025.
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1. Return of the Obra Dinn
Lost at sea 1803 ~ The good ship Obra Dinn.
Return of the Obra Dinn holds the #1 spot for "best Pirates game on Steam" with a Player Score of 95. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 31,427 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 30,425 positive reviews and 1,002 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 10/18/2018 |
| Developer | Lucas Pope |
| Publisher | 3909 |
| Steam App Id | 653530 |
2. Walkabout Mini Golf VR
Escape into a fun and beautiful world filled with the best mini golf courses you’ve ever seen! Play by yourself, meet someone new, or challenge your friends in a private game with up to 8 people. Extremely realistic physics create the perfect experience for hardcore golfers and casual players alike.
Walkabout Mini Golf VR has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Pirates games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,238 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,168 positive reviews and 70 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Walkabout Mini Golf VR on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 7/15/2021 |
| Developer | Mighty Coconut |
| Publisher | Mighty Coconut |
| Steam App Id | 1408230 |
3. The Curse of Monkey Island
The only pirate adventure that asks the question: What's sharper, your sword or your wit?
The Curse of Monkey Island has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Pirates games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,855 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,770 positive reviews and 85 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $6.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run The Curse of Monkey Island on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $6.99 |
| Release Date | 3/22/2018 |
| Franchise | Monkey Island Franchise |
| Developer | LucasArts |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 730820 |
4. The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition
Back by popular demand, The Secret of Monkey Island™: Special Edition faithfully re-imagines the internationally-acclaimed classic game (originally released in 1990) for original and new audiences alike.
The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Pirates games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,982 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,701 positive reviews and 281 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 7/15/2009 |
| Franchise | Monkey Island Franchise |
| Developer | LucasArts |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 32360 |
5. Shogun Showdown
Shogun Showdown is a turn-based combat game with rogue-like and deck-building elements. Position yourself and attack at the right time, upgrade your tiles and combo them to get ready to face the Shogun!
Shogun Showdown has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Pirates games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,136 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,843 positive reviews and 293 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.49 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $7.49 |
| Release Date | 9/5/2024 |
| Franchise | Gamera Games |
| Developer | Roboatino |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2084000 |
6. Cleo - a pirate's tale
Cleo is a solo-developed, top-down, pixel-art, retro, pirate adventure with a lot of nostalgic flair, humor and a linear story, inspired by the old Zelda games and the classic LucasArts adventure games.
Cleo - a pirate's tale has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Pirates games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 771 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 757 positive reviews and 14 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 12/12/2021 |
| Developer | Christoph Schultz |
| Publisher | Christoph Schultz |
| Steam App Id | 1361230 |
7. Captain Wayne - Vacation Desperation
Captain Wayne is an intense, fast-action Retro Shooter about a sailor with a SHOTGUN for an ARM!! With a cartoony, hand-drawn art style and gory gameplay, you'll have to mow down enemies through 8 action-packed locales to take back what's yours. ARE YOU READY TO RAISE ANCHOR?
Captain Wayne - Vacation Desperation has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Pirates games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 405 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 404 positive reviews and 1 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $8.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $8.99 |
| Release Date | 11/25/2025 |
| Franchise | Silver Lining Interactive |
| Developer | Ciaran Games LLC |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2319790 |
8. Gothic II: Gold Edition
Gothic II: Gold Edition brings together the excitement of Gothic II and the add-on Night of the Raven to your fingertips!
Gothic II: Gold Edition has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Pirates games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16,283 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,259 positive reviews and 1,024 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Gothic II: Gold Edition on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 1/13/2010 |
| Developer | Piranha Bytes |
| Publisher | THQ Nordic |
| Steam App Id | 39510 |
9. Sid Meier's Pirates!
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! has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Pirates games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,162 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,756 positive reviews and 406 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.49 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Sid Meier's Pirates! on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $2.49 |
| Release Date | 7/11/2005 |
| Developer | Firaxis Games |
| Publisher | 2K |
| Steam App Id | 3920 |
10. Cat Quest III
In Cat Quest III you play as a purrivateer in a freely explorable 2.5D open-world swarming with Pi-rats. You can sail the seas in your ship for treasures galore! But prepare for peril, as the Pirate King aims to hunt you down...
Cat Quest III has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Pirates games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,558 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,384 positive reviews and 174 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 8/8/2024 |
| Franchise | Kepler Interactive |
| Developer | The Gentlebros |
| Publisher | Kepler Interactive |
| Steam App Id | 2305840 |
More Pirates Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best Pirates games available on Steam.
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| 131 | 10/18/2018 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 28 | 7/15/2021 | 94 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 26 | 3/22/2018 | 93 | $6.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 28 | 7/15/2009 | 92 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 266 | 9/5/2024 | 92 | $7.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 12/12/2021 | 92 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 37 | 11/25/2025 | 92 | $8.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 504 | 1/13/2010 | 91 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 118 | 7/11/2005 | 91 | $2.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 35 | 8/8/2024 | 91 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 29 | 7/7/2010 | 91 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 328 | 6/12/2012 | 91 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 10/12/2017 | 90 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 7 | 2/20/2015 | 90 | $8.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 3/28/2019 | 90 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 14 | 3/9/2020 | 90 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 298 | 3/26/2020 | 90 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 1/29/2015 | 89 | ??? | Steam Charts | |
 | 10 | 4/23/2015 | 89 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 289 | 8/31/2022 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 5). Walkabout Mini Golf VR on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 26). The Curse of Monkey Island on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 26). The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 26). Shogun Showdown on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 14). Cleo - a pirate's tale on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 8). Captain Wayne - Vacation Desperation on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 3). Gothic II: Gold Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 9). Sid Meier's Pirates! on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 26). Cat Quest III on Steam. Steam Store.