Sid Meier's Pirates!
Developed by Firaxis Games · Published by 2K
At a glance
Overview
A rpg game by Firaxis Games, published by 2K — single-player.
Steam’s own one-line description: “Sail the Caribbean, marauding all on the high seas or ally your ship and crew as a privateer in search of riches - the life you choose is up to you. Face dogged enemies, raid unsuspecting villages, woo fair maidens, avoid capture or dig for buried treasure. Discover what it takes to become one of the most famous pirates in history!” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Features & modes
Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Sid Meier's Pirates!.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | No |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | No |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | No |
| Partial controller support | No |
| Steam Cloud saves | No |
| Steam Achievements | No |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- Windows® 98/Me/2000/XP, Pentium® 1.0 GHz or higher, 256 MB RAM, 1.2 GB Free HDD, 64 MB video card* with Hardware T&L support, Windows® 98/Me/2000/XP-compatible sound card*, DirectX® version 9.0b (included) or higher
- * Indicates device should be compatible with DirectX® version 9.0b or higher.
Supported languages (1)
Sid Meier's Pirates! 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 Sid Meier's Pirates!?
Steam classifies Sid Meier's Pirates! as a RPG game, developed by Firaxis Games. Sail the Caribbean, marauding all on the high seas or ally your ship and crew as a privateer in search of riches - the life you choose is up to you. Face dogged enemies, raid unsuspecting villages, woo fair maidens, avoid capture or dig for buried treasure. Discover what it takes to become one of the most famous pirates in history!
How much does Sid Meier's Pirates! cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists Sid Meier's Pirates! at $2.49. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is Sid Meier's Pirates! single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for Sid Meier's Pirates!: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.
Is Sid Meier's Pirates! on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Sid Meier's Pirates! for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is Sid Meier's Pirates! out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Jul 11, 2005.
What platforms is Sid Meier's Pirates! on?
Sid Meier's Pirates! 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 Sid Meier's Pirates! single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player.
How much does Sid Meier's Pirates! cost?
Steam lists it at $2.49.
What is Sid Meier's Pirates!'s Metacritic score?
Sid Meier's Pirates! has a Metacritic score of 88/100, per the Steam store listing.
Who made Sid Meier's Pirates!?
Sid Meier's Pirates! is developed by Firaxis Games and published by 2K.
Where to get Sid Meier's Pirates!
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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