The Captain is Dead

The Captain is Dead

Only YOU can save the crew!

61 ratings
17 reviews
$9.99

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • January 31, 2021
  • February 2, 2022
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Command your crew to repair ship systems and fend off aliens in this turn-based survival strategy game. Leverage unique crew talents and ship systems to escape imminent destruction in deep space.

Turn-based survival strategy
Command unique crew members
Repair critical ship systems
Defend against hostile aliens
Leverage ship systems
Escape to Hyperspace
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What's New in The Captain is Dead

1.52

February 2, 2022

New in this update... - 1st Officer: the logical choice to save the ship, with his ability to divine the perfect plan at will. - Janitor: fixes stuff with duct tape... a regular space MacGuyver. - Maximum crew incresed to 7. - Tactical HUD, for those of you with big, high-def screens. - Leaderboards ... are you the top commander? - Eco Mode: less graphics... more battery. - Rule tweaks, bug fixes and more!

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Last updated on July 11, 2026.

User reviews

Years later, still great!

This is a great game! Balanced perfectly and really feels like the ship is in danger!

Props to the developer they delivered everything as promised. A full selection of 18 crew members. No lame micro transactions. No data collection. Just a good game.

Recommend if you’d like to control a crew a perilously damaged ship, that is under increasing attacks, with no captain!
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Huge issue ruins game

Will randomly start interpreting room taps as calling the options menu.

Fix bug for better review.

Give it a couple tries, then decide

I heard JT Smith in an interview with Gabe Barrett describing the development of this game. I was afraid the frantic nature of the alerts would drive me crazy, but after playing several games I found that the whole game really fits together well (the characters and their abilities, the systems, the ways to try to keep ahead of the alerts). And it is very satisfying to feel that you understand your options, have a strategy, and are able to move in the direction you want, despite the alerts.

I played the IOS game which is really a gem with very polished graphics and controls. The IOS version wasn’t clicking for me the first time through (even with its tutorial), but after reading the board game rule book, everything started to make sense, and I found myself playing game after game with harder difficulty levels.
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Challenging game but the interface is rough

The game is very challenging which is fine. I have a lot of trouble with the interface. Many accidental teleports when I’m just trying to look at a room. With the margin of error so small in this game the accidental teleports usually mean I have to restart the game.

Challenging!

Don’t expect to win every time you play!

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FAQ

What is The Captain Is Dead?

The Captain Is Dead is a turn-based survival strategy game where you command a spaceship crew. You must coordinate repairs to critical systems and defend against alien threats to escape destruction in space.

What are the key features of this game?

Key features include commanding a diverse crew with unique skills, repairing various ship systems like shields and the Jump Core, and fending off hostile alien attacks. The goal is to survive and escape to Hyperspace.

How much does The Captain Is Dead cost?

Based on the provided information, this application is a paid app. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or advertisements, indicating a one-time purchase model.

What platforms is The Captain Is Dead available on?

The description does not specify the platforms this application is available on. It is presented as a mobile application, so it is likely available on iOS and/or Android devices.

What is the main objective of the game?

The main objective is to survive the chaotic situation after the captain's demise. This involves coordinating your crew to repair essential ship systems, repel alien invaders, and ultimately escape the dangerous sector of space by reaching Hyperspace.