Pirate games to play if you like Skull and Bones cover image

Pirate games to play if you like Skull and Bones

Pirate games are tons of fan, so try out some of these titles if you want to enjoy titles like Skull and Bones.

Good pirate games are few and far between. One that lets you plunder and pillage like a true pirate is Skull and Bones, and if you're a fan, you'll enjoy other games like it.

Whether you enjoy a soothing sail across the ocean or the more combat-based side of being a swashbuckler, there are games you can enjoy. Let us show what you need to try out.

If you like Skull and Bones, try these other pirate games

Sea of Thieves

(Image via Rare)
(Image via Rare)

Many expected Skull and Bones to be a game more like Sea of Thieves. And those same many consider Sea of Thieves to be the premier pirate game of modern times. If you're fan of one, you should definitely try the other.

Skull and Bones has its fantastical elements, but it is more rooted in reality. Sea of Thieves is a bit cartoony and employs much more person-to-person combat. They're very opposite in terms of delivery, but both are necessary pieces of the pirate games catalog.

Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag

(Image via Ubisoft)
(Image via Ubisoft)

Without Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag, there would be no Skull and Bones. The game started as a spinoff of the AC title, meant to be a massive multiplayer game. From there, it hit development hell until we have the product we know today.

So, why not play one of the top pirate games of all time that gave us the game we're comparing it to? Not only are you a pirate, but you're a pirate assassin. It has everything you want from a stealthy AC game, mixed with a pirating adventure that is unmatched to this day.

Sid Meier's Pirates

(Image via 2K Games)
(Image via 2K Games)

There are plenty of pirate game enjoyers who believe that the 2004 remake of Sid Meier's Pirates is still the best of the bunch. And despite its age, it is more like Skull and Bones than you'd guess by first glance. The simulation game gives you a slew of choices.

Play as a pirate, privateer, or pirate hunter. Engage in minigames galore, from treasure hunting, naval battles, and sword fights. Then test your pirating skills against iconic captains such as Blackbeard, Stede Bonnet, and Calico Jack.

Return to Monkey Island

(Image via Devolver Digital)
(Image via Devolver Digital)

Return to Monkey Island is the 2022 entry in the acclaimed pirate-themed franchise. While it isn't necessarily a game like Skull and Bones, if you are a fan of pirate video games, the role of Guybrush Threepwood awaits you.

The 2D point-and-click adventure has you solving puzzle after puzzle. Explore locations, talk to NPCs, and inspect items. All while you play as Threepwood, a pirate of pirates. It's a fun little journey you can go on if you're a fan of marauding life.

Lego Pirates of the Caribbean

(Image via Disney Interactive Entertainment)
(Image via Disney Interactive Entertainment)

The Pirates of the Caribbean is one of the most successful film franchises ever. And the Lego video game adaptions are just a straight up blast. From Batman to Star Wars, and this pirating version that showcases the lives of William Turner, Captain Jack Sparrow, and their acquaintances.

The game follows the story of the first four Pirates films. If you like Skull and Bones simply because of its pirating theme, take a more relaxed approach with this one. Swap out characters to different abilities and yo ho ho with the best of them.

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