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Rise of Piracy - Should you buy now or wait? Purchase decision analysis

Rise of Piracy

IrishJohnGamesReleased February 24, 2026
ActionStrategyIndieSimulationEarly AccessAdventureRTS3D
GameValio recommendation53Wait for Sale

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

  • Losing players
  • Fair price
  • 23 % off
Why “Wait for Sale”
53out of 100

The ring is the score: filled up to 53 out of 100. Each colour is what one signal added; the five bands below show where the score landed.

  1. Skip This
  2. Wait for Sale
  3. Maybe
  4. Worth It
  5. Great Deal

Where to buy

2 stores · lowest price first

Always sorted by the lowest price, marketplaces included; on a tie the partner store comes first. Marketplace: a Steam key sold by third parties, with the marketplace's buyer protection. Authorized reseller: a store licensed by the publisher.

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Behind the recommendation

How we got to this score: each signal, the factors behind it and the data that feeds it.

Value66/100
  • $12.27: reasonable price
  • 23% off: modest discount
  • Near historical low ($12.21)

Source: prices from the stores we track, compared with this game's own price history.

Price history
Now $12.27Lowest recorded $12.21Full price $15.99
Quality63/100
  • 78% positive (528 reviews): mostly positive
  • 528 reviews: decent but potentially skewed

Source: Steam reviews and Metacritic, collected daily.

Steam review score 78% · Mostly PositivePositive 411Negative 117
Popularity22/100
  • Players down 43% in recent days
  • 8 concurrent players: niche audience

Source: Steam concurrent players and review volume, collected daily.

Daily peak concurrent players
Players now 5Peak in period 35

Game details

Developers
IrishJohnGames
Publishers
MicroProse Software
Release date
February 24, 2026
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
23
Steam recs
532
Official website
www.riseofpiracy.com
Supported languages
1 languages, 1 with full audioSee the list

English (audio)

Categories
Single-player, Steam Achievements, Color Alternatives +6See the list

Single-player · Steam Achievements · Color Alternatives · Playable without Timed Input · Stereo Sound · Subtitle Options · Steam Cloud · Family Sharing · Steam Timeline

PC requirements Recommended

OS
Windows 11 64bit
Processor
Intel i7-4770/AMD FX-8350
Memory
8 GB RAM
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce 3070ti or better
DirectX
Version 11
Storage
28 GB available space
Additional Notes
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

Frequently asked questions

Is Rise of Piracy worth buying?

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Where can I buy Rise of Piracy cheapest?

The best current deal for Rise of Piracy is on Kinguin for $12.27.

That's a 23% discount.

What type of game is Rise of Piracy?

Rise of Piracy is categorized as: Action, Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Early Access, Adventure.

What platforms is Rise of Piracy available on?

Rise of Piracy is available on: Windows.

When was Rise of Piracy released?

Rise of Piracy was released on February 24, 2026.

How many people are playing Rise of Piracy?

According to recent data, Rise of Piracy has approximately 5 concurrent players 12 hours ago.

Is Rise of Piracy on sale right now?

Rise of Piracy is currently 23% off on Kinguin for $12.27.

Who made Rise of Piracy?

Developed by: IrishJohnGames

Published by: MicroProse Software

What are the best deals for Rise of Piracy?

We're currently tracking 2 deals for Rise of Piracy across different stores:

  • Kinguin: $12.27 (-23%)
  • Steam: $15.99
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