Dive into adventure with our top 5 underwater games! Explore the depths and discover hidden treasures while having a blast.

Over the years, there have been several video games set in an underwater environment. While some of these showcase the beauty and vibrancy of the underwater world, others make you face off against the hidden horrors lurking in the depths of the ocean. If you are fascinated with underwater games, today we’ve compiled a list of the five best underwater games to sink your teeth into.
We’ll suggest games from a variety of genres to ensure that you get some recommendations regardless of your specific interests.
Best 5 Underwater Games To Try Out
The following are just some of the most popular and well-loved games that feature extended or total underwater gameplay.
- Soma
- Abzu
- Subnautica
- Mythic Ocean
- Bioshock Remastered
Let’s ‘dive-in’ and see exactly what these games have to offer.
Soma

There are relaxing games that help you unwind, and then there are games like Soma. This underwater title is a horror masterpiece that takes place deep beneath the waves. The dark depths create the perfect atmosphere to set a game like this one. The gameplay mechanics and environments add to the feeling of abject terror.
The game puts you in the shoes of Simon Jarrett as he wakes up inside an underwater research facility, PATHOS-II, almost a hundred years in the future. By this point, humanity has been wiped off the face of the Earth by a comet strike. Only the crew members of this underwater research facility have survived. However, even they are missing, and the facility is in a state of disrepair.
Full of jump-scare moments and other terrifying revelations, players have to rely on their wit and stealth to progress. The game is available on Windows, Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch, Linux, and OS X platforms.
Abzu

If horror games give you the heebie-jeebies, the next entry on our list should be a great option for jumping into underwater games. Abzu, developed by Giant Squid, is an extremely popular adventure game set deep beneath the ocean.
You, the player character, will awaken floating on the water. You must then dive deep into the ocean to unearth ruins and puzzles all around. Completing these puzzles will help you solve mysteries and learn more about ancient civilizations.
The game also includes limited exploration on dry land. Due to the linear approach to missions, you can expect to relax without constantly worrying about where to go next. Abzu is available on PC, PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch.
Subnautica

Released in 2018, Subnautica is an action-adventure game that also mixes horror survival elements. You take on the role of Ryle Robinson, whose spaceship crash-lands in the ocean of an alien planet.
As you explore and find out more about the planet and its creatures, you uncover a powerful group of alien beings known as Architects. You have to solve puzzles and craft various tools to progress through the game’s plot.
Subnautica is known as one of the best underwater games because of the wide range of humongous and creepy creatures roaming around in the water. It never feels simple going up against one of these creatures, and depending on which ones you face, some are nearly impossible to beat. However, the game always provides you with options to avoid these hairy fights.
If you are into games that capture the sheer dread of being underwater for extended periods, Subnautica is the game for you to try. You can play it on macOS, Windows, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X, PS4, and PS5.
Mythic Ocean

This is a game unlike any other on this list. There is no combat or death in the game. So, if you are looking for a relaxing experience, this is the title we would recommend.
The primary goal of the game is to influence the sea gods through lengthy conversations. You can convince the gods to make the universe a better place. Or, if you are looking for some harmless fun, you can also nudge the gods to make all the wrong decisions and mess up the fate of the universe.
As you may have understood, the game places great emphasis on your choices. Along the way, you get to meet tons of interesting and unique characters. What else could you ask for from an underwater adventure? Oh, the game also features a crab that breakdances! Check out Mythic Ocean on the Nintendo Switch, Windows, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X, and PS4.
BioShock Remastered

The oldest game on our list, the original Bioshock, was released way back in 2007. But it has left an indelible mark on the video game industry as a whole. That’s why it was remastered in 2016.
Taking place in a fantasy underwater city called Rapture, you take on the role of Jack in 1960. Your plane crash-lands in the Atlantic Ocean, and from there, you quickly arrive at Rapture. Built in the 1940s, the city has since undergone a terrible fate. The first-person horror shooter game lets you, the player, slowly unravel the deep mysteries surrounding the city and its many esteemed residents.
The underwater setting of Rapture makes the game and its environment that much more unnerving to explore. The game received multiple awards for its out-of-the-box plotline and excellent writing. Particularly terrifying are the Little Sisters and the Big Daddies accompanying them. So, keep an eye out for them and many other dangers lurking in the depths of Rapture.
You can get the remastered version of the game on PC, PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch. This version sports greatly improved visuals and other technical improvements.
These underwater games just scratch the surface (pun not intended), and you can find several other reputed titles in this genre. Also, explore our list of the best open-world games going to release in 2025.
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