Games like Sword of the Sea
If Sword of the Sea is your kind of game, the closest matches are Keeper, CONDEMNED TO BE FREE and Shutter Stroll — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its atmospheric, contemplative and immersive. 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.
Get personalized picks →From Giant Squid, the studio behind ABZÛ and The Pathless, comes Sword of the Sea, an action-adventure released in 2025 priced at $29.99. The game centers on surfing across sand and water in an expansive atmospheric world, with movement mechanics inspired by classic skateboarding and snowboarding that make exploration fluid and intuitive. Players and reviewers consistently praise Matt Nava's striking visual design, and the gliding sensation is repeatedly described as feeling like a dream. Hidden secrets and collectibles are scattered throughout the environment, rewarding careful exploration. The overall experience is contemplative and immersive, with a meditative quality that makes movement the central focus. With 88% positive reviews from over 1000 Steam players, the game delivers a peaceful, cozy solo adventure for those seeking a chill experience.
About Sword of the Sea: Surf across magnificent waves of sand and glistening waters on an epic quest to restore a lost ocean. From the visionary artist behind ABZÛ, The Pathless, and Journey, Sword of the Sea is an atmospheric surfing adventure with fast movement inspired by classic skateboarding and snowboarding games.
Players who liked Sword of the Sea also play
Steam players who put hours into Sword of the 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.
Keeper
WHY THIS
Shares hidden collectibles, exploration and atmospheric with Sword of the Sea.
Top pick for Sword of the Sea fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with Sword of the Sea.
From Lee Petty and Double Fine Productions, Keeper is an atmospheric puzzle adventure in which a long-forgotten lighthouse is awakened and, joined by a spirited seabird, it embarks upon a heartening tale of unlikely companionship, and an unexpected journey into realms beyond understanding
CONDEMNED TO BE FREE
WHY THIS
Second-strongest match for Sword of the Sea fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Sword of the Sea.
A narrative-driven third/first-person short film with about free will, blending cinematic environments with Killer7 combat.
Shutter Stroll
WHY THIS
Third-strongest match for Sword of the Sea fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Sword of the Sea.
Take a break and relax! No rush – enjoy the journey and soak in the sights. Capture stunning photos across millions of unique islands in this tranquil walking simulator.
Dreamcore Retro
WHY THIS
Ranked #4 for Sword of the Sea fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Sword of the Sea.
Dreamcore Retro is a short and relaxing low poly indie game based on lucid dreaming and liminal spaces to concern about endangered species and other problems from the future society. The game mainly consists in exploring the dreamy surroundings of these psychedelic and minimalistic worlds...
Star Overdrive
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Sword of the Sea.
Ranked #5 for Sword of the Sea fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Sword of the Sea.
Star Overdrive is a high-speed action adventure set in an open world. Race across an alien planet on your Hoverboard, mastering tricks, battling enemies, solving puzzles, and using your powers to overcome challenges and shape your destiny!
Kuguru
WHY THIS
Ranked #6 for Sword of the Sea fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Sword of the Sea.
This game is an action-adventure just walking.Travel through a world that changes dramatically just by going through the Ring.Go through the night world of glittering pieces of star and witness the one of three endings.
That Which Gave Chase
WHY THIS
Ranked #7 for Sword of the Sea fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Sword of the Sea.
A first-person dog sledding horror game. Play as a sled dog musher hired to transport a scientist deep into the unforgiving wastes of the arctic.
Kena: Bridge of Spirits
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Sword of the Sea.
Ranked #8 for Sword of the Sea fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Sword of the Sea.
A story-driven, action adventure combining exploration with fast-paced combat. Untangle the past as Kena, a young Spirit Guide in search of the sacred Mountain Shrine. Help free the spirits trapped in a forgotten village with the help of the Rot, her adorable (yet powerful) spirit companions.
Reviewers mention these as similar to Sword of the Sea
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The Pathless
WHY THIS
Shares hidden collectibles and an atmospheric mood with Sword of the Sea.
Reviewers of Sword of the Sea cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie and Adventure with Sword of the Sea.
From the creators of ABZÛ, The Pathless is the mythic adventure of an archer and an eagle in a vast forest. Become the Hunter, a master of archery who travels to a mystical island to dispel a curse of darkness that grips the world.
Journey
WHY THIS
Reviewers of Sword of the Sea cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie and Adventure with Sword of the Sea.
Explore the ancient, mysterious world of Journey as you soar above ruins and glide across sands to discover its secrets.
STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order™
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Sword of the Sea.
Reviewers of Sword of the Sea cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Adventure with Sword of the Sea.
A galaxy-spanning adventure awaits in Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, a 3rd person action-adventure title from Respawn. An abandoned Padawan must complete his training, develop new powerful Force abilities, and master the art of the lightsaber - all while staying one step ahead of the Empire.
Palworld
WHY THIS
Shares an immersive mood with Sword of the Sea.
Reviewers of Sword of the Sea cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie and Adventure with Sword of the Sea.
Fight, farm, build and work alongside mysterious creatures called "Pals" in this completely new multiplayer, open world survival and crafting game!
Wavetale
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Sword of the Sea.
Reviewers of Sword of the Sea cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Adventure with Sword of the Sea.
Surf the waters of a submerged city! Unravel the past, save the islanders from mysterious sea monsters and discover secrets hidden under the surface.
Solar Ash
WHY THIS
Shares exploration and an atmospheric mood with Sword of the Sea.
Reviewers of Sword of the Sea cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Adventure with Sword of the Sea.
From the creators of the award-winning Hyper Light Drifter comes the high-speed and gravity-bending world of Solar Ash.
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2
WHY THIS
Reviewers of Sword of the Sea cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Adventure with Sword of the Sea.
Embody the superhuman skill and brutality of a Space Marine. Unleash deadly abilities and devastating weaponry to obliterate the relentless Tyranid swarms. Defend the Imperium in spectacular third-person action in solo or multiplayer modes.
Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode II
WHY THIS
Reviewers of Sword of the Sea cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Adventure with Sword of the Sea.
The Sonic 4 Saga continues in Episode II with the return of a beloved side kick and fan-favorite villains! Following the events of Episode I, Metal Sonic has returned to form an alliance with Dr. Eggman! To face this new evil, Sonic will have to call upon an old friend to help him save the day!
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Sword of the Sea at current Steam store prices.
Garry's Mod
WHY THIS
Priced ~83% under Sword of the Sea on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Sword of the Sea.
Garry's Mod is a physics sandbox. There aren't any predefined aims or goals. We give you the tools and leave you to play.
Stardew Valley
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under Sword of the Sea on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Sword of the Sea.
You've inherited your grandfather's old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home?
Lethal Company
WHY THIS
Priced ~67% under Sword of the Sea on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Sword of the Sea.
A co-op horror about scavenging at abandoned moons to sell scrap to the Company.
Hollow Knight
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under Sword of the Sea on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Sword of the Sea.
Forge your own path in Hollow Knight! An epic action adventure through a vast ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. Explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style.
People Playground
WHY THIS
Priced ~67% under Sword of the Sea on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Sword of the Sea.
Shoot, stab, burn, poison, tear, vaporise, or crush ragdolls in a large open space.
Free alternatives
Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.
Life is Strange - Episode 1
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure with Sword of the Sea.
Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.
ENA: Dream BBQ
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Sword of the Sea.
Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.
Indigo Park: Chapter 1
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Sword of the 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.
The Looker
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Sword of the Sea.
You wake up, alone, on a strangely familiar island full of puzzles that will frustrate and annoy you.
Grimm's Hollow
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Sword of the Sea.
A spooky, freeware RPG where you search the afterlife for your brother. Reap ghosts with your scythe, explore haunted caves, and eat ghostly treats on your journey through death.
UNBEATABLE [white label]
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Sword of the Sea.
A young girl learns a song. An exclusive side-story set in the world of D-CELL GAMES' upcoming rhythm-adventure.
Star Fetchers
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Sword of the Sea.
The introduction to a wild ride with gangsters and deep state conspiracy theories
Paper Lily - Chapter 1
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Sword of the Sea.
Paper Lily is an RPG horror game in which you can solve puzzles in different ways. Explore a hidden world, meet strange characters, and guide Lacie as she attempts to find answers about her unusual condition.
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Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Star Overdrive
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Sword of the Sea.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Adventure with Sword of the Sea.
Star Overdrive is a high-speed action adventure set in an open world. Race across an alien planet on your Hoverboard, mastering tricks, battling enemies, solving puzzles, and using your powers to overcome challenges and shape your destiny!
That Which Gave Chase
WHY THIS
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Adventure with Sword of the Sea.
A first-person dog sledding horror game. Play as a sled dog musher hired to transport a scientist deep into the unforgiving wastes of the arctic.
Kena: Bridge of Spirits
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Sword of the Sea.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Adventure with Sword of the Sea.
A story-driven, action adventure combining exploration with fast-paced combat. Untangle the past as Kena, a young Spirit Guide in search of the sacred Mountain Shrine. Help free the spirits trapped in a forgotten village with the help of the Rot, her adorable (yet powerful) spirit companions.
Frequently asked about Sword of the Sea
- Does Sword of the Sea work on Steam Deck?
- Sword of the Sea is currently rated Unsupported on Steam Deck. It may not launch or may have significant issues that block normal play.
- How much does Sword of the Sea cost?
- Sword of the Sea is listed on Steam at 29.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- What games are most similar to Sword of the Sea?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Sword of the Sea are Keeper, CONDEMNED TO BE FREE, Shutter Stroll.
- Who developed Sword of the Sea?
- Sword of the Sea was developed by Giant Squid.
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 Sword of the Sea.
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