Best Underwater Games on Steam
Steam currently has 471 Underwater 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. Underwater game rankings were last updated on 5/3/2024.
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1. DAVE THE DIVER
DAVE THE DIVER is a casual, singleplayer adventure RPG featuring deep-sea exploration and fishing during the day and sushi restaurant management at night. Join Dave and his quirky friends as they seek to uncover the secrets of the mysterious Blue Hole.
DAVE THE DIVER holds the #1 spot for "best Underwater game on Steam" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 95,992 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 93,479 positive reviews and 2,513 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 6/28/2023 |
| Developer | MINTROCKET |
| Publisher | MINTROCKET |
| Steam App Id | 1868140 |
2. Subnautica
Descend into the depths of an alien underwater world filled with wonder and peril. Craft equipment, pilot submarines and out-smart wildlife to explore lush coral reefs, volcanoes, cave systems, and more - all while trying to survive.
Subnautica has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Underwater games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 268,310 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 259,779 positive reviews and 8,531 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 1/24/2018 |
| Franchise | Unknown Worlds |
| Developer | Unknown Worlds Entertainment |
| Publisher | Unknown Worlds Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 264710 |
3. 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 93, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Underwater games. 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 |
4. Insaniquarium Deluxe
The craziest aquarium game ever! Tend to your fish, keep them happy and they'll reward you with coins and jewels. Buy tank upgrades or egg parts which hatch different in-tank pets. These pets can help you feed your fish, collect coins, or even protect against the aliens that will invade your tank.
Insaniquarium Deluxe has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Underwater games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,054 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,892 positive reviews and 162 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Insaniquarium Deluxe on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $0.99 |
| Release Date | 8/30/2006 |
| Developer | PopCap Games, Inc. |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 3320 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best Underwater 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 |
6. Northern Journey
A norwegian happysad game set in a northern land! Adventure through a beautiful and very varied wilderness. Dive, fly, use ziplines and find different weapons to aid your journey to reach the cold mountains and below. Encounter over 50 unique bosses and enemy types!
Northern Journey has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Underwater games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,442 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,378 positive reviews and 64 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $11.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Northern Journey on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $11.99 |
| Release Date | 8/18/2021 |
| Developer | Slid Studio |
| Publisher | Slid Studio |
| Steam App Id | 1639790 |
7. Raft
Raft™ throws you and your friends into an epic oceanic adventure! Alone or together, players battle to survive a perilous voyage across a vast sea! Gather debris, scavenge reefs and build your own floating home, but be wary of the man-eating sharks!
Raft has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Underwater games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 309,023 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 289,072 positive reviews and 19,951 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Raft on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 6/20/2022 |
| Developer | Redbeet Interactive |
| Publisher | Axolot Games |
| Steam App Id | 648800 |
8. Loddlenaut
Play as an interstellar custodian sent to clean up a polluted ocean planet. Pick up trash, explore the vibrant waters, and take care of axolotl-like alien creatures!
Loddlenaut has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Underwater games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,498 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,466 positive reviews and 32 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 11/16/2023 |
| Franchise | Secret Mode |
| Developer | Moon Lagoon |
| Publisher | Secret Mode |
| Steam App Id | 1644940 |
9. Feeding Frenzy 2 Deluxe
The feeding frenzy begins again! Swim and swerve through underwater worlds, chow down on smaller fish, and chomp your way to ocean supremacy. But watch out: boatloads of pesky predators are looking to make lunch out of you.
Feeding Frenzy 2 Deluxe has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Underwater games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,933 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,881 positive reviews and 52 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Feeding Frenzy 2 Deluxe on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $0.99 |
| Release Date | 8/30/2006 |
| Developer | PopCap Games, Inc. |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 3390 |
10. BioShock™
BioShock is a shooter unlike any you've ever played, loaded with weapons and tactics never seen. You'll have a complete arsenal at your disposal from simple revolvers to grenade launchers and chemical throwers, but you'll also be forced to genetically modify your DNA to create an even more deadly weapon: you.
BioShock™ has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Underwater games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 29,851 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 28,124 positive reviews and 1,727 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.00 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play BioShock™ on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 8/21/2007 |
| Franchise | BioShock Franchise |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | 2K |
| Steam App Id | 7670 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 2,099 | 6/28/2023 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,541 | 1/24/2018 | 96 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 6/9/2023 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 109 | 8/30/2006 | 93 | $0.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 9/3/2021 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 8/18/2021 | 93 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 19,980 | 6/20/2022 | 93 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 183 | 11/16/2023 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 24 | 8/30/2006 | 92 | $0.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 32 | 8/21/2007 | 92 | ??? | Steam Charts | |
 | 4,295 | 3/13/2023 | 92 | $17.49 | Steam Charts | |
 | 77 | 6/23/2020 | 92 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 153 | 1/19/2015 | 92 | $6.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 61 | 9/13/2018 | 91 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 26 | 8/2/2016 | 91 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,408 | 4/25/2024 | 90 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 463 | 9/6/2023 | 90 | $4.79 | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 3/9/2022 | 90 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 4/12/2022 | 90 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,264 | 5/14/2021 | 90 | $29.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 3). DAVE THE DIVER on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 7). Subnautica on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 12). South Scrimshaw, Part One on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 2). Insaniquarium Deluxe on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 22). Swallow the Sea on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 17). Northern Journey on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 2). Raft on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 8). Loddlenaut on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 29). Feeding Frenzy 2 Deluxe on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 24). BioShock™ on Steam. Steam Store.