Airship: Kingdoms Adrift vs Rise of Piracy
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Airship: Kingdoms Adrift wins 10 of 13 head-to-head metrics. Airship: Kingdoms Adrift is $11.41 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Airship: Kingdoms Adrift | Rise of Piracy |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Wait for Sale | 48 | 53 |
| Quality | 62 | 63 |
| Value | 51 | 66 |
| Popularity | 24 | 22 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $0.86 | $12.27 |
| Steam Review Score | 75.7% positive | 77.8% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 14 | 8 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
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Details and requirements
| Item | Airship: Kingdoms Adrift | Rise of Piracy |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | September 21, 2023 | February 24, 2026 |
| Developers | Revolution Industry | IrishJohnGames |
| Publishers | indie.io, Gamersky Games | MicroProse Software |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 (64-bit) | Windows 11 64bit |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel i7 9700K or AMD-Hardware Equivalent | Intel i7-4770/AMD FX-8350 |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 or Radeon RX 570 | NVIDIA GeForce 3070ti or better |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | 15 GB available space | 28 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Airship: Kingdoms Adrift or Rise of Piracy?
Airship: Kingdoms Adrift won the comparison against Rise of Piracy based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is Airship: Kingdoms Adrift worth buying over Rise of Piracy?
Based on the metrics, Airship: Kingdoms Adrift won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Rise of Piracy currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:51 PM UTC