Bitmap Bay – Where Pirate Legends Rise

  • Battle screen

    Time your cannon shots perfectly in epic sea battles

  • Choose your captain

    Choose your captain, each with distinct strengths

  • William Kidd

    40 historical captain enemies

  • Bitmap Bay screen

    Bitmap Bay, three difficulty levels

  • Recruit crew

    Recruit new crew members

  • Treasure map

    Will you find the treasure?

  • Pirate Port

    Upgrade your ship at the safety of port

  • Encounter Treasure Fleet

    Risk it all for gold plunder

Bitmap Bay – Where Pirate Legends Rise

Chart a course through a sea of chaos in Bitmap Bay, a handcrafted pirate strategy game for iOS and Android. As the captain of your vessel, you will navigate a rich and unpredictable world where skill, luck, and serendipity decide your fate. Face legendary pirates, survive treacherous events, and build a reputation of fame or infamy.

This is more than just a game; it's a premium, single-player experience with a genuine, handmade heart, created by a solo developer and career artist.

This is your invitation to conquer the chaos.

Fact Sheet

  • Game Title: Bitmap Bay

  • Tagline: Where Pirate Legends Rise

  • Developer: Grandom Games (Solo developer Nick Gentry)

  • Based in: London, UK

  • Release Date: Mid August 2025

  • Platforms: iOS and Android

  • Price: £1.99

  • Website: https://grandom.games

  • Screenshots: Download dropbox folder here

  • Contact: Get in touch here

Description

In Bitmap Bay, players take the helm of their own ship and set sail on a strategic adventure across a procedurally generated sea. The goal is to build a legendary reputation by exploring, trading, and battling a rogues' gallery of over 40 historically-accurate pirates. Each voyage is a new story, with a huge variety of random events—from duels and discoveries to thieves and treacherous storms—ensuring no two playthroughs are ever the same. With its carefully balanced difficulty, deep but accessible gameplay, and charming retro aesthetic, Bitmap Bay is a game that respects the player's intelligence and rewards thoughtful strategy.

Key Features

  • Face 40+ Legendary Pirates: Challenge a huge roster of real historical pirates, from Blackbeard to Sir Francis Drake, each with their own unique portrait and biography.

  • Navigate a Sea of Chaos: Every voyage is unpredictable. React to hundreds of random events that can lead to fortune or folly, including duels, mermaid sightings, crew disputes, and treacherous weather.

  • Deep, Accessible Strategy: Manage your resources, upgrade your ship, recruit your crew, and make critical decisions. The game is easy to learn but offers a rewarding challenge for veteran strategists.

  • Handcrafted Pixel Art: Every visual is lovingly crafted by a solo developer. The retro aesthetic isn't just a style; it's a philosophy, creating a charming and immersive world that feels both nostalgic and new.

  • A True Premium Experience: Playable completely offline with zero in-app purchases or ads. Buy the game, own it forever.