# The Pirate: Plague of the Dead

> Action

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1242811938](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1242811938)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1242811938`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Teresa Dymek
- **Category:** Action
- **Rating:** 4.40 / 5 (386 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.1.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-21
- **First published:** 2017-10-06
- **Size:** 178 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-04
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-pirate-plague-of-the-dead/id1242811938)
- **Website:** [https://homenetgames.com](https://homenetgames.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.homenetgames.com/privacypolicy.htm](https://www.homenetgames.com/privacypolicy.htm)

## Description

Command pirates and conquer the Caribbean in this open world Chrome extension game. Take the helm of famed pirate John Rackham, wield arcane voodoo to raise the Flying Gang from the dead, and face the terrifying Inquisitor as you chart uncharted seas.

Build and upgrade fleets, explore a seamless world with no loading screens, dynamic day/night cycles and weather, and manage a gold economy to unlock ships and captains. The experience blends historical piracy with mythic elements like the Kraken and epic sea battles, rated 13+ by IGRS.

## Rankings

- #82,412 — Overall

## Review summary

Players praise the game’s open-world pirate feel, ship customization, and realistic sailing. Repeated drawbacks focus on stagnating content, monetization friction, and requests for more modes and maps, plus missing on-foot exploration. UI quirks and occasional save issues are noted as negatives. Improving content cadence, balancing monetization, and adding walking/boarding features would address the most common criticisms while preserving the strong open-world naval experience.

### Pros

- Open-world exploration and sailing across ports and islands with a seamless, non-linear vibe.
- Deep ship customization and the freedom to own and command many ships.
- Realistic sailing mechanics and engaging naval battles (wind dynamics and ship handling).
- High-quality graphics and detailed ship designs that enhance immersion.
- Offline play (no mandatory internet) and a generally accessible, free-to-play-feel experience.

### Cons

- Content stagnation: lack of updates, new missions, and map/port expansion after finishing the campaign.
- Monetization concerns: reliance on premium shop for repairs and items, perceived pay-to-win elements, and issues like losing ships requiring repurchase.
- Desire for more modes and features (PvP, sandbox) and broader gameplay options (more maps/ports, on-foot exploration, and boarding/ combat variety).
- UI/UX and accessibility issues (iOS homebar interference, difficulty with steering view) and occasional save/load reliability concerns (fake game save, progress loss).
- Difficulty balance and progression concerns (campaign can be very hard, uneven resource balance)

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1242811938)