November2024Pirates and Ninjas
This November, we’re diving into two of the most recognizable and celebrated archetypes of the old world, pirates and ninjas. These callings and the personalities behind them, both the dastardly and the honorable, have long held a certain allure across generations. From the swashbuckling adventures of Edward Kenway in Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag, to the blood-soaked exploits of Ryu Hayabusa in Ninja Gaiden, let’s explore some of these stories within our favorite medium and (hopefully) have a ton of fun along the way.
Short 🏆 Sid Meier's Pirates!
All Nominations
These games were nominated for this month's Game of the Month.
Long Games
15 nominations
Winner
Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun
2016

Jury Selected
Horizon's Gate
2020

Jury Selected
Ninja Gaiden
2004

Jury Selected
Skies of Arcadia
2000

Jury Selected
Ghost of Tsushima
2020

Rogue Galaxy
2005

Sailing Era
2023

Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag
2013

Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew
2023

Tales of Monkey Island
2009

Sea Dogs
2000

Dishonored 2
2016

Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 2
2010

The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker
2002

Age of Booty
2008
Short Games
18 nominations
Winner
Sid Meier's Pirates!
2004

Jury Selected
Mark of the Ninja Remastered
2018

Jury Selected
The Messenger
2018

Jury Selected
Shantae and the Pirate's Curse
2014

Jury Selected
Ninja Gaiden
1988

Tenchu: Wrath of Heaven
2003

Mini Ninjas
2009

Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance
2013

For Honor
2017

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge
2022

LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean: The Video Game
2011

Tenchu: Fatal Shadows
2004

The Revenge of Shinobi
1989

Katana Zero
2019

Aragami
2016

Cyber Shadow
2021

En Garde!
2023

Tzar: The Burden of the Crown
2000