Choose subROV : Underwater Discoveries
Choose subROV : Underwater Discoveries if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. subROV : Underwater Discoveries launched in 2022.
subROV : Underwater Discoveries vs Submarine VR
subROV : Underwater Discoveries and Submarine VR both land in Simulation, Early Access on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Simulation, Early Access on Steam. Submarine VR (2021) is 1 year older than subROV : Underwater Discoveries (2022). subROV : Underwater Discoveries scores higher on Steam reviews (87.8% positive) than Submarine VR (75% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Submarine VR
Choose Submarine VR if you want an Action, Indie, and Adventure game with Tracked Controller Support and VR Only. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Submarine VR launched in 2021.
Both subROV : Underwater Discoveries and Submarine VR sit in Simulation and Early Access on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 subROV : Underwater Discoveries |  Submarine VR | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2021 |
| Genres | Simulation, Casual, Early Access | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 87.8% positive (49 reviews) | 75% positive (16 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | sqr3lab | EXTREMESOFT |
Side by side
- Both share Simulation, Early Access on Steam.
- Submarine VR (2021) is 1 year older than subROV : Underwater Discoveries (2022).
- subROV : Underwater Discoveries scores higher on Steam reviews (87.8% positive) than Submarine VR (75% positive).
- Submarine VR is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than subROV : Underwater Discoveries (9.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- subROV : Underwater Discoveries is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Submarine VR has no Deck rating yet.
subROV : Underwater Discoveries vs Submarine VR — FAQ
- Should I play subROV : Underwater Discoveries or Submarine VR first?
- If you want chronology, Submarine VR (2021) came out before subROV : Underwater Discoveries (2022). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are subROV : Underwater Discoveries and Submarine VR similar?
- They overlap on Simulation, Early Access on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Does subROV : Underwater Discoveries run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — subROV : Underwater Discoveries is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Submarine VR doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.