Best Pirates Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 749 Pirates games, but not all of them are able to be played on Linux builds. 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 12/11/2024.
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1. 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 holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Pirates game on Steam" with a Player Score of 92. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,124 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,955 positive reviews and 169 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 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 | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 9/5/2024 |
| Franchise | Gamera Games |
| Developer | Roboatino |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2084000 |
2. Shipped
Challenge your friends in a naval battle of steering, pushing and shooting. Keep your ship on-screen and avoid crashing with land to survive. Up to 8 players.
Shipped has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Pirates games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 605 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 586 positive reviews and 19 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 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 | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 3/28/2019 |
| Franchise | Majorariatto |
| Developer | Majorariatto |
| Publisher | Majorariatto |
| Steam App Id | 1037190 |
3. Hero of the Kingdom II
Lovely adventuring RPG series. Casual, story-driven journey and quests. The kingdom is under threat from pirates. Sail to the farthest islands to save your sister and become hero of the kingdom.
Hero of the Kingdom II has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Pirates games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,394 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,256 positive reviews and 138 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $8.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $8.99 |
| Release Date | 2/20/2015 |
| Franchise | Lonely Troops |
| Developer | Lonely Troops |
| Publisher | Lonely Troops |
| Steam App Id | 346560 |
4. Return to Monkey Island
Return to Monkey Island is an unexpected, thrilling return of series creator Ron Gilbert that continues the story of the legendary adventure games.
Return to Monkey Island has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Pirates games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,332 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,642 positive reviews and 690 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 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 | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 9/19/2022 |
| Franchise | Monkey Island Franchise |
| Developer | Terrible Toybox |
| Publisher | Devolver Digital |
| Steam App Id | 2060130 |
5. Space Pirates and Zombies
Explore a randomly generated Galaxy populated with factions, enemies, missions, and items providing you with a unique experience each time you play.
Space Pirates and Zombies has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Pirates games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,067 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,790 positive reviews and 277 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Space Pirates and Zombies on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 8/15/2011 |
| Developer | MinMax Games Ltd. |
| Publisher | MinMax Games Ltd. |
| Steam App Id | 107200 |
6. Nightmares from the Deep: The Cursed Heart
Would you like to enter a thrilling Pirates world where danger lurks in every corner?You are a museum owner pursuing an undead pirate who kidnapped your daughter. You quickly realize that the villain is entangled in a tragic, centuries-old love story, and wants to resurrect his mistress with the girl’s life force.
Nightmares from the Deep: The Cursed Heart has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Pirates games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,587 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,456 positive reviews and 131 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.00 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 2/5/2014 |
| Developer | Artifex Mundi |
| Publisher | Artifex Mundi |
| Steam App Id | 259740 |
7. The Caribbean Sail
Name your crew, purchase supplies, sail the world, harpoon fish, plunder your enemies, die horribly, unlock a new Captain and do it all over again!
The Caribbean Sail has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Pirates games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 485 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 456 positive reviews and 29 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.74 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $3.74 |
| Release Date | 9/19/2017 |
| Franchise | Victorian Clambake |
| Developer | Victorian Clambake |
| Publisher | Victorian Clambake |
| Steam App Id | 657690 |
8. Nelly Cootalot: The Fowl Fleet
Pirate heroine Nelly Cootalot takes on the villainous Baron Widebeard in this point and click adventure game. Meet a hilarious cast of characters including Tom Baker (Dr Who) and face perplexing challenges in your search for the Treasure of the Seventh Sea.
Nelly Cootalot: The Fowl Fleet has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Pirates games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 285 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 271 positive reviews and 14 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 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 | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 3/22/2016 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Application Systems Heidelberg |
| Steam App Id | 317320 |
9. Sail Forth
Sail a fleet of customizable ships across an ocean whose ancient depths have swallowed the key to the mysterious past. Befriend fishfolk to expand your boat crews, take up arms against petulant pirates, and chart a course across an expansive watery world. Will you answer the call of High Adventure?
Sail Forth has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Pirates games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 495 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 460 positive reviews and 35 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 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 | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 12/21/2022 |
| Franchise | Quantum Astrophysicists Guild |
| Developer | Festive Vector |
| Publisher | The Quantum Astrophysicists Guild |
| Steam App Id | 1031460 |
10. Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire
Patch 5.0 - Turn-based mode and The Ultimate challenge out now! Pursue a rogue god over land and sea in the sequel to the multi-award-winning RPG Pillars of Eternity. Captain your ship on a dangerous voyage of discovery across the vast unexplored archipelago region of the Deadfire.
Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Pirates games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,306 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,107 positive reviews and 2,199 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $39.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $39.99 |
| Release Date | 5/8/2018 |
| Developer | Obsidian Entertainment |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 560130 |
More Pirates Linux Games on Steam
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| 176 | 9/5/2024 | 92 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 3/28/2019 | 90 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 2/20/2015 | 90 | $8.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 11 | 9/19/2022 | 89 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 10 | 8/15/2011 | 87 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 2/5/2014 | 87 | ??? | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 9/19/2017 | 87 | $3.74 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 3/22/2016 | 87 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 12/21/2022 | 86 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 237 | 5/8/2018 | 86 | $39.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). Return to Monkey Island on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 28). Space Pirates and Zombies on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 26). Nightmares from the Deep: The Cursed Heart on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 29). The Caribbean Sail on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 7). Nelly Cootalot: The Fowl Fleet on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 5). Sail Forth on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 7). Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire on Steam. Steam Store.