Games like Silent Hunter® III

88% positive from 2,600 reviewsReleased 2008Steam Deck Playable

What it is

Naval combat simulation. Command a WWII U-boat, manage crew, and engage in stealthy torpedo attacks or surface gun battles.

The catch

It does not work out of the box, crashing often and needing mods for resolution.

Why it is here

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 88% positive, but with 2,600 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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Six games like Silent Hunter® III

Silent Hunter®: Wolves of the Pacific

70% positive from 1,133 reviews2009Deck Playable

Naval combat simulation where players command WWII US submarines. Experience realistic submarine warfare with crew management and large-scale engagements.

Both are tagged Submarine, Naval Combat and Naval.

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Wolfpack

88% positive from 2,073 reviews2019Deck Playable

Co-op U-boat simulator. Players man stations to sink convoys through manual submarine control.

What players likedPlayers praise the game's cooperative multiplayer, allowing them to crew a U-boat in various roles.

The catchDevelopment has stalled, with no real public update for about three years.

Both are tagged Submarine, Naval Combat and World War II.

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Cold Waters

87% positive from 4,715 reviews2017Deck Playable

This is a real-time naval combat simulation game. Players command a nuclear submarine in a dynamic campaign, using realistic sonar and weaponry to engage enemy forces.

What players likedPlayers praise its deep, enjoyable submarine simulation with pleasing visuals, despite a steep learning curve.

The catchEnemy AI always knows your position and fires torpedoes seconds into a mission.

Both are tagged Submarine, Naval Combat and Naval.

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Atlantic Fleet

86% positive from 1,554 reviews2016Deck Playable

This is a turn-based tactical and strategic naval combat game focused on the Battle of the Atlantic. Players command fleets, engage in realistic ship combat, and manage resources in historical campaigns.

What players likedPlayers praise its accessible yet deep naval combat, offering strategic fun with a great ship selection.

The catchU-boats hit with near perfect accuracy and countering them is close to impossible.

Both are tagged Naval Combat, Naval and World War II.

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The Pirate: Caribbean Hunt

83% positive from 4,612 reviews2016Deck Playable

Naval combat and exploration simulator with fleet management and ship customization. Engage in pirate raids, trade, and strategic battles in a dynamic Caribbean world.

What players likedPlayers praise it as a realistic sailing simulator, like a historical "Sea of Thieves" with authentic ships and wind mechanics.

The catchCore progression and buildings sit behind real money, so the free version stalls fast.

Both are tagged Naval Combat, Naval and Simulation.

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NavalArt

90% positive from 2,321 reviews2018Deck Playable

NavalArt is a naval sandbox game focused on detailed warship design, construction, and physics-based combat. Players build custom ships and test them in battles across different eras.

What players likedLike From The Depths, players praise its ship-building freedom, realistic physics, and mod support.

The catchThe ship editor is unintuitive and tedious, swallowing hours to build even basic shapes.

Both are tagged Naval Combat and Simulation.

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