Rank 01Why this
Shares turn based combat with Highwater.
- $34.99 (Price checked Nov 1)
- Deck Playable
- 2023
Games like Highwater
- 19 games
- Updated May 4, 2026
Players who liked Highwater also play
The closest matches to Highwater: Miasma Chronicles, Rogue Waters, Skyshine's BEDLAM, Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden, and Caravan SandWitch. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Shares crew management and turn based combat with Highwater.
- $29.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Playable
- 2024
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Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden
Why this: Also Post-apocalyptic and Turn-Based Combat, like Highwater.
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Caravan SandWitch
Why this: Same chill mood as Highwater.
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Chains of Freedom
Why this: Also Turn-Based Combat and Turn-Based Tactics, like Highwater.
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Golf Club Nostalgia
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Highwater.
The full ranked list: top 24 games like Highwater
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Also Post-apocalyptic and Turn-Based Combat, like Highwater.
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- Released: 2024
- Developer: Demagog Studio
- Price: $4.99−75%checked Nov 2
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 58% of 31 reviews
- Genres: Action, Adventure
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Crew interactions add depth
- Exploration feels serene despite the setting
- Pirate radio soundtrack is immersive
- Atmospheric
- Chill
- Contemplative
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The Cub
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Highwater.
Cheaper alternatives
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Othercide
Why this: Also Turn-Based Combat and Turn-Based Tactics, like Highwater.
XCOM® 2
Why this: Also Post-apocalyptic and Turn-Based Combat, like Highwater.
The Great Perhaps
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Highwater.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Caravan SandWitch
Why this: Same chill mood as Highwater.
Overland
Why this: Also Post-apocalyptic and Turn-Based Tactics, like Highwater.
Chains of Freedom
Why this: Shares turn based combat with Highwater.
Golf Club Nostalgia
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Highwater.
About Highwater
The closest matches to Highwater: Miasma Chronicles, Rogue Waters, Skyshine's BEDLAM, Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden, and Caravan SandWitch. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Highwater is your kind of game, the closest matches are Miasma Chronicles, Rogue Waters and Skyshine's BEDLAM — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, chill and contemplative, and single out its crew management and dialogue driven storytelling. 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 Highwater: Earth has flooded and the planet is doomed, but there’s still time to enjoy the view. Guide Nikos and friends through the flooded world of Highwater and beyond in this story driven, adventure game where they’ll have to fight for their chance to escape.
Is Highwater worth buying?
Too few reviews to call
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- Only 31 Steam reviews so far, not enough to judge.
- On sale: 75% off, now $4.99 (checked Nov 2).
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Crew interactions add depth
- Exploration feels serene despite the setting
- Pirate radio soundtrack is immersive
- Post apocalyptic world feels eerily plausible
People who play it also play: Miasma Chronicles, Rogue Waters, Skyshine's BEDLAM
Frequently asked about Highwater
Can I run it?
Does Highwater run on Steam Deck?
Highwater 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 Highwater cost?
Highwater is listed on Steam at 4.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Highwater?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Highwater are Miasma Chronicles, Rogue Waters, Skyshine's BEDLAM.
Who developed Highwater?
Highwater was developed by Demagog Studio and published by Rogue Games, Inc..