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Black Baron vs A pirate quartermaster

Black Baron and A pirate quartermaster both land in Strategy, 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 Strategy, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Black Baron (2019) is 1 year older than A pirate quartermaster (2020). A pirate quartermaster scores higher on Steam reviews (71.9% positive) than Black Baron (64.3% 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 Black Baron

Choose Black Baron if you want an Action experience. On Steam, it's currently about 39% cheaper on the Steam Store. Black Baron launched in 2019.

Choose A pirate quartermaster

Choose A pirate quartermaster if it matches what drew you to this matchup. A pirate quartermaster launched in 2020.

Both Black Baron and A pirate quartermaster sit in Strategy, 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

Black Baron vs A pirate quartermaster — Steam metadata comparison
Black Baron — Steam game coverBlack BaronA pirate quartermaster — Steam game coverA pirate quartermaster
Released20192020
GenresAction, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPGStrategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG
PlatformsWindowsWindows, macOS, Linux
Steam DeckUnratedDeck Playable
Price10.99 USD17.99 USD
Steam reviews64.3% positive (14 reviews)71.9% positive (32 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DeveloperstoR StudioIvan Armandy

Side by side

Black Baron vs A pirate quartermaster — FAQ

Should I play Black Baron or A pirate quartermaster first?
If you want chronology, Black Baron (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 Black Baron and A pirate quartermaster similar?
They overlap on Strategy, 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.
Black Baron vs A pirate quartermaster — Verdict (2026) · imho.run