Down with the Ship

Down with the Ship

Early access since May 2026

Strategic auto battler where you design a heavily-armed spaceship. Draft 200+ items, outfit your hull, and unleash it in async PvP. Blend captains and factions for absurd combos and galactic domination. Roll, buy, place, pray.

93% positive · 850 reviews
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In early access, content still planned
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In early access, content still planned
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Content Planned

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Evaluation

Down with the Ship entered Early Access on May 15, 2026 after over two years of development. Since launch, the developer has maintained a very active update cadence: Season 3 shipped on July 7, 2026, introducing 2v2 co-op play along with new items, trinkets, and balance changes. This fulfilled the June co-op milestone from the June 8, 2026 roadmap (delivered slightly later than targeted but confirmed shipped). Season 4's balance-focused update launched on August 1, 2026, and another feature patch followed on August 5, 2026 — the most recent developer communication. The June 8, 2026 roadmap remains substantially active. The Bottomless Well (a long-term progression layer) and Starmap (a global shared map for all players) are both planned for Q3. In the August 1, 2026 Season 4 post, the developer confirmed the Starmap is on schedule with beta testing expected to begin in late August 2026. A full 1.0 launch is targeted for Q4 2026, planned to include Starmap integration, a new faction, and a price increase from $14.99 to $19.99. The developer has been transparent and consistent in communicating progress, and the game is clearly in active, ongoing development toward its full release.
Evidence
Season 4 update launched; developer confirmed the Starmap is on schedule with beta testing expected to begin in late August 2026.
news post · Aug 1, 2026 source content planned
high
Season 3 shipped with 2v2 co-op play, new items, trinkets, and balance changes — delivering on the June co-op milestone from the roadmap.
news post · Jul 7, 2026 source content shipped
high

Content

2 of 2 released · no outstanding content

Media

Details

Publisher
Proxy Studios
Achievements
24
Platform
Windows, macOS
Controller
—
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Multiplayer · Co-op · PvP

About this game

Down with the Ship is a strategic auto‑battler about assembling your own hull, stuffing it with powerful hardware, and sending it to war against other players.

Build Your Ship

Connect hull pieces to expand your ship and make room for modules. Each round offers a new set of parts: guns, reactors, shields, cursed relics, and more. Buy what fits, lock what you need, and learn when a cheap common beats a flashy rare.

Optimize the Design

Positioning is the core of the game. Move parts around to manage resources, connect item effects, and stack bonuses. Build something reliable, or commit to one risky combo and hope it fires first.

Take It to Battle

Battles play out automatically, but you decide when your ship is ready to fight. Your current build is matched against stored ships from other players. Win, adapt, and keep going until your run breaks apart.

Choose a Captain

Each captain changes how you play, with different hull shapes, passives, and build paths. Lean into their faction’s tools, or mix in parts from other factions to make something less predictable.

Game Modes

  • Ranked Versus: Face player-made ships and push for 10 wins before your lives are spent. Climb the leaderboard with every successful run.

  • Casual Versus: Test builds against player-made ships without worrying about rank.

  • Endless Run: Hit 10 wins? Keep going until your ship loses 5 lives.

Last evaluated Aug 19, 2026
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