Games like Beyond Blue

88% positive from 1,489 reviewsReleased 202028% finish itSteam Deck Verified$19.99

What it is

Narrative adventure game where players explore the ocean using advanced tech to study marine life. It offers a science-focused, evocative experience with documentary-style insights.

What players liked

Players praise Beyond Blue as a perfect story-driven game with emotional depth and detailed marine life, especially for fans of the genre.

The catch

Gameplay is mostly scanning marine life, little else to do

Why it is here

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 88% positive, but with 1,489 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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Six games like Beyond Blue

Subside

96% positive from 509 reviews20245% finish itDeck Unsupported

VR aquatic exploration game. Swim and dive with realistic creatures.

What players likedPlayers praise "Subside" as a beautiful, immersive, and relaxing underwater exploration experience, often compared to real-life diving.

Both are tagged Underwater, Exploration and Simulation.

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Aquaria

88% positive from 1,527 reviews200812% finish itDeck Playable

Action-adventure game with exploration, combat, and a cooking system. It features a vast underwater world and a compelling story.

What players likedPlayers praise Aquaria as a fondly remembered Metroidvania with an emphasis on exploration and crafting.

The catchSwimming is slow and the huge map is mostly empty corridors, so travel drags.

Both are tagged Underwater, Exploration and Indie.

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Megaquarium

95% positive from 2,429 reviews20189% finish itDeck Playable

Economic simulation game where players manage an aquarium. Build exhibits, care for diverse marine life, and manage staff and finances.

What players likedPlayers praise Megaquarium as a satisfying puzzle-management game, akin to Tycoon series, for its focus on aquatic life and realistic aquarium operations.

The catchA clunky, unintuitive interface makes managing a growing aquarium a constant fight.

Both are tagged Underwater, Simulation and Casual.

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Insaniquarium Deluxe

97% positive from 4,849 reviews2004Deck Playable

Simulation game where players manage a virtual aquarium, feeding fish and collecting resources to fend off alien invaders. The core loop involves resource management and defense.

What players likedPlayers praise this simple yet addictive PopCap classic as a frantic, masterful, and legendary game, like a "godfather" of the genre.

The catchThe Steam version is broken on modern Windows, with no working fullscreen and crashes.

Both are tagged Underwater, Simulation and Casual.

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Loddlenaut

98% positive from 2,907 reviews202312% finish itDeck Verified

Ocean cleanup adventure game. Explore, collect trash with a bubble gun, and raise creatures.

What players likedPlayers praise Loddlenaut as a cute, cozy, and relaxing cleaning sim, often compared to Powerwash Simulator or a simpler Subnautica.

The catchVery short and shallow for the price, with only a few hours of content.

Both are tagged Underwater, Casual and Adventure.

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FPV SkyDive : FPV Drone Simulator

83% positive from 2,905 reviews20216% finish itDeck Playable

This is a free-to-play FPV drone simulator. It features realistic flight physics for racing, freestyle, and challenges.

What players likedPlayers praise it as a great free FPV sim, especially for beginners, comparable to LiftOff or VelociDrone for fundamentals.

The catchAlmost everything beyond the basics, including the tutorial, sits behind paid DLC.

Both are tagged Education, Exploration and Simulation.

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