Games Like Ship of Fools

Explore a neon galaxy in your very own battleship in this 1- to 4-player couch co-op adventure.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 35.2%, Co-op 22.6%, Local Multiplayer 15.2%, Multiplayer 11.7%, Cute 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: This is the definitive co-op experience where players must frantically man different stations on a ship to survive, mirroring the core loop of Ship of Fools.

DIVE. DISCOVER. DIE. Crew a submarine with friends in We Need To Go Deeper - a 2-4-player cooperative submarine roguelike set in a Verne-inspired undersea universe.

Why similar: Co-op 30.8%, Roguelite 20.2%, Roguelike 14.2%, Multiplayer 14%, Online Co-Op 12.4%

Why You'll Like It: A submarine-based co-op roguelite that forces players to manage various ship systems while exploring dangerous underwater depths.

Ember Knights is an action rogue-lite for 1-4 players where you play as legendary knights, the last spark of hope against the mad sorcerer Praxis and his hordes of unwavering fiends. Wield weapons & skills, build synergies with game-changing relics and free the universe of Praxis’ corruption.

Why similar: Co-op 17.8%, Local Co-Op 15.2%, Roguelite 14.5%, Action Roguelike 14.2%, Online Co-Op 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: A polished co-op roguelite that emphasizes tight combat coordination and shared progression.

The world's been flooded. All you have left is your Super Raft Boat… and your friends! Work together to expand your raft while fending off the strangely violent (and wealthy??) creatures of the sea in this multiplayer roguelike shooter. Will your crew survive and reach the Final Island?

Why similar: Local Co-Op 16.7%, Co-op 15.5%, Roguelite 12.6%, Online Co-Op 10.9%, Roguelike 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, nautical roguelite that captures the frantic energy of defending a moving platform from waves of enemies.

Can you deal with unrelenting disaster and hold your ship together long enough to destroy the enemy invaders? Repair systems, extinguish fires, arm the torpedoes, avoid deadly solar flares, destroy your friends and clone them back again; it's all in the life of a Catastronaut!

Why similar: Action 74.5%, Indie 25.5%

Why You'll Like It: A direct spiritual successor to the ship-crew management genre, requiring intense communication to keep your vessel afloat during combat.

Wild Woods is a couch co-op game full of action, teamwork and woodland critters. One to four players take on the role of brave little cats defending their wooden wagon on its way through a dangerous forest. Clever cooperation is key - their way is full of obstacles!

Why similar: Local Co-Op 24.9%, Co-op 24.2%, Action Roguelike 15%, Online Co-Op 13.9%, Multiplayer 12.6%

Why You'll Like It: Features a similar 'defend the moving vehicle' mechanic where players must coordinate to keep their wagon safe while navigating dangerous paths.

Trash Sailors is a hand-drawn co-op sailing adventure for one to four players. Create the trashiest team in history, in online or local co-op and find your way in the aftermath of a great trash tsunami.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 22.5%, Co-op 19.1%, Online Co-Op 15.5%, Local Multiplayer 12.3%, Multiplayer 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on nautical survival and cooperative raft maintenance in a chaotic, sea-faring environment.

Fallen heroes of old folk tales and legends: you are on the verge of a crucial battle against the Nightmare invading and corrupting your world. A roguelike action game from the creators of Curse of the Dead Gods©, playable solo or in online co-op.

Why similar: Co-op 26.4%, Roguelike 19.3%, Action Roguelike 14.8%, Roguelite 13.3%, Online Co-Op 11.7%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a top-down, action-heavy roguelite experience that is built from the ground up for cooperative play.

RABBIT & STEEL is a co-op action roguelike that recreates the essence of high-level MMO raiding in a randomized, simplified, bunny-sized package. Choose your class, gather your rabbit-eared companions and battle your way to the Moonlit Pinnacle!

Why similar: Co-op 30.5%, Action Roguelike 17.3%, Roguelike 16.1%, Local Co-Op 13.4%, Cute 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: A co-op boss-rush roguelite that requires precise timing and coordination, much like the cannon-firing rhythm in Ship of Fools.

"Lost Castle 2" is a 2D Beat'em up Rogue-Lite game. Explore abundant treasures and items to enhance yourself, master various weapons to showcase your skills, and challenge powerful monsters to demonstrate your strength. A new adventure is calling for treasure hunters!

Why similar: Local Co-Op 20.8%, Roguelite 13.7%, Roguelike 13.1%, Co-op 11.8%, Online Co-Op 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling action roguelite that excels at chaotic, multiplayer-focused combat.

Rogue Heroes is a topdown, roguelite adventure game inspired by the Zelda franchise. Play solo or team up with your friends to combat procedurally generated dungeons and take down the evil Titans that threaten to overwhelm the land of Tasos!

Why similar: Co-op 24%, Roguelite 15.4%, Roguelike 14.1%, Online Co-Op 10.2%, Local Multiplayer 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a classic top-down adventure feel with strong co-op roguelite elements for team-based dungeon crawling.

The world has been thrown into chaos, and it's up to you and your friends to battle the corrupted beasts of the Rotwood. Upgrade your gear, choose your preferred weapon, and hone your skills to defend your safe haven.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 16.6%, Co-op 16.5%, Roguelite 15.1%, Roguelike 12.1%, Local Multiplayer 10%

Why You'll Like It: A dungeon-crawling roguelite that emphasizes fluid combat and cooperative play with friends.

Claw your way across exotic islands combining fluid movement with fast paced combat to become a Crab Champion in this third person roguelike shooter.

Why similar: Co-op 26.3%, Roguelike 19.1%, Action Roguelike 19%, Roguelite 16.6%, Multiplayer 15.4%

Why You'll Like It: A high-energy, fast-paced co-op roguelite that focuses on movement and chaotic combat encounters.

Heroes of Hammerwatch is a rogue-lite action-adventure. Explore and battle your way through procedurally generated levels on your own or with up to 3 friends.

Why similar: Co-op 25.6%, Roguelite 25.4%, Action Roguelike 19.2%, Multiplayer 12%, Online Co-Op 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A deep, progression-heavy co-op roguelite that rewards teamwork and character specialization.

Gatekeeper is a fast-paced rogue-like. Go on a quest to chase down Chaos and reclaim the stolen Heart of Time, fighting your way through relentless enemy forces. Play solo or in 4-player co-op and become the next Gatekeeper!

Why similar: Co-op 32.6%, Roguelike 14.6%, Roguelite 14.2%, Action Roguelike 12.7%, Online Co-Op 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: A co-op roguelite that focuses on defending objectives, similar to the defensive nature of Ship of Fools.

Fight, sneak, and hack your way through randomly generated cities. It's like Nuclear Throne meets Deus Ex, mixed with the anarchy of GTA. Rogue-lite meets immersive sim, and goes completely insane.

Why similar: Roguelite 17.9%, Co-op 16.3%, Action Roguelike 14%, Roguelike 12.9%, Local Co-Op 12.5%

Why You'll Like It: A highly chaotic roguelite that thrives on emergent gameplay and cooperative problem-solving.

Void Crew is a Chaotic, Co-op Roguelite game for 1 to 6 players: Outfit your spaceship and crew for thrilling quests, brave fierce enemies in Space Battles... and try not to panic!

Why similar: Co-op 37.6%, Roguelite 20.4%, Multiplayer 19.9%, Online Co-Op 14%, Colorful 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: A space-faring co-op game that requires players to manage ship systems and fight off threats in a shared environment.

Shape of Dreams delivers fast-paced, dreamlike action in a vivid roguelite world. Dive into ever-changing realms with tight controls, fluid combat, and high-stakes battles. Whether playing solo or with up to three friends, each run is a thrilling test of reflexes and strategy.

Why similar: Roguelite 21%, Co-op 20.4%, Action Roguelike 18%, Online Co-Op 11.5%, Multiplayer 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: A dungeon-crawling roguelite that offers a variety of combat styles for cooperative teams.

Bravery and Greed is a beat 'em up, roguelite, dungeon brawler for up to four players. Choose from four classic fantasy classes, engage in a deep robust combat system, and play a variety of co-operative and competitive game modes with friends via local, online or both. Get rich, or die trying!

Why similar: Roguelite 20.5%, Action Roguelike 15.6%, Multiplayer 15.2%, Roguelike 15.2%, Local Co-Op 13.8%

Why You'll Like It: A beat-em-up roguelite that encourages aggressive, coordinated team combat.

Survive the treacherous sea in this quirky multiplayer shooter game! Play solo or team up and fight off Cthulhu's minions. Master a unique recoil-based mechanic to blast enemies and chart your course. Mix and match upgrades to craft the perfect sea-surviving strategy!

Why similar: Local Co-Op 26.5%, Co-op 23.2%, Local Multiplayer 17.6%, Multiplayer 13.2%, Online Co-Op 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A casual, arcade-style shooter that emphasizes local co-op and frantic action.

Shoot your way through the pages of an ever-changing comic book in this fast-paced roguelike. Play solo, in local or online co-op, expand your weaponry, and upgrade your hero with each run. All that to find out why has your creator lost his faith in you and to prove him wrong.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 25.5%, Co-op 12.7%, Multiplayer 12.3%, Roguelike 10.9%, Roguelite 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced action roguelite with a comic-book aesthetic that feels great in a co-op setting.

Dive into an exhilarating maritime battle for 1 to 4 players! Assemble warships with a variety of bottle caps, allowing the warships to transform and break, experiencing flexible physics that brings a refreshing maritime battle! Fight monsters together, or engage in a battle with your friends.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 24.1%, Naval Combat 21.7% ★, Roguelite 16.2%, Co-op 13.7%, Local Multiplayer 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: A top-down shooter focused on naval combat that captures the nautical theme of the seed game.

Write on! Defend the books in Vellum, a co-op, literary roguelike! Harness class-defining colors, master an inspired spellbook, and influence the growth of your enemy! As a group or solo, you'll craft plot-twisting builds to rewrite the rules in Ink!

Why similar: Co-op 17.5%, Roguelite 15.6%, Action Roguelike 15%, Online Co-Op 14.5%, Roguelike 13%

Why You'll Like It: A co-op action roguelite that emphasizes synergy between players during intense combat encounters.

Rampage Knights is a cooperative beat 'em up game mixed up with randomized dungeon crawling and exploration, which you can play alone or with a friend online.

Why similar: Co-op 24.4%, Local Co-Op 15.9%, Action Roguelike 14.8%, Roguelike 13.9%, Multiplayer 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling co-op roguelite that blends beat-em-up mechanics with procedural dungeon generation.

Sephiria is a top-down action rogue-lite game with pixel graphics. Go down the tower, meet various animals, and collect various talismans and artifacts to become stronger.

Why similar: Roguelite 22.2%, Action Roguelike 22%, Multiplayer 20.4%, Roguelike 17.7%, Cute 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: A roguelite that incorporates inventory management and action-based combat in a multiplayer setting.

Barotrauma is a 2D co-op submarine simulator – in space, with survival horror and RPG elements. Steer your submarine, complete missions, fight monsters, fix leaks, operate machinery, man the guns and craft items, and stay alert: danger in Barotrauma doesn’t announce itself!

Why similar: Co-op 53.1%, Multiplayer 26.5%, Naval 9.9% ★, 2D 6.4%, Action 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: A more complex submarine simulation that requires deep coordination to survive the horrors of the deep sea.

Escape a chaotic alien planet by fighting through hordes of frenzied monsters – with your friends, or on your own. Combine loot in surprising ways and master each character until you become the havoc you feared upon your first crash landing.

Why similar: Co-op 22.6%, Action Roguelike 16.8%, Roguelite 16.4%, Roguelike 14.2%, Multiplayer 14%

Why You'll Like It: A premier co-op roguelite that focuses on scaling power and intense combat against massive bosses.

Entropy Survivors is a bullet hell roguelike where you simultaneously control a powerful mech and a sharpshooting space frog, featuring outrageously creative abilities and powerful weapon customization. Save the universe in single player or 2-4 player online co-op!

Why similar: Co-op 22.6%, Roguelite 17.5%, Action Roguelike 17.2%, Roguelike 16.7%, Online Co-Op 12.8%

Why You'll Like It: A bullet-hell roguelite that supports co-op, focusing on overwhelming enemy waves and team survival.

Become the bullet hell as a Capybara in this roguelite adventure! Brave the chaos solo or with up to 4 friends, forge your path through hordes of enemies, gather capy-powering weapons & skills and embrace your inner capybara in this action-packed bullet heaven frenzy!

Why similar: Co-op 20.7%, Roguelite 17.4%, Roguelike 14.6%, Action Roguelike 14.3%, Local Multiplayer 13.1%

Why You'll Like It: An arena-shooter roguelite that is designed specifically for chaotic, fun-filled co-op sessions.

Choose your loadout, blast through the corrupted denizens of a sunken civilization, and wield godly powers in Abyssus – a fast-paced 1-to-4 players FPS and roguelite brinepunk adventure.

Why similar: Co-op 24.4%, Roguelite 18.2%, Roguelike 15.4%, Online Co-Op 14.6%, Action Roguelike 12%

Gunfire Reborn is a level-based adventure game featuring FPS, Roguelite and RPG. Players can control heroes with various abilities to experience diverse Build gameplay, use various weapons to explore procedurally-generated levels. You can play the game alone, or join 4-player coop.

Why similar: Co-op 23.3%, Roguelite 23%, Roguelike 17.7%, Online Co-Op 15.3%, Multiplayer 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person co-op roguelite that features excellent character builds and team-based synergy.

Fight as the outcast heroes of Talamh in a fierce battle to retake magic from Sun King Azra’s grasp in Absolum, an original roguelite beat ‘em up by Dotemu.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 30.5%, Roguelite 23.2%, Co-op 20.7%, Action Roguelike 7.7%, Multiplayer 7.7%

Survivors-like with ONLINE CO-OP for 1-4 players. Team up with your wizard friends to slay hordes of dark creatures. Complete team-based objectives, unlock new upgrades and create overpowered spell synergies. Friend nor foe is safe in this friendly fire bullet hell!

Why similar: Co-op 19.3%, Action Roguelike 18.9%, Roguelite 17.6%, Online Co-Op 17.1%, Roguelike 12.5%

Hellcard is a unique cooperative deck builder rogue-like game. Descend into the paper dungeons on your own, recruit computer-controlled companions or join other players' lobbies in fast-paced tactical card battles against the armies of darkness and the Archdemon himself!

Why similar: Co-op 25.4%, Roguelike 17.2%, Roguelite 16.9%, Local Co-Op 16.4%, Online Co-Op 11.5%

Cook and serve your dishes, design and decorate your restaurants, and expand your culinary kingdom with new unlocks, abilities and dishes in procedurally-generated locations. Classic cooking action with permanent roguelite progression. Hire your friends - or do it all yourself!

Why similar: Co-op 29.9%, Local Co-Op 21.6%, Roguelite 15.6%, Roguelike 11.8%, Online Co-Op 8.2%

Portal Dungeon is a side-scrolling Roguelite adventure game that supports up to 4 players in co-op mode. You control an adventurer as you and your friends bravely set out to find the last portal in this world. Go forth! Defeat powerful enemies! Save the world!

Why similar: Roguelite 20.4%, Co-op 17.1%, Action Roguelike 17%, Roguelike 16%, Multiplayer 13.9%

Play solo or with friends in this 4 player local couch co-op roguelite auto-shooter where enemies aren’t your biggest problem; your friends are! Smash foes, dodge bullets, and enjoy chaotic trolling as you punch, throw, and ‘accidentally’ sacrifice each other to survive relentless waves of enemies.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 21.2%, Co-op 16.8%, Roguelite 16.6%, Action Roguelike 12.8%, Local Multiplayer 11.6%

Roboquest is a fast FPS Roguelite in a scorched futureworld. You're a rebooted Guardian, ready to kick some metal ass! Fight with your buddy or by yourself and annihilate hordes of deadly bots in ever-changing environments.

Why similar: Co-op 23%, Roguelite 20.6%, Action Roguelike 18.2%, Online Co-Op 14.3%, Roguelike 9.3%

Battle against Fahrul's tyrannical Queen alone or as a party of four players in the sequel to For The King, the massively popular turn-based roguelite tabletop RPG. Will you unravel the once beloved Queen's terrible secret?

Why similar: Local Co-Op 18%, Co-op 17.7%, Roguelite 14.3%, Roguelike 14.2%, Online Co-Op 11.5%

In Cat Quest III you play as a purrivateer in a freely explorable 2.5D open-world swarming with Pi-rats. You can sail the seas in your ship for treasures galore! But prepare for peril, as the Pirate King aims to hunt you down...

Why similar: Local Co-Op 44.2%, Pirates 14.2% ★, Cute 10.1%, Fantasy 8.6%, Colorful 8.2%

SWORN is a 1-4 player co-op action rogue-like. Explore and reclaim a fallen Camelot from the reign of a corrupted Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table.

Why similar: Co-op 26.3%, Roguelite 21.7%, Action Roguelike 16.4%, Roguelike 16.1%, Online Co-Op 14.5%

From the creators of Rogue Legacy comes a "true-cooperative" action RPG. FULL METAL FURIES puts an emphasis on team play with a unique combat system where everyone is important. Play on the couch, alone or with friends, or make it an online party for up to four players!

Why similar: Co-op 40%, Local Co-Op 30.1%, Online Co-Op 12.7%, Action 6.2%, Local Multiplayer 5%

Vagante is an action-packed platformer that features permanent death and procedurally generated levels. Play cooperatively with friends both locally and online, or adventure solo in this challenging roguelike-inspired game.

Why similar: Roguelite 23.3%, Action Roguelike 17.4%, Local Co-Op 13.5%, Roguelike 13.1%, Co-op 11.2%

The cutest, deadliest top-down roguelike shooter featuring AK-wielding Axolotls. Blast your way through the animal kingdom with an arsenal of kick-ass guns, mighty power-ups and even raise an army of trigger-happy baby axolotls. 🔫🔫 Double the firepower! Local co-op update now live!

Why similar: Roguelite 25.2%, Roguelike 23.1%, Action Roguelike 21.9%, Cute 8.5%, Colorful 7.3%

Embody a water spirit and fight through a corrupted world in this action co-op roguelite for 1-2 players. Take on hordes of enemies and terrifying bosses, summon Guardians, and become stronger with every run.

Why similar: Roguelite 18.4%, Action Roguelike 16%, Co-op 15.3%, Online Co-Op 13.8%, Roguelike 12.6%

Dash, dive and defy the Vortex. A lightning-fast, 1-3 player co-op roguelite from the crafters of Dead Cells, where every run is a leap into chaos. Absorb the powers of fallen warriors, rebuild their weapons, and WIPE THE FLOOR with anything that gets in the way of a perfect run.

Why similar: Roguelite 26%, Action Roguelike 21.7%, Online Co-Op 20.4%, Roguelike 19.8%, Combat 5.7%

Face waves of enemies as you travel from room to room in your auto-shooting horde survival conquest. You and your companion (AI or 2 Player) must work together and create builds that compliment each other while exploring branching paths through various zones and worlds in a Roguelite setting.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 22.9%, Roguelite 17%, Roguelike 13.7%, Co-op 13.3%, Action Roguelike 11.4%

In Sea of Survivors, you can sail your ship in any direction but you can never stop moving. Evade and destroy hordes of pirates and sea monsters to gain experience, level up and choose upgrades for your ship. Explore oceans filled with mysterious curses, unlock treasures and fight for survival.

Why similar: Naval Combat 24.3% ★, Roguelite 21.7%, Action Roguelike 18.6%, Roguelike 17.2%, Pirates 10.4% ★

Apocalypse Party is a 3D top-down action Roguelike game. In this game, you will embark on a new mission to traverse through the Middle Ages and gradually master abilities, and arm yourself to become the strongest survivor through numerous choices.

Why similar: Co-op 19.3%, Roguelite 18%, Action Roguelike 17.1%, Online Co-Op 15.9%, Roguelike 15.2%

AFTERBLAST is a challenging FPS roguelite. Play SOLO or in CO-OP (1-4 players). Get stronger each run. Obtain powerful abilities, weapons and find a way to save your planet. Stand up against the Gods and defeat hordes of monsters!

Why similar: Co-op 21.7%, Roguelite 17.7%, Action Roguelike 15.1%, Online Co-Op 14.6%, Roguelike 13.5%

Carefully designed, beautifully remastered, and loaded with new ways to play—Risk of Rain is back and better than ever! Dive into the iconic roguelike full of unique loot combinations, enhanced with new Survivors, overhauled multiplayer, fan favorite content from Risk of Rain 2, and more!

Why similar: Local Co-Op 23.5%, Action Roguelike 16.2%, Online Co-Op 15.1%, Multiplayer 12.7%, Co-op 11.6%

A vividly animated action roguelite focused on boss hunting. Unleash an array of diverse weapons and powerups to combat the corruption of the Void.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 29.4%, Roguelite 20.5%, Action Roguelike 19.4%, Roguelike 19.1%, Colorful 4.7%

Pirate Ships is a PvP game about shipbuilding and naval battles. Embark on an epic journey together with other players and fight monsters, pirates and thieves to become the greatest pirate in all of the Caribbean!

Why similar: Naval Combat 23.4% ★, Roguelike 22.5%, Naval 16.8% ★, Roguelite 15.7%, Pirates 11.6% ★

Mobmania is a four (4) player co-op real-time bullet-hell action rogue-like where you kill enemies, buy items after leveling up, and survive long enough against thousands of monsters and bosses until the final fight against the Witch.

Why similar: Co-op 19.5%, Roguelite 18%, Roguelike 13%, Action Roguelike 12.7%, Online Co-Op 12.1%

Join the rebellion against the evil cooperation Blackveil in this action-packed roguelite for 1-3 players. Select your MOBA-like champion, collect RPG-style loot and infiltrate Blackveil’s massive factory. Wreak havoc, and smuggle out loot to get INSANELY powerful!

Why similar: Roguelite 22.3%, Action Roguelike 18.6%, Roguelike 16.8%, Online Co-Op 16.5%, Multiplayer 15.5%

Grab your best bud for help in this new co-op challenge to help two adorable penguins, Bread and Fred, reach the top of the snowy summit. Time your jumps, cling to walls and swing across gaps to see how far you can make it before you tumble all the way back down the mountain.

Why similar: Co-op 31.5%, Local Co-Op 26.9%, Local Multiplayer 11%, Multiplayer 10.3%, Online Co-Op 9.4%

Conan Chop Chop is a party roguelite for 1-4 players full of mayhem, loot, and adventure. In this outrageous take on Conan the Barbarian, you are the muscle-bound hero foolish enough to try and stop the evil wizard Thoth-Amon!

Why similar: Local Co-Op 22.5%, Roguelite 18.5%, Roguelike 14.3%, Action Roguelike 14%, Online Co-Op 12.6%

It’s co-op space survival fun, Jim, but not as we know it. This Means Warp is an intense spaceship management roguelite experience for 1-4 players. Explore a procedurally generated universe, upgrade your ship, battle dangerous enemies and adapt your strategies to survive in a hostile galaxy.

Why similar: Co-op 23.8%, Roguelite 16.9%, Online Co-Op 15.7%, Local Multiplayer 14.7%, Multiplayer 12.6%

Embrace mind-blowing moments as you’re pulled deep into the many worlds of Split Fiction, a boundary-pushing co-op adventure.

Why similar: Co-op 35.2%, Local Co-Op 25.9%, Online Co-Op 13.1%, Local Multiplayer 9.9%, Multiplayer 8.6%