Games Like KURSK

UBOAT is a simulator of a submarine from WWII era. It is a survival sandbox with crew management mechanics while its primary theme is life of German sailors. The boat is their home, but it can become their grave at any time.

Why similar: Submarine 43.1% ★, Naval 29.8% ★, Military 13.4%, Historical 7.7%, Simulation 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: A highly detailed submarine simulation that captures the technical and survival challenges of life aboard a WWII vessel.

Spiritual Successor to the Microprose Classic “Red Storm Rising”.

Why similar: Submarine 46.4% ★, Naval 33.4% ★, Military 10.6%, Simulation 4.8%, Historical 1.9%

Why You'll Like It: This naval combat simulator offers a tense, modern submarine experience that emphasizes tactical decision-making and stealth.

Stan, a professional diver in the North Sea, is struggling to overcome a life-changing loss during an extended mission underwater. Stuck in his self-imposed solitude, he starts to experience strange events and will have to make the most significant choice of his life...

Why similar: Submarine 48.6% ★, Underwater 37.8% ★, Adventure 7.2%, Atmospheric 3.1%, Indie 2%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven underwater exploration game that shares the atmospheric and melancholic tone of deep-sea isolation.

Barotrauma is a 2D co-op submarine simulator – in space, with survival horror and RPG elements. Steer your submarine, complete missions, fight monsters, fix leaks, operate machinery, man the guns and craft items, and stay alert: danger in Barotrauma doesn’t announce itself!

Why similar: Submarine 49.3% ★, Underwater 18.2% ★, Naval 13.6% ★, Multiplayer 5.7%, Gore 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: A complex submarine survival game that emphasizes teamwork and the constant threat of mechanical failure under extreme pressure.

Destroyer: The U-Boat Hunter brings you an authentic and historically accurate destroyer simulation along with gripping anti-submarine warfare set in the turmoils of the Atlantic Ocean during World War II.

Why similar: Submarine 38.8% ★, Naval 31.5% ★, Military 15.5%, Historical 7.6%, Simulation 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the tactical and immersive experience of naval warfare from the perspective of an anti-submarine destroyer.

Hunt, hide and kill as you take command of U.S. submarines and crews and navigate the treacherous waters of the Pacific during WWII. Silent Hunter, the industry-leading naval warfare simulation franchise for over a decade, returns to its roots with next-generation graphical realism, immersive gameplay, innovative crew evolution and more...

Why similar: Submarine 60.3% ★, Naval 21.8% ★, Military 9.8%, Simulation 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A classic submarine simulation that provides an authentic look at naval warfare and vessel management.

A short horror game where you pilot a tiny submarine through an ocean of blood on an alien moon.

Why similar: Submarine 55.1% ★, Underwater 23.2% ★, Walking Simulator 8.3%, Horror 6.5%, Atmospheric 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: A claustrophobic, short-form horror experience that perfectly captures the feeling of being trapped in a tiny, failing submarine.

1975. Disaster strikes the Beira D oil rig off the coast of Scotland. Navigate the collapsing rig to save your crew from an otherworldly horror on the edge of all logic and reality in this 3x BAFTA Games Award-winning narrative horror experience.

Why similar: Underwater 26.9% ★, Walking Simulator 23.4%, Gore 17.9%, Horror 9.8%, Stealth 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven disaster game that focuses on survival and atmosphere within a confined, isolated setting.

From the creators of Amnesia: The Dark Descent comes SOMA, a sci-fi horror game set below the waves of the Atlantic ocean. Struggle to survive a hostile world that will make you question your very existence.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 26%, Underwater 24.7% ★, Gore 18.3%, Horror 12%, Adventure 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: An underwater narrative masterpiece that explores existential themes within a decaying, claustrophobic research facility.

Chornobyl Liquidators is not a fantastic tale of exploring the Zone. It's a story about real people facing a real threat — the CNPP disaster. Invisible radiation, KGB, difficult moral choices... Do you have enough courage and strength to take on this challenge?

Why similar: Historical 46.2%, Simulation 18.7%, Adventure 13.3%, Atmospheric 9.7%, Action 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: Like KURSK, this game focuses on a historical tragedy, emphasizing realistic investigation and the weight of real-world events.

Observation is a sci-fi thriller uncovering what happened to Dr. Emma Fisher, and the crew of her mission, through the lens of the station’s artificial intelligence S.A.M.

Why similar: Adventure 33.8%, Horror 18.1%, Indie 16.9%, Walking Simulator 13.4%, Thriller 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-heavy sci-fi thriller where you investigate a disaster aboard a vessel, mirroring the investigative feel of KURSK.

Survival, horror at the sunless depths of the Pacific Ocean: Stranded on the seafloor with low light and few tools, an industrial diver takes desperate steps to surface before his oxygen — and sanity — give out.

Why similar: Underwater 55.2% ★, Horror 14.6%, Walking Simulator 12.5%, Adventure 8.8%, Atmospheric 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: A survival-horror game that focuses on the psychological and physical dangers of deep-sea exploration.

A crew of players experience the tense atmosphere of a WW2 U-boat, manning the stations in this realistic co-op simulation game. Several crews may play together in a wolfpack, completing missions based on iconic events during the different stages of German U-boat warfare. Solo play included.

Why similar: Submarine 51.8% ★, Naval 19.3% ★, Underwater 11.3% ★, Simulation 6.3%, Military 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: A cooperative submarine simulation that requires deep coordination and technical knowledge to operate a U-boat effectively.

Take charge of the most deadly modern-day submarines in the world - three distinct submarines across two unique and challenging campaigns. Utilize cutting-edge sensor and weapon technology to locate, track and destroy the enemy - even deliver Tomahawk missiles to inland targets.

Why similar: Submarine 38.5% ★, Naval 28.6% ★, Underwater 15% ★, Military 12.3%, Simulation 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: A deep, strategic submarine simulation that focuses on the complexities of modern naval warfare.

Submarine Simulation playing in WWII in the Pacific.

Why similar: Submarine 44.6% ★, Naval 26.3% ★, Underwater 18.4% ★, Simulation 5.1%, Multiplayer 1.9%

Why You'll Like It: A straightforward submarine simulation that focuses on the core mechanics of naval navigation and combat.

WWII Tactical submarine combat in the South Pacific

Why similar: Submarine 39.3% ★, Naval 29.3% ★, Underwater 9% ★, Military 7.9%, Historical 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical submarine simulation that balances arcade-style action with naval strategy.

S.C.S. - Dangerous Waters allows you total control over multiple air, surface, and submarine platforms in a modern-day naval environment. Take direct control of individual crew stations and also plan and execute combined arms naval strategies from a top-down 'Commanders Eye' perspective.

Why similar: Submarine 39.2% ★, Naval 30.8% ★, Military 12.9%, Underwater 5% ★, Stealth 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: A comprehensive naval simulation that allows players to control multiple platforms, including submarines, in a realistic theater of war.

As captain of the Pandora sub, you must explore the Trench and retrieve data from the Neptune wreckage. But beware - the trench is home to unimaginable horrors that will test your courage. Can you survive the terrors of the deep and complete your mission, or will you become the next victim?

Why similar: Submarine 60.5% ★, Underwater 25.9% ★, Horror 5.8%, Adventure 3%, Atmospheric 2.5%

Why You'll Like It: A horror-themed submarine game that leans into the claustrophobia and psychological stress of underwater travel.

Investigator is a first-person exploration game with horror elements, where the events take place in a world of extreme weather cataclysms.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 41.7%, Horror 17.3%, Adventure 13.9%, Simulation 12.6%, Atmospheric 7%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person walking simulator that focuses on exploration and uncovering the secrets of a mysterious, abandoned environment.

Firewatch is a single-player first-person mystery set in the Wyoming wilderness, where your only emotional lifeline is the person on the other end of a handheld radio.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 57.6%, Adventure 13.1%, Atmospheric 9.5%, Horror 6.6%, Thriller 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: A premier walking simulator that uses isolation and narrative-driven dialogue to build a compelling, grounded mystery.

The Vanishing of Ethan Carter is a first-person story-driven mystery. Purchase this game to get both the original and the Unreal Engine 4 remaster called The Vanishing of Ethan Carter Redux.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 62.3%, Horror 13.3%, Atmospheric 10.5%, Adventure 9.1%, Indie 2.6%

Why You'll Like It: An investigative walking simulator that excels at environmental storytelling and uncovering the truth behind a mystery.

What Remains of Edith Finch is a collection of strange tales about a family in Washington state. As Edith, you’ll explore the colossal Finch house, searching for stories as she explores her family history and tries to figure out why she's the last one in her family left alive.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 67.4%, Atmospheric 11.6%, Adventure 9.4%, Horror 5.3%, Indie 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative exploration game that masterfully weaves together the stories of a family, similar to the documentary-style storytelling in KURSK.

Rethink human’s dominion in The Invincible: a story-driven adventure set in a hard sci-fi world by Stanisław Lem. Discover planet Regis III as scientist Yasna, use atompunk tools looking for a missing crew and face unforeseen threats. Make choices in a philosophical story that’s driven by science.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 65.5%, Thriller 16.7%, Adventure 14.9%, Singleplayer 2.9%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven walking simulator that prioritizes atmosphere and mystery in a hostile, isolated environment.

Descend into the depths of an alien underwater world filled with wonder and peril. Craft equipment, pilot submarines and out-smart wildlife to explore lush coral reefs, volcanoes, cave systems, and more - all while trying to survive.

Why similar: Underwater 61.6% ★, Horror 14.4%, Multiplayer 8.2%, Adventure 6%, Atmospheric 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: While more focused on survival, it provides the definitive underwater exploration experience with a strong sense of mystery.

Tacoma is a sci-fi narrative adventure from the creators of Gone Home. Set aboard a high-tech space station in the year 2088, explore every detail of how the station’s crew lived and worked, finding the clues that add up to a gripping story of trust, fear, and resolve in the face of disaster.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 71.8%, Adventure 14.1%, Atmospheric 6.2%, Indie 5.7%, Singleplayer 2.3%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-focused game where you investigate the events of a disaster aboard a space station through recorded memories.

Join Norah, a woman plagued by a mysterious illness, in her search for her missing husband in this adventure puzzle game set on a lush island paradise. Immerse yourself in stunning visuals and unlock forbidden secrets in a moving tale of mystery and love.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 35.5%, Historical 25.1%, Adventure 15.4%, Multiplayer 8.8%, Atmospheric 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-heavy adventure game that focuses on mystery-solving and environmental storytelling in a remote location.

Submarine’s haunted! Hunt and be hunted in this horror dungeon crawler inspired by the decay of the Soviet Union (and immersive RPGs from the 90s).

Why similar: Submarine 74.5% ★, Horror 8%, Adventure 7.2%, Action 5%, Atmospheric 3.6%

After your partner goes missing you must find the culprit before Kursk K-141 and the truth fall to the bottom of the ocean!

Why similar: Adventure 100%

Why You'll Like It: A point-and-click adventure that directly explores the historical context of the Kursk submarine tragedy.

You know their stories. Now it's time to step aboard! Board iconic ocean liner and warships from history like SS United States, Morro Castle and more as you explore and learn about the secrets that made them into legends.

Why similar: Naval 52.4% ★, Military 19.5%, Historical 13.3%, Simulation 6.8%, Adventure 5.1%

Command the silent service. Modern Naval Warfare is the definitive tactical simulation that puts you inside the pressure hull of a Virginia-Class nuclear submarine. This uncompromising tactical simulation offers unparalleled depth in graphics, physics, and authentic combat systems.

Why similar: Submarine 41.3% ★, Naval 27.2% ★, Underwater 14% ★, Military 13.2%, Simulation 3.7%

Diluvion is a 3D deep sea, Jules Verne inspired, exploration game with RPG elements and thrilling submarine combat. As the Captain of your own vessel, you must grow and manage your crew as you search for the secrets of the past in a hauntingly beautiful flooded world.

Why similar: Underwater 48.9% ★, Submarine 36.4% ★, Adventure 6.5%, Action 5%, Indie 2.8%

Chernobyl Simulator puts you in the control room of the most infamous nuclear power plant in history. Step into the shoes of a reactor operator, where every switch, gauge, and decision matters. Experience the pressure, responsibility, and unforgiving complexity of Soviet-era nuclear operations.

Why similar: Historical 53.8%, Simulation 22.1%, Multiplayer 15.8%, Action 6%, Singleplayer 2.3%

Enter the dangerous world of king crab fishing in the deadly Bering Sea! Take command of your own fishing vessel, use realistic equipment, combat hazardous Alaskan waters and become the world's best crab catcher!

Why similar: Naval 61.7% ★, Simulation 17.4%, Adventure 13.4%, Indie 5.2%, Singleplayer 2.4%

Welcome aboard the RMS Lusitania, a luxurious ocean liner sunk by a German U-boat during World War 1. Immerse yourself in this detailed unique experience of how this great liner met its final moments on the 7th May 1915.

Why similar: Naval 48.6% ★, Walking Simulator 16.5%, Historical 14.7%, Simulation 7.8%, Adventure 4.4%

Chernobyl, USSR, 1986. Three nuclear plant workers go on a daring mission to prevent a radioactive fallout that would affect half of Europe. Every moment is permanent, and all is at stake.

Why similar: Historical 36.1%, Thriller 15.7%, Horror 15.2%, Simulation 13%, Adventure 9.6%

CRUSH DEPTH is first-person sci-fi horror game set at the bottom of the ocean. A salvage operation that would set you up for life goes sideways when you realize you're not alone down there. You'll solve puzzles and run from danger as you uncover the mysterious fate of Eclipse Station.

Why similar: Submarine 56.1% ★, Underwater 28.8% ★, Horror 5.8%, Simulation 3.9%, Action 2.1%

“Shadows of Kurgansk” is an adventure game, where you need to survive in an area full of danger and mystery. Your goal is to stay alive and find the way out, fighting monsters and completing story driven missions. Fight zombies, build asylums, find your way back home!

Why similar: Simulation 30%, Adventure 19.6%, Horror 19.3%, Action 13.8%, Indie 9.6%

Dive into a world of despair in the world of Underwater. Take the role of an unknown inmate entering the a deep sea prison where mutants roam and barely any traces of human life remain. You will have to use all your ingenuity to escape and avoid becoming the meal of the hideous denizens.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 48.7%, Adventure 14.3%, Stealth 13.7%, Atmospheric 9.9%, Indie 5.4%

Visit the largest ship graveyard in the world. A dozen kilometers of beach filled with wrecks. Hundreds of ships wrecked on the coast. Thousands of tons of steel. Choose the most valuable ship for you and start the adventure. Play as one of the workers during the most dangerous work in the world!

Why similar: Naval 73.3% ★, Simulation 9.1%, Adventure 4.9%, Action 4.2%, Atmospheric 4%

There's Nothing Down There is a short undersea horror exploration game. Descend into a sinkhole at the bottom of the ocean and discover the remains of a lost, yet not dead, civilization.

Why similar: Submarine 60% ★, Walking Simulator 12.6%, Underwater 9.5% ★, Horror 6.1%, Stealth 5.5%

Death Below - is a third-person action adventure with elements of survival horror. The plot of the game is based on the legend of the Soviet experiment of the 1940s.You will plunge into a dark world, and begin an exciting investigation, fighting on your way with thousands of distraught people

Why similar: Horror 42%, Action 24%, Adventure 21.7%, Atmospheric 7.9%, Singleplayer 4.4%

Silent Depth 2: Pacific is a lite sub-sim. You enter the Silent Service at the command of a Gato class submarine on War Patrols during World War 2. How long will you survive, and ultimately how much tonnage you sink is down to skill and cunning.

Why similar: Submarine 49.6% ★, Naval 34.4% ★, Military 10.5%, Simulation 2.7%, Action 2.1%

Command the mighty Scharnhorst in this immersive WWII naval simulation. Walk her decks in first-person, control gunnery, radar, and navigation, and lead your fleet through the Atlantic, Arctic, and Mediterranean. Battle convoys, outwit enemies, and survive the stormy seas of war.

Why similar: Naval 67.6% ★, Simulation 14.2%, Historical 9.3%, Action 8.1%, Singleplayer 0.9%

This is a monumental immersive project that tells the story of Russia’s first circumnavigation by captains Krusenshtern and Lisyansky on board Nadezhda and Neva. Walk in captain’s shoes, recruit a ship crew, secure the Emperor’s backing and sail out on a history-altering journey.

Why similar: Historical 70.2%, Adventure 20.6%, Atmospheric 9.2%

Experience the Titanic in all of its glory, witness the iceberg collision and the sinking of the most famous ocean liner. Relive that fateful night on April 14th 1912 and experience what that night was like.

Why similar: Naval 33% ★, Historical 20%, Walking Simulator 13.3%, Simulation 10.5%, Adventure 6.7%

Enter the mind of traumatized WW1 veteran Alexander Dockter and experience the terrorizing nightmare of trying to escape a sinking ocean liner while being haunted by the most terrifying entities you’ve ever come across.

Why similar: Historical 34.6%, Horror 16.4%, Gore 15.2%, Adventure 11.4%, Action 8.3%

Project Abyss is a deep sea adventure game where you explore as a diver, forced to survive a destiny that goes deeper than anyone imagined.

Why similar: Simulation 36.7%, Adventure 29.2%, Action 20.6%, Indie 13.5%

Become a fearless underwater explorer and reach the bottom of The Mariana Trench to win 20,000* REAL DOLLARS!

Why similar: Submarine 59.4% ★, Underwater 26.2% ★, Horror 6.5%, Simulation 5.4%, Atmospheric 1.3%

INFRA puts you into the boots of a structural analyst on a routine mission. Quickly though, your task turns into a fight for survival, all caused by deep-rooted schemes of the past. Your tools are simple: your camera and the wits to navigate a labyrinth of debris.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 57.8%, Adventure 12.5%, Horror 11.5%, Atmospheric 11%, Indie 4.7%

You are survived pilot of fallen helicopter. Your mission is simple: go to evacuation point. But can you do it and not die?

Why similar: Walking Simulator 45.6%, Adventure 18.1%, Gore 16.1%, Action 11.9%, Atmospheric 4.6%

FULL METAL COFFIN is a 3D co-op submarine simulator. Crew your vessel with up to 4 players. Load the torpedoes, dodge incoming fire, and eliminate the enemy.

Why similar: Submarine 44.6% ★, Underwater 17.5% ★, Naval 13.7% ★, Military 7.1%, Simulation 4.9%

Operate an oil-drilling submarine while taking instructions from a mysterious voice. Fail your quota, and they’ll cut your oxygen. This is deep-sea horror. Obey or drown.

Why similar: Submarine 62.9% ★, Underwater 23.1% ★, Horror 5.5%, Simulation 3.5%, Atmospheric 3%

The year is 1941. You play as russian soldier in times of nazis occupation.

Why similar: Military 36%, Simulation 14.4%, Historical 13.9%, Adventure 10.5%, Alternate History 10.4%

A short first-person horror game. An accident cripples your submarine while trying to find the wreck of the Titanic. In the darkness, you must restore life-support systems through tense puzzles, only to discover that you are not alone.

Why similar: Submarine 53.9% ★, Underwater 21.1% ★, Walking Simulator 11.1%, Horror 7.5%, Atmospheric 3.2%

Kuindzhi, 93 is an atmospheric first-person narrative vignette about an 18-year-old boy from Donbas. The story takes us to March 2022, when the world changed forever — into a space where the past, fears, and doubts find their voice.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 39.8%, Military 31.4%, Historical 15.1%, Adventure 8%, Atmospheric 5.7%

An immersive sim-lite in a fictional historical setting. You are on the world's first airship about to crash down and have to find the culprit. Sneak around, break into cabins, interrogate passengers, find evidence - but be careful not to incriminate yourself!

Why similar: Alternate History 35.6%, Adventure 28.1%, Atmospheric 12.4%, Indie 11.7%, Action 7.7%

CURSE is a point-and-click horror game that throws the player into the world of paranormal investigations.

Why similar: Horror 28.2%, Simulation 24.5%, Adventure 19.4%, Atmospheric 13.4%, Indie 9.6%

Step aboard the RMS Titanic and experience the last moments of the most famous ocean liner to have ever been built. This unique experience provides you with the tragic events in extraordinary detail that caused the Titanic's demise.

Why similar: Naval 44.8% ★, Walking Simulator 14.9%, Simulation 12.4%, Historical 9.7%, Atmospheric 6.1%

Conarium is a chilling Lovecraftian game, which follows a gripping story involving four scientists and their endeavor to challenge what we normally consider to be the ‘absolute’ limits of nature. Inspired by H.P. Lovecraft’s novella "At the Mountains of Madness", but largely set after the original story.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 49.9%, Horror 20%, Adventure 17.9%, Indie 5.7%, Atmospheric 5.6%