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Down with the Ship player count chart
Down with the Ship has a small but active player base. 72 people are playing it on Steam right now. Over the last 30 days its player count has been declining (down 24% on the month before).
History from May 1, 2026
Down with the Ship monthly player count
| Month | Avg. players | % Gain | Peak players |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 82 | +7.89% | 142 |
| October 2026 | 76 | -19.15% | 136 |
| September 2026 | 94 | -44.96% | 153 |
| August 2026 | n/a | -19.42% | 278 |
| July 2026 | n/a | -16.87% | 345 |
| June 2026 | n/a | -34.23% | 415 |
| May 2026 | n/a | n/a | 631 |
How many people are playing Down with the Ship?
At this moment Down with the Ship has 72 concurrent players on Steam. That makes it the #3,386 most played game on Steam at the moment. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 101 players. Today's peak is 9% above its 30-day average daily peak of 93.
Is Down with the Ship growing or declining?
Over the last 30 days Down with the Ship averaged a daily peak of 93 players, down 24% compared with the 30 days before (122). In its first month after release (May 15, 2026) it peaked at 415 players. Today's player count is 11% of its all-time peak of 631, set on May 1, 2026.
Best time to play Down with the Ship
Based on the last 14 days, Down with the Ship is busiest around 18:00 UTC (1 PM in New York) and quietest around 07:00 UTC (2 AM in New York), when about 50% fewer people are online. For the fastest matchmaking, play close to the peak hour.
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About Down with the Ship
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.
- Developer
- Iron Anchor Games
- Publisher
- Proxy Studios
- Released
- May 15, 2026
- Genre
- Indie, Strategy, Early Access
- Steam Deck
- Playable
- Languages
- 6 languages, 1 with full audio
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Down with the Ship price history
Good time to buy? No sale seen yet. Down with the Ship costs $14.99 and we have not recorded a discount for it so far.Next Steam sale: Steam Winter Sale, Dec 17 to Jan 4. See the countdown
US price on Steam. Checked daily.
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Down with the Ship reviews over time
Positive and negative Steam user reviews per week, from Steam's review history.
Down with the Ship achievements
Down with the Ship has 24 Steam achievements. On average a player has unlocked 43.0% of them; the rarest, Greenhouse, is held by 5.4% of players.
Into the CauldronPlay your first battle97.9%- Down with the ShipLose a run88.1%
- CataloguerDiscover 50 items in the Codex87.4%
- Space CadetGet 10 wins in a single run79.2%
- ExplorerDiscover 100 items in the Codex70.1%
- Cauldron VeteranPlay 100 battles69.4%
- Unbroken WakeGet 10 wins without losing a single life64.6%
- BroadsideFire 5,000 projectiles58.2%
- Admiral of the FleetGet 50 wins with Federation captains48.1%
- ArchivistDiscover 150 items in the Codex47.8%
- All Hands On DeckUnlock every captain35.4%
- Rust BaronGet 50 wins with Stronghold captains34.5%
- MaverikGet 50 wins with Imperium captains32.9%
- Old SaltPlay 500 battles32.4%
- Undercity EliteGet 50 wins with Dredgemen captains32.3%
- OverkillEnd a battle with the opponent's health below -50025.3%
- Well FedHave 10+ crewmembers on your ship equipped with food21.3%
- PacifistWin a battle without firing a single projectile19.6%
- Ship of TheseusHave 7+ unique items on your ship at once19.4%
- PerfectionWin a battle without taking any damage19.0%
- BulletstormFire 100 projectiles within the first 10s of battle18.9%
- Gem CollectorHave 15+ gems on your ship at once18.1%
- Bombs AwayDeal 1000+ damage with a single projectile7.6%
- GreenhouseHave 10+ plants on your ship at once5.4%
Global unlock rates from Steam, most common first.
Down with the Ship DLC
Down with the Ship has 2 DLCs and soundtracks on Steam, newest first.
| DLC | Price (US) | |
|---|---|---|
 | Down with the Ship, Original Soundtrack ↗ | $4.99 |
 | Down with the Ship, Supporter Upgrade ↗ | $7.99 |
Latest Down with the Ship news and patch notes
- Nov 3, 2026 Patch 0.96.09 Patch notes
- Nov 2, 2026 Patch 0.96.08 Patch notes
- Nov 2, 2026 Patch 0.96.06 Patch notes
- Nov 2, 2026 Season 6
- Sep 15, 2026 Patch 0.95.14 Patch notes
- Sep 12, 2026 Patch 0.95.10 Patch notes
- Sep 11, 2026 Patch 0.95.09 Patch notes
- Sep 10, 2026 Patch 0.95.08 Patch notes
Official announcements from the developer on Steam.
Down with the Ship FAQ
Is Down with the Ship dead?
Down with the Ship has a small but active player base. 72 people are playing it on Steam right now. Over the last 30 days its player count has been declining (down 24% on the month before).
How many people play Down with the Ship?
72 people are playing Down with the Ship on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 101 concurrent players.
What is the all-time peak player count for Down with the Ship?
Down with the Ship reached its all-time Steam peak of 631 concurrent players on May 1, 2026.
Is Down with the Ship growing or declining?
Down with the Ship is declining. Its average daily peak over the last 30 days was 93, down 24% compared with the previous 30 days.
When is Down with the Ship most active?
Down with the Ship usually has the most players around 18:00 UTC (1 PM in New York) and the fewest around 07:00 UTC (2 AM in New York).
How much does Down with the Ship cost?
Down with the Ship costs $14.99 on Steam in the US. Prices are checked daily and can differ by region.
What is the lowest price Down with the Ship has been on Steam?
We have not seen Down with the Ship discounted on Steam since October 2026, so the lowest US price we have recorded is its regular $14.99.
Is Down with the Ship on sale right now?
No, Down with the Ship is at its full price of $14.99 on Steam right now.
When did Down with the Ship come out?
Down with the Ship was released on Steam on May 15, 2026.
Who made Down with the Ship?
Down with the Ship was developed by Iron Anchor Games and published by Proxy Studios.
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