Whether you’re ready to voyage on the high seas or you’re contemplating how best to virtually unload a volley of round shot into a warship, we’ve got you covered. We’ve collected the best pirate games like Sea of Thieves and the best historical naval games in one list.Our selection covers arcade-like combat but also extends to the depths of tactical simulation. We’ve only included games which feature glorious oceans traversable by dependable sea-borne vessels, while we’ve also limited our list to those sea dogs that take a squeeze of historical inspiration with their lemon juice victuals.Here is our list of the best historical maritime games you can play right now, arranged in no particular order. They include the Assassin’s Creed franchise, Sid Meier’s Pirates!, Windward, King of Seas, Blackwake and more.1. Assassin’s Creed IV Black FlagAssassin’s Creed IV Black FlagImage Credit: UbisoftFor the first time in the Assassin’s Creed series, Black Flag introduced naval combat and open-worl...