Choose Scanner Sombre
Choose Scanner Sombre if you want an Indie game with Tracked Controller Support and VR Supported. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 2,301 Steam reviews back the pick.
Scanner Sombre vs Submergent
Scanner Sombre 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. Scanner Sombre (2017) is 7 years older than Submergent (2024). Scanner Sombre scores higher on Steam reviews (91% positive) than Submergent (78.6% 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 92% cheaper on the Steam Store. Submergent launched in 2024.
Both Scanner Sombre 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
 Scanner Sombre |  Submergent | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Adventure, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 6.99 USD | 0.59 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91% positive (2,301 reviews) | 78.6% positive (14 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Introversion Software | 626 Interactive |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- Scanner Sombre (2017) is 7 years older than Submergent (2024).
- Scanner Sombre scores higher on Steam reviews (91% positive) than Submergent (78.6% positive).
- Submergent is currently ~92% cheaper on Steam than Scanner Sombre (0.59 USD vs. 6.99 USD).
- Scanner Sombre is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Submergent has no Deck rating yet.
Scanner Sombre vs Submergent — FAQ
- Should I play Scanner Sombre or Submergent first?
- If you want chronology, Scanner Sombre (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 Scanner Sombre 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.
- Does Scanner Sombre run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Scanner Sombre is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Submergent doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.