Become the deadliest pirate by gathering your crew, upgrading your ship, and setting sail. Explore islands, battle enemy ships, and find lost treasures. This idle game lets you unlock ship upgrades and new cannons.






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| # | App | Price | Rating | Ads | In-App Purchases | Updated | |
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| 1 | Free | 3.6★ (31) | Yes | Yes | Sep 2026 | ||
| 2 | Free | 4.4★ (31) | Yes | Yes | Aug 2026 | ||
| 3 | Free | — | Yes | No | May 2026 | ||
| 4 | Free | 4.7★ (4K) | Yes | Yes | Sep 2026 | ||
| 5 | Free | 4.8★ (4.7K) | Yes | Yes | Sep 2026 | ||
| 6 | Free | 4.6★ (4.8K) | Yes | Yes | Sep 2026 | ||
| 7 | Free | — | Yes | Yes | Sep 2026 | ||
| 8 | Free | — | No | No | Jul 2026 |






Become the deadliest pirate by gathering your crew, upgrading your ship, and setting sail. Explore islands, battle enemy ships, and find lost treasures. This idle game lets you unlock ship upgrades and new cannons.





An incremental RPG where your pirate ship grows stronger even when you're not playing. Engage in battles, loot items, and evolve your ship through promotion challenges. Enjoy fast-paced progression and a variety of content, including fighting the navy and Poseidon.






Engage in thrilling naval combat against evil intruders in over 100 adventures. Upgrade your ship and weapons with collected treasures to defend your sea home. Unlock powerful abilities and enjoy a variety of settings and boosters.