Ship of Fools — Is It Worth Playing?

Ship of Fools is a seafaring cooperative roguelite.

Nov 22, 2022Roguelikeby Fika Productions$5.49
Quick verdict Ship of Fools holds 88% positive across 2,569 Steam reviews. It's on our trending radar. If you enjoy Roguelike games like A Simple Square, Slaughter Horse 2, Rain of Awakening, it's an easy one to check out.

About Ship of Fools

Ship of Fools is a seafaring roguelite co-op game where you play the Fools, the only creatures fool enough to brave the sea. The Great Lighthouse that once protected the Archipelago is broken and a storm of malice and corruption is coming. Together, you and your ship mate will jump aboard The Stormstrider and make your voyage across the sea. Man the cannons, ready your sails and protect your ship from sea monsters over multiple runs. It’s up to you to defend your home from the almighty Aquapocalypse. In a clamshell, Ship of Fools is a game about blasting away your seaborne foes with mighty cannons as you defend your ship. Inspired by modern classic roguelites and built for co-op, you’ll want to bring your first mate on deck and enjoy oarsome combat as you unlock new trinkets and artifacts to help you save the world from catastrophe. Designed for co-op play, frantic combat encounters with the horrifying creatures of the storm will test your teamwork. Work together to defend and repair the ship, combine item effects in powerful combos and make sure you have your shipmate’s back if you don’t want to become fish food. Uncover lost treasures and remote shops on the islands of the Archipelago, but plan your moves carefully! As you chart your way through the sector, the Everlasting Storm shifts and changes, blocking your paths with its fury. You’ll need to adjust your course in reaction to storm movements and decide when you can brave a trip to discover what lurks inside the storm. Man your ship as a solo sailor and fight your way through dangerous waters and keep the glory for yourself, Ship of Fools offers solo play as well as multiplayer. As they sing in old sailor songs: it’s sometimes better to have no crew than a dysfunctional one! With many Fools to play with, unique items to find and unlock, combat encounters to fight in and many islands to visit, each run will bring something new to your voyage. Bolster your strength each time, ready to defeat the monsters of the deep sea. Key Features Frantic nautical combat with another shipmate in co-op or as a solo sailor Colossal leviathans to challenge the hardiest of sailors Chart your route through the maps of the Archipelago and brave the Everlasting Storm Embody one of the unique Fools with special abilities to help you on your journey 100+ trinkets and artifacts to collect and combo for winning strategies Swashbuckling hand-drawn artwork to put the wind in your sails Please note: A controller is required for local multiplayer

Description via Steam.

Key Stats

24h peak players
251
Steam reviews
88% · 2,569
Genre
Roguelike
Developer
Fika Productions
Release
Nov 22, 2022
Price
$5.49

Should You Play Ship of Fools?

Who it's for: fans of Roguelike games like A Simple Square, Slaughter Horse 2, Rain of Awakening.

Ship of Fools is a seafaring roguelite co-op game where you play the Fools, the only creatures fool enough to brave the sea. The Great Lighthouse that once protected the Archipelago is broken and a storm of malice and corruption is coming. Together, you and your ship mate will jump aboard The Stormstrider and make your voyage across the sea. Man the cannons, ready your sails and protect your ship from sea monsters over multiple runs. It’s up to you to defend your home from the almighty Aquapocalypse. In a clamshell, Ship of Fools is a game about blasting…

Ship of Fools is co-op and multiplayer on Steam and runs on Windows. It's on our trending radar right now.

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System Requirements & Platforms

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Platforms: Windows

Minimum

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system · OS: Windows 10 (64-bit) · Processor: Intel Core i5-2300, 2.8 GHzor AMD FX-4350, 4.2 GHz · Memory: 6 GB RAM · Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT, 512 MBor AMD Radeon HD 6570, 1 GB · DirectX: Version 9.0 · Storage: 2 GB available space · Additional Notes: 720p @ 30 FPS

Recommended

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system · OS: Windows 10 (64-bit) · Processor: Intel Core i5-3470, 3.2 GHzorAMD FX-6300, 3.5 GHz · Memory: 8 GB RAM · Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660Ti, 2 GBorAMD Radeon HD 7870, 2 GB · DirectX: Version 11 · Storage: 3 GB available space · Additional Notes: 1080p @ 60 FPS

Ship of Fools — Frequently Asked Questions

When does Ship of Fools release?
Ship of Fools released on Nov 22, 2022 and is available now on Steam.
What kind of game is Ship of Fools?
Ship of Fools is a Roguelike game. Ship of Fools is a seafaring cooperative roguelite.
Is Ship of Fools multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Ship of Fools supports co-op and multiplayer on Steam.
Is Ship of Fools on Steam Deck or consoles?
Ship of Fools runs on Windows via Steam; Steam Deck compatibility has not been confirmed. No console release has been confirmed.
How much does Ship of Fools cost?
Ship of Fools is priced at $5.49 on Steam.
What are Ship of Fools's system requirements?
The developer has not published detailed system requirements yet.
Is Ship of Fools worth playing in 2026?
Yes — Ship of Fools holds 88% positive across 2,569 Steam reviews, making it an easy recommendation in 2026.
Who made Ship of Fools?
Ship of Fools is developed by Fika Productions and published by Team17.
What games is Ship of Fools similar to?
Ship of Fools sits alongside Roguelike games such as A Simple Square, Slaughter Horse 2, Rain of Awakening.
What platforms is Ship of Fools on?
Ship of Fools is available on Windows.

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