Best Underwater games on Steam
Unlike generic lists, our strategy game recommendations use a rigorous analysis of Steam user reviews to identify and feature only the best, community-validated underwater games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals underwater games are available at the bottom of the page.
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Dreamcore
Step into the surreal with Dreamcore, a body-cam styled psychological horror game that plunges you into the eerie beauty of "liminal spaces." Unravel the mysteries of Dreamcore’s non-linear worlds and uncover its hidden secrets. Can you discover what lies beyond the edge of reality?
Behind Glass: Aquarium Simulator
Create stunning virtual aquariums on your PC! Our advanced 3D engine brings your fish tank to life with breathtaking realism, featuring lifelike fish, plants, decorations, and more. Transform your monitor into a vibrant, living aquarium. Virtual aquascaping has never been easier!
Murky Divers
Solo or up to 8 players. Get rid of your employer's failed experiments in abandoned underwater labs. Navigate your submarine, avoid abyssal terrors, and remove all corpses.
Fantasy Aquarium
Fantasy Aquarium offers an effortless way to enhance your gaming experience. You can nurture a diverse range of small fish with unique characteristics and construct a vibrant fantasy world from scratch, transforming mundane fish-keeping into an engaging pursuit.
Surviving the Abyss
Earth, 1976. You have been tasked with managing a deep-sea science facility working to perfect cloning. Explore the darkness and keep your crew alive in this hardcore survival colony builder. And beware. The darkness hides untold horrors.
Liminalcore
Explore and admire while navigate through eerie, surreal environments inspired by the Backrooms lore. Explore this uncanny world lost in time and get lost in the otherworldly architecture in a world where reality bends and your sanity is tested.
Project Castaway
Project Castaway is a survival crafting title set in the Pacific Ocean. Live the life of a stranded castaway, with only yourself - and the island's inhabitants - for company! Sail the ocean, hunt, explore unique islands and gather resources as you fight for survival.
Subside
Subside is an immersive aquatic VR experience with multiple areas to explore and lifelike aquatic creatures to interact with. Crafted with unparalleled realism, it aims to replicate the nuances of real-life swimming and diving in shallow waters
Feed the Deep
A lovecraftian roguelike. Dive into procedurally generated undersea caves. Collect gold, upgrade your equipment, and Feed the Deep.
Ocean Keeper: Dome Survival
Explore dungeons, fight hordes of monsters and survive on a huge map. This is Ocean Keeper - an action roguelike with tower defense elements. Mine resources in caves, customize your Mech Spider, upgrade different weapons and face dangerous bosses that won't leave you a chance!
Survival: Fountain of Youth
Survival: Fountain of Youth is a challenging single-player open-world adventure game set on the Caribbean islands. Survive as a shipwrecked 16th-century explorer, craft tools and shelter, and uncover the secrets of both an ancient civilization and your own fate.
Another Crab's Treasure
In a vibrant undersea kingdom on the verge of collapse, a hermit crab embarks on a treasure hunt to buy back his repossessed shell. The second game from AGGRO CRAB.
Loddlenaut
Play as an interstellar custodian sent to clean up a polluted ocean planet. Pick up trash, explore the vibrant waters, and take care of axolotl-like alien creatures!
Fish Game
Fish Game is a detailed and highly “sofishticated” freshwater aquarium simulator, lovingly crafted *by* enthusiasts *for* enthusiasts! Featuring fish with personalities and dynamic relationships, water quality modeling, and so much more! Made with support from our friends at Smarter Every Day!
IronWolf: Free Non-VR Edition
This is the Free Non-VR version of IronWolf VR. A co-op submarine game with a light touch on realism, making the submarine sim genre accessible to a wider audience.
Chillquarium
Chillquarium is a cozy and relaxing idle game. Buy fish and raise them in real time, then sell them to turn a profit! Customize your aquarium as you progress from a simple starter tank to your dream setup by filling your collection with rare exotic fish and ultra-rare color variants!
Under The Waves
Stan, a professional diver in the North Sea, is struggling to overcome a life-changing loss during an extended mission underwater. Stuck in his self-imposed solitude, he starts to experience strange events and will have to make the most significant choice of his life...
Sunkenland
Get ready for a Waterworld-themed survival game with modular base building, sunken city scavenging, crafting, base defense, and invasions of NPC clans for resources and territory. Ready for the water apocalypse?
DAVE THE DIVER
DAVE THE DIVER is a casual, singleplayer adventure RPG featuring deep-sea exploration and fishing during the day and sushi restaurant management at night. Join Dave and his quirky friends as they seek to uncover the secrets of the mysterious Blue Hole.
South Scrimshaw, Part One
South Scrimshaw is the story of a newborn whale in a vast alien ocean. It is a richly illustrated experimental visual novel, written in the style of a nature documentary.
Barotrauma
Barotrauma is a 2D co-op submarine simulator – in space, with survival horror and RPG elements. Steer your submarine, complete missions, fight monsters, fix leaks, operate machinery, man the guns and craft items, and stay alert: danger in Barotrauma doesn’t announce itself!
Death in the Water 2
Dodge and carve your way through swarms of terrifying sea creatures controlled by Death, a vicious giant mind-controlling Kraken that haunts your every move. Scavenge for hidden treasure to unlock weapons, and upgrades to help you in your fight for survival. Every dive reveals a new nightmare.Most played underwater games on Steam
Take a look at the top underwater games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 15th 2025.
1. Subnautica
Descend into the depths of an alien underwater world filled with wonder and peril. Craft equipment, pilot submarines and out-smart wildlife to explore lush coral reefs, volcanoes, cave systems, and more - all while trying to survive. Subnautica is a open world survival craft, survival and horror game developed and published by Unknown Worlds Entertainment. Released on January 23rd 2018 has received 309,700 reviews of which 300,502 were positive and 9,198 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played underwater game, thanks to its 4,651 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.6
300,502
9,198
4,651
players
2. Subnautica: Below Zero
Dive into a freezing underwater adventure on an alien planet. Below Zero is set two years after the original Subnautica. Return to Planet 4546B to uncover the truth behind a deadly cover-up. Survive by building habitats, crafting tools, & diving deeper into the world of Subnautica. Subnautica: Below Zero is a open world survival craft, survival and underwater game developed and published by Unknown Worlds Entertainment. Released on May 13th 2021 has received 95,811 reviews of which 86,880 were positive and 8,931 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. While seeing 1,318 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among underwater games based on player count.
8.9
86,880
8,931
1,318
players
3. Sunkenland
Get ready for a Waterworld-themed survival game with modular base building, sunken city scavenging, crafting, base defense, and invasions of NPC clans for resources and territory. Ready for the water apocalypse? Sunkenland is a early access, open world survival craft and survival game developed and published by Vector3 Studio. Released on August 25th 2023 has received 21,059 reviews of which 17,237 were positive and 3,822 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. While seeing 1,082 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among underwater games based on player count.
8.0
17,237
3,822
1,082
players
4. Feed and Grow: Fish
Hunt and eat other fish - simply, grow into larger beasts! Feed and Grow: Fish is a simulation, underwater and survival game developed by Old B1ood and published by Greens s.r.o.. Released on January 08th 2016 has received 18,626 reviews of which 14,461 were positive and 4,165 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. With 306 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played underwater games.
7.6
14,461
4,165
306
players
5. Murky Divers
Solo or up to 8 players. Get rid of your employer's failed experiments in abandoned underwater labs. Navigate your submarine, avoid abyssal terrors, and remove all corpses. Murky Divers is a multiplayer, horror and funny game developed by Embers and published by Oro Interactive and Drillhounds. Released on December 12th 2024 has received 4,401 reviews of which 3,928 were positive and 473 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. With 104 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played underwater games.
8.6
3,928
473
104
players
6. Insaniquarium Deluxe
The craziest aquarium game ever! Tend to your fish, keep them happy and they'll reward you with coins and jewels. Buy tank upgrades or egg parts which hatch different in-tank pets. These pets can help you feed your fish, collect coins, or even protect against the aliens that will invade your tank. Insaniquarium Deluxe is a casual, classic and underwater game developed by PopCap Games and Inc. and published by PopCap Games, Inc. and Electronic Arts. Released on August 30th 2006 has received 5,815 reviews of which 5,630 were positive and 185 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played underwater games.
9.3
5,630
185
74
players
7. Loddlenaut
Play as an interstellar custodian sent to clean up a polluted ocean planet. Pick up trash, explore the vibrant waters, and take care of axolotl-like alien creatures! Loddlenaut is a underwater, relaxing and open world game developed by Moon Lagoon and published by Secret Mode. Released on November 16th 2023 has received 4,075 reviews of which 3,998 were positive and 77 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played underwater games.
9.4
3,998
77
34
players
8. Depth
Play as a shark or a diver in a dark aquatic world and overcome your enemies by employing cunning, teamwork, and stealth. Depth blends tension and visceral action as you team up against AI or be matched with other players in heart pounding combat. Depth is a shooter, multiplayer and underwater game developed and published by Digital Confectioners. Released on November 03rd 2014 has received 32,672 reviews of which 28,718 were positive and 3,954 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played underwater games.
8.6
28,718
3,954
32
players
9. Feeding Frenzy 2 Deluxe
The feeding frenzy begins again! Swim and swerve through underwater worlds, chow down on smaller fish, and chomp your way to ocean supremacy. But watch out: boatloads of pesky predators are looking to make lunch out of you. Feeding Frenzy 2 Deluxe is a casual, singleplayer and arcade game developed by PopCap Games and Inc. and published by PopCap Games, Inc. and Electronic Arts. Released on August 30th 2006 has received 2,288 reviews of which 2,225 were positive and 63 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played underwater games.
9.3
2,225
63
31
players
10. ABZU
From the art director of Journey®, ABZÛ is a beautiful underwater adventure that evokes the dream of diving. Immerse yourself in a vibrant hidden world bursting with color and life as you descend into the heart of the ocean. But beware as you swim deeper as dangers lurk in the depths. ABZU is a relaxing, atmospheric and underwater game developed by Giant Squid and published by 505 Games. Released on August 02nd 2016 has received 25,946 reviews of which 24,094 were positive and 1,852 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played underwater games.
9.1
24,094
1,852
18
players
Best deals on underwater games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of underwater games available on Steam right now, updated on April 15th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted underwater games.
1. Loddlenaut
Play as an interstellar custodian sent to clean up a polluted ocean planet. Pick up trash, explore the vibrant waters, and take care of axolotl-like alien creatures! Loddlenaut is a underwater, relaxing and open world game developed by Moon Lagoon and published by Secret Mode. Released on November 16th 2023 has received 4,075 reviews of which 3,998 were positive and 77 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. Featuring a massive 94% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for underwater category.
9.4
3,998
77
-94%
18.83€
1.13€
2. Diluvion: Resubmerged
Diluvion is a 3D deep sea, Jules Verne inspired, exploration game with RPG elements and thrilling submarine combat. As the Captain of your own vessel, you must grow and manage your crew as you search for the secrets of the past in a hauntingly beautiful flooded world. Diluvion: Resubmerged is a action, underwater and adventure game developed by Arachnid Games and published by Good Shepherd Entertainment. Released on February 02nd 2017 has received 1,105 reviews of which 686 were positive and 419 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.1 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 91% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in underwater games.
6.1
686
419
-91%
20.89€
1.88€
3. Narcosis
Survival, horror at the sunless depths of the Pacific Ocean: Stranded on the seafloor with low light and few tools, an industrial diver takes desperate steps to surface before his oxygen — and sanity — give out. Narcosis is a horror, adventure and underwater game developed and published by Honor Code and Inc.. Released on March 28th 2017 has received 1,339 reviews of which 1,027 were positive and 312 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 90% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in underwater games.
7.4
1,027
312
-90%
12.60€
1.26€
4. Ace of Seafood
In the seas of the distant future, humans have all but disappeared. In your current, newly-awakened state, you are no more than a piece of seafood. However, you have been blessed with the talent for leading your allies into battle. Do whatever it takes to become the Ace of Seafood. Ace of Seafood is a underwater, memes and spectacle fighter game developed by Calappa Games and published by PLAYISM. Released on April 08th 2016 has received 602 reviews of which 542 were positive and 60 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 80% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for underwater games.
8.4
542
60
-80%
11.99€
2.39€
5. NEO AQUARIUM - The King of Crustaceans -
YOU GET TO CONTROL UNIQUE CREATURES LIKE LOBSTERS, CRABS AND BARNACLES, IN A WILD WATER WORLD THAT EXCEEDS ALL HUMAN SENSE. NEO AQUARIUM - The King of Crustaceans - is a indie, action and underwater game developed by Calappa Games and published by PLAYISM. Released on June 08th 2015 has received 324 reviews of which 257 were positive and 67 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 80% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for underwater games.
7.4
257
67
-80%
8.99€
1.79€
6. AquaNox
The water is no longer calm. The undersea world has undergone a transformation from tranquil environment to a place of unspeakable violence, graphic murder and horrific danger. AquaNox is a action, underwater and singleplayer game developed by Massive Development and published by THQ Nordic. Released on April 20th 2010 has received 370 reviews of which 263 were positive and 107 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 80% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for underwater games.
6.8
263
107
-80%
5.00€
1.00€
7. ABZU
From the art director of Journey®, ABZÛ is a beautiful underwater adventure that evokes the dream of diving. Immerse yourself in a vibrant hidden world bursting with color and life as you descend into the heart of the ocean. But beware as you swim deeper as dangers lurk in the depths. ABZU is a relaxing, atmospheric and underwater game developed by Giant Squid and published by 505 Games. Released on August 02nd 2016 has received 25,946 reviews of which 24,094 were positive and 1,852 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 79% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for underwater games.
9.1
24,094
1,852
-79%
20.29€
4.26€
8. Under The Waves
Stan, a professional diver in the North Sea, is struggling to overcome a life-changing loss during an extended mission underwater. Stuck in his self-imposed solitude, he starts to experience strange events and will have to make the most significant choice of his life... Under The Waves is a adventure, underwater and exploration game developed by Parallel Studio and published by Spotlight by Quantic Dream. Released on August 28th 2023 has received 1,299 reviews of which 1,011 were positive and 288 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 67% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for underwater games.
7.5
1,011
288
-67%
29.61€
9.77€
9. Murky Divers
Solo or up to 8 players. Get rid of your employer's failed experiments in abandoned underwater labs. Navigate your submarine, avoid abyssal terrors, and remove all corpses. Murky Divers is a multiplayer, horror and funny game developed by Embers and published by Oro Interactive and Drillhounds. Released on December 12th 2024 has received 4,401 reviews of which 3,928 were positive and 473 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 61% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for underwater games.
8.6
3,928
473
-61%
9.08€
3.54€
10. Stirring Abyss
Stirring Abyss is an indie tactical squad-based game with strong RPG elements in which you uncover the ancient mysteries of the depths depicted in the classic vein of Lovecraftian horror. Stirring Abyss is a lovecraftian, underwater and rpg game developed by Sleepy Sentry and K-Project and published by Slitherine Ltd.. Released on October 29th 2020 has received 409 reviews of which 363 were positive and 46 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 60% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for underwater games.
8.2
363
46
-60%
24.73€
9.89€