Rank 01Games like Silent Hunter® III
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- Updated May 4, 2026
Players who liked Silent Hunter® III also play
The closest matches to Silent Hunter® III: UBOAT, Silent Hunter®: Wolves of the Pacific, Silent Hunter®: Wolves of the Pacific U-Boat Missions, Wolfpack, and Sub Command. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Also Submarine and Naval Combat, like Silent Hunter III.
- $2.49 (Price checked Oct 3)
- Deck Playable
- 2008
Rank 03- $2.49 (Price checked Oct 3)
- Deck Playable
- 2008
The full ranked list: top 24 games like Silent Hunter® III
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Also Submarine and Naval Combat, like Silent Hunter III.
- 73% of 710 reviews
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Genres: Action, Strategy, Simulation
- 87% of 342 reviews
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- Released: 2008
- Developer: Ubisoft
- Price: $2.49−75%checked Oct 4
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 87% of 1,464 reviews
- Genres: Simulation
- Metacritic 90
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Crew management adds immersion
- Dynamic convoy interception feels unpredictable
- Mods extend replayability beyond vanilla
- Atmospheric
- Challenging
- Immersive
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Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Silent Hunter® III at current Steam store prices.
Battlestations: Midway
Why this: Same challenging mood as Silent Hunter III.
Submarine Titans
Why this: Also Submarine and Naval Combat, like Silent Hunter III.
Men of War: Assault Squad
Why this: Also World War II and Military, like Silent Hunter III.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to Silent Hunter® III, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
World of Warships
Why this: Same immersive mood as Silent Hunter III.
The Pirate: Caribbean Hunt
Why this: Shares crew management with Silent Hunter III.
Maelstrom
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Silent Hunter III.
Talvisota - Winter War
Why this: Also World War II and Military, like Silent Hunter III.
World of Guns: Gun Disassembly
Why this: Also Military and Historical, like Silent Hunter III.
More from Ubisoft
Other recommendable Steam games by Ubisoft, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Watch_Dogs® 2
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Silent Hunter III.
Watch_Dogs™
Why this: Same immersive mood as Silent Hunter III.
Tom Clancy’s The Division® 2
Why this: Same challenging mood as Silent Hunter III.
About Silent Hunter® III
The closest matches to Silent Hunter® III: UBOAT, Silent Hunter®: Wolves of the Pacific, Silent Hunter®: Wolves of the Pacific U-Boat Missions, Wolfpack, and Sub Command. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Silent Hunter® III is your kind of game, the closest matches are UBOAT, Silent Hunter®: Wolves of the Pacific and Silent Hunter®: Wolves of the Pacific U-Boat Missions — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, challenging and immersive, and single out its convoy interception and crew management. 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.
Set in World War II, Silent Hunter III is a naval simulation placing players in command of a U-boat tasked with convoy interception across a dynamic campaign system. The game features crew management, torpedo calculations that offer either strategic or arcade-style approaches, and extensive mod support that extends replayability well beyond the base experience. Players describe it as atmospheric, immersive, and nostalgic, with particular resonance for those who played the original Silent Service on Amiga. A 90 Metacritic score and 87% positive rating from over 1,400 Steam reviews underscore its enduring standing within the simulation genre. At $9.99, the 2008 Ubisoft release offers a lengthy, challenging solo experience that remains playable on Steam Deck.
About Silent Hunter® III: The king of submarine simulations returns with an all-new 3D engine, new crew command features, and more realistic WWII naval action than ever before. The movie-like graphics and simple, tension-filled gameplay make this the perfect game for the realism fanatic and the casual gamer.
Is Silent Hunter® III worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 87% of 1,464 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 $2.49 (checked Oct 8).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 34 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Crew management adds immersion
- Dynamic convoy interception feels unpredictable
- Mods extend replayability beyond vanilla
- Nostalgic for fans of silent service on amiga
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“Dont bother buying it now.Was a great game,but you wont get it to fill the monitor so its windowed like its 1998...”
“This game is incredibly good but it crashes constantly. When you hit the buttons to switch the crew around there is a 30% chance that you crash to the desktop. I tried so hard to push through it but I can't even progress because of the…”
People who play it also play: UBOAT, Silent Hunter®: Wolves of the Pacific, Silent Hunter®: Wolves of the Pacific U-Boat Missions
Frequently asked about Silent Hunter® III
Can I run it?
Does Silent Hunter® III run on Steam Deck?
Silent Hunter® III is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does Silent Hunter® III cost?
Silent Hunter® III is listed on Steam at 2.49 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Silent Hunter® III have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Silent Hunter® III supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Co-op).
What games are most similar to Silent Hunter® III?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Silent Hunter® III are UBOAT, Silent Hunter®: Wolves of the Pacific, Silent Hunter®: Wolves of the Pacific U-Boat Missions.
Who developed Silent Hunter® III?
Silent Hunter® III was developed by Ubisoft.