The Best Underwater Games for IOS iPhone

Update : Scale the Depths added at rank #13.
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Subnautica 2 (2026)

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Subnautica 2 is an underwater survival adventure set on an all-new alien world, developed by Unknown Worlds. Play alone or with friends in 4-player co-op. Adapt to survive by building custom bases and crafting tools. Explore the unknown to uncover the mysteries hidden within the depths.


  • underwater
  • survival
  • horror
  • open-world
  • cooperative
  • exploration

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Subnautica: Below Zero (2021)

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Plunge into the icy depths of Subnautica: Below Zero! Unravel the mystery of your sister's disappearance while braving the alien arctic. Craft, explore, and survive in a world teeming with otherworldly wonders. Each discovery propels you through a story rich with adventure and intrigue. Are you ready to uncover the secrets beneath the ice?


What we like:
  • Stunning alien underwater environments
  • Engaging narrative with a personal quest
  • Diverse biomes filled with unique creatures
  • Streamlined survival mechanics
  • Inviting to both series veterans and newcomers
What could be improved:
  • Some resources can be challenging to locate
  • Exploration may be hindered by confusing terrain

  • underwater
  • survival
  • crafting
  • exploration
  • open-world

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Subnautica (2018)

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Plunge into Subnautica's alien ocean world, where survival hinges on your ability to adapt. Build, explore, and unravel mysteries in a breathtaking underwater realm. It's not just a game—it's an odyssey beneath the waves that will test your instincts and dazzle your senses.


What we like:
  • Gorgeous, immersive environments
  • Deep crafting and base-building
  • Compelling exploration and discovery
  • Rich storyline and world-building
  • Dynamic sound design enhancing atmosphere
What could be improved:
  • Occasional performance dips in deep areas
  • Limited inventory space can frustrate resource management

  • survival
  • underwater
  • crafting
  • open-world
  • exploration

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Beyond Blue (2020)

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Nintendo Switch Xbox One IOS iPhone PC Windows Playstation 4

Dive into the blue in 'Beyond Blue', an immersive underwater adventure that combines education and relaxation. As Mirai, a deep-sea explorer, you'll interact with marine life, unravel oceanic mysteries, and get lost in a heartwarming story. With stunning visuals and a soothing soundtrack, it's your chance to experience the awe-inspiring beauty of the ocean.


What we like:
  • Educational and informative
  • Beautifully designed with fantastic visuals
  • Immersive with a relaxing gameplay
  • Heartwarming narrative
  • Excellent audio design
What could be improved:
  • Jerky controls
  • Repetitive gameplay
  • Short duration with limited replay value
  • Underdeveloped story

  • underwater
  • education
  • submarine
  • narrative
  • exploration
  • relaxing

5

FishWitch Halloween (2021)

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Dive into the underwater fun in this breathtaking adventure. Help Beatrice decorate a fish sanctuary for Halloween.


  • underwater
  • match-three
  • casual
  • cartoony
  • 2d
  • family-friendly
  • hand-made
  • colourful
  • puzzle
  • cute

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Silt (2022)

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Dive into Silt’s harrowing ocean abyss and unravel long-forgotten mysteries. Explore the dangerous waters, possess sea creatures, and solve puzzles to travel deeper into the darkness...


  • underwater
  • puzzle
  • dark
  • hand-drawn
  • horror
  • surreal
  • atmospheric
  • cinematic
  • philosophical
  • adventure
  • scroller
  • piranha

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Ultimate Fishing Simulator (2018)

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Bored of waiting for a bite? Would you like to catch some fish? You're lucky - in Ultimate Fishing Simulator, fish bite like crazy! Spinning, float fishing, ground fishing and more!


  • fishing
  • simulation
  • underwater
  • sport
  • realistic
  • casual
  • multiplayer

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Ocean Keeper: Dome Survival (2025)

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Explore dungeons, fight hordes of monsters and survive on a huge map. This is Ocean Keeper - an action roguelike with tower defense elements. Mine resources in caves, customize your Mech Spider, upgrade different weapons and face dangerous bosses that won't leave you a chance!


  • underwater
  • rogue-like
  • mech
  • mining
  • spectacle
  • submarine
  • protagonist
  • base-building
  • top-down
  • procedural
  • time-management
  • survivors
  • dungeon
  • dystopian
  • dungeon-crawler

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Upstream (2025)

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A physics-based upstream paddling challenge where every move matters. Navigate treacherous waters, dodge deadly obstacles, and fight against the current—but one wrong touch shatters your fragile glass boat, sending you back downstream. A brutally hilarious test of patience and skill.


  • precision
  • platform
  • underwater
  • dynamic
  • 3d
  • nonlinear
  • fishing
  • collectathon
  • narration
  • exploration
  • pve
  • horror
  • nature
  • humor
  • surreal

10

Hungry Shark World (2016)

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Glutwell is back with a vengeance and this time they're targeting Baby Sharks. Use your skills to fend off Glutwell and rescue Baby Sharks before it's too late! Unlock GAIA and unleash a field of mines with the new ability: Petal Bloom!


  • underwater
  • arcade
  • boss-fight
  • entertainment
  • endless
  • adventure
  • casual
  • edutainment
  • action
  • dinosaurs
  • cartoony
  • difficult
  • boss
  • challenging

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