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Pirates of Black Cove

Developed by Nitro Games

Strategy
StatusOut now ReleaseAug 2, 2011 Price$2.99 Metacritic56/100 Steam reviews118

At a glance

PlatformsWindows
ModesSingle-player
Price$2.99
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Metacritic56/100
Steam reviews118
Languages2
Achievements44
DLC1

Overview

A strategy game by Nitro Games — single-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “Plunder your way to the top and claim the title of Pirate King. This humorous mix of adventure and strategy lets you unite pirate factions, manage strongholds, and dominate land and sea battles. Raid, recruit, and wreak havoc across the Caribbean in your quest for ultimate infamy.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsMixed — 66% positive of 167
Owners (est.)50000 – 100000
Player-voted tags:StrategyPiratesActionSingleplayerRTS

Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.

Features & modes

Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Pirates of Black Cove.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerNo
Co-opNo
Online co-opNo
PvPNo
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportNo
Partial controller supportNo
Steam Cloud savesNo
Steam AchievementsYes

System requirements (PC)

As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.

Minimum

  • OS *: Windows XP/Vista/7
  • Processor: 2.0 GHz Core Duo or equivalent processor
  • Memory: 2GB RAM
  • Hard Disk Space: 4 GB hard disk space
  • Video Card: GeForce 8600 or equivalent Video Card (256 MB of dedicated memory with support for pixel shader 3.0)
  • DirectX®: 9.0
  • Sound: DirectX 9.0 Compatible Sound Card
  • Additional: 3-button mouse, keyboard and speakers

Supported languages (2)

EnglishGerman

Pirates of Black Cove FAQ

Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.

What kind of game is Pirates of Black Cove?

Steam classifies Pirates of Black Cove as a Strategy game, developed by Nitro Games. Plunder your way to the top and claim the title of Pirate King. This humorous mix of adventure and strategy lets you unite pirate factions, manage strongholds, and dominate land and sea battles. Raid, recruit, and wreak havoc across the Caribbean in your quest for ultimate infamy.

How much does Pirates of Black Cove cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists Pirates of Black Cove at $2.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is Pirates of Black Cove single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for Pirates of Black Cove: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is Pirates of Black Cove on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Pirates of Black Cove for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.

Is Pirates of Black Cove out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Aug 2, 2011.

What platforms is Pirates of Black Cove on?

Pirates of Black Cove is listed for Windows on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.

Is Pirates of Black Cove single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does Pirates of Black Cove cost?

Steam lists it at $2.99.

Does Pirates of Black Cove have achievements?

Yes — Steam lists 44 achievements for Pirates of Black Cove.

What is Pirates of Black Cove's Metacritic score?

Pirates of Black Cove has a Metacritic score of 56/100, per the Steam store listing.

Who made Pirates of Black Cove?

Pirates of Black Cove is developed by Nitro Games.

Where to get Pirates of Black Cove

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