PC $2.99 Region US
Games Indie Don't press X to free the pirate!
Don't press X to free the pirate!: header artwork
Indie · Okamisen

Don't press X to free the pirate!

Don't press X to free the pirate!
Windows Brazil · 12+
Positive · 90% of 21
DeveloperOkamisen
GenreIndie
ControllerFull
Wait Price verdict · US updated 6 days ago

The current price is close to full price. Seasonal sales have priced it lower.

Why this verdict
Lowest since 27 Jun 2026 $2.09 · 29 days ago
Player reviews 90% positive of 21
Quality score 90/100 · small sample
Value score 0/100

Price memory

Official-store evidence for this region · US

Price comparison supported
  1. Current official price $2.99
  2. Regular price $2.99
  3. Recorded low $2.09
  4. Compared with usual sales Not recorded
  5. Observed sale intervals Not enough recorded sale starts for an interval range.
  6. Interval samples 0
  7. Observed window Jun 27, 2026 to Jun 27, 2026 · 0 days
  8. Confidence insufficient

Offers

Official store prices and labeled keyshop comparisons

Official stores (1)
Steam
checked 6 days ago Lowest price
Store low $2.09 · Lowest across stores $2.09
Steam, official store, $2.99
$2.99 Buy on Steam
Direct store link. Payment stays with the store.
Report a problem

Price history

Accepted price history and recorded lows

Historical lows
Lowest since 27 Jun 2026 $2.09 2026-06-27
Lowest since 27 Jun 2026 $2.09
Lowest since 27 Jun 2026 $2.09
Current $2.99
Sale cadence
Recorded sale starts 1
Price events From the accepted price history
Jul 9, 2026
Sale ended · back to $2.99
Jun 27, 2026
Lowest since 27 Jun 2026 $2.09

DLC

Packs and bundles (2)

Multi-item packages that include this game

About this game

What this game is, in the developer's words

Clash wits with the most manipulative pirate in gaming history. He will beg, gaslight, and meme until you break. In this satire of gaming culture, your only goal is to NOT press X. But you probably will.

     In this award-winning* satire of gaming culture, you'll face the ultimate test of willpower against history's most manipulative pirate. He'll beg. He'll bargain. He'll gaslight. He'll hit you with uncomfortable psychological questions and make you question your own life choices if need be! He'll assault you with anime references and memes from all ages - some so ancient your grandpa might still remember them!

He'll even try bribes like "I have a Half-Life 3 beta key!" (He's lying).

Features:

  • 💬 1,000+ Lines of Trash Talk: Dialogue that reacts to your deaths, timing, and hesitation.

  • 🤡 Unpredictable Humour: Fourth-wall breaking gags about developers, players, and the game itself. Some references are so old and obscure you’ll wonder if you and the developer are the only two people on Earth who get them!

  • 🏴‍☠️ Master of Mischief: Our antihero is a real master of his craft! He controls the lighting, the fog, and even the wind! He can summon music out of thin air (how does he even do that?) just to set the mood and mess with your head. But that's not all - rumor has it he possesses the technology to count your deaths! Unbelievable!

  • 🎵 JRPG Vibes & Lo-Fi Chills: Need a break? Just leave the game running in the background! The Pirate has nearly an hour of original arrangements inspired by the golden age of JRPG legends and more. It’s basically "Lo-Fi Pirate Beats to Press X To."

  • 🌍 Devious Localization: Our pirate has sailed the seven seas and knows the cultures well. He adapts his jokes to specific national tastes that hit really hard! Nothing is sacred to him.

  • Respects Your Time (Not like the Pirate): We cut out the crafting system, the fetch quests, and the 50-hour campaign. What's left? A concentrated dose of 30-60 minutes of madness. Perfect for a lunch break or a quick existential crisis.

Press X to experience regret!

(Seriously, don't press it. Or do? We're not your mum.)

* "Awards" may include "Participant" ribbon from Dev's nephew's art contest.

Media

Trailers and screenshots from the store page

Latest news

Recent updates from the game's own feeds

Games like Don't press X to free the pirate!

Shared tags, not the same series.

Don't press X to free the pirate! price history and current deals

Don't press X to free the pirate! for PC currently sells from $2.99 at authorized stores. Lowest since 27 Jun 2026: $2.09.

Don't press X to free the pirate! reviews, playtime, and age rating

21 people have reviewed Don't press X to free the pirate!. 90% are positive. Steam calls that Positive. Brazil rates it 12+, flagged for Linguagem imprópria, Violência fantasiosa.

Frequently asked questions

Answered from this game's own data. Where I have none, I say nothing.

How does the current Don't press X to free the pirate! price compare?
The price verdict is wait. Seasonal sales have priced it lower.
Which stores list Don't press X to free the pirate!?
Don't press X to free the pirate! is tracked at Steam. This section lists authorized stores and links to their store pages.
Where can I buy Don't press X to free the pirate! cheap?
From $2.99 at Steam right now. Its recorded low is $2.09, set on 2026-06-27.
Is Don't press X to free the pirate! worth playing?
21 people have reviewed Don't press X to free the pirate!. 90% are positive. Steam calls that Positive.
What age rating does Don't press X to free the pirate! have?
Don't press X to free the pirate! is rated Brazil 12+, Indonesia 15+, Germany (Steam rating) 6+ across boards. The Brazil rating flags Linguagem imprópria, Violência fantasiosa.
Scores
Steam reviews Positive · 90%
90% positive of 21
Media (6)
Tech
ControllerFull
Requirements
System requirements platform
Minimum
Minimum:
  • OS: Windows 10 (64-bit)
  • Processor: Intel Core i3 (Or a hamster on steroids)
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GT 730 / Intel HD 620
  • DirectX: Version 10
  • Storage: 1 GB available space
  • Sound Card: Probably
  • Additional Notes: USER REQUIREMENT: You must possess a Level 50 Resistance to Cynicism. If you are easily offended by cringy jokes, bad puns, or mean pirates, DO NOT INSTALL.
Recommended
Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10 / 11 (64-bit)
  • Processor: Intel Core i5
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 2 GB available space
  • Sound Card: Yes
  • Additional Notes: RECOMMENDED EXPERIENCE: 15+ years of internet lurking required. Proficiency in MMO mechanics and gaming tropes is essential. A general appreciation of Otaku culture is a massive plus (and will help you survive the references).
Facts
DeveloperOkamisen
PublisherIkucrea
GenresIndie
ModesSingle-player
Steam features
CloudFamily Sharing
Accessibility
Custom Volume ControlsPlayable without Timed InputSave Anytime
Ratings
Brazil12+

Linguagem imprópria, Violência fantasiosa

Indonesia15+

Rokok dan/atau rokok elektronik, minuman beralkohol, narkotika, psikotropika, dan/atau zat adiktif lainnya, Penggunaan bahasa, Kekerasan

Germany (Steam rating)6+

Alkohol / Tabak, Schimpfwörte, Fantasy-Gewalt

Report an issue with this page