Free Underwater Games on Steam
Steam currently has 572 Underwater 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 Underwater game rankings were last updated on 10/26/2024.
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1. 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 holds the #1 spot for "best free Underwater game on Steam" with a Player Score of 87. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 491 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 462 positive reviews and 29 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 |
2. 疯狂炮炮捕鱼
超爽福利版《疯狂炮炮捕鱼》闪亮登场，经典捕鱼玩法，十万倍率满屏BOSS，金币狂爆不停。每天送金币，每周有活动，创意捕鱼玩法，升级养成分数比拼一战到底。
疯狂炮炮捕鱼 has achieved a Player Score of 67, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Underwater games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 430 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 300 positive reviews and 130 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play 疯狂炮炮捕鱼 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
3. Infinite Blue
Discover an immersive ocean Eco-Sim where you can be almost any animal under the sea! From a tiny seahorse to a massive blue whale, experience the endless circle of life in a massive world of reefs, shipwrecks, and hidden wonders.
Infinite Blue has achieved a Player Score of 68, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Underwater games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 127 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 94 positive reviews and 33 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" 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 | 9/30/2024 |
| Developer | Gluten Free Games |
| Publisher | Gluten Free Games |
| Steam App Id | 2775910 |
4. BLOODSONG
She's just a teenage siren. Let her rock... Play as Mari, a punk rock siren princess, who’s hell-bent on headlining her concert no matter the cost. Use your ear and “bloodsong” to match musical pitch, defeat enemies, and solve puzzles along the way. The stage is set–are you ready to rock?!
BLOODSONG has achieved a Player Score of 62, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Underwater games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8 positive reviews and 3 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" 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 | 12/25/2023 |
| Developer | Three Owls In a Trench Coat |
| Publisher | Three Owls In a Trench Coat |
| Steam App Id | 2484860 |
5. Pearls of Atlantis: The Cove
Color match in a whole new way! Drop, pop, swap and match magic pearls to collect the charms inside and rebuild the hidden Cove of Memories!
Pearls of Atlantis: The Cove has achieved a Player Score of 68, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Underwater games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 35 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 27 positive reviews and 8 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" 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 | 2/15/2024 |
| Developer | Alder Games |
| Publisher | Legacy Games |
| Steam App Id | 2678160 |
6. Shrimp.io
A Shrimp Based Bullet Heaven. Kill creatures, Level up & pick from 3 upgrades to unalive thousands more.
Shrimp.io has achieved a Player Score of 80, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Underwater games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 206 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 180 positive reviews and 26 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" 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.
7. Subtension
Outfit, crew and command your submarine to save what's left of humanity beneath the seas of a ruined earth. Man your sub's systems and take aim in this real-time strategy epic! Inspired by FTL, this subnautic student project serves as our first 2-semester release.
Subtension has achieved a Player Score of 65, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Underwater games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8 positive reviews and 2 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It 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 | 3/28/2023 |
| Developer | WolverineSoft Studio |
| Publisher | WolverineSoft |
| Steam App Id | 2251660 |
8. Dry Visit - Virtual Underwater Visit - iMARECulture
Thanks to the iMARECULTURE project, you can virtually dive into the 3D reconstructions of 3 of the most beautiful UW archaeological sites of the Mediterranean Sea: the UW Archaeological Park of Baiae (Naples, Italy), the Phoenician shipwreck of Xlendi (Gozo, Malta) and the Mazotos Shipwreck (Cyprus)
Dry Visit - Virtual Underwater Visit - iMARECulture has achieved a Player Score of 72, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Underwater games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 12 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11 positive reviews and 1 negative reviews — making it "Positive" 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 | 5/4/2020 |
| Developer | 3D Research Srl |
| Publisher | 3D Research Srl |
| Steam App Id | 1242830 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best free Underwater 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 |
10. Turtle Racer
Turtle Racing is an educational undersea experience where you speed through an ocean trench and use your knowledge of marine life to reach the finish before your opponent!
Turtle Racer has achieved a Player Score of 69, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Underwater games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 13 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11 positive reviews and 2 negative reviews — making it "Positive" 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 | 2/20/2023 |
| Developer | CelleC Games |
| Publisher | TDSDP is Transdisciplinary Data Scholars Development Program (TDSDP) - TDSDP Games Transdisciplinary Data Scholars Development Program at Bethune-Cookman University |
| Steam App Id | 2225130 |
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| 6 | 9/14/2023 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 10/22/2021 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 9/30/2024 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 12/25/2023 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 2/15/2024 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 2/13/2024 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 3/28/2023 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 5/4/2020 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 9/9/2022 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 2/20/2023 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 3/31/2021 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 7/15/2024 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 7/15/2024 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 3/22/2024 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 1/2/2024 | 52 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 11/4/2024 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 8/20/2021 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 12/10/2024 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 3/25/2024 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 1/23/2024 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 26). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 26). IronWolf: Free Non-VR Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, September 22). 疯狂炮炮捕鱼 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 9). Infinite Blue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 9). BLOODSONG on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 10). Pearls of Atlantis: The Cove on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 27). Shrimp.io on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 20). Subtension on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 23). Dry Visit - Virtual Underwater Visit - iMARECulture on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 6). ENDER OCEAN - Your mission: "Clean the Ocean" on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 17). Turtle Racer on Steam. Steam Store.