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Pirate Pop

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Pirate Pop

You awaken on a strange island sometime in the afternoon. Half your face is sunburnt and seagulls stole your lunch. Enough about you. This is about Pete Jr! The tiny pirate! He looks up to see bubbles, tons of them! What's causing these bubbles to appear? Who is behind this awful mischief?

Casual Action Indie Arcade Retro
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Pirate Pop™ is a super addictive, gravity-defying, score-chasing, bubble-busting, retro-style arcade game.  Join Pete Jr  (or Polly!) on their quest to defeat the nefarious Bubble Pirate! Dodge and pop bubbles while collecting coins. Use coins to customize your pocket game with new faceplates, buttons, backlights, and more!

  • Classic retro arcade action

  • Pirate themed chaos

  • Score chasing leaderboards and replays

  • Hyper Mode for an intense challenge

  • Customizable interface

  • Chiptune soundtrack by legendary artists

  • Loads of Steam achievements

  • Includes a free bonus game!

  • Celebrating 10 years of popping

  • Retro controller support

Dodge and pop bubbles with your anchor while collecting power-ups and managing Bubble Pirate’s constant gravity-switching mischief! When you feel at your Piratey-est, test your skill in the ultra-challenging Hyper Mode... The game may be faster and harder, but you'll find treasures beyond your wildest dreams. Coins as far as the eye can see!

Collect coins to unlock content in the game’s shop like new music, new faceplates, buttons, backlights, and even characters for your bubble-popping mayhem! Yarr!

Sail to the sound of authentic chiptune anthems by renowned artists Harry Waters, GYMS & Matthew Ivic. Every track is a pulse-pounding voyage into classic 8-bit energy.

Compete against friends and players worldwide. Rise through the ranks, and unlock tricky achievements as you perfect your high score runs.

Originally released 10 years ago, Pirate Pop has had some small bug fixed and a bit of extra polish, to remain the classic score chaser it always was, and stand the test of time.

Supports keyboard, retro gamepads, arcade sticks, and even steering wheels (if you’re brave enough to try).

So join Pete Jr on his quest to defeat the nefarious Bubble Pirate, and free the innocent townsfolk trapped in bubbles, in this authentic retro arcade action game!

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An Old Key (patch 1.1)
System requirements Windows · macOS · Linux

Windows

Minimum

Minimum:
  • OS: Windows 10 or later (64-bit)
  • Processor: Intel Core i3-6100 or AMD Ryzen 3 1200
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 620 / AMD Radeon Vega 3
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 200 MB available space
  • Additional Notes: Runs on modern integrated graphics; 1080p recommended.

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10 or later (64-bit)
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-8400 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Intel Iris Xe / AMD Radeon Vega 8
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 200 MB available space

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  • OS: macOS 11 (Big Sur) or later
  • Processor: Apple M1 or Intel Core i3
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Apple M1 integrated GPU or Intel Iris Plus Graphics
  • Storage: 200 MB available space
  • Additional Notes: Works on Apple Silicon and Intel Macs.

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Processor: Apple M2 or Intel Core i5
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Apple M2 GPU or Intel Iris Pro
  • Storage: 200 MB available space

Linux

Minimum

Minimum:
  • OS: Ubuntu 20.04 LTS or equivalent
  • Processor: Intel Core i3-6100 or AMD Ryzen 3 1200
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 620 (Mesa 20.0+)
  • Storage: 200 MB available space
  • Additional Notes: Requires OpenGL 4.1 or Vulkan support.

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Processor: Intel Core i5 or AMD Ryzen 5
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Intel Iris Xe / AMD Radeon Vega 8
  • Storage: 200 MB available space
Game details Languages, features & support
Publisher
Dadako
Brazilian rating
l
Steam Germany rating
0
Achievements
12
Controller support
full
Metacritic
65
Features
Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Steam Trading Cards, Color Alternatives, Custom Volume Controls, Adjustable Difficulty, Gamepad Recommended, Keyboard Only Option, DualShock Controller Support, DualShock Controller Support, DualSense Controller Support, DualSense Controller Support, Save Anytime, Stereo Sound, Touch Only Option, Steam Cloud, Steam Leaderboards, Family Sharing
Languages
English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese
Compatibility & accessibility Steam Deck, controllers & access features

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Input
Controller support: unknown

Developer-declared accessibility on Steam

Features not declared by the developer are not labeled unsupported.

color alternatives custom volume controls stereo sound keyboard only option touch only option adjustable difficulty save anytime
Structured language support (6)
LanguageInterfaceFull audioSubtitles
EnglishYesNoYes
FrenchYesNoYes
ItalianYesNoYes
GermanYesNoYes
Spanish - SpainYesNoYes
JapaneseYesNoYes
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Buy Verdict

Watch — $1.19.

Decent deal at 60% off, but might drop further. Watch for better opportunities.

▲ ~41 days until next sale

Value Score

Great Value — 95th percentile.

Price-to-player ratio ranks in the 95th percentile. Priced as Market at $1.19.

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Genre Benchmarks

Value Ratio Top 5%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pirate Pop worth buying right now?
Watch — $1.19. Decent deal at 60% off, but might drop further. Watch for better opportunities.
When does Pirate Pop go on sale?
Decent deal at 60% off, but might drop further. Watch for better opportunities.
Is Pirate Pop free to play?
Pirate Pop costs $1.19 on Steam.
What genre is Pirate Pop?
Pirate Pop is a Action, Casual, Indie game.
Who developed Pirate Pop?
Pirate Pop was developed by Dadako and published by Dadako.
What platforms does Pirate Pop support?
Available on Steam for Windows, macOS, Linux.

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