Rank 01Why this
Same cozy mood as Under The Island.
- $2.99 (Price checked Nov 7)
- Deck Playable
- 2021
Games like Under The Island
- 21 games
- Updated May 5, 2026
Players who liked Under The Island also play
The closest matches to Under The Island: Ocean's Heart, Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo, Crypt Custodian, Cat Quest III, and Eastward. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
- Rank 01
Rank 02Why this
Shares boss fights and upgrade system with Under The Island.
- $19.99 (Price checked Nov 8)
- Deck Verified
- 2025
Rank 03- $11.99 (Price checked Nov 8)
- Deck Playable
- 2024
Rank 04 
Cat Quest III
Why this: Shares side quests and boss fights with Under The Island.
Rank 05 
Eastward
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Under The Island.
Rank 06 
Isles of Sea and Sky
Why this: Shares puzzle solving with Under The Island.
Rank 07 
Rank 08 
Drova - Forsaken Kin
Why this: Also Dynamic Narration and Action RPG, like Under The Island.
The full ranked list: top 24 games like Under The Island
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- 2Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo
Shares boss fights and upgrade system with Under The Island.
- 98% of 881 reviews
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- 8Drova - Forsaken Kin
Also Dynamic Narration and Action RPG, like Under The Island.
- 94% of 4,679 reviews
- 9
- 10
- 11Nice Day for Fishing
Shares side quests and upgrade system with Under The Island.
- 88% of 1,969 reviews
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- 20Phoenotopia: Awakening
Shares side quests and puzzle solving with Under The Island.
- 84% of 780 reviews
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- Released: 2026
- Developer: Slime King Games
- Price: $14.99−25%checked Nov 7
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 97% of 202 reviews
- Genres: Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- 100 completion feels achievable and worthwhile
- Charming pixel art visuals
- Exploration feels rewarding
- Atmospheric
- Cozy
- Nostalgic
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Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Under The Island at current Steam store prices.
Blossom Tales: The Sleeping King
Why this: Same cozy mood as Under The Island.
Nice Day for Fishing
Why this: Shares side quests and upgrade system with Under The Island.
Young Souls
Why this: Also Dynamic Narration and Action RPG, like Under The Island.
Creatures of Ava
Why this: Shares side quests and puzzle solving with Under The Island.
Owlboy
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Under The Island.
OneShot
Why this: Shares puzzle solving with Under The Island.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo
Why this: Shares boss fights and upgrade system with Under The Island.
Cat Quest III
Why this: Shares side quests and boss fights with Under The Island.
Isles of Sea and Sky
Why this: Shares puzzle solving with Under The Island.
Escape from Ever After
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Under The Island.
Drova - Forsaken Kin
Why this: Also Dynamic Narration and Action RPG, like Under The Island.
About Under The Island
The closest matches to Under The Island: Ocean's Heart, Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo, Crypt Custodian, Cat Quest III, and Eastward. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Under The Island is your kind of game, the closest matches are Ocean's Heart, Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo and Crypt Custodian — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, cozy and nostalgic, and single out its boss fights and collect a thon. 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 Under The Island: Embark on an epic adventure in Under the Island! A 2D action-adventure steeped in ‘90s charm, step into the shoes of Nia, and battle fierce monsters, solve clever puzzles, and explore a world alive with mystery as you race to save your new home before it’s too late.
Is Under The Island worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 97% of 202 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- On sale: 25% off, now $14.99 (checked Nov 7).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 15 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- 100 completion feels achievable and worthwhile
- Charming pixel art visuals
- Freedom to tackle the game any way you want
- Humorous touches throughout
People who play it also play: Ocean's Heart, Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo, Crypt Custodian
Frequently asked about Under The Island
Can I run it?
Is Under The Island verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Under The Island 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 Under The Island cost?
Under The Island is listed on Steam at 14.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Under The Island?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Under The Island are Ocean's Heart, Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo, Crypt Custodian.
Who developed Under The Island?
Under The Island was developed by Slime King Games and published by Top Hat Studios, Inc., Doyoyo Games.