Pirate Pop™

Released Nov 2016

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?

63% positive · 162 reviews

Done

All announced content has been released

High confidence

Done

All announced content has been released

High confidence

Where to buy

Steam Updated 10 Oct 2026 $2.99

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Evaluation

Pirate Pop™ launched on November 4, 2016 as a self-contained retro arcade game. The only DLC ever released — a soundtrack pack — shipped on the same day as the game itself. The developer posted a single bug-fix patch on December 16, 2016 (patch 1.1) to resolve an achievement issue and a few minor bugs, and there has been no further communication from the studio since that date. No expansions, updates, roadmaps, or future content announcements have ever been made. The store description frames the game as a complete experience celebrating "10 years of popping," with no mention of planned additions. This is a finished, standalone arcade game that launched as a complete package in November 2016.

Evidence

Patch 1.1 fixed an achievement bug and minor audio/localization issues. This is the last and only developer communication after launch, with no mention of future content.

news post · Dec 16, 2016 source development ending

high

The only DLC is a soundtrack pack released on launch day — no additional DLC has ever been listed or announced.

dlc listing · Nov 4, 2016 source content shipped

medium

Content

1 of 1 released · no outstanding content

Released

Pirate Pop Soundtrack

Nov 2016

Media

Details

Developer

Dadako

Publisher

Dadako

Achievements

Platform

Windows, macOS, Linux

Controller

full support

Steam Deck

Verified

Players

Single-player

Casual Action Indie Arcade Retro Pixel Graphics Pirates 2D Platformer 2D Platformer Bullet Hell 1980s Score Attack Controller 8-bit Music

About this game

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!

Last evaluated Jun 27, 2026