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 39.2%, Local Multiplayer 22.4%, Co-op 16%, Multiplayer 8.5%, Cute 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly captures the frantic, coordinated ship-management gameplay that makes Ship of Fools so engaging.

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 22.9%, Online Co-Op 18.3%, Roguelite 18.3%, Loot 11.8%, Roguelike 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: A cooperative submarine roguelite that emphasizes teamwork and communication while navigating dangerous underwater environments.

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 15.8%, Online Co-Op 13.1%, Top-Down Shooter 12.9%, Local Multiplayer 11.1%, Action Roguelike 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: A chaotic and fast-paced roguelite where players must defend a small, fragile platform against waves of enemies.

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 26%, Online Co-Op 18.2%, Action Roguelike 17.6%, Co-op 16.1%, Multiplayer 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: Players must work together to defend a moving wagon through a forest, mirroring the core 'defend the vessel' mechanic of the seed game.

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: Action Roguelike 17.5%, Local Co-Op 17%, Online Co-Op 13.6%, Co-op 12.5%, Roguelite 12.3%

Why You'll Like It: A polished action-roguelike that offers tight, satisfying combat and seamless cooperative play.

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 28.5%, Online Co-Op 22.9%, Roguelite 22.8%, Multiplayer 15%, Colorful 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: A cooperative space-sim that requires players to manage ship systems and combat threats in a high-stakes 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 20.8%, Action Roguelike 20.3%, Online Co-Op 18.4%, Roguelike 15.2%, Roguelite 12.3%

Why You'll Like It: A top-down action-roguelike that features distinct character abilities and balanced co-op gameplay.

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 25.4%, Top-Down Shooter 21.1%, Local Multiplayer 16%, Roguelite 13.3%, Co-op 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A naval-themed roguelite that focuses on top-down combat and cooperative ship defense.

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 48.2%, Multiplayer 24.6%, Naval 15.8% ★, 2D 6%, Action 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: An intense submarine survival game that demands deep cooperation and resource management under extreme pressure.

"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 21.1%, Online Co-Op 15.2%, Action Roguelike 13.2%, Roguelite 11.4%, Co-op 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling action-roguelike that provides a fun, loot-driven cooperative experience.

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: Local Co-Op 25.1%, Co-op 22.5%, Roguelite 14%, Online Co-Op 12.4%, Action Roguelike 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: While focused on cooking, it captures the same high-pressure, chaotic communication required to succeed in Ship of Fools.

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: Action Roguelike 21.8%, Co-op 16.7%, Roguelite 14.6%, Online Co-Op 11.8%, Roguelike 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: A premier co-op roguelike that scales difficulty and action intensity, perfect for fans of chaotic combat.

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: Action Roguelike 25.8%, Roguelite 23.5%, Co-op 19.7%, Online Co-Op 13.6%, Multiplayer 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A dungeon-crawling roguelite that features persistent progression and strong cooperative mechanics.

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: Online Co-Op 23.1%, Roguelite 21.4%, Co-op 17.9%, Roguelike 13.7%, Multiplayer 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A co-op roguelite that emphasizes character builds and team synergy during intense combat encounters.

Wizard of Legend is a no-nonsense, action-packed take on wizardry that emphasizes precise movements and smart comboing of spells in a rogue-like dungeon crawler that features over a hundred unique spells and relics!

Why similar: Local Co-Op 23.8%, Action Roguelike 21.9%, Local Multiplayer 11.8%, Roguelite 10.2%, Co-op 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, top-down action-roguelite that rewards quick reflexes and cooperative spell-casting.

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 18.8%, Local Multiplayer 14.9%, Roguelite 13.1%, Co-op 12%, Online Co-Op 11.7%

Why You'll Like It: A hack-and-slash roguelite designed specifically for cooperative play with satisfying combat feedback.

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: Action Roguelike 18.9%, Roguelite 16.5%, Local Co-Op 15.1%, Co-op 12.6%, Online Co-Op 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a highly chaotic, emergent cooperative experience where players must adapt to unpredictable situations.

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: Top-Down Shooter 17.5%, Action Roguelike 15.9%, Online Co-Op 15.8%, Co-op 15.3%, Roguelite 12.6%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced action-roguelike that blends bullet-hell elements with cooperative defense mechanics.

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 25.5%, Top-Down Shooter 19.8%, Action Roguelike 19%, Roguelite 13.7%, Roguelike 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: A vibrant twin-stick shooter roguelike that emphasizes movement and chaotic combat encounters.

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: Action Roguelike 22.2%, Co-op 22%, Local Co-Op 15.6%, Roguelike 11.5%, Loot 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A unique co-op roguelike that focuses on boss-rush mechanics and coordinated team movement.

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: Online Co-Op 21%, Action Roguelike 18.3%, Co-op 16.2%, Roguelite 16%, Top-Down Shooter 12%

Why You'll Like It: A cooperative bullet-heaven game that focuses on overwhelming enemies with team-based magical abilities.

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 18%, Local Multiplayer 15.8%, Online Co-Op 15%, Roguelite 14%, Action Roguelike 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: An adventure-focused roguelite that allows for classic cooperative dungeon crawling.

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: Top-Down Shooter 22.3%, Action Roguelike 22%, Roguelite 17.4%, Roguelike 13.2%, Cute 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: A top-down shooter roguelite that features frantic combat and a similar aesthetic appeal.

Hack, slash, and smash your way to victory in this award winning 2D arcade adventure from The Behemoth!

Why similar: Local Co-Op 22.8%, Online Co-Op 21.2%, Local Multiplayer 18%, Co-op 17.1%, Multiplayer 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A classic cooperative action game that remains a benchmark for local multiplayer fun.

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: Top-Down Shooter 20%, Online Co-Op 18.1%, Action Roguelike 17.3%, Roguelite 12.6%, Co-op 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: A top-down shooter roguelite that offers massive enemy counts and intense cooperative survival.

DREDGE is a single-player fishing adventure with a sinister undercurrent. Sell your catch, upgrade your boat, and dredge the depths for long-buried secrets. Explore a mysterious archipelago and discover why some things are best left forgotten.

Why similar: Singleplayer 60.6%, Indie 39.4%

Why You'll Like It: While singleplayer, it captures the atmospheric seafaring and exploration themes found in the seed game.

Save Bunnyville from a doomed fate: a top-down action/RPG roguelite from the makers of Dungreed. Explore the depths of the tower, collect and upgrade artifacts, and defeat hordes of demons to keep your village safe.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.8%, Roguelite 17.7%, Co-op 17.3%, Roguelike 12.3%, Multiplayer 7.5%

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 28.2%, Local Multiplayer 13.6%, Online Co-Op 12.9%, Co-op 9.1%, Multiplayer 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A high-octane action-roguelite that emphasizes combo-based combat and cooperative replayability.

Dive into the cybermyth roguelike chaos of Neon Abyss 2! Now featuring up to 4-player online co-op, more combat styles, and unlimited item synergies, every run delivers a dramatic, action-packed experience you won't forget.

Why similar: Online Co-Op 20.2%, Action Roguelike 19.2%, Roguelite 13.1%, Co-op 11.6%, Roguelike 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: A modern action-roguelike that integrates cooperative play into its vibrant, cyberpunk-themed 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 28%, Local Multiplayer 24.7%, Co-op 15.7%, Online Co-Op 11.1%, Multiplayer 9.1%

Shape of Dreams delivers fast-paced top-down roguelite action with chaotic projectile-filled battles, fluid combat, and high-stakes co-op. Play solo or with up to three friends as you dodge overwhelming attacks and unleash devastating builds.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.5%, Co-op 18%, Online Co-Op 17.8%, Roguelite 16.8%, Multiplayer 8.4%

Spiritfarer® is a cozy management game about dying. As ferrymaster to the deceased, build a boat to explore the world, care for your spirit friends, and release them into the afterlife. The Spiritfarer Farewell Edition includes the heartwarming base game and three major content updates.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 58.6%, Co-op 31.5%, Funny 6.4%, Indie 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: A relaxing yet deep ship-management game that allows for meaningful cooperative exploration.

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: Local Co-Op 17.9%, Top-Down Shooter 15.9%, Action Roguelike 12.9%, Online Co-Op 12.5%, Co-op 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: A fun, chaotic bullet-heaven roguelite that thrives on cooperative multiplayer action.

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: Online Co-Op 22.2%, Co-op 18.8%, Roguelite 17.1%, Action Roguelike 16.4%, Roguelike 12.5%

YOU ARE THE FINAL BOSS. Brutal synergy arena roguelike. Pick your Final Boss character, equip boss patterns and combine tons of attacks to create unique builds. Play solo or in co-op!

Why similar: Local Co-Op 21%, Top-Down Shooter 19.1%, Action Roguelike 18.8%, Roguelite 15.1%, Roguelike 10.2%

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: Online Co-Op 21.2%, Action Roguelike 19.7%, Roguelite 14.1%, Co-op 13%, Roguelike 9.6%

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: Action Roguelike 23.9%, Online Co-Op 21.2%, Roguelite 18.4%, Co-op 17.3%, Roguelike 7.2%

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 22.7%, Local Multiplayer 16.5%, Action Roguelike 15.4%, Roguelite 13.8%, Co-op 11.5%

Guntouchables is an online co-op doomsday roguelite for 1-4 players. You play as a gun-toting group of 'preppers' trying to reclaim the world from an ever-evolving horde of mutants, constantly working to develop new unique ways to kill you.

Why similar: Online Co-Op 23.4%, Action Roguelike 22.6%, Co-op 18.5%, Roguelite 18.5%, Multiplayer 11.1%

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: Action Roguelike 24.1%, Roguelite 20%, Co-op 13.8%, Roguelike 13%, Multiplayer 11.5%

The chaotic co-op railroad construction game is back! Team up with your friends to build a railroad through procedurally generated worlds with new biomes and bosses. Permanently upgrade your character and engine, even create your own levels - just don‘t let your train derail!

Why similar: Local Multiplayer 18.9%, Online Co-Op 16.9%, Action Roguelike 14.1%, Local Co-Op 14.1%, Co-op 11.6%

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 23.7%, Online Co-Op 19.1%, Action Roguelike 18.4%, Multiplayer 8.3%, Co-op 7.5%

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 33.3%, Roguelite 19.6%, Co-op 14.8%, Action Roguelike 9.4%, Online Co-Op 8.9%

Feed the Cups is a Roguelite multiplayer online cooperative game. Run a Drink Shop, stocking up, preparing ingredients, taking orders, crafting drinks, cleaning up, and checking equipment. Join your friends together!

Why similar: Local Co-Op 19.6%, Local Multiplayer 15.2%, Online Co-Op 14.4%, Co-op 11.3%, Action Roguelike 11.2%

Pigeons Attack is a top-down shooter whose goal is to survive the pigeons hordes for as long as possible. Use upgrades and weapons placed around the level. Unlock new characters, maps and magic runes. Help fight this invasion, alone or with your friends!

Why similar: Local Co-Op 17.9%, Top-Down Shooter 16.5%, Action Roguelike 14.8%, Roguelite 11.5%, Online Co-Op 10.7%

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: Action Roguelike 19.6%, Local Co-Op 18.6%, Co-op 18.3%, Online Co-Op 11.5%, Roguelike 10.5%

A bullet heaven where you cooperate with Kill-BOI 9000 (your friend and toaster). Forge a beautiful bond and bring destruction - together. Give him saws! Give him drones! Then give all the drones saws! AND THEN SET THE SAWS ON FIRE.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 19.6%, Top-Down Shooter 17.9%, Action Roguelike 15.5%, Local Multiplayer 13.5%, Roguelite 12.5%

Juicy Realm is a roguelike game in which players must square off against bizarre fruits all across the world. The line between the animal and the plant world has become blurred, and the food chain has been completely disrupted.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 20.4%, Local Multiplayer 17.2%, Action Roguelike 15%, Roguelite 11.3%, Co-op 11.1%

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 20.3%, Local Co-Op 20.3%, Online Co-Op 18.2%, Roguelite 16.3%, Roguelike 13.8%

A lightning-fast 1–3 player co-op roguelite from the creators of Dead Cells. DASH, DIVE and DESTROY across a shattered world. Build wild loadouts, unleash devastating Alterattacks, and become the last stand against the Vortex.

Why similar: Online Co-Op 26.9%, Action Roguelike 25.5%, Roguelite 20.9%, Roguelike 13.2%, Combat 7.7%

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: Action Roguelike 19.8%, Roguelite 17.8%, Local Co-Op 14%, Multiplayer 11.3%, Roguelike 11%

Unrailed! is a co-op multiplayer game where you have to work together with your friends to build a train track across endless procedurally generated worlds. Master random encounters with its inhabitants, upgrade your train and keep it from derailing!

Why similar: Local Co-Op 26.8%, Online Co-Op 19.8%, Local Multiplayer 19.2%, Co-op 16.9%, Multiplayer 9.8%

Explore, loot, and rush back to defend your ship against alien hordes. Solo or 4-player coop, grow stronger run after run in this frantic action roguelite with a touch of tower defense.

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 22.1%, Online Co-Op 18.4%, Co-op 16.2%, Action Roguelike 16%, Roguelite 15.6%

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 26.1%, Roguelite 15.3%, Action Roguelike 14.7%, Local Multiplayer 12.8%, Roguelike 10.1%

Transform from a featureless nobody into a SLUG, a GHOST and a DRAGON in this new take on Action RPGs from the creators of Guacamelee! Discover 15+ distinct Forms, mix-and-match their abilities, clear evolving dungeons and... SAVE THE WORLD!?

Why similar: Local Co-Op 33.3%, Co-op 27.9%, Multiplayer 11.5%, Fantasy 5.6%, Funny 4.7%

Ahoy, matey! How about slicing up some sea beasts and sending a couple of rivals to feed the kraken? Curse of Pirates be a true action roguelike, inspired by Vampire Survivors and Hades! Set sail upon the high seas, gather ye brave crew, and stand firm against the relentless tides of foes!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 31.4%, Naval 27.4% ★, Roguelite 19.8%, Roguelike 12.3%, 2D 3.4%

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: Action Roguelike 21.7%, Online Co-Op 21.6%, Co-op 19.9%, Roguelite 19.5%, Roguelike 12%

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: Local Co-Op 34.1%, Co-op 28.7%, Online Co-Op 17.9%, Local Multiplayer 7.4%, Action 6.2%

33 Immortals is a co-op action-roguelike for 33 players. Jump straight into runs, solo or with friends. Battle hordes of monsters, defeat massive bosses, and grow stronger each run. Use in-game emotes to coordinate and combine powers with your fellow rebels, and face the Wrath of God, together.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 25.2%, Co-op 20.9%, Online Co-Op 15.6%, Roguelike 13.5%, Multiplayer 10.7%