Games like Megaquarium

95% positive from 2,429 reviewsReleased 20189% finish itSteam Deck Playable$24.99

What it is

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

What players liked

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

The catch

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

Why it is here

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 95% positive, but with 2,429 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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Six games like Megaquarium

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.

Both are tagged Underwater, Simulation and Casual.

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Beyond Blue

88% positive from 1,489 reviews202028% finish itDeck Verified

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

The catchGameplay is mostly scanning marine life, little else to do

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 Indie.

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Death in the Water 2

83% positive from 1,811 reviews2023Deck Verified

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.

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

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

Both are tagged Underwater and Indie.

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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 and Indie.

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