Rank 01Why this
Also Submarine and Underwater, like Darkwater.
- $17.49 (Price checked Oct 4)
- Deck Playable
- 2023
Games like Darkwater
- 30 games
- Updated Oct 4, 2026
Players who liked Darkwater also play
The closest matches to Darkwater: Barotrauma, Murky Divers, Subterror, Sub Command, and Wolfpack. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Also Underwater and Survival Horror, like Darkwater.
- $4.94 (Price checked Oct 4)
- Deck Verified
- 2024
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Sub Command
Why this: Also Submarine and Naval Combat, like Darkwater.
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MISERY
Why this: Also Survival Horror and Procedural Generation, like Darkwater.
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The full ranked list: top 24 games like Darkwater
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- Released: 2026
- Developer: Targon Studios
- Price: $6.99−30%checked Oct 4
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 83% of 535 reviews
- Genres: Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Casual
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Co op chaos with friends heightens the experience
- Crafting and upgrades add meaningful progression
- Emergent horror creates unforgettable player stories
- Atmospheric
- Dark
- Tense
More games like Darkwater, sliced differently
Reviewers mention these as similar to Darkwater
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.
FTL: Faster Than Light
Why this: Same tense mood as Darkwater.
Subnautica
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Darkwater.
We Need To Go Deeper
Why this: Also Submarine and Underwater, like Darkwater.
Lethal Company
Why this: Also Survival Horror and Procedural Generation, like Darkwater.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Darkwater at current Steam store prices.
Narcosis
Why this: Also Underwater and Survival Horror, like Darkwater.
Nuclear Nightmare
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Darkwater.
Diluvion: Resubmerged
Why this: Also Submarine and Underwater, like Darkwater.
Obscure II (Obscure: The Aftermath)
Why this: Shares crafting and puzzle solving with Darkwater.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to Darkwater, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
World of Warships
Why this: Same tense mood as Darkwater.
Maelstrom
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Darkwater.
SCP – Containment Breach
Why this: Also Survival Horror and Procedural Generation, like Darkwater.
More from Targon Studios
Other recommendable Steam games by Targon Studios, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Fire & Maneuver
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Darkwater.
About Darkwater
The closest matches to Darkwater: Barotrauma, Murky Divers, Subterror, Sub Command, and Wolfpack. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Darkwater is your kind of game, the closest matches are Barotrauma, Murky Divers and Subterror — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, dark and tense, and single out its crafting and emergency revive. 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.
About Darkwater: Darkwater is a cooperative extraction horror game for 1-4 players. Command a submarine trapped under the ice of an alien planet. Battle enemy vessels and deep sea abominations as you hunt for resources. Do what it takes to survive.
Is Darkwater worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 83% of 535 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- On sale: 30% off, now $6.99 (checked Oct 5).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 7 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics usually quit early: a median of 1.4 h played before their negative review.
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Co op chaos with friends heightens the experience
- Crafting and upgrades add meaningful progression
- Emergent horror creates unforgettable player stories
- Scavenging outposts is tense and rewarding
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“Garbage. Literally had to restart 3 times because the game kept spawning Monsters on us instantly, had literally 0 chances to even get set up. When you die you get turned into a rat and you're supposed to be able to pull a lever to revive…”
People who play it also play: Barotrauma, Murky Divers, Subterror
Frequently asked about Darkwater
Can I run it?
Does Darkwater run on Steam Deck?
Darkwater is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does Darkwater cost?
Darkwater is listed on Steam at 6.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Darkwater have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Darkwater supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op).
What games are most similar to Darkwater?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Darkwater are Barotrauma, Murky Divers, Subterror.
Who developed Darkwater?
Darkwater was developed by Targon Studios and published by Playstack.