Best Underwater Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 476 Underwater 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. Underwater game rankings were last updated on 3/12/2024.
Looking for more? Explore other lists such as:
- Best underwater games on Steam
- Best underwater Steam Deck games
- Best underwater Steam games (for Mac OS)
- Free underwater games on Steam
- Free Steam games
- Most played Steam games
- Best rated Steam games
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 Underwater game on Steam" with a Player Score of 93. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,069 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,062 positive reviews and 7 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 Underwater games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,083 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,037 positive reviews and 46 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 |
| Developers | |
| 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 Underwater games. 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 |
4. Megaquarium
The public aquarium simulator. Design your displays, look after your fish, manage your staff and keep your guests happy! It's all in a day's work as the curator of your very own Megaquarium.
Megaquarium has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Underwater games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,117 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,962 positive reviews and 155 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Megaquarium on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 9/13/2018 |
| Developer | Twice Circled |
| Publisher | Twice Circled |
| Steam App Id | 600480 |
5. Abyss: The Wraiths of Eden
Take a deep breath and find your fiancée who went missing in the dark abyss of the ocean.
Abyss: The Wraiths of Eden has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Linux Underwater games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,415 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,276 positive reviews and 139 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 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 | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 4/3/2014 |
| Developer | Artifex Mundi |
| Publisher | Artifex Mundi |
| Steam App Id | 284710 |
6. Twilight Oracle
Journey to a strange world in search of the fabled Oracle in this fantasy comedy point & click adventure. Play as Leo, a struggling student with the ability to breathe underwater, and explore a desert island and the depths of an alien ocean to uncover your school’s dark past.
Twilight Oracle has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Underwater games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 81 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 79 positive reviews and 2 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 1/30/2024 |
| Developer | Cosmic Void |
| Publisher | Cosmic Void |
| Steam App Id | 2338490 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best Linux Underwater games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,619 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,886 positive reviews and 733 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 |
8. Aquaria
Aquaria is an award-winning action-adventure game set in a massive underwater world teeming with life and filled with ancient secrets. Join Naija, a lone underwater adventurer, as she travels from hidden caves shrouded in darkness, to beautiful, sunlit oases in search of her past.
Aquaria has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Underwater games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,453 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,279 positive reviews and 174 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 Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Aquaria on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 12/15/2008 |
| Developer | Bit Blot, LLC |
| Publisher | Bit Blot, LLC |
| Steam App Id | 24420 |
9. Swirl W@tch
Swirl W@tch is a tense stealth-action roguelite that takes place on an over-exploited gas giant. Infiltrate industrial installations, evade or eliminate guard ships, commit corporate sabotage and grow the movement to unlock new gear. Can your actions free this otherworldly world?
Swirl W@tch has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Linux Underwater games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 39 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 39 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $11.99 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 | $11.99 |
| Release Date | 4/17/2023 |
| Developer | Sleeper Games |
| Publisher | Sleeper Games |
| Steam App Id | 2081970 |
10. fishy
Fishy is a heartfelt visual novel about friends, enemies, acceptance, and monsters. Explore the aquarium, face your fears, and maybe make a friend. here fishy fishy f̵̥͘͠i̷̱͉͋͑s̵͙̈͘h̵͖̅y̶̜͘
fishy has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Underwater games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 70 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 66 positive reviews and 4 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" 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 | 8/20/2021 |
| Developer | I Choose Paradise |
| Publisher | I Choose Paradise |
| Steam App Id | 1532650 |
More Underwater Linux Games on Steam
Explore even more rankings for the 10 best Underwater games available on Steam.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1 | 6/9/2023 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 9/3/2021 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,213 | 3/13/2023 | 92 | $34.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 82 | 9/13/2018 | 91 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 4/3/2014 | 86 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 1/30/2024 | 85 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 74 | 8/1/2019 | 84 | $15.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 12/15/2008 | 84 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 4/17/2023 | 84 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 8/20/2021 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
Steambase has best-in-class data powered directly by Steam, our data partners, and in-house experts. Reviews and rankings are enriched, analyzed, and updated in real-time to ensure we surface the most up-to-date insights. Learn more about the Steambase approach to data collection and our review methodology.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 12). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 12). South Scrimshaw, Part One on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 22). Swallow the Sea on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 12). Barotrauma on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 12). Megaquarium on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 18). Abyss: The Wraiths of Eden on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 23). Twilight Oracle on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 11). We Need To Go Deeper on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 22). Aquaria on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 16). Swirl W@tch on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 31). fishy on Steam. Steam Store.