Choose VIVID
Choose VIVID if you want a Simulation game with Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Save Anytime. VIVID launched in 2027.
VIVID vs Submarine Homesick Blues
VIVID and Submarine Homesick Blues both land in Indie, Early Access 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 share Indie, Early Access on Steam. Submarine Homesick Blues (2026) is 1 year older than VIVID (2027). 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 Submarine Homesick Blues
Choose Submarine Homesick Blues if you want an Action and Strategy experience. Submarine Homesick Blues launched in 2026.
Both VIVID and Submarine Homesick Blues sit in Indie and Early Access on Steam and both list Playable without Timed Input, Mouse Only Option, and Touch Only Option, 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
 VIVID |  Submarine Homesick Blues | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2027 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, Early Access | Action, Strategy, Indie, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Price unknown | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | — | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Team Nava Games | MONOKU SAS |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Early Access on Steam.
- Submarine Homesick Blues (2026) is 1 year older than VIVID (2027).
VIVID vs Submarine Homesick Blues — FAQ
- Should I play VIVID or Submarine Homesick Blues first?
- If you want chronology, Submarine Homesick Blues (2026) came out before VIVID (2027). 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 VIVID and Submarine Homesick Blues similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Early Access 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.