Free Pirates Games on Steam
Steam currently has 652 Pirates games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best free games ranked by popularity and ratings. Data for this list is calculated from reviews and player counts reported directly by Steam and will be updated in real-time. Free Pirates game rankings were last updated on 3/1/2024.
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1. 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!
Galaxy Life holds the #1 spot for "best free Pirates game on Steam" with a Player Score of 88. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,276 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,618 positive reviews and 658 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows 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 |
2. Naval Action
Naval Action is a hardcore, realistic, and beautifully detailed naval combat sandbox immersing players into the experience of the most beautiful period of naval history - when sailing ships ruled the seas.
Naval Action has achieved a Player Score of 57, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Pirates games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 12,205 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,984 positive reviews and 5,221 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Naval Action on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 6/13/2019 |
| Franchise | Game Labs, Inc |
| Developer | Game-Labs |
| Publisher | Game-Labs |
| Steam App Id | 311310 |
3. Puzzle Pirates
Every activity in Puzzle Pirates is a uniquely fun puzzle: be it sailing, gunning, or hauling treasure, your own puzzling skill determines your success!
Puzzle Pirates has achieved a Player Score of 77, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Pirates games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,947 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,569 positive reviews and 378 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Puzzle Pirates on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 8/31/2011 |
| Developer | Grey Havens |
| Publisher | Grey Havens |
| Steam App Id | 99910 |
4. Tribal Wars
Compete in hardcore PvP strategy in persistent game worlds where real time resource and troop management in coordination with other players is required to expand your kingdom from one village to hundreds as you conquer the map in this winner takes all medieval contest.
Tribal Wars has achieved a Player Score of 71, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Pirates games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 643 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 476 positive reviews and 167 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It 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.
5. Pirate101
Assemble your ragtag crew and prepare to plunder the skyways in search of the legendary map to El Dorado! Danger lurks around every corner as you outsmart clockwork soldiers, uncover hidden mysteries, and unleash powerful combos in this pirate turn-based tactics MMORPG.
Pirate101 has achieved a Player Score of 77, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Pirates games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 288 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 238 positive reviews and 50 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Pirate101 on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 5/31/2023 |
| Franchise | Spiral Games Universe |
| Developer | KingsIsle Entertainment |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 620620 |
6. 航海霸業 Maritime hegemony
"Navigation Domination" is an RPG game with the 15th century era of great voyage as the background. Based on the 14th to 19th centuries, especially the world after the great geographical discovery and the opening of new routes, maps, ports, cities and specialties for trade are constructed.
航海霸業 Maritime hegemony has achieved a Player Score of 68, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Pirates games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 112 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 82 positive reviews and 30 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play 航海霸業 Maritime hegemony on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 9/28/2022 |
| Developer | Chongqing Aoxia Technology Co., Ltd. |
| Publisher | FM 024 |
| Steam App Id | 2082540 |
7. The Pirate: Caribbean Hunt
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 has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Pirates games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,264 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,500 positive reviews and 764 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play The Pirate: Caribbean Hunt on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 8/24/2016 |
| Developer | Home Net Games |
| Publisher | Home Net Games |
| Steam App Id | 512470 |
8. Uncharted Waters Online
Discover yourself in the “Age of Discovery” where you’ll sail out into the uncharted waters! Discover real historical artifacts and mystical legends! Start a company and make enormous fortunes! Fight in fierce sea battles! Whatever your play style, you can play who you want and how you want in UWO!
Uncharted Waters Online has achieved a Player Score of 67, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Pirates games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 364 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 258 positive reviews and 106 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 12/19/2018 |
| Developer | KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. |
| Publisher | Papaya Play |
| Steam App Id | 890400 |
9. Blackwake
Blackwake is a multiplayer naval FPS focused on teamwork and cooperation. Fire the cannons, sink enemy ships or board them with firearms and steel.
Blackwake has achieved a Player Score of 80, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Pirates games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 25,343 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,560 positive reviews and 4,783 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Blackwake on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 2/19/2020 |
| Developer | Mastfire Studios Pty Ltd |
| Publisher | Mastfire Studios Pty Ltd |
| Steam App Id | 420290 |
10. Pirate Fighting Simulator
Pirate Fighting Simulator is a free multiplayer PVP game developed in UE5 in which you fight other players using typical pirate weaponry.
Pirate Fighting Simulator has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Pirates games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 560 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 506 positive reviews and 54 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Pirate Fighting Simulator on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 11/13/2023 |
| Developer | Uncommon UTD |
| Publisher | Uncommon UTD |
| Steam App Id | 2186400 |
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 | 222 | 8/31/2022 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 195 | 6/13/2019 | 57 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 80 | 8/31/2011 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 49 | 11/12/2020 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 42 | 5/31/2023 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 32 | 9/28/2022 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 26 | 8/24/2016 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 16 | 12/19/2018 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 15 | 2/19/2020 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 15 | 11/13/2023 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 11 | 1/3/2024 | 49 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 10/13/2017 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 11/17/2022 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 11/8/2021 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 2/12/2010 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 2/13/2024 | 58 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 7/6/2018 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 4/21/2023 | 50 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 5/1/2024 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 5/15/2024 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 1). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 1). Galaxy Life on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 17). Naval Action on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 17). Puzzle Pirates on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 12). Tribal Wars on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 17). Pirate101 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 15). 航海霸業 Maritime hegemony on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 1). The Pirate: Caribbean Hunt on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 17). Uncharted Waters Online on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, February 28). Blackwake on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 9). Pirate Fighting Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.