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Submerged vs Wisper

Submerged and Wisper 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. Submerged (2015) is 9 years older than Wisper (2024). Wisper is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Submerged (9.99 USD vs. 19.99 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 Submerged

Choose Submerged if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 1,692 Steam reviews back the pick.

Choose Wisper

Choose Wisper if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Wisper launched in 2024.

Both Submerged and Wisper 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

Submerged vs Wisper — Steam metadata comparison
Submerged — Steam game coverSubmergedWisper — Steam game coverWisper
Released20152024
GenresAdventureAdventure
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedDeck Playable
Price19.99 USD9.99 USD
Steam reviews77.9% positive (1,692 reviews)6 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersUppercut Games Pty LtdAechmea Studios

Side by side

Submerged vs Wisper — FAQ

Should I play Submerged or Wisper first?
If you want chronology, Submerged (2015) came out before Wisper (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 Submerged and Wisper 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.
Submerged vs Wisper — Verdict (2026) · imho.run