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Games like What They Don't Sea

If What They Don't Sea is your kind of game, the closest matches are Pearls of the Oceans, City Of Corals and Takelshin — picked from the ranked list below. 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.

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About What They Don't Sea: Traverse the depths of the ocean in this beautiful 2D pixel platformer, but be sure to watch your air levels! What They Don't Sea has a wonderful mix of beautiful and creepy environments, with drops of humor delivered by charming ocean creatures.

2022AdventureCasual4.99 USDWindows · macOSby Girls Make Games, Team Atlantis
What They Don't Sea — Steam game cover

Players who liked What They Don't Sea also play

Steam players who put hours into What They Don't Sea also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.

  1. Pearls of the Oceans

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for What They Don't Sea fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure and Casual with What They Don't Sea.

    Together for the Planet! Evade and outsmart the many dangers of the oceans, collect the Pearls to save the World. Stay on your toes through 100 handcrafted levels and challenge yourself to climb the leaderboard and prevent the war to begin.

    2021IndieAdventureCasual0.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. City Of Corals

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for What They Don't Sea fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with What They Don't Sea.

    Save the coral reef city in this cute tiny adventure game! Meet the colourful residents of this underwater city, explore the streets, befriend different species of fish and help them restore the corals to their former glory!

    2026IndieAdventureSteam ↗
  3. Takelshin

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for What They Don't Sea fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with What They Don't Sea.

    Takelshin is a 2D platformer in the style of the older 90's video game classics.

    2020ActionIndieAdventure3.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Shallow Pond

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for What They Don't Sea fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure and Casual with What They Don't Sea.

    A cozy 3d platformer full of secrets where you explore vibrant worlds across land and water. Developed by solo developer Nimso.

    ActionIndieAdventureSteam ↗
  5. Legend of Chilli Tree

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for What They Don't Sea fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure and Casual with What They Don't Sea.

    Adventurous, explore-and-combat 2D game with spicy storyline and wonderful locations inspired by real places. And of course, lots of deadly chilli peppers! Samurais, Ninjas, variety of moves, combos and tricks. Constantly updated: New features and levels every month.

    2021ActionAdventureCasual0.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Upstream

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for What They Don't Sea fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure and Casual with What They Don't Sea.

    Play as a salmon journeying home in this challenging physics based platformer using only two buttons! Remember that on a voyage through innumerable obstacles and constant danger, it is your reaction to adversity that determines your success.

    2025IndieAdventureCasual7.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Toon Ocean VR

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for What They Don't Sea fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure and Casual with What They Don't Sea.

    Toon Ocean VR is a collection of four magical experiences in which you can meet friendly inhabitants of the ocean.

    2016IndieAdventureCasual4.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. The Squirrel & Sea

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for What They Don't Sea fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure and Casual with What They Don't Sea.

    An underwater journey to the squirrel's past memories

    2025StrategyIndieAdventure7.99 USDSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below What They Don't Sea at current Steam store prices.

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under What They Don't Sea on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with What They Don't Sea.

    Live a week in the life of "The POSTAL Dude"; a hapless everyman just trying to check off some chores. Buying milk, returning an overdue library book, getting Gary Coleman's autograph, what could possibly go wrong?

    2012ActionIndieAdventure0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under What They Don't Sea on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with What They Don't Sea.

    You will answer a series of questions that will reveal truths from deep within. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~70% under What They Don't Sea on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with What They Don't Sea.

    A short story about what sort of challenges everyday little things can be. Help the girl buy milk, be the first not to disappoint her.

    2020IndieAdventure1.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under What They Don't Sea on Steam right now. Shares Adventure and Casual with What They Don't Sea.

    This Co-op Shooter , has Day and Night levels, multiple maps, players will take on 25 enemy types and numerous bosses, like Gargantuan Monsters and Minibosses every 10 days as you explore, shoot and run for your life against the onslaught of porcine monstrosities.

    2016ActionAdventureCasual0.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Placid Plastic Duck Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under What They Don't Sea on Steam right now. Shares Casual with What They Don't Sea.

    The ultimate high-tech rubber duck simulation, Placid Plastic Duck brings you dangerous levels of relaxation. With chill music, dreamy 3D graphics, and many different happy ducks, your only priority is to float around. Zero Ducks given.

    2022SimulationCasual1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Peggle Deluxe

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under What They Don't Sea on Steam right now. Shares Casual with What They Don't Sea.

    Take your best shot with energizing arcade fun! Aim, shoot, clear the orange pegs, then sit back and cheer as 10 whimsical teachers guide you to Peggle greatness.

    2007Casual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. shapez

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under What They Don't Sea on Steam right now. Shares Casual with What They Don't Sea.

    shapez is an easy-going, minimalistic factory building game about the automation of shapes through extraction and satisfying production lines. Adapt to increasingly complex shapes and grow your factory across an infinitely expanding map. Your only limitation is your creativity!

    2020StrategyIndieSimulation0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. The Test: Hypothesis Rising

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under What They Don't Sea on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with What They Don't Sea.

    The second chapter in The Test trilogy. Answer a series of in-depth questions to reveal hidden truths about yourself and unlock secrets to discover how your life can change drastically with just a few, slight modifications. ...But are you sure you want the answers you seek?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. Doki Doki Literature Club!

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Casual with What They Don't Sea.

    The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.

    2017IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Helltaker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure with What They Don't Sea.

    Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

    2020IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find?

    2025IndieSimulationMassively MultiplayerFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. ENA: Dream BBQ

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure with What They Don't Sea.

    Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.

    2025IndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Casual with What They Don't Sea.

    Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!

    2023IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure with What They Don't Sea.

    Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down.

    2024ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. The Looker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    You wake up, alone, on a strangely familiar island full of puzzles that will frustrate and annoy you.

    2022IndieFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Travellin Cats in Paris

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Casual with What They Don't Sea.

    Find 100 cats hidden in Paris, France in this cute hand-drawn hidden object game by Travellin Cats - the original viral hidden cat game creator!

    2023IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

More from Girls Make Games

Other recommendable Steam games by Girls Make Games, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

  1. Interfectorem

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Girls Make Games, the studio behind What They Don't Sea. Shares Adventure with What They Don't Sea.

    GIRLS MAKE GAMES presents Interfectorem, a horrifying murder mystery! Interfectorem is the story of Alis, a young sheriff-in-training who lives alone with her sister Sali in a small town next to the woods.

    2016Adventure4.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. BlubBlub: Quest of the Blob

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Girls Make Games, the studio behind What They Don't Sea.

    BlubBlub is too cute! Escape through a trial of deadly traps to save all the blub friends!

    2018ActionIndieFreeSteam ↗
  3. Find Me

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Girls Make Games, the studio behind What They Don't Sea. Shares Adventure with What They Don't Sea.

    A lost shadow seeks to be reunited with her human girl, while searching for memories and avoiding the dangerous city lights. Find Me is a 2D puzzle platformer set in a beautiful, surreal cityscape.

    2020ActionIndieAdventure4.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Shredded Secrets

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Girls Make Games, the studio behind What They Don't Sea. Shares Adventure with What They Don't Sea.

    “Be kind; Everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.” Shredded Secrets is a charming story-based 2D platformer that lets you step into the lives of four people at a middle school - Isabella, Taylor, London and Oakley.

    2020IndieAdventure4.99 USDSteam ↗

Frequently asked about What They Don't Sea

How much does What They Don't Sea cost?
What They Don't Sea is listed on Steam at 4.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to What They Don't Sea?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside What They Don't Sea are Pearls of the Oceans, City Of Corals, Takelshin.
Who developed What They Don't Sea?
What They Don't Sea was developed by Girls Make Games, Team Atlantis and published by Girls Make Games, LearnDistrict.

imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on What They Don't Sea.

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