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Games like Merchants of the Caribbean

If Merchants of the Caribbean is your kind of game, the closest matches are Port Royale 4, Port Royale 3 and Winds Of Trade — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its naval combat adds tension, atmospheric and challenging. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.

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About Merchants of the Caribbean: Head to the Caribbean in search of lost treasure! Build factories, produce resources, manage the economy, win sea battles and save the islanders from witchcraft.

2021StrategyIndieAdventureCasual6.99 USDDeck PlayableWindows · macOSby GameOn Production
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Players who liked Merchants of the Caribbean also play

Steam players who put hours into Merchants of the Caribbean also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.

  1. Port Royale 4

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with Merchants of the Caribbean.

    Top pick for Merchants of the Caribbean fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Merchants of the Caribbean.

    Set sail and join the colonial powers of Spain, England, France and the Netherlands in their fight for supremacy of the Caribbean in the 17th century.

    2020StrategySimulation39.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Port Royale 3

    WHY THIS

    Shares a contemplative mood with Merchants of the Caribbean.

    Second-strongest match for Merchants of the Caribbean fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Merchants of the Caribbean.

    The Caribbean, in the turbulent 17th Century. The mighty kingdoms of Spain, England, France and the Netherlands fight over the colonies. And there you are, a young sea captain whose only goal is to become the most powerful man in the New World.

    2012ActionStrategySimulation14.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Winds Of Trade

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Merchants of the Caribbean.

    Third-strongest match for Merchants of the Caribbean fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Merchants of the Caribbean.

    Winds Of Trade is a strategy game about running an ocean trading company in the 18th and 19th centuries. Building your trading empire will not be your only goal! Ruthless pirates, shady smugglers, wartime and fierce competitors will make the way to the top a long and hard road for you!

    2017StrategySimulation11.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Waters of Ragnarök

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Merchants of the Caribbean fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Merchants of the Caribbean.

    Waters of Ragnarök is a tactical naval survival game set after the Norse apocalypse. Navigate cursed seas, explore the lands, scavenge the massive corpses of Jötunns, and lead your crew through tactical battles against survivors and monsters in this Norse survival exploration game.

    ActionIndieAdventureSteam ↗
  5. Privateer Escape

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Merchants of the Caribbean fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Adventure with Merchants of the Caribbean.

    Play as a Privateer, sailing the seas and hunting for treasure while being hunted by Pirates! Prove your worth as you avoid dangerous obstacles, face fearsome foes, take on the terrors of the seas, and show how long you can last!

    2022ActionStrategyAdventure1.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Blood and Gold: Caribbean!

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Merchants of the Caribbean.

    Ranked #6 for Merchants of the Caribbean fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Merchants of the Caribbean.

    'Blood & Gold: Caribbean!' is a blend of economic strategy and open-world RPG, set in the pirate era of XVII Century Caribbean. The game is based on the significantly improved Mount & Blade: Warband engine.

    2015ActionStrategyIndie19.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Feral Blue

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Merchants of the Caribbean.

    Ranked #7 for Merchants of the Caribbean fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Adventure with Merchants of the Caribbean.

    The old world has drowned after the Second Flood. Now, only few survivors are fighting for the new gold - clean water, wood and soil. Become a ship's captain, keep your crew alive and create your sea empire!

    2019ActionStrategyAdventure19.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. The Pirate: Caribbean Hunt

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Merchants of the Caribbean.

    Ranked #8 for Merchants of the Caribbean fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Merchants of the Caribbean.

    Hail to the Captain! Sail into the heart of the Caribbean in the Age of Piracy - the time of black flags and white skulls, blue waves and golden opportunities. Hoist the Jolly Roger and grab the steering wheel to sail through battles and raids, ransoms and treasures, to become the Crimson King of the Antilles!

    2016ActionStrategyIndieFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Merchants of the Caribbean at current Steam store prices.

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~86% under Merchants of the Caribbean on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Merchants of the Caribbean.

    Live a week in the life of "The POSTAL Dude"; a hapless everyman just trying to check off some chores. Buying milk, returning an overdue library book, getting Gary Coleman's autograph, what could possibly go wrong?

    2012ActionIndieAdventure0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Buckshot Roulette

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~57% under Merchants of the Caribbean on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Merchants of the Caribbean.

    Play Russian roulette with a 12-gauge shotgun. Four enter. One leaves. Roll the dice with your life. Good luck!

    2024ActionIndieSimulation2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. GRIS

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~46% under Merchants of the Caribbean on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Merchants of the Caribbean.

    Gris is a hopeful young girl lost in her own world, dealing with a painful experience in her life. Her journey through sorrow is manifested in her dress, which grants new abilities to better navigate her faded reality.

    2018IndieAdventure3.74 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~72% under Merchants of the Caribbean on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Merchants of the Caribbean.

    You will answer a series of questions that will reveal truths from deep within. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~79% under Merchants of the Caribbean on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Merchants of the Caribbean.

    A short story about what sort of challenges everyday little things can be. Help the girl buy milk, be the first not to disappoint her.

    2020IndieAdventure1.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~86% under Merchants of the Caribbean on Steam right now. Shares Adventure and Casual with Merchants of the Caribbean.

    This Co-op Shooter , has Day and Night levels, multiple maps, players will take on 25 enemy types and numerous bosses, like Gargantuan Monsters and Minibosses every 10 days as you explore, shoot and run for your life against the onslaught of porcine monstrosities.

    2016ActionAdventureCasual0.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Crypt of the NecroDancer

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~57% under Merchants of the Caribbean on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Merchants of the Caribbean.

    Crypt of the NecroDancer is an award winning hardcore roguelike rhythm game. Move to the music and deliver beatdowns to the beat! Groove to the epic Danny Baranowsky soundtrack, or select songs from your own MP3 collection!

    2015ActionIndieRPG2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. A Short Hike

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~43% under Merchants of the Caribbean on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Merchants of the Caribbean.

    Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park as you make your way to the summit.

    2019IndieAdventure3.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. Doki Doki Literature Club!

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Casual with Merchants of the Caribbean.

    The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.

    2017IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Life is Strange - Episode 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure with Merchants of the Caribbean.

    Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.

    2015ActionAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Helltaker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Merchants of the Caribbean.

    Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

    2020IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Merchants of the Caribbean.

    Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  5. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Merchants of the Caribbean.

    Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find?

    2025IndieSimulationMassively MultiplayerFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Casual with Merchants of the Caribbean.

    Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!

    2023IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Merchants of the Caribbean.

    Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down.

    2024ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. The Looker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Merchants of the Caribbean.

    You wake up, alone, on a strangely familiar island full of puzzles that will frustrate and annoy you.

    2022IndieFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

More from GameOn Production

Other recommendable Steam games by GameOn Production, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

  1. Farm Frenzy: Refreshed

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with Merchants of the Caribbean.

    Another title from GameOn Production, the studio behind Merchants of the Caribbean. Shares Strategy and Casual with Merchants of the Caribbean.

    Grow and make resources to trade with the city, care for animals, and build your dream ranch in Alawar's famous Frenzy Farm with a modern twist!

    2021StrategySimulationCasual8.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Lost Artifacts: Golden Island

    WHY THIS

    Shares a chill mood with Merchants of the Caribbean.

    Another title from GameOn Production, the studio behind Merchants of the Caribbean. Shares Strategy and Casual with Merchants of the Caribbean.

    Lost Artifacts Golden Island is an exciting strategy game about the world of Atlantis. Restore Atlantis and defeat the villain!

    2019StrategyCasual1.49 USDSteam ↗
  3. Lost Artifacts: Soulstone

    WHY THIS

    Another title from GameOn Production, the studio behind Merchants of the Caribbean. Shares Strategy and Casual with Merchants of the Caribbean.

    Lost Artifacts: Soulstone is an exciting strategy game about a world of magic and myth. Stop the terracotta army

    2018StrategyCasual14.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Lost Artifacts: Time Machine

    WHY THIS

    Shares a contemplative mood with Merchants of the Caribbean.

    Another title from GameOn Production, the studio behind Merchants of the Caribbean. Shares Strategy and Casual with Merchants of the Caribbean.

    Lost Artifacts: Time Machine is an exciting strategy game about time traveling. Fix time paradoxes!

    2018StrategyCasual14.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Cooking Trip

    WHY THIS

    Shares a chill mood with Merchants of the Caribbean.

    Another title from GameOn Production, the studio behind Merchants of the Caribbean. Shares Strategy and Casual with Merchants of the Caribbean.

    Cooking Trip – walk the path to perfection. Fulfill your dream and become a great chef!

    2019StrategyCasual14.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Cooking Trip: Back on the road

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with Merchants of the Caribbean.

    Another title from GameOn Production, the studio behind Merchants of the Caribbean. Shares Strategy and Indie with Merchants of the Caribbean.

    Cooking Trip: Back on the Road — show the world you’re the best. Discover new culinary secrets!

    2019StrategyIndieSimulation1.49 USDSteam ↗
  7. Lost Artifacts: Frozen Queen

    WHY THIS

    Shares time pressure, resource management and an atmospheric mood with Merchants of the Caribbean.

    Another title from GameOn Production, the studio behind Merchants of the Caribbean. Shares Strategy and Indie with Merchants of the Caribbean.

    Lost Artifacts: Frozen Queen – an exciting strategy game about adventures and archaeological discoveries. Save the world from a global ice age!

    2019StrategyIndieAdventure14.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. Roads of time

    WHY THIS

    Shares a contemplative mood with Merchants of the Caribbean.

    Another title from GameOn Production, the studio behind Merchants of the Caribbean. Shares Strategy and Indie with Merchants of the Caribbean.

    Roads of Time is a fun strategy game about adventure and historical discoveries! Save history from collapsing in time!

    2020StrategyIndieAdventure14.99 USDSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Merchants of the Caribbean

Does Merchants of the Caribbean run on Steam Deck?
Merchants of the Caribbean is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does Merchants of the Caribbean cost?
Merchants of the Caribbean is listed on Steam at 6.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Merchants of the Caribbean?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Merchants of the Caribbean are Port Royale 4, Port Royale 3, Winds Of Trade.
Who developed Merchants of the Caribbean?
Merchants of the Caribbean was developed by GameOn Production and published by Alawar Casual.

imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on Merchants of the Caribbean.

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