Best Submarine Games on Steam (for Mac OS)
Steam currently has 156 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 5/12/2024.
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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 63,405 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 59,323 positive reviews and 4,082 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. 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 #2 spot for the best Mac OS Submarine games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 246 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 237 positive reviews and 9 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 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 | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 8/25/2021 |
| Developer | BitBros Inc |
| Publisher | BitBros Inc |
| Steam App Id | 1611580 |
3. Cold Waters
Spiritual Successor to the Microprose Classic “Red Storm Rising”.
Cold Waters has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Mac OS Submarine games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,248 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,707 positive reviews and 541 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 |
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. You play a General hidden deep within an underground bunker.
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 3,949 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,437 positive reviews and 512 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 |
| Developer | Introversion Software |
| Publisher | Introversion Software |
| Steam App Id | 1520 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best Mac OS Submarine games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 183 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 158 positive reviews and 25 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 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best Mac OS Submarine games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 51 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 46 positive reviews and 5 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 |
7. 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 73, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Mac OS Submarine games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 721 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 550 positive reviews and 171 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 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 | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 12/6/2023 |
| Franchise | Daedalic Entertainment |
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| Publisher | Daedalic Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 1272010 |
8. Retro Commander
Retro Commander is a post-apocalyptic real-time strategy wargame (RTS).
Retro Commander has achieved a Player Score of 71, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Mac OS Submarine games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 259 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 196 positive reviews and 63 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Retro Commander on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 11/24/2023 |
| Developer | Noble Master LLC |
| Publisher | Noble Master LLC |
| Steam App Id | 338820 |
9. 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 #9 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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| Steam App Id | 2824990 |
10. Deep Blue Fantasy
Deep Blue Fantasy is a roguelike strategy adventure game set in an underwater world. Collect weapons, recruit crew, hold the lucky dice in your hand, and embark on a journey into the unpredictable depths of the sea!
Deep Blue Fantasy 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 24 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20 positive reviews and 4 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $8.99 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 | $8.99 |
| Release Date | 6/19/2023 |
| Developer | Gravity Garden |
| Publisher | Gravity Garden |
| Steam App Id | 2286830 |
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 | 2,601 | 3/13/2023 | 92 | $34.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 8/25/2021 | 88 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 151 | 6/5/2017 | 84 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 11 | 9/29/2006 | 84 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 8/14/2023 | 79 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 10/20/2023 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 27 | 12/6/2023 | 73 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 11 | 11/24/2023 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 2/27/2024 | 71 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 6/19/2023 | 71 | $8.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 2). Behind Glass: Aquarium Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 17). Cold Waters on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 2). DEFCON on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). Verne: The Shape of Fantasy on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 6). Titanic II: Orchestra for Dying at Sea on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 7). Destroyer: The U-Boat Hunter on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 29). Retro Commander on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 9). Battle Marine on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 14). Deep Blue Fantasy on Steam. Steam Store.