Games Like Below The Ocean

Lumione is a platformer game set in a deep-sea universe. Join the protagonist Glimmer on a journey in search of the Light as you put your wit to the test in solving challenging puzzle-like levels. Learn from your failures and restore the Light of Hope to the seabed.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 38.5%, Platformer 18.3%, Underwater 15.3% ★, Puzzle Platformer 7.7%, 2D 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: A beautiful precision-platformer that mirrors the atmospheric, light-based aesthetic and challenging movement of Below The Ocean.

Explore the ruins of the human race and discover the thriving wildlife that blossomed after our extinction in this underwater action/adventure. Encounter monstrous creatures and let curiosity guide you through an inevitable voyage of extinction.

Why similar: Underwater 74.5% ★, Pixel Graphics 12.6%, Adventure 7.4%, 2D 4.5%, Singleplayer 1%

Why You'll Like It: This underwater metroidvania captures the melancholic, deep-sea exploration feel while adding challenging boss encounters.

Anoxemia is a story-driven exploration game that puts you in control of the scientist Dr. Bailey and his operations drone, ATMA. Search the ocean floor as you discover and extract samples from the bowels of the underwater caves. Danger lurks in each passageway.

Why similar: Underwater 23.8% ★, Puzzle Platformer 19.1%, Side Scroller 17.4%, Platformer 10.6%, Minimalist 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-platformer set in the dark depths of the ocean that focuses on navigation and environmental problem-solving.

Koral, a love letter to the ocean. Dive into the beautiful underwater world as a sea current. Solve puzzles to bring back to life coral reefs and spread the beauty of the oceans in different sea ecosystems.

Why similar: Underwater 61.1% ★, Atmospheric 9.2%, 2D Platformer 8.2%, Puzzle 7.1%, Colorful 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: An underwater-themed game that prioritizes a relaxing, atmospheric experience and puzzle-solving over high-speed action.

Downwell is a curious game about a young person venturing down a well in search of untold treasures with only his Gunboots to protect him.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 46.6%, Platformer 14.9%, 2D Platformer 13.9%, Pixel Graphics 12.2%, Retro 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: A pixel-art precision-platformer that focuses on vertical movement and momentum-based combat.

Help Madeline survive her inner demons on her journey to the top of Celeste Mountain, in this super-tight platformer from the creators of TowerFall. Brave hundreds of hand-crafted challenges, uncover devious secrets, and piece together the mystery of the mountain.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 34.9%, Platformer 13.5%, 2D Platformer 12.9%, Pixel Graphics 11.8%, Puzzle Platformer 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for precision-platforming, offering the same tight, momentum-based control scheme found in the seed game.

Rift Racoon is an intense precision platformer about a lost racoon with a fun abillity: teleportation! Teleport through dangerous traps, use your claws to climb walls and jump your way across difficult platforming levels with retro visuals!

Why similar: Precision Platformer 27.4%, Side Scroller 15.6%, 2D Platformer 12.2%, Platformer 10.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging 2D precision-platformer that requires quick reflexes and mastery of unique movement abilities.

A story-rich 2D platformer where you'll delve into dangerous power plants and massive creatures, while uncovering the truth of your world. Explore towns and cities, and help a world thrown out of balance!

Why similar: 2D Platformer 23.8%, Platformer 13.7%, Side Scroller 13.2%, Pixel Graphics 12.1%, Atmospheric 12%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D platformer that explores themes of nature and balance with a focus on narrative and atmospheric world-building.

A mysterious signal. A missing crew. And the one man trying to piece it all together. As Abe Douglas, dive deep into a fully underwater metroidvania to explore massive oceanic biomes, battle monstrous bosses, and piece together a mystery that threatens not only your crew, but your own sanity.

Why similar: Underwater 51.4% ★, Side Scroller 16%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%, Retro 6.5%, Atmospheric 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging underwater metroidvania that emphasizes exploration and survival in a hostile, deep-sea setting.

The infamous, tough-as-nails platformer comes to Steam with a playable Head Crab character (Steam-exclusive)!

Why similar: Precision Platformer 50.7%, Platformer 16.5%, 2D Platformer 13.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%, 2D 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: A classic precision-platformer that demands perfect timing and mastery of physics-based movement.

Throw on your nostalgia goggles and travel back in time with Super Win the Game, a retro-core explosion of exploration and platforming action!!

Why similar: Precision Platformer 25.2%, Side Scroller 18.5%, 1980s 13.2%, Platformer 10%, Old School 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-inspired precision-platformer that focuses on exploration and fluid movement in a colorful world.

VVVVVV is a platform game all about exploring one simple mechanical idea - what if you reversed gravity instead of jumping?

Why similar: Precision Platformer 37.1%, Platformer 16%, Pixel Graphics 15.4%, 2D Platformer 14.5%, Retro 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist precision-platformer that uses unique gravity-flipping mechanics to create challenging puzzles.

Aquaria is an award-winning action-adventure game set in a massive underwater world teeming with life and filled with ancient secrets. Join Naija, a lone underwater adventurer, as she travels from hidden caves shrouded in darkness, to beautiful, sunlit oases in search of her past.

Why similar: Underwater 72.5% ★, Adventure 6.1%, Side Scroller 6.1%, 2D 5.8%, Atmospheric 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: An expansive underwater adventure that focuses on exploration, discovery, and fluid movement through deep-sea environments.

Planet Cube is being invaded! Prepare to run, gun, jump and dash your way through an underwater science complex, collecting fire-power to turn the tables on a mysterious aggressor. This is high-speed adventuring set in a hand-crafted pixel art world, filled with precision platforming and thrills.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 31.3%, Side Scroller 23.2%, 2D Platformer 14.1%, Platformer 12.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced side-scrolling precision-platformer that features tight controls and challenging level design.

Hats up and whips out; the wilderness' mysteries await! Explore lush biomes, use your trusty whip to extract wild flowers' mystic powers, and collect rare gems in this dynamic precision-platformer. Unearth archaeological marvels and become a legend!

Why similar: Precision Platformer 31.3%, Platformer 12.9%, Side Scroller 11.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%, 2D Platformer 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: A difficult precision-platformer that focuses on exploration and overcoming complex environmental obstacles.

“Ori and the Blind Forest” tells the tale of a young orphan destined for heroics, through a visually stunning action-platformer crafted by Moon Studios for PC.

Why similar: Platformer 29.1%, Atmospheric 19.3%, Puzzle Platformer 17.1%, Side Scroller 12.4%, Adventure 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric platformer with fluid movement and a beautiful, hand-painted world that rewards exploration.

Guide a group of rectangles through 120 levels, using their different skills together to overcome a series of obstacles in each environment. Discover the human-made story of the first sentient artificial intelligences with Danny Wallace’s BAFTA-winning narration.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 21.1%, Side Scroller 15.5%, Puzzle Platformer 14.9%, Platformer 10.7%, 2D Platformer 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-platformer that uses simple shapes and physics to deliver a compelling narrative experience.

Pounce inside of your cozy armored mech and set off on a dangerous trek through an alien underworld full of irritable creatures and treacherous obstacles in a valiant effort to save your stranded captain and his crashed spaceship.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 23.7%, Platformer 21.5%, Side Scroller 19.4%, Retro 15.3%, 2D 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: A compact, pixel-art metroidvania that features tight platforming and satisfying exploration.

Fling, jet, grapple and roll through a psychedelic world as you experience the bizarre mating rituals of alien jellyfish. You'll need careful timing and strategy to explore every cleft and cranny in this chill but challenging 1-button arcade game.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 37%, Puzzle Platformer 27.1%, Platformer 19.4%, Puzzle 9.2%, Colorful 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: A physics-based puzzle-platformer that uses unique movement mechanics to navigate through atmospheric, alien environments.

From the art director of Journey®, ABZÛ is a beautiful underwater adventure that evokes the dream of diving. Immerse yourself in a vibrant hidden world bursting with color and life as you descend into the heart of the ocean. But beware as you swim deeper as dangers lurk in the depths.

Why similar: Underwater 72.1% ★, Atmospheric 14.2%, Adventure 4.6%, Colorful 3.9%, Casual 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: While less focused on platforming, this game provides the ultimate atmospheric, relaxing underwater exploration experience.

What if someone knew your mind better than you did? The Swapper is an award-winning, narrative driven puzzle game set in the furthest reaches of space.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 27.4%, Puzzle 20.2%, Platformer 19.7%, Atmospheric 16.6%, Side Scroller 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: A cerebral puzzle-platformer that uses a unique cloning mechanic to navigate challenging environments.

Explore an abandoned space station in this retro-themed explorative action platformer.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 32.3%, Platformer 29.4%, Retro 12.2%, Adventure 9.2%, Atmospheric 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A pixel-art exploration game that emphasizes precise platforming and uncovering secrets in a mysterious setting.

Run, jump, shoot, fly and explore your way through a massive action-adventure reminiscent of classic 8- and 16-bit games.

Why similar: Platformer 43.9%, Pixel Graphics 22.1%, Retro 15.3%, 2D 8.7%, Adventure 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A definitive pixel-art platformer that balances exploration, combat, and precise movement perfectly.

This is the original version of Braid from 2009, which may not work well on newer systems. For an updated version of the game with nicer graphics, more levels and a large amount of developer commentary, see Braid, Anniversary Edition.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 46.3%, 2D Platformer 18.2%, Platformer 16.6%, Puzzle 8.9%, 2D 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: A classic puzzle-platformer that uses time-manipulation mechanics to solve complex environmental challenges.

Spelunky is a unique platformer with randomized levels that offer a challenging new experience each time you play. Journey deep underground and explore fantastic places filled with all manner of monsters, traps, and treasure.

Why similar: Platformer 71.5%, 2D 13.3%, Side Scroller 10.6%, Adventure 3.1%, Singleplayer 1.5%

Why You'll Like It: A precision-platformer with deep exploration elements that rewards players for mastering the game's physics.

Minit is a peculiar little adventure played sixty seconds at a time.

Why similar: Minimalist 43.7%, Pixel Graphics 21.2%, Retro 10.2%, Adventure 8.7%, Puzzle 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A unique pixel-art adventure that uses a time-based mechanic to create a tense and rewarding exploration loop.

Discover a once-thriving ocean, now tainted by enigmatic dark entities. Your quest: decipher the mystery and rekindle the ocean's radiant light.

Why similar: Underwater 56% ★, Atmospheric 11.8%, Puzzle 7.5%, Linear 6.2%, Adventure 6.2%

Dive The Depths is an action-roguelike set beneath the ocean's surface. As a humble diver, you must navigate the world filled with bizarre sea creatures, submerged ruins, and forgotten histories. Can you conquer the depths and unravel the secrets that hidden beneath the waves?

Why similar: Underwater 68.8% ★, Pixel Graphics 15.6%, 2D 6.8%, Adventure 5.1%, Singleplayer 3.7%

Nidhogg is the epic award-winning game of fencing tug-of-war complete with flying giant worms.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 59.6%, 2D 21.7%, Platformer 18.7%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, movement-focused game that rewards precision and anticipation in its unique combat-platforming hybrid.

When Blobolonia is threatened by an evil Emperor, the blob comes to Earth looking for help. Instead, he finds a young boy. Help the blob dethrone the evil Emperor that's terrorizing Blobolonia and establish a friendship with the blob that will last a lifetime.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 45%, Platformer 21.8%, Adventure 11.8%, Puzzle 11.1%, 2D 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A charming puzzle-platformer that relies on creative item usage to overcome environmental obstacles.

you are a fish who does tricks

Why similar: Underwater 94.2% ★, Colorful 4.4%, Singleplayer 1.4%

An adventure game about a hungry fish 🐟 Dive, jump, swim and eat your way through a lush micro-world. Can you escape the polluted pond?

Why similar: Underwater 55% ★, Puzzle 13.5%, Atmospheric 12.2%, Adventure 9.3%, Colorful 8.6%

Face extreme challenges in a precision platformer where every move is a daring jump! Use your skill to fling yourself and stick to surfaces, navigating adrenaline-filled scenes and unpredictable obstacles.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 36.3%, Side Scroller 13.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%, Platformer 8.9%, 2D Platformer 8.3%

Explore an abandoned facility on the planet you've crashlanded, solving puzzles with strange plants along the way.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 19.6%, Side Scroller 18.7%, Platformer 14.1%, 2D Platformer 13.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%

Atmospheric underwater game for the whole family! Help the brave fish solve the mystery of the lights!

Why similar: Underwater 48.9% ★, Precision Platformer 19.4%, Atmospheric 9.5%, 2D 6.5%, Casual 5.8%

Take a deep breath and dive right into this cozy incremental game about a senior turtle trying to start a business selling jellyfish. Upgrade your equipment, explore biomes, and help your turtly village!

Why similar: 2D Platformer 21.8%, Platformer 20%, Casual 13.8%, Pixel Graphics 13.6%, 2D 12.2%

Go on an adventure in a world packed with secrets helped by your friend, a poulp with many abilities. Explore, solve puzzles, wander across dungeons, blast through races and much more in this cute game inspired by the best 3D platformers

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 24.9%, Platformer 18.4%, 2D Platformer 13.1%, Retro 10.1%, Atmospheric 8.3%

You're a Stardiver on a mission. Descend into the depths of an underwater world filled with wonder, mysteries, and peril. Discover the story behind the abandoned base. Explore this submerged planet and learn its history.

Why similar: Underwater 77.6% ★, Atmospheric 13.2%, Adventure 6.2%, Singleplayer 3%

Are you ready for the first Yoyovania?! In this 2D top-down adventure you'll explore a sprawling urban landscape, reinterpreting your surroundings through your mastery of yoyo tricks. Navigate the city's many districts, fight rival crime bosses, and regain the influence of the Pipistrello family!

Why similar: 2D Platformer 23%, Platformer 21.4%, Retro 19.2%, Pixel Graphics 19.1%, 2D 8.3%

Play as an interstellar custodian sent to clean up a polluted ocean planet. Pick up trash, explore the vibrant waters, and take care of axolotl-like alien creatures!

Why similar: Underwater 70.6% ★, Pixel Graphics 7.2%, Atmospheric 7.1%, Colorful 5.7%, Adventure 4.7%

Upside Down will immerse you in an incredible adventure. Sharpen your reflexes for this fast-paced, precise puzzle-platformer.

Why similar: Platformer 30%, Puzzle Platformer 26.8%, Casual 19.9%, Adventure 16.6%, 2D 6.7%

Master Key is a top-down adventure game with a strong focus on item-based exploration and secrets. Embark on a journey to discover what that key could be used for and meet colorful characters!

Why similar: 1980s 21.6%, Minimalist 20.5%, Old School 14.7%, Pixel Graphics 14.5%, Retro 14.2%

A Bomb Caterpillar's Big Adventure! "Öoo" is a charming yet mysterious exploration puzzle platformer where you discover creative ways to use bombs!

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 27%, 2D Platformer 15.5%, Platformer 12.8%, Minimalist 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%

In Aphotic Descent, you play as a diver whose submarine crashed at the bottom of the ocean. With no other option for survival, you must make your way to a nearby underwater research facility facing terrifying creatures, all while descending deeper and deeper...

Why similar: Underwater 51.5% ★, 1980s 16.4%, Atmospheric 7.8%, Retro 7.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%

Dive into a surreal ocean abyss in an atmospheric puzzle-adventure. Explore dangerous waters, possess sea creatures and solve environmental puzzles to discover what lies deep below the surface…

Why similar: Underwater 40% ★, Puzzle Platformer 18.7%, Side Scroller 17.3%, Atmospheric 8.5%, Puzzle 7.4%

Submerge yourself in one of the most immersive diving simulators to date. Gather your gear, choose your diving spot and discover what lies beneath the surface as you venture deep into the unknown.

Why similar: Underwater 86.5% ★, Adventure 6.4%, Casual 5.6%, Singleplayer 1.5%

Fowl Damage is an atmospheric puzzle platformer where your default jump provides enough fall damage to destroy you! Carefully manage your jumps and falls as you adventure through this chilling, beautiful, and occasionally cute world.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 29.2%, Puzzle Platformer 19.6%, 2D Platformer 12.8%, Platformer 11%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%

“Queen of Seas” is a casual platformer game. The game theme is about Yemanjá, the Queen of Seas in afro-brazilian religion. You play as a fisherman’s son, that need to dive deep and deliver offerings to the Queen of Seas poof his family’s faith.

Why similar: Underwater 35.4% ★, Side Scroller 14.9%, 1980s 13.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%, Old School 7.3%

Help Sam and Elicy on their challenging journey through the abyss. An epic 2D precision platform game where exploring the unknown, overcoming obstacles, and discovering secrets are crucial to reaching the top of the abyss. Adventure awaits you!

Why similar: Precision Platformer 26%, Side Scroller 17%, 2D Platformer 11.9%, Platformer 11%, Retro 7.8%

SAMUDRA is an award-winning hand-illustrated deep sea journey.

Why similar: Underwater 40.7% ★, Side Scroller 15.5%, Puzzle Platformer 13.8%, Platformer 10.1%, Atmospheric 6.5%

Embark on a journey through tunnels, caves and ancient temples, solving puzzles and fighting all kinds of hostile creatures. Be smart - avoid traps and think carefully. They say it doesn't hurt ;)

Why similar: Precision Platformer 18.9%, 2D Platformer 17.6%, Puzzle Platformer 16.1%, Pixel Graphics 11.6%, Retro 9.6%

Enter the underwater world thriving with life! Let the aquatic beings guide you trough the mystery deeps and explore nooks and crannies of beautiful ocean landscape!

Why similar: Underwater 80.5% ★, Casual 16.7%, Singleplayer 2.9%

DAVE THE DIVER is a casual, singleplayer adventure RPG featuring deep-sea exploration and fishing during the day and sushi restaurant management at night. Join Dave and his quirky friends as they seek to uncover the secrets of the mysterious Blue Hole.

Why similar: Underwater 60.6% ★, Pixel Graphics 19.9%, Casual 6.2%, Adventure 6%, 2D 4.8%

Explore a world full of mysteries that transform with each jump! Moonleap is a game about a moon boy on his journey to recover shooting stars. Change day to night with your jump and catch all the stars in this challenging puzzle-platformer!

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 17.9%, Minimalist 14.2%, Platformer 10.7%, 2D Platformer 10.2%, Old School 9.1%

A robot, a poncho and a journey of discovery! Make your way through this wonderful world of pixelated parallax platforming to solve the ultimate puzzle: who is Poncho?

Why similar: Platformer 18.7%, Puzzle Platformer 18.7%, Side Scroller 15.7%, Retro 12.5%, Pixel Graphics 11.5%

Beyond Blue is a single-player narrative adventure that takes you deep into our planet’s beating blue heart. Explore the awesome wonder and unbounded mystery that exists within the world’s ocean.

Why similar: Underwater 87.2% ★, Adventure 5.9%, Atmospheric 2.8%, Casual 2.6%, Singleplayer 1.5%

In this 2d precision platformer with a teleportation twist, play as Ninja Ming and embark on the Path of Trials. Dash through 241 levels using dynamic teleportation and diverse ninjutsu skills. Conquer challenges with style—growing stronger at every turn.

Why similar: Precision Platformer 29.5%, Puzzle Platformer 18.3%, 2D Platformer 12.8%, Platformer 9.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%

Hop into a Game Boy inspired metroidvania adventure! Explore a huge and open dungeon and find ability upgrades to help you in your quest! Can you survive the tiny dangerous dungeons and find the presumably huge treasure?

Why similar: Side Scroller 21.9%, Platformer 18.7%, Pixel Graphics 14.5%, Old School 13.9%, Retro 13.7%

Guide Pronty and its Javelin partner Bront as it defends the once great city of Royla. Explore the deep sea, fight mutant sea creatures, and discover the secrets behind this new Atlantis in this beautiful action-packed adventure.

Why similar: Underwater 43.1% ★, Side Scroller 18.8%, 2D Platformer 11.4%, Platformer 10.8%, Atmospheric 7%

Hop aboard Seafrog’s rocket-powered wrench and slide, grind, and trick your way through a one-of-a-kind 2.5D action-puzzle-platformer!

Why similar: Precision Platformer 25.1%, Puzzle Platformer 17.9%, Side Scroller 17.5%, Platformer 12.2%, 2D Platformer 11.4%