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Of all the various “classes” of fighter that we’ve seen in history, the Pirate is easily one of the most popular due to how they were portrayed in various media. You want the look, the swashbuckling nature, the hat, the ship, and the adventurous lifestyle of it all. Well, in 2023, there are plenty of pirate games ready to fit your Pirate needs!
#3 Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew
Platform: PC PS5 XSX|S
Release: August 17, 2023
Prepare for a supernatural pirate strategy game with Shadow Dambit: The Cursed Crew. In this title, we’re settling in on a story of a mystical chain of islands that the Inquisition has taken control of. Here the Inquisition seeks to destroy any signs of supernatural powers, and it’s become a battle to secure unique treasures within them. Players will follow a group of supernatural pirates, each with their own extraordinary abilities. Venture through the islands in search of new loot, infiltrate fortresses, and, most importantly, send the Inquisition down to Davy Jones’s locker.
#2 Pirate Dragons
- Developer: SuperSixStudios
- Publisher: SuperSixStudios
- Release date: August 11, 2023
- Platform: Microsoft Windows
Now here is something that you might not be expecting, but you’ll definitely want to play for yourself. Because Pirate Dragons isn’t about pirates being on dragons in terms of steeds. Rather, you’re going to BE a dragon in a world that is just begging to be burned to cinders.
You’ll choose what dragon you want to be, then fly out into the world and slowly build your power by defeating various enemies. Not the least of which are all the various pirate ships that roam the seas!
Become the ultimate dragon so that no one can challenge you! And enjoy the sensation or roaming around the free and open world…that you will soon alight.
#1 Frigato Shadows of the Caribbean
- Release date: May 29, 2023
- Developer: Mercat Games
- Platforms: Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows, Xbox Series X and Series S
- Publishers: Ultimate Games, FreeMind Games
Welcome to the golden age of piracy, when pirates and their ships were everywhere, and you had to be some of the craftiest of men and women in order to survive on the high seas.
In Frigato Shadows of the Caribbean, you’ll command a crew of pirates on a quest for treasure and glory. All the while screwing with and defeating your “superior rival” in the British Navy. You can’t just win on guts and guns alone though. You’ll need to use tactics and skills to outmaneuver and outthink enemies.
Also, you might want to be careful about that treasure you’re going after. Legend says it might be cursed…
Disclaimer: This article was updated on 11/2/23 as we continue to adjust this list with new entries or remove games due to delays or failure to captivate audiences.
