Rank 01Why this
Also Hunting and Underwater, like Death in the Water 2.
- $1.74 (Price checked Oct 3)
- 2019
Games like Death in the Water 2
- 23 games
- Updated Oct 5, 2026
Players who liked Death in the Water 2 also play
The closest matches to Death in the Water 2: Shark Attack Deathmatch 2, Death in the Water, Depth, Subnautica, and Narcosis. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Also 6DOF and Underwater, like Death in the Water 2.
- $1.04 (Price checked Oct 5)
- 2019
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Subnautica
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Death in the Water 2.
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Narcosis
Why this: Also Underwater and Survival Horror, like Death in the Water 2.
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Murky Divers
Why this: Shares procedural generation with Death in the Water 2.
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The full ranked list: top 24 games like Death in the Water 2
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Shares procedural generation and resource management with Death in the Water 2.
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- Released: 2023
- Developer: Lighthouse Games Studio
- Price: $3.74−75%checked Oct 5
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 86% of 992 reviews
- Genres: Action, Indie, Adventure
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Multiple weapons and equipment available to buy and upgrade
- Neat sound design
- Outstanding animations
- Atmospheric
- Stressful
- Tense
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Why this: Also 6DOF and Underwater, like Death in the Water 2.
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Why this: Also Survival Horror and Gore, like Death in the Water 2.
Metro: Last Light Redux
Why this: Shares resource management with Death in the Water 2.
Darkwood
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Death in the Water 2.
UNLOVED
Why this: Shares procedural generation with Death in the Water 2.
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Plays great on Steam Deck
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Subnautica
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Death in the Water 2.
Murky Divers
Why this: Shares procedural generation with Death in the Water 2.
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About Death in the Water 2
The closest matches to Death in the Water 2: Shark Attack Deathmatch 2, Death in the Water, Depth, Subnautica, and Narcosis. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Death in the Water 2 is your kind of game, the closest matches are Shark Attack Deathmatch 2, Death in the Water and Depth — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, stressful and tense, and single out its combat with weak spots and environmental predation. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
About Death in the Water 2: Dodge and carve your way through swarms of terrifying sea creatures controlled by Death, a vicious giant mind-controlling Kraken that haunts your every move. Scavenge for hidden treasure to unlock weapons, and upgrades to help you in your fight for survival. Every dive reveals a new nightmare.
Is Death in the Water 2 worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 86% of 992 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- On sale: 75% off, now $3.74 (checked Oct 6).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 6 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Multiple weapons and equipment available to buy and upgrade
- Neat sound design
- Outstanding animations
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“1st: they use AI art 2nd: the gameplay loop is boring and repetitive 3rd: the final boss is annoying and jank”
“Whilst the game is great and really fun(campaign), the use of ai really brings it down, whilst yes i know the game was made by 2 people meaning probably not a big budget. The use of AI art on the walls and in the game and used as the…”
People who play it also play: Shark Attack Deathmatch 2, Death in the Water, Depth
Frequently asked about Death in the Water 2
Can I run it?
Is Death in the Water 2 verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Death in the Water 2 is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does Death in the Water 2 cost?
Death in the Water 2 is listed on Steam at 3.74 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Death in the Water 2?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Death in the Water 2 are Shark Attack Deathmatch 2, Death in the Water, Depth.
Who developed Death in the Water 2?
Death in the Water 2 was developed by Lighthouse Games Studio.