A 99 dead pirates for Android

A 99 dead pirates is a hack-and-slash action game from Russian studio Anji Games, the team behind Hellrider and Fury Turn. This page offers the original A 99 dead pirates APK download for Android, latest version 1.23.0 packaged as an XAPK, and the game plays fully offline.

About A 99 dead pirates and how it plays

You step into the nightmare of a pirate captain trapped in a hell-like realm. Waves of dangerous foes, who look like rival pirates or warriors from strange tribes, line up to finish him off. Your job is to keep moving forward and cut them down one after another.

The camera sits behind the character in a third-person view at a comfortable distance. The captain walks forward slowly on his own while enemies approach from the front, and the controls are built around taps and swipes:

• Swipe up to make the captain charge toward enemies.
• Swipe back to take a big step backward and dodge attacks.
• Tap anywhere on the screen for chained strikes.
• Hold your finger down for a few seconds to unleash a heavy blow that breaks enemy shields.

Weapons, items and customization

You start with nothing more than an axe. As you progress you earn money and points that let you buy stronger weapons and customize your character with different items.

Chests along the path hold useful pickups: throwing knives for ranged attacks, health kits, and an adrenaline potion that boosts your speed and hitting power for a while. Timing these items well is often what keeps you alive against the next wave.

The graphics are a highlight. An HD option in the settings raises visual quality and enables 60 frames per second. It is off by default to keep performance smooth, so switch it on only if your phone or tablet can handle it. The game passed 100,000 downloads on Google Play with a 4.5 out of 5 rating.

Requirements and installing the XAPK file

You need Android 6.0 or later, and the download is about 156 MB. No internet connection is required to play, which makes it a good pick for travel or weak network areas.

The file comes as an XAPK, so you will need an XAPK installer app. Download the file from GNVID, open it with the installer, follow the prompts, and launch the game once installation finishes.

Note: the game is rated 17+ because of its violent scenes and is not recommended for younger players.