Free Submarine Games on Steam
Steam currently has 211 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 5/19/2025.
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1. 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） holds the #1 spot for "best free Submarine game on Steam" with a Player Score of 63. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 165 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 110 positive reviews and 55 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 |
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 546 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 516 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. Retro Commander
Retro Commander is a post-apocalyptic real-time strategy wargame (RTS).
Retro Commander has achieved a Player Score of 72, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Submarine games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 313 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 239 positive reviews and 74 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 |
4. Pixel Puzzles World War II Jigsaw Puzzles
Pixel Puzzles, your number one place for digital jigsaws.
Pixel Puzzles World War II Jigsaw Puzzles has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Submarine games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 47 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 46 positive reviews and 1 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Pixel Puzzles World War II Jigsaw Puzzles on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 9/6/2023 |
| Developer | Pixel Puzzles |
| Publisher | Pixel Puzzles |
| Steam App Id | 1005220 |
5. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Submarine games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,374 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,363 positive reviews and 11 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It 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 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best free Submarine games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 214 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 147 positive reviews and 67 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 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best free 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 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.
8. 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 #8 spot for the best free Submarine games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,298 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,242 positive reviews and 56 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It 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 |
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| Publisher | ItsTheTalia |
| Steam App Id | 1511860 |
9. 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 #9 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 |
10. Dead Abyss
A short first-person horror experience that places you in the rusted out hull of a mysteriously abandoned shipwreck. Search for clues, solve puzzles, and uncover the mystery of the wreckage, but beware of the evil that lurks within.
Dead Abyss has achieved a Player Score of 60, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Submarine games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 21 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14 positive reviews and 7 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 | 11/4/2024 |
| Developer | Azalea Interactive |
| Publisher | Azalea Interactive |
| Steam App Id | 3230850 |
More Free Submarine Games
Explore even more rankings for the 34 best free Submarine games available on Steam.
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| 7 | 1/24/2024 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 5 | 9/14/2023 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 11/24/2023 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 9/6/2023 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 6/9/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 9/1/2020 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 1/31/2025 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 9/3/2021 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 1/2/2024 | 52 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 11/4/2024 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/29/2022 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 6/30/2022 | 63 | 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 | 4/14/2018 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 7/27/2020 | 41 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 7/14/2023 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 11/29/2022 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 8/14/2024 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 19). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 19). 无畏舰队：炮火战争（Noah City:Rise of the conqueror） on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 15). IronWolf: Free Non-VR Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). Retro Commander on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 24). Pixel Puzzles World War II Jigsaw Puzzles on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 15). South Scrimshaw, Part One on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 24). INFLUXIS on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 18). Salvo Subs on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). Swallow the Sea on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 16). Pacific Minesweeper on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 21). Dead Abyss on Steam. Steam Store.