Underplayed Gems

Down with the Ship (2026)

Down with the Ship cover
Developer
Iron Anchor Games
Publisher
Proxy Studios
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Indie, Strategy, Early Access
Rating
4.7 of 5, 763 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 9.2 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A methodical ship-building auto-battler where you assemble hardware and send it into player-vs-player combat.

strategiccompetitivemodulartacticalearly accessindiepvp

What players say

Players compare it to FTL meets Backpack Battles, praising the ship combat and server-side anti-cheat. Late game balance is a common criticism, and some say runs start feeling similar after 10 hours. The 2v2 co-op mode is popular but needs polish.

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Screenshots

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