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Elderwoof Games · Published by Elderwoof Games
Last updated 28 Sept 2026
Command your ship in an action-packed pirate roguelike. Combine deadly weapons, powerful items, and a fearless captain to create unique builds and survive the dangers of the high seas!
Action · 2026 · More free games
About this game
It's About Pirates is a pirate survivor game where you blast through relentless waves of enemies, collect loot, and upgrade your ship for epic naval battles. Navigate through storms of cannonballs, face mythical sea monsters, and time your attacks for devastating impact.
Transform your ship into an unstoppable fortress with flamethrowers, harpoons, mortars, and a vast arsenal of deadly upgrades. Strategically combine weapons and items to craft powerful builds. Be prepared, as increasingly challenging enemies will stand in your way.
Customize your vessel with over 150 unique parts discovered throughout your adventures. Complete quests across different pirate realms to expand your collection of ship components.
Features:
⚔️ Automatic or manual aiming
🧭 Sail through 30 adventures
⚓ 10 distinct captains
🏴☠️ 6 Factions with unique abilities
🗡️ Over 140 items to shape your build
💰 Collect loot and unlock new ship skins
☠️ Test your skill in Endless mode
🏆 Compete on the leaderboard and claim your place among the top pirates
The sea awaits!
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 or newer
- Processor: Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 1600 or similar
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 4GB
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 1 GB available space
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 11 or newer
- Processor: Intel Core i5-10500 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600 or similar
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 6GB
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 2 GB available space
Supported Languages
Latest news
AnnouncementsOfficial
Steam Deck Compatibility
Hi everyone!Until It's About Pirates is officially Steam Deck Verified, I wanted to clarify what you can expect.The game should run well on the Deck! It has full controller support for gameplay and menu navigation.At Max settings I experienced solid performance: 60 FPS most of the time, with occasional drops into the 50s. For extra headroom or longer battery life, try reducing the quality level to Medium or turning off heavy settings like water reflections.If you notice any issues, please let me know.DiscordHave fun playing It's About Pirates on the go!Read full article on Community Announcements (elderwoofgames)Patch NotesOfficial
Demo Update #4
In this demo update I fixed some bugs, improved performance, and made balancing tweaks.ChangelogFixed jitter on enemy knockbackFixed weapon upgrades showing wrong statsFixed enemy ships sometimes not catching fire from a flamethrowerDisabled performance-heavy water reflections on low quality settingsFixed the crew loss indicator popping up when already at 0 crewGeneral performance improvementsBuffed reload stat influenceManta rays no longer spawn on day 4Reduced flamethrower damageIncreased navy boat HPReduced price increase per day for hiring crew membersShip customizations now show a previewJoin the It's About Pirates CommunityIf you want to help shape the game, you're welcome to join my Discord.Read full article on Community Announcements (elderwoofgames)Patch NotesOfficial
Demo Update #3
This patch includes further control improvements, additional tutorial steps and minor bug fixes.ChangelogImproved steering-relative ship controlsAdded a steering direction indicator to the standard controlsFixed "Repair deals damage" effect not triggering when player is at full health Added additional tutorial steps to explain game mechanicsEnemy balancing adjustmentsCrew lost to damage now triggers an indicatorIncreased gold received from mermaidsJoin the It's About Pirates CommunityIf you want to help shape the game, you're welcome to join my Discord.Read full article on Community Announcements (elderwoofgames)Patch NotesOfficial
Demo Update #2
Another update addressing balance changes, bug fixes and explanations of game mechanics has been deployed.ChangelogWeapon base damage now scales with the weapon level. Previously, only damage received from items increased with the weapon level.Fixed health bar glow on low HPFixed fire barrels do not explode when a ram is equippedAdded a display showing how many officer/weapon picks have been receivedDamage numbers now scale up in size for higher damageImproved mermaid crew loss indicator visibilityAdded faction skill tutorialReduced homing on eel projectiles to make them more predictableReduced galleon collision and cannon damageJoin the It's About Pirates CommunityIf you want to help shape the game, you're welcome to join my Discord.Read full article on Community Announcements (elderwoofgames)Patch NotesOfficial
Demo Update #1
This update includes improvements based on the feedback I've received since the demo's release last week, with a focus on easing the difficulty for new players and adding an alternative steering mode.ChangelogAdded a "second chance" mechanic to the first adventure. You can now continue once without losing progress after a defeat.Added an alternative steering mode that can be activated in the settingsReduced damage and HP of the first bossCaptain Brandon Bounty now starts with 2 harpoons instead of 1Increased the flamethrower rangeLoot barrels are now guaranteed to spawn in the first roundReduced Navy Galleon damage and added an indicator before it firesTutorial improvementsMinor bug fixesJoin the It's About Pirates CommunityIf you want to help shape the game, you're welcome to join my Discord.Read full article on Community Announcements (elderwoofgames)
