Choose Crushing Depths
Choose Crushing Depths if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Crushing Depths launched in 2023.
Crushing Depths vs Submergent
Crushing Depths and Submergent both land in Adventure 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 are Adventure games on Steam. Crushing Depths (2023) is 1 year older than Submergent (2024). Submergent is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Crushing Depths (1.99 USD vs. 2.99 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 Submergent
Choose Submergent if you want a Simulation experience. On Steam, it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Submergent launched in 2024.
Both Crushing Depths and Submergent sit in Adventure 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
 Crushing Depths |  Submergent | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Genres | Adventure | Adventure, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 4 reviews | 78.6% positive (14 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Alex Le Mesurier | 626 Interactive |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- Crushing Depths (2023) is 1 year older than Submergent (2024).
- Submergent is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Crushing Depths (1.99 USD vs. 2.99 USD).
Crushing Depths vs Submergent — FAQ
- Should I play Crushing Depths or Submergent first?
- If you want chronology, Crushing Depths (2023) came out before Submergent (2024). 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 Crushing Depths and Submergent similar?
- They overlap on Adventure 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.