Best Submarine Games on Steam
Steam currently has 155 Submarine games available to download and play. 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. Submarine game rankings were last updated on 3/12/2024.
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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 Submarine game on Steam" with a Player Score of 93. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,059 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,052 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 Submarine games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,069 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,023 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 Submarine games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 63,132 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 59,059 positive reviews and 4,073 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. Trailmakers
Build the ultimate vehicle and explore a vast open world filled with challenges and adventure. Play solo or team up with friends in multiplayer to conquer the toughest obstacles. With a thrilling campaign mode and endless creative possibilities, Trailmakers is the ultimate sandbox for adventurers.
Trailmakers has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Submarine games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 21,255 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,704 positive reviews and 1,551 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Trailmakers on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
5. STASIS: BONE TOTEM
Get ready for a thrilling underwater adventure with classic point-and-click gameplay. Explore with three characters simultaneously. Featuring atmospheric isometric graphics, rendered video, and a soundtrack by Mark Morgan, BONE TOTEM takes you on a journey to hidden places deep below the waves...
STASIS: BONE TOTEM has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Submarine games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,568 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,490 positive reviews and 78 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 5/31/2023 |
| Developer | THE BROTHERHOOD |
| Publisher | THE BROTHERHOOD |
| Steam App Id | 1426010 |
6. Iron Lung
A short horror game where you pilot a tiny submarine through an ocean of blood on an alien moon.
Iron Lung has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Submarine games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,480 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,944 positive reviews and 536 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Iron Lung on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $7.99 |
| Release Date | 3/9/2022 |
| Franchise | David Szymanski |
| Developer | David Szymanski |
| Publisher | David Szymanski |
| Steam App Id | 1846170 |
7. IronWolf VR
IronWolf VR is a roomscale submarine game playable either singleplayer or online co-op with motion controls. Built from the ground up for VR, each part of the submarine has been crafted for an optimal VR experience.
IronWolf VR has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Submarine games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,114 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,062 positive reviews and 52 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play IronWolf VR on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 4/12/2022 |
| Developer | Ionized Studios |
| Publisher | Ionized Studios |
| Steam App Id | 552080 |
8. Where Jellyfish 水母在哪里
Searching for a large number of jellyfish. A carefully hand drawn 4K scene filled with cute characters. The process is short and won't take up too much player time. You can choose your favorite dyeing for the convenience of color blind players. Extremely easy to achieve.
Where Jellyfish 水母在哪里 has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Submarine games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 234 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 229 positive reviews and 5 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Where Jellyfish 水母在哪里 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
9. 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 #9 spot for the best Submarine games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 275 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 267 positive reviews and 8 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and 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 |
10. ICBM
ICBM is a real-time strategy game of nuclear destruction. Research new technologies, build up your nuclear stockpile and use a combination of ships, planes and missiles to strike at the heart of your opponents’ cities while keeping your population safe from harm.
ICBM has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Submarine games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,621 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,492 positive reviews and 129 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play ICBM on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 11/17/2020 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Slitherine Ltd. |
| Steam App Id | 1178220 |
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Explore even more rankings for the 100 best Submarine games available on Steam.
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 | 2 | 6/9/2023 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 9/3/2021 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4,329 | 3/13/2023 | 92 | $17.49 | Steam Charts | |
 | 961 | 9/18/2019 | 91 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 9 | 5/31/2023 | 90 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 3/9/2022 | 90 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 4/12/2022 | 90 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 12/21/2023 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 20 | 9/14/2023 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 67 | 11/17/2020 | 87 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 8/25/2021 | 87 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 78 | 6/20/2018 | 87 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 9 | 3/15/2019 | 86 | $34.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 4/1/2021 | 84 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 12 | 8/1/2019 | 84 | $15.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 80 | 6/5/2017 | 84 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 0 | 9/27/2019 | 84 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 9 | 9/29/2006 | 84 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 4/15/2018 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 74 | 6/13/2008 | 84 | $2.49 | Steam Charts |
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- 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 4). Barotrauma on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 8). Trailmakers on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 30). STASIS: BONE TOTEM on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 3). Iron Lung on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 16). IronWolf VR on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 7). Where Jellyfish 水母在哪里 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 30). IronWolf: Free Non-VR Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 30). ICBM on Steam. Steam Store.