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Looking for games like The Ship: Single Player? The NextGameLike editorial team analyzed its gameplay DNA — deep RPG systems and melee combat — against over 6,700 titles. These 47 alternatives are ranked by real similarity, not marketing tags. Songs for a Hero leads with 56/100, followed by the rest of the list.

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The closest game to The Ship: Single Player is Songs for a Hero — scoring 56/100 on our similarity scale. The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile and DAVE THE DIVER follow close behind.

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Top games similar to The Ship: Single Player

47 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to The Ship: Single Player. Each one has been evaluated across 2 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

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Songs for a Hero

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Songs for a Hero
Closest overall match
RPGAction RPG
MeleeCasualNarrativeFantasy2D
Year 2016Dev Castro BrothersPlaytime ~4hOn PC

With The Ship: Single Player it shares deep RPG systems and melee combat. It sets itself apart with precision platforming and a casual, approachable feel.

Released 10 years after The Ship: Single Player.

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The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile

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The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile
RPGAction RPG
MeleeCo-opSoloMultiplayerDark
Year 2017Dev Ska StudiosPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

Its point of contact with The Ship: Single Player is deep RPG systems and melee combat. It sets itself apart with action RPG combat and dark, oppressive atmosphere.

Released 11 years after The Ship: Single Player.

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DAVE THE DIVER

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DAVE THE DIVER
RPGAction RPG
MeleeSoloCasualRelaxingCozy
Year 2023Dev MINTROCKET · NexonPlaytime ~9hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Nintendo

It meets The Ship: Single Player on deep RPG systems and melee combat. What it adds of its own: adventure storytelling and a casual, approachable feel.

Released 17 years after The Ship: Single Player.

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ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist

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ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist
RPGAction RPG
MeleeSoloDarkHardcoreNarrative
Year 2025Dev Live Wire · Binary Haze InteractivePlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

Held in common with The Ship: Single Player: deep RPG systems and melee combat. It sets itself apart with action RPG combat and dark, oppressive atmosphere.

Released 19 years after The Ship: Single Player.

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BlazBlue Entropy Effect

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BlazBlue Entropy Effect
RPGAction RPG
MeleeSoloNarrativeHardcoreProcedural
Year 2023Dev 91ActPlaytime ~8hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

With The Ship: Single Player it shares deep RPG systems and melee combat. What it adds of its own: action RPG combat and strong narrative focus.

Released 17 years after The Ship: Single Player.

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Katana ZERO

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Katana ZERO
RPGAction RPG
MeleeSoloNarrativeDarkHardcore
Year 2019Dev Askiisoft · Devolver DigitalPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

With The Ship: Single Player it shares deep RPG systems and melee combat. It sets itself apart with action RPG combat and strong narrative focus.

Released 13 years after The Ship: Single Player.

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Below Kryll

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Below Kryll
RPGAction RPG
MeleeSoloMultiplayerOpen WorldExploration
Year 2015Dev Team KryllPlaytime ~2hOn PC

What carries over from The Ship: Single Player is deep RPG systems and melee combat. It sets itself apart with adventure storytelling and open world exploration.

Released 9 years after The Ship: Single Player.

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Guacamelee! Gold Edition

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Guacamelee! Gold Edition
RPGAction RPG
MeleeCo-opSoloMultiplayerOffline
Year 2013Playtime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

It meets The Ship: Single Player on deep RPG systems and melee combat. Its own ground is action RPG combat and fantasy world.

Released 7 years after The Ship: Single Player.

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Islets

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Islets
RPGAction RPG
MeleeSoloNarrativeCozyOpen World
Year 2022Dev Kyle Thompson · Armor Games StudiosPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Xbox · Nintendo

What carries over from The Ship: Single Player is deep RPG systems and melee combat. It sets itself apart with Metroidvania exploration and strong narrative focus.

Released 16 years after The Ship: Single Player.

10

Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow

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Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow
RPGAction RPG
MeleeSoloDarkHorrorExploration
Year 2003Dev Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo · Konami

What carries over from The Ship: Single Player is deep RPG systems and melee combat. It sets itself apart with precision platforming and dark, oppressive atmosphere.

11

Forgotton Anne

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Forgotton Anne
RPGAction RPG
MeleeSoloNarrativeCasualFantasy
Year 2018Dev ThroughLine Games · Square Enix CollectiveOn PS4 · Android · PC

Held in common with The Ship: Single Player: deep RPG systems and melee combat. Its own ground is precision platforming and strong narrative focus.

Released 12 years after The Ship: Single Player.

12

Comix Zone

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Comix Zone
RPGAction RPG
MeleeSoloMagicHardcorePost-Apocalyptic
Year 1995Dev Sega Technical Institute · Tec ToyOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · Android

With The Ship: Single Player it shares deep RPG systems and melee combat. Its own ground is action RPG combat and punishing difficulty.

It predates The Ship: Single Player by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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South Park: The Fractured But Whole

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South Park: The Fractured But Whole
RPGAction RPG
MeleeSoloDarkNarrativeOpen World
Year 2017Dev Ubisoft San Francisco · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

It meets The Ship: Single Player on deep RPG systems and melee combat. Its own ground is adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere.

Released 11 years after The Ship: Single Player.

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KAPITAL PUNISHMENT 22XX

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KAPITAL PUNISHMENT 22XX
RPGAction RPG
MeleeSolo2D
Year 2000Dev AtlusOn PS

It meets The Ship: Single Player on deep RPG systems and melee combat. It sets itself apart with action RPG combat and single-player focus.

15

Dust: An Elysian Tail

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Dust: An Elysian Tail
RPGAction RPG
MeleeSoloNarrativeFantasyAnime
Year 2012Dev Humble Hearts · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

With The Ship: Single Player it shares deep RPG systems and melee combat. Its own ground is action RPG combat and strong narrative focus.

Released 6 years after The Ship: Single Player.

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