Games like Sid Meier's Pirates! on PlayStation
4 of the 5 modern alternatives to Sid Meier's Pirates! (1987) run on PlayStation. The cheapest is Sail Forth at € 19,99. 2 are made by independent developers.
PlayStation is well served for console classics, through official remasters, the PlayStation Plus classics catalogue, and the many indie games built in the style of the originals. Availability of older PS1 and PS2 titles varies by region and changes over time.
Prices, platform availability and Steam Deck compatibility can change at any time. Always check the store page before buying.
Sail Forth Indie
€ 19,99A cosy indie open-sea sailing adventure of exploration and trade.
Sail Forth runs on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Verified.
King of Seas Indie
€ 26,99An action RPG of ship duels, trade routes and procedural Caribbean maps.
King of Seas runs on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Verified.
Sea of Thieves
€ 39,99 + in-app purchasesA shared-world pirate adventure with sailing and treasure hunts.
Sea of Thieves runs on PC, PlayStation, Xbox. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, Switch. It is Steam Deck Verified.
Skull and Bones
€ 29,99Ubisoft's open-world pirate game, with ship combat, smuggling and a shared Indian Ocean.
Skull and Bones runs on PC, PlayStation, Xbox. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, Switch. It is Steam Deck Verified.
Not on PlayStation
These alternatives to Sid Meier's Pirates! are listed on the main page, but do not run on PlayStation:
All 5 games like Sid Meier's Pirates!