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Games Like Stardiver

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Adventure, Exploration, Singleplayer, Atmospheric.

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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.

Reviews: Mixed — 51% — of 61 reviews
Released: 2024-09-12
Developer: Green Planet Games
Genres: Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Windows

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    Why similar: Investigation 48.9%, Adventure 14.3%, Story Rich 12.6%, Exploration 8.3%, Indie 8.3%

  57. #57 Biolum
    68% matchVery Positive83% of 120 reviews2021
    Dev: IKOPub: Astrea
    Windows

    Biolum is a 30min VR sci-fi narrative experience. Dive to uncharted depths of the ocean and discover a beautiful world of bioluminescent creatures. But all is not what it seems. What lies beneath the surface?

    Why similar: Underwater 41.9%, Sci-fi 15.3%, Action-Adventure 11.1%, Realistic 9.9%, Exploration 7.7%

  58. #58 Haven Moon
    68% matchMostly Positive79% of 687 reviews2016
    Dev: Francois Roussel
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 61%

    Haven Moon will transport you to a mysterious world where you have to explore abandoned islands and solve their secrets to find a treasure. In this Myst-like game inspired by Jules Verne’s universe, use your senses and intelligence to find your way through secret passages and curious machinery.

    Why similar: Philosophical 22.2%, Investigation 17.7%, Mystery 14.8%, Realistic 12.1%, Sci-fi 11.9%

  59. #59 The Trench
    66% matchVery Positive86% of 156 reviews2022
    Dev: Omar Chapa Hernandez
    Windows

    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: Underwater 45.9%, Mystery 12.2%, Realistic 12.2%, Sci-fi 9.1%, Atmospheric 7.4%

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