What games are like Go Ape Ship!?

The best games like Go Ape Ship! on Steam right now include Jump Space, Barotrauma, Kritter: Defend Together. They share Go Ape Ship!'s genre and gameplay (co-op, crossplay, multiplayer) and are ranked using live Steam similarity and current follower momentum, updated daily.

How are these similar games chosen?

Each game is scored by how many Steam genres and gameplay modes it shares with Go Ape Ship!, plus a bonus for the same developer, then tie-broken by how fast it is gaining Steam followers right now.

Games Like Go Ape Ship! (2026)

The best similar games on Steam — matched by shared genre and gameplay, with a reason for every pick.

Updated daily · July 17, 2026

Looking for games like Go Ape Ship!? The closest matches on Steam right now are Jump Space, Barotrauma, Kritter: Defend Together — chosen by shared genre and gameplay (co-op, crossplay, multiplayer) and ranked by how fast each is currently gaining followers. Full ranked list of 12 below, each with why it's a match.

Best games similar to Go Ape Ship!

#	Game	Genre	Shared with Go Ape Ship!
1	Jump Space	Action	Action, Indie, co-op, multiplayer
2	Barotrauma	Action	Action, Indie, Simulation, co-op
3	Kritter: Defend Together	Action	Action, Indie, co-op, crossplay
4	Island Market Simulator	Casual	Casual, Indie, Simulation, co-op
5	PEAK ▲	Action	Action, Indie, co-op, multiplayer
6	Species: Unknown	Action	Action, Indie, co-op, multiplayer
7	gogh: Focus with Your Avatar	Casual	Casual, Indie, Simulation, co-op
8	Starvester	Casual	Casual, Simulation, single-player
9	Nested Lands	Action	Action, Indie, Simulation, co-op
10	Trail & Error	Action	Action, Indie, co-op, multiplayer
11	Don't Panic! It is Just Turbulence	Indie	Indie, co-op, multiplayer, online co-op
12	Clone Drone in the Danger Zone	Action	Action, Indie, co-op, crossplay

Why these are like Go Ape Ship!

1. Jump Space

Both are action / indie games; both offer co-op and multiplayer. Jump Space (formerly Jump Ship) is a mission based co-op PvE for 1-4 players, where you are the crew of a spaceship.

2. Barotrauma

Both are action / indie games; both offer co-op and multiplayer. Barotrauma is a 2D co-op submarine simulator – in space, with survival horror and RPG elements.

3. Kritter: Defend Together

Both are action / indie games; both offer co-op and crossplay. Explore, loot, and rush back to defend your ship against alien hordes.

4. Island Market Simulator

Both are casual / indie games; both offer co-op and multiplayer. Team up with your friends and build a thriving trade empire in this CO-OP strategy and economy simulation set on a lively island.

5. PEAK

Both are action / indie games; both offer co-op and multiplayer. PEAK is a co-op climbing game where the slightest mistake can spell your doom.

6. Species: Unknown

Both are action / indie games; both offer co-op and multiplayer. Species: Unknown is a 1 to 4 players co-op survival horror.

← Go Ape Ship!: is it worth playing in 2026?

Similarity from Steam genres & gameplay categories · momentum from Steam follower growth via SteamDB · See all trending games →