Free Submarine Games on Steam
Steam currently has 205 Submarine games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best free games ranked by popularity and ratings. Data for this list is calculated from reviews and player counts reported directly by Steam and will be updated in real-time. Free Submarine game rankings were last updated on 4/10/2025.
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1. Retro Commander
Retro Commander is a post-apocalyptic real-time strategy wargame (RTS).
Retro Commander holds the #1 spot for "best free Submarine game on Steam" with a Player Score of 71. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 303 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 230 positive reviews and 73 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It 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 |
2. IronWolf: Free Non-VR Edition
This is the Free Non-VR version of IronWolf VR. A co-op submarine game with a light touch on realism, making the submarine sim genre accessible to a wider audience.
IronWolf: Free Non-VR Edition has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Submarine games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 531 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 501 positive reviews and 30 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play IronWolf: Free Non-VR Edition on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 9/14/2023 |
| Developer | Ionized Studios |
| Publisher | Ionized Studios |
| Steam App Id | 2530670 |
3. 无畏舰队：炮火战争（Noah City:Rise of the conqueror）
Noah City:Rise of the conqueror is a SLG game. It takes place in an alternative reality where a great naval war is spreading all over the world. it focus on developing players’ gears and finding a comfortable pace of the gameplay, players who are fond of SLG games, you certainly cannot miss it!
无畏舰队：炮火战争（Noah City:Rise of the conqueror） has achieved a Player Score of 65, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Submarine games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 173 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 119 positive reviews and 54 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 1/24/2024 |
| Developer | LEOPARD STORM |
| Publisher | LEOPARD STORM |
| Steam App Id | 2676820 |
4. INFLUXIS
Explore a mesmerizing alien world, filled with deep bioluminescent wonders and horrors alike. Old alien artefacts await uncovering, in your search for the lost crew of Lazarus, in the search for your family in the depths of planet Eo-III.
INFLUXIS has achieved a Player Score of 65, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Submarine games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 209 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 143 positive reviews and 66 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 9/1/2020 |
| Developer | BaleYc Studios |
| Publisher | BaleYc Studios |
| Steam App Id | 1393830 |
5. Pakicetus Redux
In deep-sea action-adventure game Pakicetus Redux, take command, choose your mission, and lead the escort submarine Salvation along a seafloor rift. Balance resource collection, upgrades, and the fate of human civilization as you battle an emerging enemy bent on stopping your search for a new home.
Pakicetus Redux has achieved a Player Score of 59, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Submarine games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "1 user reviews" on Steam.
It 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 | 4/11/2025 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Polymorphic Games |
| Steam App Id | 2069380 |
6. CREAMARE - The Game
In CREAMARE: The Game, players take on the role of divers to explore 9 real underwater cultural sites in the Mediterranean Sea. They must defeat a monster from the future by solving ecological challenges and puzzles related to the history of these sites.
CREAMARE - The Game has achieved a Player Score of 48, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Submarine games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5 positive reviews and 6 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 3/31/2025 |
| Developer | 3D Research Srl |
| Publisher | CREAMARE Project |
| Steam App Id | 3154190 |
7. ENDER OCEAN - Your mission: "Clean the Ocean"
The Ender Ocean principle? Locate and collect waste (plastic bags, bottles, lost nets...) thanks to underwater robots connected to a collection boat, in order to valorize them afterwards, all from home.
ENDER OCEAN - Your mission: "Clean the Ocean" has achieved a Player Score of 63, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Submarine games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 12 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9 positive reviews and 3 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It 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 | 9/9/2022 |
| Developer | Ender Ocean |
| Publisher | Ender Ocean |
| Steam App Id | 2108210 |
8. Submorse
Chill out in a submarine as you learn Morse code! Submorse is an atmospheric, first-person game that teaches you the international Morse signals.
Submorse has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Submarine games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 172 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 158 positive reviews and 14 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Submorse on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 3/31/2021 |
| Developer | Team Monumental |
| Publisher | Team Monumental |
| Steam App Id | 912380 |
9. Scyla
Dive into the waters of Scyla, a third-person 3D exploration adventure inspired by Lovecraft's universe. Discover the mysteries hidden into the depths as you pilot a submarine through a strange cave system. Run away from a criature that stalks you.
Scyla has achieved a Player Score of 53, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Submarine games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4 positive reviews and 3 negative reviews — making it "7 user reviews" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Scyla on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 7/15/2024 |
| Developer | Belice Studios |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2984210 |
10. Pacific Minesweeper
Dive into the Pacific's depths in a submersible, navigating through different areas to defuse mines and score points. Aim for precision with limited shots. Avoid errors to keep your lives. Experience high-stakes, strategic gameplay in this free singleplayer adventure!
Pacific Minesweeper has achieved a Player Score of 52, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Submarine games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 13 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7 positive reviews and 6 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It 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.
| Release Date | 1/2/2024 |
| Developer | Andrei Zanoaga |
| Publisher | Andrei Zanoaga |
| Steam App Id | 2665500 |
More Free Submarine Games
Explore even more rankings for the 34 best free Submarine games available on Steam.
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| 8 | 11/24/2023 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 9/14/2023 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 1/24/2024 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 9/1/2020 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 4/11/2025 | 59 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 3/31/2025 | 48 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 9/9/2022 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 3/31/2021 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 7/15/2024 | 53 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 1/2/2024 | 52 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 11/4/2024 | 59 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/29/2022 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 9/6/2023 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 6/30/2022 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 12/8/2023 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 2/16/2022 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/9/2022 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 6/9/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 4/14/2018 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 7/14/2023 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 10). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 10). Retro Commander on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 26). IronWolf: Free Non-VR Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 3). 无畏舰队：炮火战争（Noah City:Rise of the conqueror） on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 24). INFLUXIS on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 11). Pakicetus Redux on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 11). CREAMARE - The Game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 31). ENDER OCEAN - Your mission: "Clean the Ocean" on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 14). Submorse on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 4). Scyla on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 16). Pacific Minesweeper on Steam. Steam Store.