The Best Underwater Games for Xbox One

Update : AquaDream added at rank #16.
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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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Another Crab's Treasure (2024)

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Nintendo Switch Xbox One Playstation 5 Xbox Series X PC Windows

In a vibrant undersea kingdom on the verge of collapse, a hermit crab embarks on a treasure hunt to buy back his repossessed shell. The second game from AGGRO CRAB.


  • boss
  • souls
  • underwater
  • platform
  • combat
  • boss-fight
  • funny
  • action-adventure
  • fight
  • cute
  • 3d
  • resource
  • challenging
  • difficult
  • adventure

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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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Under the Waves (2023)

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Stan, a professional diver in the North Sea, is struggling to overcome a life-changing loss during an extended mission underwater. Stuck in his self-imposed solitude, he starts to experience strange events and will have to make the most significant choice of his life...


  • underwater
  • submarine
  • narrative
  • techno-futuristic
  • story
  • adventure
  • crafting
  • exploration

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Far: Changing Tides (2022)

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In FAR: Changing Tides, you'll embark on a captivating adventure in a beautifully flooded world. As Toe, you'll navigate stormy waters, explore forgotten ruins, and dive into unknown depths. You'll captain your own seafaring vessel, solve puzzles, and search for a new home. With a mesmerizing soundtrack and stunning visuals, this game offers an immersive and unique experience.


What we like:
  • Stunning visuals and captivating soundtrack
  • Engaging puzzles and resource management
  • Immersive and atmospheric gameplay
  • Unique vehicle control and customization
  • Emotional and thought-provoking journey
What could be improved:
  • Occasional softlock issues
  • Repetitive tasks

  • puzzle
  • sailing
  • underwater
  • vehicle
  • submarine
  • platform
  • post-apocalyptic
  • atmospheric
  • adventure
  • 2.5d
  • relaxing
  • steampunk
  • puzzling
  • management
  • discovery

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Beyond Blue (2020)

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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

7

Mythic Ocean (2020)

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Teach the gods to create a better universe - or mess it all up in Mythic Ocean, a narrative exploration game where your choices shape the fate of the cosmos.


  • underwater
  • exploration
  • relaxing
  • narrative-led
  • visual-novel
  • narrative
  • atmospheric
  • emotionally-driven
  • twine
  • adventure

8

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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YOHANE THE PARHELION -BLAZE in the DEEPBLUE- (2023)

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Yohane the Parhelion is an official spin-off of "Love Live! Sunshine". Yohane's fantasy world sets the stage for a 2D metroidvania in "Yohane the Parhelion: Blaze in the Deepblue"!


  • '
  • anime
  • dungeon
  • boss
  • metroidvania
  • 2d
  • underwater
  • action
  • cute
  • adventure
  • hack-and-slash
  • crafting
  • fantasy
  • pixel
  • park

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Aquarium Designer (2021)

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Xbox Series X Xbox One PC Windows

Aquarium Designer gives you an opportunity to create the aquarium of your dreams! Become a professional whose job is to design it, build it, and fill it with the various underwater wildlife! All types, all sizes - your creativity is your only limit!


  • submarine
  • underwater
  • idler
  • life
  • management
  • resource-management
  • clicker
  • family-friendly
  • simulation
  • realistic
  • relaxing
  • education
  • sandbox
  • inventory
  • colourful

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