Games like In Other Waters

This is a narrative-driven exploration game where you guide a xenobiologist through an alien ocean. You manage her suit and interpret data to uncover secrets and catalog life.

87% positive from 2,524 · 2020 · Steam Deck Playable · Lowest ever $3.74 (2024-11-03)

IndieAdventureExploration Atmospheric Story RichSingleplayer

Six games like In Other Waters

LOST EMBER

88% positive from 5,175 reviews20192% finish itDeck Verified

Adventure game with creature possession mechanic. Explore a reclaimed world and uncover a story of loss.

What players likedPlayers praise its gorgeous, therapeutic world and emotional story, often comparing it to games with strong atmosphere and exploration.

The catchAnimal movement is floaty and imprecise, which makes platforming and collecting a chore.

Both are tagged Atmospheric, Exploration and Story Rich.

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SKALD: Against the Black Priory

94% positive from 3,554 reviews202410% finish itDeck Verified

Retro-style tactical RPG with turn-based combat and party building. Features dark fantasy, Lovecraftian horror, and exploration.

What players likedPlayers praise SKALD as an old-school CRPG like Ultima, with great writing, atmospheric dread, and satisfying tactical combat.

The catchThe strong opening chapters give way to a rushed, empty second half and flat ending.

Both are tagged Atmospheric, Exploration and Singleplayer.

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Röki

89% positive from 3,180 reviews202026% finish itDeck Verified

This is a point-and-click adventure game focused on exploration, puzzle-solving, and discovering folklore. It features a charming, mysterious atmosphere and a unique art style.

What players likedPlayers praise Röki's beautiful art, music, and engaging story inspired by Scandinavian mythology, reminiscent of "Song of the Sea."

The catchObtuse trial-and-error puzzles and slow, padded pacing

Both are tagged Atmospheric, Story Rich and Singleplayer.

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The Bookwalker: Thief of Tales

91% positive from 2,737 reviews202328% finish itDeck Playable

Adventure game where you steal artifacts from books, solving puzzles by manipulating fiction and reality. You partner with a sentient page to navigate unique book worlds.

What players likedPlayers praise its excellent puzzle/mystery gameplay, fantastic music, and engaging concept of entering books for detective work.

The catchThe turn based combat is shallow and feels bolted on, breaking the story's flow.

Both are tagged Atmospheric, Story Rich and Singleplayer.

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OPUS: The Day We Found Earth

87% positive from 1,688 reviews201656% finish itDeck Playable

Story-driven puzzle adventure game. Explore space, operate a telescope, and uncover lore to find Earth.

What players likedPlayers praise its balance of visual novel and exploration, reminiscent of mobile games from a bygone era.

The catchThe gameplay is just scrolling a telescope to find stars, and it gets tedious fast.

Both are tagged Atmospheric, Story Rich and Singleplayer.

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PLAYNE : The Meditation Game

93% positive from 1,220 reviews20200% finish itDeck Playable

A VR meditation game where players build a habit of mindfulness by growing a transforming island and exploring guided meditations. Its core loop involves daily practice to unlock new biomes, weather, and journaling tools for relaxation.

The catchThe daily streak resets if you miss a day, turning a calm app into a stress source.

Both are tagged Atmospheric, Story Rich and Singleplayer.

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More about In Other Waters

What players liked

Players praise its immersive storytelling, unique minimalist UI, and scientific exploration, reminiscent of Endless Ocean and visual novels.

The catch

Each move takes several clicks and a slow wait, making navigation deeply tedious.

Reviews: 87% positive from 2,524
Released: 2020
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Playable
Price: Lowest ever $3.74 (2024-11-03)
Play: Single-player

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 87% positive, but with 2,524 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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