There once were some games that were set at sea,
And the names of those games on this list you’ll read.
Why is this intro a shanty, you say?
Well tell us a better way! (huh!)
Soon the first entry shall come,
And we’ll cover each title one by one.
Then when our highlights are done,
We’ve got some hardware to shoooooow.
Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag
We’ll leave any further shanties to this swashbuckling tale. As the pirate-cum-assassin Edward Kenway, you’ll get to captain your ship the Jackdaw across the Caribbean during the vaunted Golden Age of Piracy. From pillaging British vessels and harpooning whales to adventuring with Blackbeard himself, Black Flag’s focus on high seas action and exploration will have you hooked faster than you can shiver your own timbers.
King of Seas
Ever asked yourself “what if No Man’s Sky was set at sea and not in space?” That’s what King of Seas is here to heartily answer. Its ever-changing nautical world is filled with islands to pillage and booty to plunder. Customise your vessel right down to the cut of her jib. Then set sail, battle monsters and other pirates, discover islands to settle, and become the King of Seas!
Sea of Thieves
Avast ye scurvy dogs, now this be the pirate’s life we’ve been looking for! The quintessential sea-faring adventure, we would wager you’ve heard of Sea of Thieves already. By Poseidon’s beard, we even dressed up as pirates just to play it. This shared world adventure offers you the chance to voyage the high seas solo, or assemble a motley crew of scallywags to help you pillage and plunder your way across the waves. Either way, you won’t be alone as you explore islands, battle monsters, and encounter other players!
Return to Monkey Island
It’s hard to miss out on the original pirate adventure! Join Guybrush Threepwood on a point-and-click romp with franchise founder Ron Gilbert back at the helm. Return to Monkey Island starts right where Monkey Island 2: LeChuck’s Revenge ends without disrupting the canon of games that were released in-between.
Skull & Bones
Skull & Bones is the pirate romp you’re looking for. Visually, this tactical action-adventure game from Ubisoft reminds us greatly of the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise. But under the hood, it plays far more like Ubisoft’s other big pirate title, Black Flag. Take your customisable pirate captain out in single-player campaign action or alongside five other players for some PvP gameplay when Disputed Waters comes to the game.
Better yet! This nautical gem was finally released on February 16th 2024! Set sail, me hearties!
Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew
What’s piracy without a few ghost stories and some spooky mysticism? Shadow Gambit washes ashore a tasty blend of real-time-strategy gameplay with pirate fun in a sandbox of tropical islands. Sounds like your kind of fun? Then be sure to chart a course to our deeper dive on everything you can expect from this game!
The Sims 4
“Yarr, what booty be this?” we hear you cry. Yes, while we may not have piracy as a career option, there is nautical fun to be had in this free-to-play title. Any Sim can live the pirate’s life thanks to The Sims 4 Seasons, which you can get bundled with other packs. This expansion pack adds a calendar filled with familiar holidays. One such tradition that appears every Spring is, what else, Talk Like a Pirate Day. Be sure to ‘Gossip About Pirate Booty’ and ‘Compliment Cut of Jib’ until your heart’s content!
On a Quest for a P(irate) C(utlass)?
Now do you find, you want to play
These games, but don’t have a gaming PC, let’s say?
Well you’re in luck, we’ve got choice aplenty
Here at Overclockers UK (huh!)
Refract Gaming Jade (FS-1DJ-EP)
A mighty fine machine, if ye be wishing to take to the high seas. You see, it be part of the Refract Gaming PC range. Kitted out with an AMD Ryzen 7 7700 Processor and 32GB of DDR5 RAM, it has all the power you need to become the scourge of the seven seas. Rule the waves with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti Graphics Card. With a three-year parts and labour warranty included as standard, this Jade is treasure well worth plundering.
Available to order with next-day delivery for £1,499.99*
OcUK Gaming Sabre (FS-1FA-OG)
Avast ye landlubber and get your sea legs ready for streaming with the OcUK Gaming Sabre. This mighty vessel will carry you through playing and streaming with ease. Our motley crew of experts can configure this gaming PC to suit your needs. This includes fearsome processors and up to 64GB DDR4 RAM that is swift as the wind. Stream your swashbuckling adventures with one of the powerful NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 Series graphics cards the Sabre has available.
Available to order starting from £1,499.99*
Razer Kraken X Lite 7.1 Gaming Headset (RZ04-02950100-R381)
Straight from Davy Jones’ locker, what kind of pirate gamer would you be without this gaming headset? The Razer Kraken Lite 7.1 is an ultra-lightweight headset, so you can still feel the sea breeze in your hair as you play. Hear the waves crash against your ship with custom-tuned 40mm drivers. Not sure if this multi-platform option is the gaming headset for you? Check out our guide to help you pick the best option.
Available to order for £39.95*
Our list is done, at least for today
But why don’t ye have your say?
Tell us what other pirate games we all should know
In the comments down beloooow!
*Prices correct at time of writing and PC specs are subject to change.
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Jacob Smith
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Jacob is a passionate gamer, plus a noted Pokemon and LEGO nutjob, who emerges only when doing the words here at Overclockers UK. Since starting at the tail end of 2021, Jacob has gone on to write dozens of blogs on everything from the latest games to whimsical Dickens-inspired poetry. Outside of creating content and being the one person in the office daring to champion Nintendo, he is often found fawning over his Pokemon card collection and his trio of lovely doggos.
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