Games like Puzzle Pirates

80% positive from 2,229 reviewsReleased 20110% finish itSteam Deck UnsupportedFree

What it is

This is a free-to-play, massively multiplayer online game where players solve puzzles to perform pirate actions. Its core loop involves cooperative piracy and a player-run economy.

What players liked

Players praise its fun puzzles and player-run economy, despite the MMO aspects being diminished from its past.

The catch

Accounts get permanently banned with no explanation and support refuses to say why.

Why it is here

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 80% positive, but with 2,229 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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Six games like Puzzle Pirates

Maelstrom

83% positive from 2,584 reviews20192% finish itDeck Playable

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

What players likedThere is not enough information to fulfill this request. The provided text contains only complaints about "Maelstrom" and a description of a different game by "NLB project."

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

Both are tagged Pirates, Massively Multiplayer and Free to Play.

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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, Free to Play and Strategy.

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Nightmares from the Deep: The Cursed Heart

92% positive from 1,606 reviews2014

This is a hidden object adventure game with a dark pirate theme. Players solve puzzles to rescue a daughter from an undead pirate's curse.

What players likedPlayers praise the engaging mini-games and light thought required, similar to other casual hidden-object adventures.

The catchThe map has no fast travel, so progress means endless backtracking through rooms.

Both are tagged Pirates, Puzzle and Casual.

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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 and Adventure.

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The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition

95% positive from 3,055 reviews2009Deck Playable

This is a point-and-click adventure game featuring puzzle-solving and a humorous, pirate-themed story. Players guide Guybrush Threepwood through a quest to become a pirate and win the heart of Elaine Marley.

What players likedPlayers praise its classic status, humor, and story, calling it one of the best click adventure games and a must-play for gamers.

The catchThe redrawn art is widely disliked and the classic look strips out the voice acting.

Both are tagged Pirates and Adventure.

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Monkey Island™ 2 Special Edition: LeChuck’s Revenge™

95% positive from 2,975 reviews201039% finish itDeck Playable

This is a point-and-click adventure game featuring puzzle-solving and witty dialogue. Players guide Guybrush Threepwood through humorous challenges to defeat a zombie pirate.

What players likedIt's a masterclass sequel with improved graphics, challenging puzzles, and excellent voice acting, praised for its timeless design and developer commentary.

The catchSeveral puzzle solutions are so illogical you end up needing hints or a walkthrough.

Both are tagged Pirates and Adventure.

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