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Games like Subside

If Subside is your kind of game, the closest matches are The Great Ocean, Be and Cleaning Time VR — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its atmospheric, eerie and hypnotic. 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 Subside: Subside is an immersive aquatic VR experience with multiple areas to explore and lifelike aquatic creatures to interact with. Crafted with unparalleled realism, it aims to replicate the nuances of real-life swimming and diving in shallow waters

2024Simulation24.99 USDWindowsby A2D Software
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Encountering realistic marine life including sharks and whalesFinding hidden collectibles and treasures across diverse locationsHand gesture swimming feels naturalAtmosphericEerieHypnotic

Players who liked Subside also play

Steam players who put hours into Subside 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. The Great Ocean

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Subside fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation with Subside.

    Dive into the earth’s oceans. Explore in your high-tech submarine fascinating spots like the Galapagos or the Deep Sea. Use your tools to solve quests when you free jailed whales, or explore sunken WW2 battleships. Swim with majestic whales, sharks and sea turtles.

    2026ActionAdventureSimulation9.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Be

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Subside fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation with Subside.

    Build, relax or explore in a beautiful world. Chill out next to a lake or build crazy structures (with friends!) Choose your own weather & time of day.

    2022IndieSimulationCasual12.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Cleaning Time VR

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Subside fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation with Subside.

    Clean up your virtual world with "Cleaning Time VR", a fun and immersive game that challenges you to clear away the clutter! Use your skills and special virtual tools to reign victorious as you scrub, wash, and mow your way to success.

    2023SimulationCasual9.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. DeepStates [VR]

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Subside fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation with Subside.

    DeepStates [VR] - Experiences designed to calm your mind and drift away. Wind down in compelling natural sceneries with dense atmospheres. Please note: Development for DeepStates is discontinued.

    2021IndieSimulationCasual11.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Disc Golf Adventure VR

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Subside fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries.

    Disc Golf in VR for when you can't (or don't want to) play outside!

    2019SportsIndieCasual9.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Undergrowth: VR Maze

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Subside fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation with Subside.

    In this VR simulator, you can explore the sandbox with your Steam Index, HTC Vive, or Oculus Headsets and interact with certain parts of the environment. Jump and just be inside the simulator. Relax and enjoy yourself in the green environment.

    2021Simulation19.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Knowledge VR Pack

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Subside fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation with Subside.

    The Knowledge VR Pack includes "Inside Human Body VR" for human anatomy exploration, "Chandrayaan VR" for a moon mission experience, and "Life in Water VR" for diving into marine ecosystems. It combines education and adventure in an immersive virtual journey.

    2024Simulation14.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. Exhale XR | VR Wellness

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Subside fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation with Subside.

    Exhale into an adventure all its own. Prepare yourself for a true undertaking into enlightenment and better mental health with the Exhale XR app and VR wellness library.

    2022AdventureSimulationCasual3.99 USDSteam ↗

Reviewers mention these as similar to Subside

Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.

  1. Ocean Rift

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Subside.

    Reviewers of Subside cross-mention this title as a similar play.

    Ocean Rift is the world's first VR aquatic safari park. Explore a vivid underwater world full of life including dolphins, sharks, orcas, turtles, sea snakes, rays, manatees, sea lions, whales, and even dinosaurs!

    2017IndieAdventureCasual9.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. theBlu

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Subside.

    Reviewers of Subside cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Simulation with Subside.

    Experience the wonder and majesty of the ocean through a series of habitats and come face to face with some of the most awe inspiring species on the planet.

    2016IndieAdventureSimulationSteam ↗
  3. Kayak VR: Mirage

    WHY THIS

    Shares environmental interaction and an atmospheric mood with Subside.

    Reviewers of Subside cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Simulation with Subside.

    Kayak VR: Mirage is a jaw-dropping and exhilarating journey through beautiful locations, made for Virtual Reality. Maneuver our fully physically accurate kayak around checkpoints and crown yourself the fastest, or take it easy and use the free roam mode and enjoy the scenery.

    2022SportsIndieAdventure22.99 USDSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

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

  1. Garry's Mod

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Subside on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Subside.

    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.

    2006IndieSimulationCasual4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. People Playground

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Subside on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Subside.

    Shoot, stab, burn, poison, tear, vaporise, or crush ragdolls in a large open space.

    2019ActionIndieSimulation9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Kerbal Space Program

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Subside on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Subside.

    In Kerbal Space Program, take charge of the space program for the alien race known as the Kerbals. You have access to an array of parts to assemble fully-functional spacecraft that flies (or doesn’t) based on realistic aerodynamic and orbital physics.

    2015IndieSimulation9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Cookie Clicker

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Subside on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Subside.

    An idle game about making cookies! Originally released in 2013 on the web, and actively developed since then. This is the official version for Steam.

    2021StrategyIndieSimulation4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Noita

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~68% under Subside on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Subside.

    Noita is a magical action roguelite set in a world where every pixel is physically simulated. Fight, explore, melt, burn, freeze and evaporate your way through the procedurally generated world using spells you've created yourself.

    2020ActionIndieAdventure7.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. FTL: Faster Than Light

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Subside on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Subside.

    This "spaceship simulation roguelike-like" allows you to take your ship and crew on an adventure through a randomly generated galaxy filled with glory and bitter defeat.

    2012StrategyIndieSimulation9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. PowerWash Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Subside on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Subside.

    Release the Pressure with PowerWash Simulator! Wash away your worries with the soothing sounds of high-pressure water. Fire up your power washer and blast away every speck of dirt and grime you can find, all with the simple satisfaction of power-washing to a sparkling finish.

    2022IndieSimulationCasual12.49 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Buckshot Roulette

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~88% under Subside on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Subside.

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

    2024ActionIndieSimulation2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Free alternatives

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

  1. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

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

    Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  2. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗
  3. The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog

    WHY THIS

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

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

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

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗
  5. missed messages.

    WHY THIS

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

    ‘goth gf’s iPhone’ airdrops you - accept or decline? A love/horror story about life, death, & memes.

    2019IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. NGU IDLE

    WHY THIS

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

    NGU Idle is a Free To Play Idle game that's full of weird humor, tons of upgrades and hundreds of hours of content! Try out NGU Idle today and experience the joy of Numbers Going Up!

    2019IndieAdventureSimulationFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Travellin Cats in Paris

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗
  8. Virtual Cottage

    WHY THIS

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

    Virtual Cottage gives you a comfy place to rest and be productive without any distractions. Open the game, set yourself a goal and enjoy the atmosphere.

    2020IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Subside

Does Subside work on Steam Deck?
Subside is currently rated Unsupported on Steam Deck. It may not launch or may have significant issues that block normal play.
How much does Subside cost?
Subside is listed on Steam at 24.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Subside?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Subside are The Great Ocean, Be, Cleaning Time VR.
Who developed Subside?
Subside was developed by A2D Software.

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 Subside.

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