Take to the skies and shoot your mates in the face with a shotgun in Fish & Ships
A new co-op game, Fish & Ships, lets players pilot airships as fish, engaging in chaotic aerial battles and comedic interactions with destructible boxes and shotguns.
Fish & Ships is a co-op game where players control fish navigating airships through treacherous environments, including ravines and floating minefields. The game emphasizes physical comedy, with mechanics allowing players to throw boxes or wield shotguns at each other mid-flight. The trailer showcases chaotic aerial hijinks, such as shooting an unsuspecting character on a porch or smashing boxes into teammates' faces. The game’s tone blends lighthearted mischief with strategic navigation, appealing to fans of cooperative chaos.
The setting involves a group of fish searching for the ocean while piloting their airship, combining exploration with competitive and cooperative gameplay. Players must manage their vessel through narrow passages and hazardous areas, where missteps can lead to comedic or disastrous outcomes. The game’s visual style and mechanics suggest a focus on emergent gameplay, where interactions between players and the environment create unpredictable moments. The trailer highlights the game’s potential for entertaining streams and shared experiences.
Fish & Ships does not yet have a confirmed launch date, leaving players to track updates via Steam wishlists. The game was featured in a recent announcement, though details remain sparse beyond its core premise and trailer footage. Players interested in the title are encouraged to follow its Steam page for future updates and potential pre-release content. The lack of a launch window adds an element of anticipation for the game’s eventual release.
The game is developed by a team led by Issy van der Velde, a deputy editor at the PC Gaming Show with five years of professional gaming journalism experience. Van der Velde has contributed to outlets such as Rolling Stone, NME, and GamesRadar+, and is known for covering representation in gaming. Fish & Ships aligns with his interest in narrative-driven and arcade-style games, though its comedic and chaotic focus sets it apart from his usual preferences.