Games like Pronty

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.

91% positive from 1,290 · 2021 · 26% finish it · Steam Deck Verified · $17.99 $4.49 -75% · Lowest ever $4.49 (2025-02-13)

MetroidvaniaUnderwaterActionDifficult Atmospheric Exploration

Six games like Pronty

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, Metroidvania and Exploration.

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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, Atmospheric and Action.

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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, Exploration and Adventure.

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Touhou Luna Nights

97% positive from 4,775 reviews2019Deck Playable

Touhou Luna Nights is a Metroidvania action game featuring time manipulation and a tense graze system. Explore a unique world with attractive dot graphics.

What players likedPlayers praise this challenging Metroidvania for its unique time-stop mechanics, rewarding gameplay, and beautiful pixel art.

The catchSold as a metroidvania but the map is small, linear and barely worth exploring.

Both are tagged Metroidvania, Difficult and Exploration.

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La-Mulana

80% positive from 2,607 reviews20136% finish itDeck Verified

This is a challenging retro-inspired action-adventure game focused on exploration and puzzle-solving within ancient ruins. Players navigate traps and monsters to uncover secrets, offering a demanding and immersive experience.

What players likedNo comparisons to other games are present in the provided review.

The catchCryptic puzzles and difficulty effectively require a guide

Both are tagged Metroidvania, Difficult and Exploration.

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Loddlenaut

98% positive from 2,967 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, Adventure and Indie.

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More about Pronty

What players liked

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

The catch

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

Reviews: 91% positive from 1,290
Released: 2021
Finish it: 26% of players
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Verified
Price: $17.99 $4.49 -75% · Lowest ever $4.49 (2025-02-13)
Play: Single-playerFull controller support

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 91% positive, but with 1,290 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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