Games like Beyond Blue

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.

88% positive from 1,489 · 2020 · 28% finish it · Steam Deck Verified · $19.99 $5.99 -70% · Lowest ever $3.99 (2023-09-18)

UnderwaterAdventureExplorationIndieSimulationEducation

Six games like Beyond Blue

Subside

96% positive from 520 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.

The catchBehind the visuals it is mostly slow hunting for hidden items to unlock levels.

Both are tagged Underwater, Exploration and Simulation.

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Pronty

91% positive from 1,290 reviews202126% finish itDeck Verified

An underwater Metroidvania with unique javelin combat, exploring a polluted city and fighting mutated sea creatures. Players control a character and a weaponized robotic swordfish for combat and exploration.

What players likedPlayers praise Pronty as a unique underwater Metroidvania with excellent boss design, atmosphere, and a compelling story.

The catchCombat feels clunky and half baked, which sours the gorgeous underwater world.

Both are tagged Underwater, Exploration and Adventure.

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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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theBlu

85% positive from 1,278 reviews2016Deck Unsupported

This is an immersive VR series featuring exploration of ocean habitats. Its core loop involves observing marine life and interacting with environments in discovery modes.

What players likedPlayers praise "theBlu" as a stunning, immersive VR experience, often compared to a tech demo or a beautiful, short underwater exhibit.

The catchIt lasts ten to fifteen minutes with almost no interaction, closer to a free tech demo.

Both are tagged Underwater, Simulation and Casual.

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Megaquarium

95% positive from 2,447 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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Aquarium Designer

85% positive from 1,198 reviews202114% finish itDeck Playable

Simulation game where players design and manage aquariums for clients. Core loop involves fulfilling briefs, decorating tanks, and caring for fish.

What players likedPlayers praise the game as a casual, short experience for creating fun aquarium designs, despite limited tools.

The catchThe fish and decoration selection is thin, so tanks start repeating after a few builds.

Both are tagged Underwater, Simulation and Casual.

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More about Beyond Blue

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

Reviews: 88% positive from 1,489
Released: 2020
Finish it: 28% of players
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Verified
Price: $19.99 $5.99 -70% · Lowest ever $3.99 (2023-09-18)
Play: Single-playerFull controller support

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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