Dirty Dirty Pirates (2024)

Developer: King Hat
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Casual, Indie
Rating: 4.7 of 5, 31 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.2 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A frantic, laugh-out-loud brawl where weapons loop around the arena and everyone hilariously stabs, throws, and smashes each other in a messy top-down pirate melee.

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What players say

Players love the chaotic local multiplayer where weapons wrap around the screen and can hit the thrower. Rounds are short, so eliminated players aren't sidelined long, and spectating is also enjoyable. The controls are simple to pick up but allow for skill growth. It's compared favorably to Arena Gods, with players appreciating the developer's active support and updates.

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