It is way, way too early to dignify Seven Seas: Adventures by calling it a "spiritual successor" to Sid Meier's Pirates!, widely regarded as the best pirate game ever made, but I gotta say ...
Open-world games with less emphasis on story prioritize combat mechanics and exploration. Kenshi, Sid Meier's Pirates, and Battle Brothers offer challenging combat in open-world settings.
Get to know Jose Rizal, one of the national heroes of the Philippines and a playable leader in Sid Meier's Civilization ... revealed during Summer Game Fest, coming to PC and consoles in 2025.