What is Buccaneers!?
A single-player pirate RPG set in the Caribbean. You choose one of four factions, captain a warship, fight or capture ships, and storm forts to change who controls the region. Faction starting positions and colony holdings change with each new game.
For you if...
- +you enjoy open-ended sailing and choosing faction allegiances
- +you like naval battles and upgrading your ship
- +you want both standard and VR play options
Not for you if...
- −you want cooperative play with a friend
- −you prefer linear levels over an open Caribbean map
What players say
81% of 411 reviews are positive
Players praise the naval combat and ship models. Common complaints include a short story and limited late-game content. Some players report VR problems or say the game feels unfinished.
Screenshots and trailer
Buccaneers! system requirements
As published by the developer.
Minimum
- OS
- Windows 7, 8 or 10 64-bit
- Processor
- Intel Core i3 2100 / AMD FX-4100 or greater
- Graphics
- Intel HD 4000 series or better
- Memory
- 4 GB RAM
- Storage
- 5 GB available space
- DirectX
- Version 11
- Notes
- Minimum requirements for standard (non-VR) mode at lowest settings
Recommended
- OS
- Windows 10 64-bit
- Processor
- Intel Core i5 4590 / AMD Ryzen 5 1500X or greater
- Graphics
- Nvidia GeForce GTX 970 / AMD Radeon R9 290 or greater
- Memory
- 8 GB RAM
- Storage
- 5 GB available space
- DirectX
- Version 11
- Notes
- Minimum requirements for VR mode OR standard mode at max settings
PC version details
DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.
- DRM
- None declared on Steam
- Controller
- Full controller support
- Platforms
- Windows
- Achievements
- 17
- Steam features
- Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards, VR
Steam Deck: Verified
- All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
- Shows Steam Deck controller icons
- In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
- Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
Multiplayer and co-op
Languages
Full audio: English. Text only: Simplified Chinese, Russian.
Tags
- Pirates
- Action
- Naval
- RPG
- Open World
- Sailing
- Sandbox
- Naval Combat
- Stylized
- VR
- 3D
- 6DOF
- Singleplayer
- FPS
- Colorful
- Combat
Recent updates
- Nov 4, 2025 · Security Fix Released - Patch 1.1.02
- Mar 18, 2024 · Version 1.1.01 Released: Loading Fixes and more!
- Jan 27, 2024 · Version 1.1.0 Released: Modding Support in Beta, Fixes and More!
- Oct 29, 2022 · Patch 1.0.14 Released: New Music, Open World Improvements and more!
- Aug 9, 2022 · Patch 1.0.13 Released: Improved Quest Markers, VR Fixes and more!
1 DLC available.
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