Best Pirates Linux Games on Steam

Steam currently has 860 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 8/16/2025.

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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!

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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 5,435 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,193 positive reviews and 242 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
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Steam App Id 2084000

2. 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.

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Hero of the Kingdom II 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 2,474 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,335 positive reviews and 139 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

3. 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.

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Shipped 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 618 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 598 positive reviews and 20 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

4. Nightmares from the Deep 3: Davy Jones

Learn Davy Jones’s secrets in order to defeat him in the final battle!

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Nightmares from the Deep 3: Davy Jones 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 805 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 767 positive reviews and 38 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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, it is possible to play Nightmares from the Deep 3: Davy Jones on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 1/29/2015
Developer Artifex Mundi
Publisher Artifex Mundi
Steam App Id 284810

5. 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.

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Return to Monkey Island has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Pirates games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,605 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,879 positive reviews and 726 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

6. Galaxy Life

The universe is full of Starlings, tiny orange aliens that want to take over the galaxy. Create your own space colony, fight epic battles and discover new planets. Train your soldiers, develop your technology and create unimaginable gadgets. Enjoy this huge social game with friends!

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Galaxy Life has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Pirates games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8,113 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,421 positive reviews and 692 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Galaxy Life on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 8/31/2022
Developer Phoenix Network
Publisher Phoenix Network
Steam App Id 1927780

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!

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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 505 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 476 positive reviews and 29 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $4.49 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 $4.49
Release Date 9/19/2017
Franchise Victorian Clambake
Developer Victorian Clambake
Publisher Victorian Clambake
Steam App Id 657690

8. 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.

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Nightmares from the Deep: The Cursed Heart 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 1,599 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,467 positive reviews and 132 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

9. 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.

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Space Pirates and Zombies has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Pirates games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,111 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,825 positive reviews and 286 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $9.99 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 $9.99
Release Date 8/15/2011
Developer MinMax Games Ltd.
Publisher MinMax Games Ltd.
Steam App Id 107200

10. 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?

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Sail Forth has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Pirates games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 541 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 506 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

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89
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9/19/2017
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2/5/2014
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12/21/2022
87
$19.99
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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 13). Hero of the Kingdom II on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 14). Shipped on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). Nightmares from the Deep 3: Davy Jones on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 14). Return to Monkey Island on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). Galaxy Life on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, July 28). The Caribbean Sail on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, January 22). Nightmares from the Deep: The Cursed Heart on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 17). Space Pirates and Zombies on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 14). Sail Forth on Steam. Steam Store.

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