Pirate

2014 · 4 Seasons · Starz · Adventure / Drama

Black Sails is a slow-building masterpiece that transforms a Treasure Island prequel into one of the most intellectually ambitious and emotionally devastating dramas of the 2010s, hiding a profound meditation on civilization and rebellion inside a pirate show.

2013 · Action Adventure · PC / Steam

Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag is less an Assassin's Creed game and more the best pirate game ever made, and that's exactly why it works. The naval combat is thrilling, the Caribbean open world is stunning, and Edward Kenway's journey from selfish privateer to reluctant hero provides the franchise's most surprising character arc since Ezio. The on-land stealth missions expose every weakness in the series' formula, tailing and eavesdropping missions remain painful, and the Assassin-Templar conflict feels secondary to the piracy. But sailing the open seas with your crew belting out shanties, hunting legendary ships, and plundering fleets is so extraordinarily fun that Black Flag's shortcomings on dry land barely matter.

2022 · 1-6 Players · 45-60 min · Competitive / Hand Management

Libertalia: Winds of Galecrest creates delightful chaos as sky pirates compete for treasure through simultaneous card play, where reading your opponents matters as much as reading your hand and every voyage tells a different story.

2019 · Card Game

Pirates Outlaws sails the deck-building roguelike formula into pirate waters with a massive roster of heroes and an ammo system that adds tactical wrinkle, though its huge content library can feel as uneven as ocean waves.

2025 · Action Adventure · PC / Steam

Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is a gleefully ridiculous spinoff that puts Goro Majima at the helm of a pirate crew sailing around the Hawaiian islands. The return to real-time brawling combat is welcome, the naval exploration adds a fresh dimension to the franchise formula, and Majima's unhinged personality makes him the perfect fit for a pirate adventure. The story is thinner than mainline entries, the ship combat can feel repetitive, and the overall scope is clearly a step down from Infinite Wealth. But as a side dish between main courses, it's a good time.

2014 · 2-5 Players · ~20-40 min · Competitive

Port Royal distills push-your-luck into its purest and most addictive form, wrapping a tight set collection game around the irresistible question of whether to flip one more card. Alexander Pfister's multi-use card design packs real strategic decisions into a game you can teach in three minutes and play in twenty. The luck swings will frustrate players who want control over outcomes, but for groups who enjoy the thrill of gambling at the docks, Port Royal is one of the best small card games in the hobby.

2022 · 2-4 Players · 45-75 min · Competitive / Asymmetric

Ahoy brings Leder Games' signature asymmetric design to a shorter, lighter format with a nautical theme that charms. Two pirate factions battle for control of the seas while smugglers dart between them for profit. The asymmetry creates interesting decisions at three to four players, though the game lacks the strategic depth that made Root a phenomenon. For groups wanting asymmetric play without a multi-hour commitment, Ahoy delivers a breezy, well-produced experience.

2024 · 2-5 Players · ~20 min · Competitive

Captain Flip is a breezy pirate-themed push-your-luck game where flipping crew tiles onto your ship creates quick, accessible fun that works for families and casual groups without demanding much in return.