Rank 01Why this
Also Underwater and Colony Sim, like Aquatico.
- $19.99 (Price checked Nov 5)
- Deck Playable
- 2024
Games like Aquatico
- 22 games
- Updated Nov 5, 2026
Players who liked Aquatico also play
The closest matches to Aquatico: Surviving the Abyss, Patron, Endzone - A World Apart, Oxygen, and Against the Storm. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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- Deck Playable
- 2021
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- Released: 2023
- Developer: Digital Reef Games
- Price: $24.99checked Nov 5
- 69% of 492 reviews
- Genres: Strategy, Simulation
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Domed infrastructure creates spatial challenges
- Pressure and oxygen mechanics add unique tension
- Resource chains feel rewarding when balanced correctly
- Atmospheric
- Challenging
- Contemplative
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Why this: Also Base-Building and City Builder, like Aquatico.
About Aquatico
The closest matches to Aquatico: Surviving the Abyss, Patron, Endzone - A World Apart, Oxygen, and Against the Storm. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Aquatico is your kind of game, the closest matches are Surviving the Abyss, Patron and Endzone - A World Apart — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, challenging and contemplative, and single out its dome expansion and food tier needs. 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 Aquatico: Aquatico is a classic city builder set within the depths of the sea. Strategically build an underwater colony atop the ocean floor and face the challenges that accompany oceanic life.
Is Aquatico worth buying?
Players are split
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 69% of 492 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $24.99 (checked Nov 8).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 17 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 18 h before their negative review.
- Not supported on Steam Deck.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Domed infrastructure creates spatial challenges
- Pressure and oxygen mechanics add unique tension
- Resource chains feel rewarding when balanced correctly
- Underwater setting changes how you expand and manage resources
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“Every negative review basically explains this game. The logic behind is not there. The idea that the citizens are worried about luxuries rather than survival. The missions on the subs are not interesting. And the over all mission for the…”
“EDIT, AND IMPORATANT: Game has been abandoned. It stated as finished but is not as evidenced by discussions. STAY AWAY! Why do my upgraded guard towers not target sharks....makes no sense. The pipes breaking is annoying as hell. And theres…”
People who play it also play: Surviving the Abyss, Patron, Endzone - A World Apart
Frequently asked about Aquatico
Can I run it?
Does Aquatico work on Steam Deck?
Aquatico is currently rated Unsupported on Steam Deck. It may not launch or may have significant issues that block normal play.
How much does Aquatico cost?
Aquatico is listed on Steam at 24.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Aquatico?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Aquatico are Surviving the Abyss, Patron, Endzone - A World Apart.
Who developed Aquatico?
Aquatico was developed by Digital Reef Games and published by Overseer Games.