Best Underwater Linux Games on Steam
Steam currently has 728 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 10/8/2025.
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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 94. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,468 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,454 positive reviews and 14 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 2,358 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,296 positive reviews and 62 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 |
| Franchise | ItsTheTalia |
| 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 79,186 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 74,372 positive reviews and 4,814 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 |
4. Pools
Walking simulator. Explore, admire and listen. Uncanny. Relaxing. Unnerving. Eerie. Immersive. No monsters chasing you or jumping towards at your screen, but can feel oppressive at times by invoking fears of getting lost, the dark, tight spaces and liminal space architecture. Inspired by backrooms.
Pools has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Linux Underwater games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,209 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,967 positive reviews and 242 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.79 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 | $9.79 |
| Release Date | 4/26/2024 |
| Franchise | UNIKAT Label |
| Developer | Tensori |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2663530 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best Linux Underwater games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,459 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,292 positive reviews and 167 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 |
6. Tiny Aquarium: Social Fishkeeping
A happy aquarium that lives at the bottom of your screen! Tiny Aquarium is a social idle simulator that keeps growing, even when offline. Hatch, sell fish, decorate, go fishin’, and visit your friends’ aquariums with bite-sized daily sessions.
Tiny Aquarium: Social Fishkeeping has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Linux Underwater games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,914 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,820 positive reviews and 94 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.49 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Tiny Aquarium: Social Fishkeeping on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $7.49 |
| Release Date | 6/23/2025 |
| Franchise | Gamersky Games |
| Developer | Lunheim Studios |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2581950 |
7. PROXIMATE
Congratulations, contractor! You've been approved to trial our cutting-edge AI visor. Use it to explore the Neuras lab and recover the staff's research. Your visor is safe, reliable, and up to 99% accurate. Just don't ask why the "ketchup" in the corner makes such a horrible crunching sound.
PROXIMATE has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Linux Underwater games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 640 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 597 positive reviews and 43 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $5.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run PROXIMATE on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $5.99 |
| Release Date | 11/8/2024 |
| Developer | Cain Maddox |
| Publisher | Cain Maddox |
| Steam App Id | 2957800 |
8. tuna hake's underwater
you are a fish who does tricks
tuna hake's underwater has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Linux Underwater games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 82 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 82 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.99 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.
9. 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 #9 spot for the best Linux Underwater games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,506 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,357 positive reviews and 149 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, it is possible to play Abyss: The Wraiths of Eden on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 4/3/2014 |
| Developer | Artifex Mundi |
| Publisher | Artifex Mundi |
| Steam App Id | 284710 |
10. Operation Octo
Play as an Octopus scientist fighting off sunken skeletons in this frantic aquatic Tower Defense! Discover sea life turrets from unique biomes: Pistol Shrimp! Navy Seal! Death Ray! Deploy turrets whilst dodging enemy bullets as you venture the seven seas!
Operation Octo has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Linux Underwater games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 58 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 58 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $5.99 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 | $5.99 |
| Release Date | 9/10/2025 |
| Developer | Klub Kofta Studio |
| Publisher | Klub Kofta Studio |
| Steam App Id | 2503550 |
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| 1 | 6/9/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 9/3/2021 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2,525 | 3/13/2023 | 92 | $17.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 11 | 4/26/2024 | 92 | $9.79 | Steam Charts | |
| 25 | 9/13/2018 | 91 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 174 | 6/23/2025 | 90 | $7.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 9 | 11/8/2024 | 87 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 4/24/2025 | 87 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 4/3/2014 | 86 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 9/10/2025 | 85 | $5.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 8). Swallow the Sea on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 22). Barotrauma on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 6). Pools on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 12). Megaquarium on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 10). Tiny Aquarium: Social Fishkeeping on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 14). PROXIMATE on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 13). tuna hake's underwater on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 10). Abyss: The Wraiths of Eden on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 21). Operation Octo on Steam. Steam Store.