Choose Block of Rum
Choose Block of Rum if you want an Action and Early Access game with Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen PvP. On Steam, it's currently about 89% cheaper on the Steam Store. Block of Rum launched in 2019.
Block of Rum vs A pirate quartermaster
Block of Rum and A pirate quartermaster both land in Indie, Adventure on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam. Block of Rum (2019) is 1 year older than A pirate quartermaster (2020). A pirate quartermaster scores higher on Steam reviews (71.9% positive) than Block of Rum (46.7% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose A pirate quartermaster
Choose A pirate quartermaster if you want a Strategy, Simulation, and RPG experience. On Steam, it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. A pirate quartermaster launched in 2020.
Both Block of Rum and A pirate quartermaster sit in Indie and Adventure on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Block of Rum |  A pirate quartermaster | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Early Access | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 17.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 46.7% positive (15 reviews) | 71.9% positive (32 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Obi-Wanya | Ivan Armandy |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Block of Rum (2019) is 1 year older than A pirate quartermaster (2020).
- A pirate quartermaster scores higher on Steam reviews (71.9% positive) than Block of Rum (46.7% positive).
- Block of Rum is currently ~89% cheaper on Steam than A pirate quartermaster (1.99 USD vs. 17.99 USD).
- A pirate quartermaster is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Block of Rum has no Deck rating yet.
Block of Rum vs A pirate quartermaster — FAQ
- Should I play Block of Rum or A pirate quartermaster first?
- If you want chronology, Block of Rum (2019) came out before A pirate quartermaster (2020). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Block of Rum and A pirate quartermaster similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Does A pirate quartermaster have multiplayer like Block of Rum?
- No. Block of Rum supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while A pirate quartermaster is listed as single-player only.