Choose Elbub
Choose Elbub if it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. Elbub launched in 2017.
Elbub vs Pirates on Target
Elbub and Pirates on Target both land in Indie, Casual 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, Casual on Steam. Elbub (2017) is 5 years older than Pirates on Target (2022). Elbub is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Pirates on Target (1.99 USD vs. 4.99 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 Pirates on Target
Choose Pirates on Target if you want a Strategy experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2022) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Pirates on Target launched in 2022.
Both Elbub and Pirates on Target sit in Indie and Casual 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
 Elbub |  Pirates on Target | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2022 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Strategy, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 60% positive (15 reviews) | 8 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Mykhail Konokh | RainForest Games, 9Ratones |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Elbub (2017) is 5 years older than Pirates on Target (2022).
- Elbub is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Pirates on Target (1.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
Elbub vs Pirates on Target — FAQ
- Should I play Elbub or Pirates on Target first?
- If you want chronology, Elbub (2017) came out before Pirates on Target (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 Elbub and Pirates on Target similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Casual 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.