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Games like Sea of Survivors

If Sea of Survivors is your kind of game, the closest matches are Spellbook Demonslayers, Renfield: Bring Your Own Blood and Abandon Ship — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its atmospheric, challenging and intense. 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 Sea of Survivors: In Sea of Survivors, you can sail your ship in any direction but you can never stop moving. Evade and destroy hordes of pirates and sea monsters to gain experience, level up and choose upgrades for your ship. Explore oceans filled with mysterious curses, unlock treasures and fight for survival.

2023ActionIndieAdventureCasualEarly Access6.99 USDDeck VerifiedWindowsby Nah Yeah Games
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Steam players who put hours into Sea of Survivors 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. Spellbook Demonslayers

    WHY THIS

    Shares meta progression and an atmospheric mood with Sea of Survivors.

    Top pick for Sea of Survivors fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Sea of Survivors.

    Slay endless hordes of demons to protect the Cosmic Library! Steal their abilities, find powerful equipment, and unlock the secrets of each spellbook to become unstoppable! Will you be able to destroy the demonic legion?

    2022ActionIndieCasual4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Renfield: Bring Your Own Blood

    WHY THIS

    Shares wave based survival, roguelite progression, action and an intense mood with Sea of Survivors.

    Second-strongest match for Sea of Survivors fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Sea of Survivors.

    Slash and survive a typical workday as Dracula's overworked and underappreciated servant! You'll have a bloody good time as you rampage through New Orleans to find fresh victims for your narcissistic boss.

    2023ActionIndieCasual4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Abandon Ship

    WHY THIS

    Shares ship upgrades and an atmospheric mood with Sea of Survivors.

    Third-strongest match for Sea of Survivors fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Sea of Survivors.

    Take command of an 'Age of Sail' ship and her crew, exploring a vast, story-filled world that reacts to your decisions. Engage enemy vessels, fortifications and sea monsters in brutal tactical combat, all framed in an art style inspired by classic Naval Oil Paintings.

    2019StrategyIndieAdventure24.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Flinthook

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Sea of Survivors.

    Ranked #4 for Sea of Survivors fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Sea of Survivors.

    Live the life of space captain Flinthook! Armed with your mighty hookshot, your uncanny slow-motion powers and your trusty blasma pistol, plunder and fight your way through an infinite variety of randomly-assembled spaceships for treasure, loot and fame!

    2017ActionIndieAdventure14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Horde Hunters

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Sea of Survivors.

    Ranked #5 for Sea of Survivors fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Sea of Survivors.

    Slay hordes of enemies on thrilling missions to save the humanity from a looming demon onslaught.

    2025Action6.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. NIMRODS

    WHY THIS

    Shares bullet hell, meta progression and a challenging mood with Sea of Survivors.

    Ranked #6 for Sea of Survivors fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Sea of Survivors.

    Assemble a limitless arsenal in this survive-em-up roguelite shooter. As a Gun Manufacturer's testing force, your mission is simple: test the latest gun tech and scavenge alien planets. Collect insane weapon parts to invent crazy guns that slay thousands. You may not survive, but your guns will!

    2024ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Asgard's Fall — Viking Survivors

    WHY THIS

    Shares wave based survival, real time combat, action and an atmospheric mood with Sea of Survivors.

    Ranked #7 for Sea of Survivors fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Sea of Survivors.

    Embark on an epic saga in Asgard's Fall, a norse Survivors-like Roguelite. Fight your way through hordes of creatures and let the gods feel your relentless wrath. How will your saga unfold?

    2025ActionStrategyIndie6.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Bounty of One

    WHY THIS

    Shares a tense mood with Sea of Survivors.

    Ranked #8 for Sea of Survivors fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Sea of Survivors.

    Fallen hero of the Wild West, you’re wanted and in disgrace! Grab your guns, survive endless hordes of bounty hunters and fight to clear your name! Bounty of One is a fast-paced casual roguelite bullet hell for 1 to 4 players. Dash, Dodge, Shoot, Repeat!

    2023ActionIndieRPG6.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Sea of Survivors at current Steam store prices.

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~86% under Sea of Survivors on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Sea of Survivors.

    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. Buckshot Roulette

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~57% under Sea of Survivors on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Sea of Survivors.

    Play Russian roulette with a 12-gauge shotgun. Four enter. One leaves. Roll the dice with your life. Good luck!

    2024ActionIndieSimulation2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. GRIS

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~46% under Sea of Survivors on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Sea of Survivors.

    Gris is a hopeful young girl lost in her own world, dealing with a painful experience in her life. Her journey through sorrow is manifested in her dress, which grants new abilities to better navigate her faded reality.

    2018IndieAdventure3.74 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~72% under Sea of Survivors on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Sea of Survivors.

    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 ↗
  5. Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~79% under Sea of Survivors on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Sea of Survivors.

    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 ↗
  6. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~86% under Sea of Survivors on Steam right now. Shares Action and Adventure with Sea of Survivors.

    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 ↗
  7. Crypt of the NecroDancer

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~57% under Sea of Survivors on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Sea of Survivors.

    Crypt of the NecroDancer is an award winning hardcore roguelike rhythm game. Move to the music and deliver beatdowns to the beat! Groove to the epic Danny Baranowsky soundtrack, or select songs from your own MP3 collection!

    2015ActionIndieRPG2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. A Short Hike

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~43% under Sea of Survivors on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Sea of Survivors.

    Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park as you make your way to the summit.

    2019IndieAdventure3.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Free alternatives

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

  1. The Looker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Sea of Survivors.

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

    2022IndieFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. The Expendabros

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Sea of Survivors.

    The Expendabros have assembled and set their sights on the forces of ruthless arms dealer Conrad Stonebanks in the forests of Eastern Europe.

    2014ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Magic Archery

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Sea of Survivors.

    Train a commoner to become the greatest archer in this short incremental game! Increase your stats, gather wealth from quests, buy upgrades, and infuse your arrows with magic.

    2024IndieSimulationRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Disfigure

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Sea of Survivors.

    Disfigure is a grim-dark action rogue-like where you battle relentless hordes of monsters lurking in the shadows. Unlock powerful weapons, craft god-like builds with hundreds of upgrades, slay colossal bosses, and push your limits in intense 20–30 minute survival runs!

    2023ActionIndieFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Princess Remedy in a World of Hurt

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Sea of Survivors.

    Remedy, a recent graduate from the Saturnian healing school, must descend to Hurtland and use her powers to heal everyone from stray ducks to dark lords, and finally cure the ailing Prince Hingst. It's a short, whimsical adventure with plenty of heart(s).

    2016ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Moonring

    WHY THIS

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

    A dark-fantasy, turn-based, retro-fusion of classic turn-based RPGs and roguelikes, all presented with a unique neon aesthetic.

    2023RPGFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Lily's Well

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Sea of Survivors.

    It is a rainy night in the Spring of 2005. Lily is left home alone after her Papa put her to bed. She is awoken by a cry for help outside her window. It is coming from the well. Help Lily gather rope to go down the well and save the poor soul trapped down there.

    2022IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. The Last Sovereign

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Sea of Survivors.

    Explore a world torn between armies of lust and purity in which everything is more complex than it seems, deciding the fate of nations through might, politics, and finance. Every decision matters in an intricate saga that tracks thousands of variables.

    2025StrategyIndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Plays great on Steam Deck

Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.

  1. Renfield: Bring Your Own Blood

    WHY THIS

    Shares wave based survival, roguelite progression, action and an intense mood with Sea of Survivors.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Sea of Survivors.

    Slash and survive a typical workday as Dracula's overworked and underappreciated servant! You'll have a bloody good time as you rampage through New Orleans to find fresh victims for your narcissistic boss.

    2023ActionIndieCasual4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Flinthook

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Sea of Survivors.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Sea of Survivors.

    Live the life of space captain Flinthook! Armed with your mighty hookshot, your uncanny slow-motion powers and your trusty blasma pistol, plunder and fight your way through an infinite variety of randomly-assembled spaceships for treasure, loot and fame!

    2017ActionIndieAdventure14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Horde Hunters

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Sea of Survivors.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with Sea of Survivors.

    Slay hordes of enemies on thrilling missions to save the humanity from a looming demon onslaught.

    2025Action6.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. NIMRODS

    WHY THIS

    Shares bullet hell, meta progression and a challenging mood with Sea of Survivors.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Sea of Survivors.

    Assemble a limitless arsenal in this survive-em-up roguelite shooter. As a Gun Manufacturer's testing force, your mission is simple: test the latest gun tech and scavenge alien planets. Collect insane weapon parts to invent crazy guns that slay thousands. You may not survive, but your guns will!

    2024ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Bounty of One

    WHY THIS

    Shares a tense mood with Sea of Survivors.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Sea of Survivors.

    Fallen hero of the Wild West, you’re wanted and in disgrace! Grab your guns, survive endless hordes of bounty hunters and fight to clear your name! Bounty of One is a fast-paced casual roguelite bullet hell for 1 to 4 players. Dash, Dodge, Shoot, Repeat!

    2023ActionIndieRPG6.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Sea of Survivors

Is Sea of Survivors verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Sea of Survivors is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does Sea of Survivors cost?
Sea of Survivors is listed on Steam at 6.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Sea of Survivors?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Sea of Survivors are Spellbook Demonslayers, Renfield: Bring Your Own Blood, Abandon Ship.
Who developed Sea of Survivors?
Sea of Survivors was developed by Nah Yeah Games.

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 Sea of Survivors.

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