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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentUpdated May 19, 2026How this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

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We filtered the 40 games similar to Ready, Steady, Ship! down to the 18 that fit the “Xbox” category. Octodad: Dadliest Catch, The Cave and BattleBlock Theater® top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Ready, Steady, Ship!.

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Within the “Xbox” category, the closest game to Ready, Steady, Ship! is Octodad: Dadliest Catch — scoring 65/100 on our similarity scale. The Cave and BattleBlock Theater® follow close behind.

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The best games like Ready, Steady, Ship! on Xbox

18 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Ready, Steady, Ship!. Each one has been evaluated across 12 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.

#1Octodad: Dadliest CatchClosest on genre

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Octodad: Dadliest Catch

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloCo-opMultiplayerOfflineMelee

Steam👍 94%· 11KRAWG👍 73%· 360MC69IGDB74· 11OC73· 68

Year 2014Dev Young HorsesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are puzzle-platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and deep simulation

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, punishing difficulty and melee combat, while skipping vibe casual

Small freeware game Octodad has found a lot of popularity as a simple comedic demo of a game engine and the controls over the octopus, successfully trying to pretend to be a human.

Where it drifts furthest from Ready, Steady, Ship!: combat and tone.

It predates Ready, Steady, Ship! by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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#2The CaveClosest overall match

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The Cave

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineFantasy

Steam👍 87%· 2.9KIGDB70· 11

Year 2013Dev Double Fine Productions · SegaOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · Android

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Its own twist: fantasy world and visual 2d, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Ready, Steady, Ship!: visuals.

It predates Ready, Steady, Ship! by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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#3BattleBlock Theater®Closest on tone

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BattleBlock Theater®

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

Co-opSoloMultiplayerOfflineCasual

Steam👍 97%· 73KRAWG👍 77%· 902MC85IGDB89· 7

Year 2013Dev The Behemoth · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with melee combat, online features and visual 2d, while skipping deep simulation

BattleBlock Theater is a platform game developed by The Behemoth. The player was aboard the S.S. Friendship when the ship encounters a heavy storm that causes the ship to crash into a strange island. After the player awakens, no ship's crew members seem to be around.

Where it drifts furthest from Ready, Steady, Ship!: combat and visuals.

It predates Ready, Steady, Ship! by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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#4Never Alone: Kisima Ingitchuna

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Never Alone: Kisima Ingitchuna

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

Co-opSoloMultiplayerOfflineCasual

Steam👍 81%· 8.6KIGDB71· 10

Year 2014Dev Upper One Games · E-Line MediaOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, cozy, relaxing feel and melee combat, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Ready, Steady, Ship!: combat and visuals.

It predates Ready, Steady, Ship! by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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Pikuniku

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

MultiplayerCo-opOfflineSoloCasual

Steam👍 96%· 11KRAWG👍 80%· 236MC75OC76· 56

Year 2019Dev Devolver DigitalPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Where it differs: brings cozy, relaxing feel, melee combat and exploration and discovery, while skipping deep simulation

Pikuniku is an absurdly wonderful puzzle-exploration game that takes place in a strange but playful world where not everything is as happy as it seems.

Where it drifts furthest from Ready, Steady, Ship!: combat and progression.

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#6Rayman Legends

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Rayman Legends

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineMelee

Steam👍 90%· 12KIGDB81· 13OC90· 76

Year 2013Dev Ubisoft Montpellier · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Its own twist: punishing difficulty, melee combat and visual 2d, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Ready, Steady, Ship!: combat and tone.

It predates Ready, Steady, Ship! by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam Epic Xbox

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Unravel Two

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

Co-opSoloMultiplayerOfflineMelee

Steam👍 78%· 8.8KIGDB81· 11OC81· 85

Year 2018Dev ColdWood Interactive · Electronic ArtsOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Both are puzzle-platformers — sharing precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings cozy, relaxing feel, strong narrative focus and melee combat, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Ready, Steady, Ship!: combat and tone.

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Steam Epic Xbox

#8Trine 3: The Artifacts of Power

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Trine 3: The Artifacts of Power

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineMelee

Steam👍 63%· 9.1KIGDB62· 5OC67· 28

Year 2015Dev FrozenbyteOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and melee combat, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Ready, Steady, Ship!: combat and tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against mostly positive for Ready, Steady, Ship!.

It predates Ready, Steady, Ship! by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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Superliminal

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opNarrativeDark

Steam👍 95%· 33KIGDB80· 8OC75· 74

Year 2019Dev Pillow Castle GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings horror tension, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Ready, Steady, Ship!: tone and progression.

Genre100Game mode77Tone0Progression0Visuals0

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The Bridge

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloCasualNarrativeHardcoreDark

Steam👍 87%· 4.3KIGDB69· 5OC73· 17

Year 2013Dev Ty Taylor & Mario Castañeda · The Quantum Astrophysicists GuildOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus, punishing difficulty and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Ready, Steady, Ship!: visuals and game mode.

It predates Ready, Steady, Ship! by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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#11Call of the Sea

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Call of the Sea

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloCasualNarrativeHistoricalExploration

Steam👍 88%· 6.0KIGDB73· 6OC77· 84

Year 2020Dev Out of the Blue Games · Raw FuryOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus, historical setting and exploration and discovery, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Ready, Steady, Ship!: progression and visuals.

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#12Thomas Was Alone

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Thomas Was Alone

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloCasualNarrativeHardcoreLinear

Steam👍 94%· 9.4KIGDB76· 8

Year 2012Dev Bithell GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, punishing difficulty and linear, story-driven structure, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Ready, Steady, Ship!: visuals and game mode.

It predates Ready, Steady, Ship! by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

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49

Creaks

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloCasualNarrativeRelaxingDark

Steam👍 95%· 5.8KIGDB70· 1OC80· 26

Year 2020Dev Amanita DesignOn PS4 · PC · iOS

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus, vibe relaxing and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Ready, Steady, Ship!: visuals and game mode.

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#14Little Misfortune

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Little Misfortune

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloCasualNarrativeCozyDark

Steam👍 92%· 14KIGDB61· 1

Year 2019Dev Killmonday Games HBOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings horror tension, strong narrative focus and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Ready, Steady, Ship!: visuals and game mode.

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48

GRIS

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloCasualNarrativeRelaxing2D

Steam👍 96%· 94KRAWG👍 84%· 1.1KMC83OC86· 125

Year 2018Dev Nomada Studio · Devolver DigitalPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, vibe relaxing and visual 2d, while skipping deep simulation

Gris is a hopeful young girl lost in her own world, dealing with a painful experience in her life. Her journey through sorrow is manifested in her dress, which grants new abilities to better navigate her faded reality.

Where it drifts furthest from Ready, Steady, Ship!: visuals and game mode.

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