Best Submarine Games on Steam (for Mac OS)
Steam currently has 184 Submarine games, but not all of them are able to be played on Mac. 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 11/22/2024.
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1. 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 holds the #1 spot for "best Mac OS Submarine game on Steam" with a Player Score of 92. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 67,957 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 63,673 positive reviews and 4,284 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $34.99 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 | $34.99 |
| Release Date | 3/13/2023 |
| Franchise | Daedalic Entertainment |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Daedalic Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 602960 |
2. STASIS: BONE TOTEM
Get ready for a thrilling underwater adventure with classic point-and-click gameplay. Explore with three characters simultaneously. Featuring atmospheric isometric graphics, rendered video, and a soundtrack by Mark Morgan, BONE TOTEM takes you on a journey to hidden places deep below the waves...
STASIS: BONE TOTEM has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Mac OS Submarine games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,042 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,926 positive reviews and 116 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 5/31/2023 |
| Developer | THE BROTHERHOOD |
| Publisher | THE BROTHERHOOD |
| Steam App Id | 1426010 |
3. Behind Glass: Aquarium Simulator
Create your very own aquariums on your PC with Behind Glass. With our realistic 3D aquarium engine, you can enjoy the details of lifelike fish, plants, decorations, algae, and more. Add realistic water and lighting effects and your monitor becomes a fish tank. Virtual aquascaping is so easy!
Behind Glass: Aquarium Simulator has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Mac OS Submarine games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 264 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 254 positive reviews and 10 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 8/25/2021 |
| Developer | BitBros Inc |
| Publisher | BitBros Inc |
| Steam App Id | 1611580 |
4. Cold Waters
Spiritual Successor to the Microprose Classic “Red Storm Rising”.
Cold Waters has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Mac OS Submarine games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,421 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,854 positive reviews and 567 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $39.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Cold Waters on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $39.99 |
| Release Date | 6/5/2017 |
| Developer | Killerfish Games |
| Publisher | Killerfish Games |
| Steam App Id | 541210 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best Mac OS Submarine games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,053 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,532 positive reviews and 521 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 |
6. 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 80, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Mac OS Submarine games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 425 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 363 positive reviews and 62 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, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $7.99 |
| Release Date | 7/19/2024 |
| Developer | RetroStyle Games |
| Publisher | RetroStyle Games |
| Steam App Id | 2845630 |
7. Verne: The Shape of Fantasy
Become Jules Verne and adventure into the dangers that hide in Hemera, a fantastic parallel world built from his own imagination. Explore, solve puzzles and unlock the most coveted secret of the mighty Atlantis.
Verne: The Shape of Fantasy has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Mac OS Submarine games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 212 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 182 positive reviews and 30 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Verne: The Shape of Fantasy on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 8/14/2023 |
| Franchise | Assemble Entertainment |
| Developer | Gametopia |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1424600 |
8. Titanic II: Orchestra for Dying at Sea
A downloadable tragedy for Windows and macOS
Titanic II: Orchestra for Dying at Sea has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Mac OS Submarine games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 63 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 56 positive reviews and 7 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 10/20/2023 |
| Developer | Flan Falacci |
| Publisher | Flan Falacci |
| Steam App Id | 2343100 |
9. Destroyer: The U-Boat Hunter
Destroyer: The U-Boat Hunter brings you an authentic and historically accurate destroyer simulation along with gripping anti-submarine warfare set in the turmoils of the Atlantic Ocean during World War II.
Destroyer: The U-Boat Hunter has achieved a Player Score of 72, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Mac OS Submarine games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 900 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 681 positive reviews and 219 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Destroyer: The U-Boat Hunter on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 12/6/2023 |
| Franchise | Daedalic Entertainment |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Daedalic Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 1272010 |
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 71, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Mac OS Submarine games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "5 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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| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2824990 |
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| 2,982 | 3/13/2023 | 92 | $34.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 8 | 5/31/2023 | 90 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 8/25/2021 | 88 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 78 | 6/5/2017 | 84 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 19 | 9/29/2006 | 84 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 8 | 7/19/2024 | 80 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 8/14/2023 | 79 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 10/20/2023 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 11 | 12/6/2023 | 72 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 2/27/2024 | 71 | $4.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, September 6). Behind Glass: Aquarium Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 18). Cold Waters on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, September 8). DEFCON on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 22). Ocean Keeper: Dome Survival on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 6). Verne: The Shape of Fantasy on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 28). Titanic II: Orchestra for Dying at Sea on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 28). Destroyer: The U-Boat Hunter on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 2). Battle Marine on Steam. Steam Store.