The Best Underwater Games for Nintendo Switch

Update : Esca added at rank #17.
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DAVE THE DIVER (2023)

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PC Windows Playstation 5 Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch Mac OS

Dive into a captivating ocean adventure in DAVE THE DIVER! Explore the ocean's mysteries by day, run a bustling sushi restaurant at night, and laugh with quirky characters. With stunning graphics, diverse gameplay, and constant new content, you'll be hooked for hours. Prepare for a whirlwind of exploration, humor, and the transformative power of food!

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What we like:
  • Immersive and diverse adventure RPG
  • Constantly evolving content
  • Attention to detail and stunning pixel art
  • Comedic dialogue
  • Perfectly paced gameplay
What could be improved:
  • Long loading screens
  • Some game mechanics not fully explained

  • underwater
  • farming
  • management
  • pixel
  • simulation
  • exploration
  • adventure
  • rpg
  • crafting

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Another Crab's Treasure (2024)

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Nintendo Switch Xbox One Playstation 5 Xbox Series X PC Windows

In a vibrant undersea kingdom on the verge of collapse, a hermit crab embarks on a treasure hunt to buy back his repossessed shell. The second game from AGGRO CRAB.

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  • boss
  • souls
  • underwater
  • platform
  • combat
  • boss-fight
  • funny
  • action-adventure
  • fight
  • cute
  • 3d
  • resource
  • challenging
  • difficult
  • adventure

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Subnautica: Below Zero (2021)

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Nintendo Switch Playstation 4 Mac OS Xbox Series X Xbox One Playstation 5 PC Windows

Plunge into the icy depths of Subnautica: Below Zero! Unravel the mystery of your sister's disappearance while braving the alien arctic. Craft, explore, and survive in a world teeming with otherworldly wonders. Each discovery propels you through a story rich with adventure and intrigue. Are you ready to uncover the secrets beneath the ice?

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What we like:
  • Stunning alien underwater environments
  • Engaging narrative with a personal quest
  • Diverse biomes filled with unique creatures
  • Streamlined survival mechanics
  • Inviting to both series veterans and newcomers
What could be improved:
  • Some resources can be challenging to locate
  • Exploration may be hindered by confusing terrain

  • underwater
  • survival
  • crafting
  • exploration
  • open-world

4

Pronty (2021)

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PC Windows Android Nintendo Switch

Embark on an underwater adventure in Pronty where you'll battle mutated sea creatures and polluted environments with your robotic swordfish companion. The game's unique combat system and challenging boss fights will keep you engaged for hours. Explore the intricately designed underwater world while enjoying immersive sound and music. With post-launch updates, Pronty is a game you'll want to replay over and over.


What we like:
  • Beautiful graphics and art style
  • Engaging story and characters
  • Unique and challenging combat mechanics
  • Well-designed boss fights
  • Good variety of enemies and environments
What could be improved:
  • Cutscenes disrupt the game's flow
  • Level design is cramped and claustrophobic, limiting movement
  • Stamina bar mechanic feels unnecessary and limits player choices

  • underwater
  • metroidvania
  • exploration
  • 2d
  • scroller
  • multiple-endings
  • platform
  • cartoony
  • boss-fight
  • action-adventure
  • atmospheric
  • cute
  • boss
  • difficult

5

Far: Changing Tides (2022)

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Playstation 4 PC Windows Playstation 5 Xbox Series X Nintendo Switch Xbox One

In FAR: Changing Tides, you'll embark on a captivating adventure in a beautifully flooded world. As Toe, you'll navigate stormy waters, explore forgotten ruins, and dive into unknown depths. You'll captain your own seafaring vessel, solve puzzles, and search for a new home. With a mesmerizing soundtrack and stunning visuals, this game offers an immersive and unique experience.

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What we like:
  • Stunning visuals and captivating soundtrack
  • Engaging puzzles and resource management
  • Immersive and atmospheric gameplay
  • Unique vehicle control and customization
  • Emotional and thought-provoking journey
What could be improved:
  • Occasional softlock issues
  • Repetitive tasks

  • puzzle
  • sailing
  • vehicle
  • underwater
  • submarine
  • platform
  • post-apocalyptic
  • adventure
  • atmospheric
  • 2.5d
  • relaxing
  • steampunk
  • puzzling
  • narrative
  • side-scrolling

6

Beyond Blue (2020)

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Nintendo Switch Playstation 4 PC Windows IOS iPhone Xbox One

Dive into the blue in 'Beyond Blue', an immersive underwater adventure that combines education and relaxation. As Mirai, a deep-sea explorer, you'll interact with marine life, unravel oceanic mysteries, and get lost in a heartwarming story. With stunning visuals and a soothing soundtrack, it's your chance to experience the awe-inspiring beauty of the ocean.

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What we like:
  • Educational and informative
  • Beautifully designed with fantastic visuals
  • Immersive with a relaxing gameplay
  • Heartwarming narrative
  • Excellent audio design
What could be improved:
  • Jerky controls
  • Repetitive gameplay
  • Short duration with limited replay value
  • Underdeveloped story

  • underwater
  • education
  • submarine
  • narrative
  • exploration
  • relaxing

7

Subnautica (2018)

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Mac OS Android PC Windows Xbox Series X Xbox One osvr Playstation 5 Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch

Plunge into Subnautica's alien ocean world, where survival hinges on your ability to adapt. Build, explore, and unravel mysteries in a breathtaking underwater realm. It's not just a game—it's an odyssey beneath the waves that will test your instincts and dazzle your senses.

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What we like:
  • Gorgeous, immersive environments
  • Deep crafting and base-building
  • Compelling exploration and discovery
  • Rich storyline and world-building
  • Dynamic sound design enhancing atmosphere
What could be improved:
  • Occasional performance dips in deep areas
  • Limited inventory space can frustrate resource management

  • survival
  • underwater
  • crafting
  • open-world
  • exploration

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Mythic Ocean (2020)

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Xbox One Nintendo Switch Playstation 4 PC Windows

Teach the gods to create a better universe - or mess it all up in Mythic Ocean, a narrative exploration game where your choices shape the fate of the cosmos.

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  • underwater
  • exploration
  • relaxing
  • narrative-led
  • visual-novel
  • narrative
  • atmospheric
  • emotionally-driven
  • twine
  • adventure

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Silt (2022)

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PC Windows Playstation 4 Xbox Series X Nintendo Switch Playstation 5 Xbox One

Dive into Silt’s harrowing ocean abyss and unravel long-forgotten mysteries. Explore the dangerous waters, possess sea creatures, and solve puzzles to travel deeper into the darkness...


  • underwater
  • puzzle
  • dark
  • hand-drawn
  • horror
  • surreal
  • atmospheric
  • cinematic
  • philosophical
  • adventure
  • scroller
  • piranha

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FishWitch Halloween (2021)

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IOS iPhone Android Linux Mac OS PC Windows Nintendo Switch

Dive into the underwater fun in this breathtaking adventure. Help Beatrice decorate a fish sanctuary for Halloween.

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  • match-three
  • underwater
  • casual
  • cartoony
  • colourful
  • 2d
  • family-friendly
  • hand-made
  • puzzle
  • relaxing

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