Rum & Gun similar games & best alternatives

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Rum & Gun

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2024

Should you play it?

Rum & Gun combines fast-paced shooter action with ARPG loot and character building. Journey across the Indian Ocean, uncover the secrets of the Drunken God, and become a legendary pirate captain. You're not on the Caribbean anymore...

What works

  • Unique pirate-themed arpg with engaging combat
  • Varied weapons and build customization
  • Handcrafted levels with secrets and exploration
  • Active developer with frequent updates
  • Excellent value for price

Things to keep in mind

  • Some clunky controls and janky ship combat
  • Randomness in perk selection can be frustrating
  • Allies require babysitting and die easily
  • Music can be repetitive
  • Some bugs and occasional ui issues

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Titan Quest II

  • DYSPLACED

  • How to Survive

  • Sacred Gold

  • No Rest for the Wicked

  • Len's Island

Less social

Games that feels like Rum & Gun but with less teamwork and cooperation

  • Drova - Forsaken Kin

  • Realm of Ink

  • Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim

  • Bylina

  • Yaga

  • Hades II

More intimate

Games that feels like Rum & Gun but with more focus on close relationships

  • Lost Castle 2

  • Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance II

  • Cat Quest II

  • Coridden

  • Torchlight II

  • 9 Monkeys of Shaolin

More leadership-focused

Games that feels like Rum & Gun but with more leadership over others

  • Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew

  • Dungeon Siege

  • SpellForce - Platinum Edition

  • Battle Chasers: Nightwar

  • First Dwarf

  • The Riftbreaker: Prologue

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Rum & Gun: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Intimacy, Leadership, Status.

Last update: 21/08/2026