Choose Pirates of Black Cove
Choose Pirates of Black Cove if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Pirates of Black Cove launched in 2011.
Pirates of Black Cove vs Chest Mate
Pirates of Black Cove and Chest Mate both land in Strategy 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 are Strategy games on Steam. Pirates of Black Cove (2011) is 11 years older than Chest Mate (2022). Chest Mate is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Pirates of Black Cove (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD). 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 Chest Mate
Choose Chest Mate if you want an Action and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Chest Mate launched in 2022.
Both Pirates of Black Cove and Chest Mate sit in Strategy 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
 Pirates of Black Cove |  Chest Mate | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2011 | 2022 |
| Genres | Strategy | Action, Strategy, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 65.9% positive (85 reviews) | 6 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Nitro Games | OptizOnion |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- Pirates of Black Cove (2011) is 11 years older than Chest Mate (2022).
- Chest Mate is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Pirates of Black Cove (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
Pirates of Black Cove vs Chest Mate — FAQ
- Should I play Pirates of Black Cove or Chest Mate first?
- If you want chronology, Pirates of Black Cove (2011) came out before Chest Mate (2022). 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 Pirates of Black Cove and Chest Mate similar?
- They overlap on Strategy 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.