Games like Maelstrom

Naval combat game with grim fantasy and monster elements. Players sink ships for loot, upgrade warships, and survive aggressive sea monsters.

83% positive from 2,584 · 2019 · 2% finish it · Steam Deck Playable · Free

Free to PlayPiratesBattle RoyaleNavalSailingPvP

Six games like Maelstrom

Sea Dogs: To Each His Own

74% positive from 2,357 reviews20125% finish it

This is a pirate RPG with naval combat, crafting, and trading. It offers a long, replayable story and freeplay mode.

The catchTight quest time limits force constant save-scumming

Both are tagged Sailing, Pirates and Naval.

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Piratopia

83% positive from 1,052 reviews2021Deck Playable

This is a pirate-themed multiplayer game with PvE/PvP looting, ship upgrades, and roguelike elements. Players battle, collect resources, and upgrade their ships to become the greatest pirate.

The catchThe multiplayer servers are dead or empty, so there is almost nobody left to play with.

Both are tagged Pirates, PvP and Free to Play.

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Salt 2: Shores of Gold

85% positive from 2,290 reviews20251% finish itDeck Verified

A cooperative open-world pirate RPG focused on exploration and ship customization. Players craft, survive, and quest across a procedurally generated world.

What players likedPlayers praise "Salt 2" as a relaxed, cozy "Sea of Thieves" with deep exploration, crafting, and a mobile base.

The catchEvery island and quest blurs into the same shallow loot-and-sail loop within hours.

Both are tagged Sailing, Pirates and Action.

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The Pirate: Caribbean Hunt

83% positive from 4,612 reviews2016Deck Playable

Naval combat and exploration simulator with fleet management and ship customization. Engage in pirate raids, trade, and strategic battles in a dynamic Caribbean world.

What players likedPlayers praise it as a realistic sailing simulator, like a historical "Sea of Thieves" with authentic ships and wind mechanics.

The catchCore progression and buildings sit behind real money, so the free version stalls fast.

Both are tagged Pirates, Naval and Free to Play.

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Windward

80% positive from 3,623 reviews201512% finish it

Open-world pirate sandbox with procedural generation, trade, and combat. Cooperative sailing and faction building with evolving AI and towns.

What players likedPlayers praise Windward as a relaxing open-world game with varied missions and strategies, offering great value for its price.

The catchCo-op and multiplayer are near impossible to set up and servers sit empty.

Both are tagged Pirates, Naval and Action.

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Blazing Sails

86% positive from 10,618 reviews2023Deck Unsupported

Naval combat and pirate adventure game. Players cooperate to manage ships, battle enemies, and find treasure.

The catchAlmost nobody is online, so getting into a real match often fails outright.

Both are tagged Battle Royale, Pirates and Action.

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More about Maelstrom

What players liked

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The catch

The playerbase is gone, so nearly every multiplayer match is filled out with bots.

Reviews: 83% positive from 2,584
Released: 2019
Finish it: 2% of players
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Playable
Price: Free
Play: Single-playerCo-opMulti-playerPvP

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 83% positive, but with 2,584 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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