Since 1997, One Piece has remained incredibly popular, and video games based on the series have been available for almost as long. The anime, which began in 1999, has created over a thousand episodes and continues to be a hit. While it took a bit longer to gain popularity in Western countries compared to other major action anime, One Piece’s global appeal is unmatched, with only Dragon Ball being more widely known.
Because One Piece games weren’t released in North America right away, many never made it over here. Plus, the series hasn’t always had a great history with game adaptations – most haven’t been very good. However, there are still a few standout titles worth playing. Let’s explore the best One Piece games available.
We’ll generally focus each subseries on a single game, unless there’s a specific reason to cover more.
Best One Piece Game for New Players (No Prior Knowledge Required)
Starting to watch One Piece can be daunting, and that can make choosing a game tricky. Most One Piece games assume you already know the story and characters well. So, when suggesting a game to newcomers, we need to find one that’s easy to pick up and enjoy even if you’re not familiar with the series.
If you’re new to One Piece, One Piece: Pirate Warriors 3 is the best place to start, but be warned: it reveals major plot points from the story. Why this game? It covers the story up to the Punk Hazard arc, giving a good overview of each part. While it’s a simplified version of the original story, it does a good job of introducing the characters and explaining the plot so newcomers can easily follow along. Plus, if you enjoy action-packed, hack-and-slash gameplay, Pirate Warriors 3 is incredibly fun, with exciting and stylish combat.
As a fan, I think Pirate Warriors 4 definitely plays better than previous games. But honestly, it cuts the stories short so much that if you haven’t followed the source material, you’re going to be totally lost!
15. One Piece: Romance Dawn
The Most Disappointing One Piece Game
It’s frustrating when a game looks great on the surface but doesn’t deliver when you actually play it. One Piece: Romance Dawn, released in the early 2010s, was a particularly ambitious attempt to adapt a large portion of the story – roughly the first half, leading up to the Marineford arc. The game is a turn-based RPG with a twist: it includes real-time elements like combo chains and character positioning, making battles more engaging. Players progress through key story arcs, explore various islands, recruit crew members, and level them up. Plus, you get to fight some of the most memorable villains from the anime. It sounds perfect, right?
Unfortunately, Romance Dawn isn’t a very enjoyable game. The campaign is quite long, around 50 hours, and a lot of that time is spent navigating repetitive hallways and watching cutscenes that rush through the original story. While the combat itself is decent, it becomes monotonous before the game ends, and it’s ultimately let down by everything else. Only the most dedicated fans of the OP series are likely to finish Romance Dawn, but even they probably won’t find much new content, having already experienced the story through the manga or anime.
14. One Piece: Gear Spirit
A Nintendo DS One Piece Fighting Game That Is Trapped In Japan
It’s common now to see new One Piece games released worldwide, though new projects aren’t frequent. But for a long time, Bandai Namco was hesitant to release One Piece games internationally. North America didn’t receive a game until 2005 with Grand Battle Rush – that was the 19th One Piece game! Many earlier titles, like Set Sail Pirate Crew on PlayStation and Treasure Battle on GameCube, are now obscure and hard to play, partly because they feature a lot of dialogue.
For those curious about the One Piece games only released in Japan, the fighting games are a great place to start. Gear Spirit isn’t groundbreaking, but it’s a solid *Super Smash Bros.like fighting game for the Nintendo DS. It features 20 playable characters, each with their own series of fights against various opponents and a final boss. While the combat is straightforward, it can be surprisingly challenging. A unique power-up system displayed on the bottom screen does add some depth.
13. One Piece: World Seeker
Great Setting, Good Story, Below-Average Combat
Let’s be honest, One Piece: World Seeker isn’t a great game – it’s possibly the most underwhelming in the series. It had a lot of potential, as fans have long wanted an open-world One Piece game that felt like playing through a classic story arc. World Seeker actually tries to do that, with a new story taking place on a prison island. While it’s not groundbreaking, the writing is okay, the characters stay true to their personalities, and the island setting is really well done. Even the main villain, Isaac, is pretty likable and feels like he could fit into the anime as a side story.
While the story of World Seeker is promising, the gameplay doesn’t quite live up to expectations. You only play as Luffy, which fits with his powers, but his combat quickly becomes repetitive over the game’s length. This is made worse by enemies that aren’t very challenging. The game’s open world, Prison Island, feels a little too large and often consists of empty landscapes and hills.
Despite its imperfections, World Seeker remains enjoyable, particularly for dedicated fans. The story is engaging, and playing as Luffy is fun outside of battles with the Marines.
12. One Piece: Going Baseball
Yes, There Is A One Piece Baseball Game, And It’s Pretty Good
While Gear Spirit is a standout, many of the older One Piece games haven’t been translated into English. I’m particularly interested in Birth of Luffy’s Dream Pirate Crew! and One Piece: Grand Line Dream Adv – both turn-based RPGs for the Game Boy Color. They cover the early parts of the story, include original content, and let you build a crew with characters beyond the Straw Hats. However, they have a lot of text, and I haven’t been able to find a complete fan translation. If you can read Japanese and enjoy the look of GBC games, these titles seem worth checking out.
While One Piece: Going Baseball has an original story with some Japanese-specific references, at its core it’s a simple baseball game where different teams compete. The gameplay is easy to pick up, which isn’t a drawback. It’s actually a pretty good Game Boy Advance sports title with a lot of charm – the characters are lively and even have bats that match their personalities. It’s not a groundbreaking game, but it’s a fun way to spend some time, and it’s definitely the best One Piece baseball game out there.
11. One Piece: Round the Land
A Really Solid PS2 One Piece Game That Never Came Out In NA
Around the time of the PlayStation 2, Bandai began to see that there was international interest in One Piece, so they started releasing some games outside of Japan. Grand Battle Rush, released in 2005, was the first One Piece game to come to North America. However, some earlier titles, like One Piece: Round the Land from 2004, had already been released in European countries such as Germany, Spain, and Italy.
It’s really disappointing that Round the Land never officially came to the US or UK, because up until Grand Adventure and Unlimited Adventure, it was the best One Piece video game. Luckily, I know some Italian, so I was able to play through the story. The European version is a little easier to get into, as it includes German, Italian, and Spanish language options. Despite being a great game that holds up well even today, its limited release means it’s largely been forgotten.
Round the Land is a simple but well-made action-adventure game. While it doesn’t do anything exceptionally, it handles everything competently. The game looks great, with bright, energetic visuals that really capture the feel of One Piece, and the character designs hold up well. The levels are fairly linear, but interesting camera angles help keep things visually engaging. The combat is also surprisingly good, thanks to fluid and well-animated attacks.
Even if you don’t know Japanese or anything, I think One Piece: Round the Land is still totally worth checking out! It’s an original story, so you don’t need to be familiar with the main series to enjoy it.
10. One Piece: Burning Blood
A Passable Fighter In A Franchise That Lacks Them
While some fighting games only released in Japan were smaller projects, Burning Blood had the potential to be much more significant – it looked great and had a lot going for it. Unfortunately, it doesn’t quite deliver a truly satisfying One Piece experience, aside from featuring a large number of playable characters. The gameplay, though visually impressive, lacks depth, which likely contributed to its online multiplayer mode not staying popular for very long.
Overall, the story mode is enjoyable and includes plenty of references fans will appreciate. What really stands out is that each character fights differently, even if their individual moves aren’t overly complex. If you can find it on sale, Burning Blood is worth playing, but it’s best to go in with modest expectations.
9. One Piece: Great Pirate Colosseum
Arc System Works’ One Piece Game That Was Never Released Outside of Japan
One of the most disappointing things for One Piece fans is that Great Pirate Colosseum never left Japan. Many believe it’s the best fighting game in the series and deserved a worldwide release. A big reason for this is that it was developed by Arc System Works, the team behind popular and exciting anime fighting games like Dragon Ball FighterZ and Guilty Gear.
As a fighting game fan, I was really impressed with Great Pirate Colosseum even though it’s on the 3DS. Arc System Works clearly knows what they’re doing – the fighting feels super smooth and satisfying. Plus, there are a ton of characters to play as, over 20 in fact! If you’ve played Dragon Ball Z: Extreme Butoden, you’ll get what this game is about, but honestly, I think Great Pirate Colosseum looks even better in motion with its animations.
I’m having trouble deciding how good Great Pirate Colosseum actually is. The gameplay is fun, but the story is hard to follow since the game is only in Japanese. Even though I don’t understand the language, it seems like the story mode has a lot happening in it.
8. One Piece: Pirate Warriors 2
The Only One Piece Pirate Warriors Game To Tell An Original Story
This One Piece game is unique, and I’m not sure I can fully recommend it. If you’re looking for a Dynasty Warriorsstyle One Piece experience, Pirate Warriors 4 or 3 are better choices. They offer more characters, smoother gameplay, and a lot more content. Pirate Warriors 4* is especially good, as it even features an original story based on the Wano arc, which was unfolding when the game was released.
While most Pirate Warriors games retell the story from Eiichiro Oda’s manga, Pirate Warriors 2 stands out with an original narrative. After a brief setup, the Straw Hat crew is brainwashed into fighting Luffy, leading him on a journey to rescue them by revisiting old locations and battling familiar foes. It’s not a groundbreaking story, but it’s a fun, self-contained adventure that feels like it could fit right into the anime. Importantly, it gives the game a clear structure and a reason to revisit classic moments without simply copying the manga’s plot.
Pirate Warriors 2 offers solid gameplay, sticking to the classic Musuo style. While later games improved on it and the first game experimented more, this one doesn’t really have any major issues. It was actually my first experience with the One Piece series, and I liked it so much that it motivated me to play all the games!
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7. One Piece Bounty Rush
A Fun Time Sink
Originally designed for mobile, Bounty Rush is now also available on Steam, but most players are still on Android and iOS. It’s a 4v4 game where teams compete to collect the most ‘Belly’ on a battlefield. While the gameplay is simple to understand, it’s actually quite enjoyable, focusing on building a balanced team instead of just choosing the most powerful characters. The combat isn’t super fast-paced, but it looks good and has enough strategy to keep you engaged for a few hours.
Bounty Rush is a free-to-play game where you collect characters, and like many games of this type, it requires a lot of effort or spending money to get the best ones. However, the game boasts a large and generally well-designed character selection, with each character filling a specific role.
6. One Piece Treasure Cruise
An Endless Timesink That Can Consume Your Life
There are a lot of anime-based mobile gacha games available, and most are okay for a quick daily distraction. However, One Piece Treasure Cruise stands out as surprisingly good. It features engaging turn-based battles that can be quite challenging, and it keeps players involved with bonuses earned through skillful timing. The game also retells the main story arcs from the manga and is consistently updated with new content.
What makes Treasure Cruise so engaging is its massive collection of characters. Almost every character from One Piece appears in the game, with different versions representing their development throughout the story. Players assemble a team of six powerful characters, but building that team takes time. Like many similar games, Treasure Cruise is easy to pick up at first, but progress slows down considerably, and you’ll need to spend a lot of time repeating content to advance.
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