Go Ape Ship is exactly as chaotic and fun as it sounds. Taking the 'Sea of Thieves' concept and replacing the humans with monkeys is a stroke of genius. The gameplay is a mix of ship management and arcade-style naval combat. Keeping your Gorilla gunners fed so they can keep firing the coconut cannons adds a layer of frantic energy that I haven't seen in other pirate games.
The humor is top-notch; seeing a chimp in a captain's hat shouting orders at an orangutan repairing the hull never gets old. The open-world exploration is surprisingly deep, with plenty of hidden islands and 'sea monsters' to discover. It’s a lighthearted, wacky adventure that doesn't take itself too seriously but offers plenty of content to sink your teeth into.
Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod
Version 1.3Sat Feb 28 2026
Bug fixes and more matchmaking improvements to address issues loading into lobbies.
Requires iOS 13.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.[TRY BEFORE YOU BUY] Try Go Ape Ship! for free, then unlock the full game with a single in-app purchase!
Go Ape Ship! is a frantic co-op multiplayer game for one to eight players. Work with your crew of daring Astrochimps to master an expanding collection of tasks, respond to emergencies, unlock new rooms and upgrades for your spaceship, and safely reach the stars. Survive together. Or not at all.
FEATURES:
- Travel the stars with a trusty crew of 1 to 8 players
- Master more than 40 exciting mini games to operate your spaceship, respond to emergencies, and keep your Astrochimps fit for duty
- Explore, unlock, and upgrade your spaceship’s 8 distinct rooms
- Challenge yourself across 6 difficulty settings, including an endless mode, to trek across the Solar System and beyond
Go Ape Ship is a humorous naval combat game. You play as the Captain—the smartest chimp in the jungle—who has decided to take to the seas. Recruit different primates for your crew, from Gorilla gunners to Orangutan repairmen. Battle other animal pirate crews, upgrade your ship with coconut cannons, and explore a vibrant tropical world.
Whimsical cartoon graphics and funny animations
Deep ship customization and upgrade system
Unique 'Ape-abilities' for tactical combat
Huge open ocean with secret islands and monsters
Aim for the enemy ship's mast. Breaking it slows them down, allowing your monkey crew to board their ship and steal their banana hoard more easily. Don't forget to repair your own hull mid-battle!
Its debut title, Go Ape Ship, is set for launch on February 18 across mobile and PC. And like all of Sound Games' releases,...
Mobilegamer.biz - Thu Jan 29 2026
Go Ape Ship! is a frantic co-op multiplayer game for one to eight players. Work with your crew of daring Astrochimps to master an expanding collection of...
IGN India - Sat Jan 03 2026
Check out chaotic gameplay from Go Ape Ship! in this latest trailer for the upcoming co-op multiplayer game for one to eight players.
IGN - Sat Jan 03 2026
Sound Games and Lightfox Games have announced a frantic co-op multiplayer game Go Ape Ship! Team up, monkeys!
GameSpace.com - Wed Dec 03 2025
Check out the Announcement Trailer for Go Ape Ship!, a hectic multiplayer party game developed by Sound Games and Lightfox Games.
IGN - Wed Dec 03 2025
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Steer your ship with the wheel on screen and tap the cannons to fire. Manage your crew's 'energy' by keeping them well-fed with fruit collected during your voyages.
Yes! Watch out for the Giant Squid and the legendary Robo-Shark that roam the deep waters.