Best Submarine Games on Steam (for Mac OS)

Steam currently has 209 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 4/30/2025.

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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!

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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 74,291 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 69,718 positive reviews and 4,573 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
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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...

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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 2,258 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,119 positive reviews and 139 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 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!

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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 330 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 317 positive reviews and 13 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 1/8/2025
Developer BitBros Inc
Publisher BitBros Inc
Steam App Id 1611580

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.

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DEFCON 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 4,163 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,642 positive reviews and 521 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $3.99 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 $3.99
Release Date 9/29/2006
Franchise Introversion Software
Developer Introversion Software
Publisher Introversion Software
Steam App Id 1520

5. Cold Waters

Spiritual Successor to the Microprose Classic “Red Storm Rising”.

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Cold Waters 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 4,528 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,942 positive reviews and 586 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

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!

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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 581 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 492 positive reviews and 89 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $5.59 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 $5.59
Release Date 5/2/2025
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.

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Verne: The Shape of Fantasy has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Mac OS Submarine games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 234 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 199 positive reviews and 35 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
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Steam App Id 1424600

8. Titanic II: Orchestra for Dying at Sea

A downloadable tragedy for Windows and macOS

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Titanic II: Orchestra for Dying at Sea has achieved a Player Score of 77, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Mac OS Submarine games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 72 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 63 positive reviews and 9 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. Salvo Subs

Destroy your friends online in Salvo Subs, a retro inspired top-down shooter. Unlock 32 submarine vessels in 10+ arena game modes.

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Salvo Subs has achieved a Player Score of 75, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Mac OS 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.

Release Date 1/31/2025
Developer Mind Sink
Publisher WizWeb
Steam App Id 683780

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!

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Battle Marine has achieved a Player Score of 74, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Mac OS 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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3/13/2023
92
$34.99
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5/31/2023
90
$19.99
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Behind Glass: Aquarium Simulator steam charts
5
1/8/2025
88
$14.99
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DEFCON steam charts
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9/29/2006
84
$3.99
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Cold Waters steam charts
63
6/5/2017
84
$39.99
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Ocean Keeper: Dome Survival steam charts
65
5/2/2025
80
$5.59
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Verne: The Shape of Fantasy steam charts
1
8/14/2023
78
$14.99
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Titanic II: Orchestra for Dying at Sea steam charts
1
10/20/2023
77
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Salvo Subs steam charts
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1/31/2025
75
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1
2/27/2024
74
$4.99
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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, April 30). Barotrauma on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, April 28). STASIS: BONE TOTEM on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, April 16). Behind Glass: Aquarium Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, April 28). DEFCON on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, March 8). Cold Waters on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 5). Ocean Keeper: Dome Survival on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, April 28). Verne: The Shape of Fantasy on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, April 24). Titanic II: Orchestra for Dying at Sea on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, March 30). Salvo Subs on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, April 8). Battle Marine on Steam. Steam Store.

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