Educational · 2004
Sid Meier's Pirates!
Sid Meier’s Pirates is an action-adventure strategy game, a remake of 1987 game of the same name. It’s set in an open world around the Caribbean islands. The game features numerous activities, including sailing and exploration, ship battles, trading and diplomacy. The core gameplay of the game is sailing among the…
Key facts
- Released
- 22 November 2004
- Genre
- Educational · Adventure · Action
- Length
- ≈ 14 h to beat
- Game modes
- Solo
- Platforms
- PC · PlayStation · Xbox · Nintendo
- Studio
- Feral Interactive, 2K
- Publisher
- 2K Games
- Critics
- Metacritic 88
- Steam reviews
- 95% positive (6,894 reviews)
- Best price
- $9.99 · Green Man Gaming
Where to buy
Why play it
- Metacritic 88 — critics loved it
- A 2004 classic that aged well
- "Brainy" vibe
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to beat Sid Meier's Pirates!?
Expect about 14 hours to reach the end (average reported by players).
Can you play Sid Meier's Pirates! with friends?
No, Sid Meier's Pirates! is a single-player experience.
What platforms is Sid Meier's Pirates! on?
Sid Meier's Pirates! is available on PC, PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo.
Where to buy Sid Meier's Pirates! for the best price?
The best price Game Picker found is $9.99 at Green Man Gaming. Prices are checked daily.
Is Sid Meier's Pirates! a good game?
Critics give it Metacritic 88. On Steam, 95% positive (6,894 reviews).
What games are like Sid Meier's Pirates!?
In the same spirit: Rec Room, Survivalist and King of Seas.



