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The Pirate: Plague of the Dead

Linux, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac • 2017

Should you play it?

Command the most fearsome pirates in an exciting Caribbean adventure! Plague of the Dead is a new installment of The Pirate series, featuring an open world without loading screens, dynamic day and night cycle and weather system, it offers each gamer an unforgettable experience.

What works

  • Free to play
  • Large open world with exploration
  • Fleet and ship customization
  • Engaging naval combat
  • Active developer support

Things to keep in mind

  • Repetitive quests and grind
  • Lack of multiplayer and social features
  • Some ai and technical issues
  • Pay-to-win elements in premium ships
  • Short and simple story

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The Pirate: Plague of the Dead: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Violence, Survival, Fellowship, Intimacy. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Leadership, Violence. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Value.

Last update: 24/08/2026