Games like Sid Meier's Pirates! on Xbox
4 of the 5 modern alternatives to Sid Meier's Pirates! (1987) run on Xbox. The cheapest is Sail Forth at € 19,99. 2 are made by independent developers.
Xbox has the strongest backwards-compatibility programme of any console, so a large number of original Xbox and Xbox 360 games run natively on current hardware. Add Game Pass and the steady stream of retro-styled indies and the coverage is broad.
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 Xbox
These alternatives to Sid Meier's Pirates! are listed on the main page, but do not run on Xbox:
All 5 games like Sid Meier's Pirates!