The Best Underwater Games for Mac OS

Update : Lakesider: Above and Below added at rank #6.
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DAVE THE DIVER (2022)

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Dive into a captivating ocean adventure in DAVE THE DIVER! Explore the ocean's mysteries by day, run a bustling sushi restaurant at night, and laugh with quirky characters. With stunning graphics, diverse gameplay, and constant new content, you'll be hooked for hours. Prepare for a whirlwind of exploration, humor, and the transformative power of food!

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What we like:
  • Immersive and diverse adventure RPG
  • Constantly evolving content
  • Attention to detail and stunning pixel art
  • Comedic dialogue
  • Perfectly paced gameplay
What could be improved:
  • Long loading screens
  • Some game mechanics not fully explained

  • underwater
  • management
  • farming
  • simulation
  • pixel
  • exploration
  • adventure
  • rpg
  • crafting
  • boss-fight

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Subnautica: Below Zero (2019)

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Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch Mac OS PC Windows Xbox One Xbox Series X Playstation 5

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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In Other Waters (2020)

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PC Windows Nintendo Switch Mac OS

In Other Waters is a captivating adventure game where you guide an underwater explorer to uncover the secrets of a mysterious alien planet. With a unique AI to guide you and a malfunctioning diving suit to navigate the alien landscape, you will be captivated by the game's narrative that asks deep questions about the nature of life. Unlock upgrades and explore the ocean depths, discovering strange creatures and environments. With intuitive controls and a beautiful UI, In Other Waters is a must-play for any adventure game enthusiast.


What we like:
  • Interesting exploration and unique framing
  • Slow rhythm of exploration creates a cool vibe
  • Fascinating ecosystems and scientific writing
  • Great for a chill and read experience
  • Exceptionally well-done concept and world-building with thoughtful gameplay
What could be improved:
  • Underutilized potential and disappointing story direction
  • Lack of map tools and predictable story
  • Tedious mechanics and hard-to-read text boxes

  • underwater
  • exploration
  • discovery
  • minimalist
  • mystery
  • sci-fi
  • inventory
  • narrative
  • adventure
  • atmospheric
  • text
  • story
  • point-and-click
  • relaxing
  • aliens

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Subnautica (2014)

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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.

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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

5

Behind Glass: Aquarium Simulator (2021)

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early access PC Windows Mac OS

Aquascape your very own aquariums on your PC using Behind Glass. Using our realistic 3D aquarium engine, you can enjoy the details of lifelike fish, plants, decorations, algae, etc. Topped with realistic water and lighting effects, your monitor becomes a fish tank. Virtual aquascaping is so easy!

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  • life
  • simulation
  • idler
  • nature
  • underwater
  • submarine
  • clicker
  • farming
  • education
  • building
  • relaxing
  • 3d
  • realistic
  • family-friendly
  • physics

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Lakesider: Above and Below (2024)

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Working class weeb Knox's life is forever disturbed after a cute fish girl saves him from drowning himself by accident, introducing him to a strange sunken town hidden beneath the lake. An at times (un)comfortable slice of life turned survival horror you won't want to miss!

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  • underwater
  • humor
  • thriller
  • survival-horror
  • choices
  • visual-novel
  • romance
  • anime
  • psychological
  • dark
  • fantasy
  • drama
  • horror
  • atmospheric
  • cartoony

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Oceans (2022)

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Adapt your Species to survive and thrive in the Oceans depths in this turn-based strategy game based on the hit board game Oceans.

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  • board-game
  • turn-based
  • collector
  • creature
  • tabletop
  • asynchronous
  • multiplayer
  • underwater
  • card
  • strategy
  • science
  • nature
  • mmo
  • artificial
  • intelligence

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Underwater (2021)

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Underwater is a game in which you are to help a former war soldier to escape a submarine base on the edge of collapsing !

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  • underwater
  • space
  • scroller
  • simulation
  • sci-fi

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We Need To Go Deeper (2017)

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DIVE. DISCOVER. DIE. Crew a submarine with friends in We Need To Go Deeper - a 2-4-player cooperative submarine roguelike set in a Verne-inspired undersea universe.


  • rogue-like
  • lovecraftian
  • submarine
  • steampunk
  • cooperative
  • 2d
  • underwater
  • pve
  • hand-drawn
  • loot
  • team
  • cartoony
  • exploration
  • platform
  • simulation

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Solitude Underwater (2022)

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Solitude Underwater is a short horror adventure game. Two treasure-hunting brothers are searching for sunken riches off the coast of South Africa, only to find themselves immersed in catastrophe after one of them gets trapped in a cage, deep inside shark-infested waters.

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  • cinematic
  • underwater
  • horror
  • conversation
  • 3d
  • horror-adventure
  • dark
  • tutorial
  • first-person
  • adventure
  • multiple-endings
  • lore
  • atmospheric

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