Best Submarine Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 211 Submarine games, but not all of them are able to be played on Linux builds. Explore our list of the best picks ranked by Player Score. Our Player Score rankings are calculated directly from reviews left on the Steam store and will be updated in real-time as more players leave their feedback. Submarine game rankings were last updated on 5/15/2025.
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1. 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.
South Scrimshaw, Part One holds the #1 spot for "best Linux Submarine game on Steam" with a Player Score of 94. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,374 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,363 positive reviews and 11 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play South Scrimshaw, Part One on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 6/9/2023 |
| Developer | Nathan O. Marsh |
| Publisher | Nathan O. Marsh |
| Steam App Id | 2443110 |
2. Swallow the Sea
You are a lowly egg cell on a journey through a swollen sea of strange and humanoid fish. Prey on smaller life and growing larger and stronger to perhaps someday be born.
Swallow the Sea has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Linux Submarine games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,298 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,242 positive reviews and 56 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 9/3/2021 |
| Franchise | ItsTheTalia |
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| Publisher | ItsTheTalia |
| Steam App Id | 1511860 |
3. 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!
Barotrauma has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Linux Submarine games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 75,016 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 70,387 positive reviews and 4,629 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $17.49 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Barotrauma on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $17.49 |
| Release Date | 3/13/2023 |
| Franchise | Daedalic Entertainment |
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| Publisher | Daedalic Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 602960 |
4. DEFCON
Inspired by the 1983 cult classic film, Wargames, DEFCON superbly evokes the tension, paranoia and suspicion of the Cold War era, playing on the fascinating aspects of psychological gameplay that occur during strategic nuclear warfare.
DEFCON has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Submarine games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,174 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,650 positive reviews and 524 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 9/29/2006 |
| Franchise | Introversion Software |
| Developer | Introversion Software |
| Publisher | Introversion Software |
| Steam App Id | 1520 |
5. We Need To Go Deeper
DIVE. DISCOVER. DIE. Crew a submarine with friends in We Need To Go Deeper - a 2-4-player cooperative submarine roguelike set in a Verne-inspired undersea universe.
We Need To Go Deeper has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Submarine games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,841 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,070 positive reviews and 771 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $15.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play We Need To Go Deeper on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $15.99 |
| Release Date | 8/1/2019 |
| Developer | Deli Interactive LLC |
| Publisher | Deli Interactive LLC |
| Steam App Id | 307110 |
6. The Hookmarine
What would happen if during an expedition the submarine's engines stopped working and you only had your grappling hook to move and do your work?
The Hookmarine has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Submarine games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 29 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 29 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $5.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
7. Sonar Shock
Submarine’s haunted! Hunt and be hunted in this horror dungeon crawler inspired by the decay of the Soviet Union (and immersive RPGs from the 90s).
Sonar Shock has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Submarine games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 199 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 171 positive reviews and 28 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $7.99 |
| Release Date | 5/24/2024 |
| Developer | Raphael Bossniak |
| Publisher | Raphael Bossniak |
| Steam App Id | 2673660 |
8. 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!
Ocean Keeper: Dome Survival has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Submarine games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 641 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 533 positive reviews and 108 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Ocean Keeper: Dome Survival on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $7.99 |
| Release Date | 5/2/2025 |
| Developer | RetroStyle Games |
| Publisher | RetroStyle Games |
| Steam App Id | 2845630 |
9. Salvo Subs
Destroy your friends online in Salvo Subs, a retro inspired top-down shooter. Unlock 32 submarine vessels in 10+ arena game modes.
Salvo Subs has achieved a Player Score of 75, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Submarine games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "9 user reviews" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
10. Battle Marine
SHOOT 'EM UP! Battle Marine is a simple naval barrage STG. A barrage of intense shots! Shoot 'em up! Shoot 'em up! Chain bombs with detonation, powerful laser sweeps, and jumps to collect medals! Enjoy a RETRO but NEW and exhilarating STG experience!
Battle Marine has achieved a Player Score of 74, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Submarine games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "8 user reviews" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 2/27/2024 |
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| Steam App Id | 2824990 |
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| 2 | 6/9/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 9/3/2021 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,714 | 3/13/2023 | 92 | $17.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 5 | 9/29/2006 | 84 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 18 | 8/1/2019 | 84 | $15.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 11/29/2024 | 82 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 5/24/2024 | 79 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 17 | 5/2/2025 | 78 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 1/31/2025 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 2/27/2024 | 74 | $4.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 15). South Scrimshaw, Part One on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). Swallow the Sea on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 28). Barotrauma on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 7). DEFCON on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 26). We Need To Go Deeper on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 15). The Hookmarine on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 25). Sonar Shock on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 21). Ocean Keeper: Dome Survival on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 18). Salvo Subs on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 8). Battle Marine on Steam. Steam Store.