Best Submarine Games on Steam (for Mac OS)
Steam currently has 211 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 5/28/2025.
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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!
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 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 |
| 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 2,278 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,139 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!
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 335 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 322 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.
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 4,174 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. Cold Waters
Spiritual Successor to the Microprose Classic “Red Storm Rising”.
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 4,529 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,943 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!
Ocean Keeper: Dome Survival 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 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 |
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 78, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Mac OS Submarine games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 237 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 200 positive reviews and 37 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.94 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 | $4.94 |
| 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 74 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 65 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.
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.
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 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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| 3,942 | 3/13/2023 | 92 | $17.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 10 | 5/31/2023 | 90 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 8 | 1/8/2025 | 88 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 10 | 9/29/2006 | 84 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 67 | 6/5/2017 | 84 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 17 | 5/2/2025 | 78 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 8/14/2023 | 78 | $4.94 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 10/20/2023 | 78 | Free | 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 23). STASIS: BONE TOTEM on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 16). Behind Glass: Aquarium Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 7). DEFCON on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 28). Cold Waters on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 21). Ocean Keeper: Dome Survival on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 27). 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, May 18). Salvo Subs on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 8). Battle Marine on Steam. Steam Store.