Games like Death in the Water 2

Underwater survival horror shooter with wave-based combat against a mind-controlling kraken. Explore, upgrade weapons, and survive escalating tension in a treacherous open world.

83% positive from 1,811 · 2023 · Steam Deck Verified · $14.99 $3.74 -75% · Lowest ever $3.74 (2025-10-27)

Survival Horror AtmosphericUnderwaterScore AttackGun CustomizationSurvival

Six games like Death in the Water 2

MADNESS: Project Nexus

96% positive from 9,384 reviews2021Deck Playable

This is a third-person run-and-gun beat-'em-up with intense, brutal combat. Players engage in over 16 hours of story and arena modes, featuring character progression and weapon customization.

What players likedPlayers praise its fun, addicting combat and engaging story, often comparing it favorably to the original Madness Combat series.

The catchController support is half finished, with menus and key actions left unmapped.

Both are tagged Gun Customization and Action.

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M.A.S.S. Builder

85% positive from 4,093 reviews2025Deck Playable

This is a fast-paced action RPG where you build and customize mechanical suits to fight alien beasts. It features deep aesthetic and stat customization for your combat mech.

What players likedPlayers praise the deep mech customization and varied combat, reminiscent of other build-focused action games.

The catchThe mech building shines but combat is shallow, repetitive and full of bullet sponges.

Both are tagged Gun Customization and Action.

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Night Raider

86% positive from 1,949 reviews202419% finish itDeck Playable

Night Raider is a survival horror game where players scavenge for supplies and fight zombies, with permadeath and hostile human encounters. The core loop involves stealthy combat and resource management in a dark, post-apocalyptic world.

What players likedPlayers find it a deep, if grindy, experience with surprising depth for its price point.

The catchProgress is gated behind rare random drops, so the same map gets ground repeatedly.

Both are tagged Gun Customization and Adventure.

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Rise of Gun

85% positive from 1,109 reviews20246% finish itDeck Playable

A zombie apocalypse crafting and sales simulator. Players build unique weapons from many parts to sell in their shop.

What players likedPlayers praise the fun gun crafting and gameplay, ideal for killing time despite limited replayability.

The catchThe loop of buying parts, building guns and selling them turns repetitive fast.

Both are tagged Gun Customization and Adventure.

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Cavalry Girls

89% positive from 1,966 reviews2023Deck Playable

Top-down roguelike shooter with mecha customization and strategic resource management. Features an Ideology System influencing story and a Synthesis System for equipment.

The catchThe English translation is poor and stats and systems are barely explained.

Both are tagged Gun Customization.

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Gunsmith Simulator: Prologue

85% positive from 1,585 reviews2023Deck Unsupported

This is a gunsmith simulation game focused on repairing, modifying, and customizing firearms. Players experience a core loop of inspecting, cleaning, and replacing/crafting weapon parts.

The catchGunsmithing is mostly clicking and holding on parts, so it nearly plays itself.

Both are tagged Gun Customization.

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More about Death in the Water 2

What players liked

Players praise its intense underwater horror, comparing it to Subnautica, for its beautiful yet terrifying atmosphere and engaging shooting gameplay.

The catch

Every dive repeats the same shooting gallery loop until it turns boring.

Reviews: 83% positive from 1,811
Released: 2023
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Verified
Price: $14.99 $3.74 -75% · Lowest ever $3.74 (2025-10-27)
Play: Single-playerFull controller support

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 83% positive, but with 1,811 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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