In Abandon Ship, you take the role of a Captain fleeing a Cthulhu-esque cult.
: Death is permanent, but losing your ship isn't the end. As long as your Captain survives in a lifeboat or wreckage, you can keep the journey going. Abandon Ship (v1.3.14934) [GOG]
The 1.3 version represents a highly polished state of the game, including several major updates: How to Play Guide for Abandon Ship In Abandon Ship, you take the role of