Choose DROPTCH
Choose DROPTCH if you want a RPG, Casual, and Early Access game with Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. DROPTCH launched in 2021.
DROPTCH vs Submeris
DROPTCH and Submeris both land in Indie, Adventure, Simulation 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 Indie, Adventure, Simulation on Steam. DROPTCH (2021) is 4 years older than Submeris (2025). Submeris is currently ~17% cheaper on Steam than DROPTCH (4.99 USD vs. 5.99 USD). 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 Submeris
Choose Submeris if you want an Action and Strategy experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Submeris launched in 2025.
Both DROPTCH and Submeris sit in Indie, Adventure, and Simulation 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
 DROPTCH |  Submeris | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG, Casual, Early Access | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 5.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 2 reviews | 9 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Crunchy Sushi | OxygenStudio |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, Simulation on Steam.
- DROPTCH (2021) is 4 years older than Submeris (2025).
- Submeris is currently ~17% cheaper on Steam than DROPTCH (4.99 USD vs. 5.99 USD).
- DROPTCH has co-op; Submeris does not.
DROPTCH vs Submeris — FAQ
- Should I play DROPTCH or Submeris first?
- If you want chronology, DROPTCH (2021) came out before Submeris (2025). 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 DROPTCH and Submeris similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, Simulation 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 Submeris have multiplayer like DROPTCH?
- No. DROPTCH supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Submeris is listed as single-player only.