Choose Narcosis
Choose Narcosis if you want an Indie game with VR Supported. Narcosis launched in 2017.
Narcosis vs Submergent
Narcosis 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. Narcosis (2017) is 7 years older than Submergent (2024). Submergent scores higher on Steam reviews (78.6% positive) than Narcosis (75.8% positive). 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 96% cheaper on the Steam Store. Submergent launched in 2024.
Both Narcosis 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
 Narcosis |  Submergent | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Adventure, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 0.59 USD |
| Steam reviews | 75.8% positive (640 reviews) | 78.6% positive (14 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Honor Code, Inc. | 626 Interactive |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- Narcosis (2017) is 7 years older than Submergent (2024).
- Submergent scores higher on Steam reviews (78.6% positive) than Narcosis (75.8% positive).
- Submergent is currently ~96% cheaper on Steam than Narcosis (0.59 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Narcosis is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Submergent has no Deck rating yet.
Narcosis vs Submergent — FAQ
- Should I play Narcosis or Submergent first?
- If you want chronology, Narcosis (2017) 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 Narcosis 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.