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Rise of Piracy: Overview and Info | bestof.games

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Rise of Piracy

Solo-made naval sandbox with trade and boarding

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Developer: IrishJohnGames
Publisher: MicroProse Software
Release: February 24, 2026
Platforms: Windows

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Rise of Piracy Review – A Promising Solo-Made Naval Sandbox

Rise of Piracy is messy in places but full of ideas, and its core naval gameplay is already a joy. I recommend it to players who enjoy sandbox progression, tactical ship fights and supporting indie development, but advise cautious buyers to wait until more…

Published February 25, 2026

7.6/10

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432 positive

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