The Best Underwater Games

Update : Dreamcore added at rank #31.
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Pronty: Fishy Adventure (2021)

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PC Windows

Guide Pronty and its Javelin partner Bront as it defend the once great city of Royla. Explore the deep sea, fight mutant sea creatures, and discover the secrets behind this new Atlantis in this beautiful action-packed adventure.

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  • metroidvania
  • underwater
  • 2d
  • scroller
  • shoot-em
  • multiple-endings
  • platform
  • cartoony
  • action-adventure
  • atmospheric
  • souls
  • cute
  • exploration

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100 hidden fish (2022)

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PC Windows

The fish hid. Try to find them all! A very large location.

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  • collector
  • creature
  • clicker
  • point-and-click
  • underwater
  • scroller
  • hidden-object
  • family-friendly
  • hand-drawn
  • casual
  • minimalist
  • nature
  • relaxing
  • 2d
  • adventure

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Subnautica (2018)

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

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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Behind Glass: Aquarium Simulator (2025)

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Mac OS PC Windows

Create stunning virtual aquariums on your PC! Our advanced 3D engine brings your fish tank to life with breathtaking realism, featuring lifelike fish, plants, decorations, and more. Transform your monitor into a vibrant, living aquarium. Virtual aquascaping has never been easier!

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

5

Northern Journey (2021)

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PC Windows

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!

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  • nature
  • first-person
  • archery
  • action-adventure
  • shooter
  • atmospheric
  • medieval
  • underwater
  • fps
  • humor
  • retro
  • linear
  • exploration
  • fantasy
  • horror

6

DAVE THE DIVER (2023)

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PC Windows Playstation 5 Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch Mac OS

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!


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
  • farming
  • management
  • pixel
  • simulation
  • exploration
  • adventure
  • rpg
  • crafting

7

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

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

8

Pronty (2021)

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PC Windows Android Nintendo Switch

Embark on an underwater adventure in Pronty where you'll battle mutated sea creatures and polluted environments with your robotic swordfish companion. The game's unique combat system and challenging boss fights will keep you engaged for hours. Explore the intricately designed underwater world while enjoying immersive sound and music. With post-launch updates, Pronty is a game you'll want to replay over and over.


What we like:
  • Beautiful graphics and art style
  • Engaging story and characters
  • Unique and challenging combat mechanics
  • Well-designed boss fights
  • Good variety of enemies and environments
What could be improved:
  • Cutscenes disrupt the game's flow
  • Level design is cramped and claustrophobic, limiting movement
  • Stamina bar mechanic feels unnecessary and limits player choices

  • underwater
  • metroidvania
  • exploration
  • 2d
  • scroller
  • multiple-endings
  • platform
  • cartoony
  • boss-fight
  • action-adventure
  • atmospheric
  • cute
  • boss
  • difficult

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Mythic Ocean (2020)

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Xbox One Nintendo Switch Playstation 4 PC Windows

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

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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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