PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloCasualRelaxingNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 99%· 2.7KOC83· 11
Year 2023Dev SomeHumbleOnion · Mooneye StudiosPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Apple Macintosh
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More about this game →Submerged is hard to replace: few games combine precision platforming, vibe relaxing and open world exploration in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 15 gameplay attributes and found 45 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Smushi Come Home, GRIS and Psychonauts lead the list, with Smushi Come Home reaching a 95/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Submerged special.
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Year 2015Dev Uppercut Games
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The closest game to Submerged is Smushi Come Home — scoring 95/100 on our similarity scale. GRIS and Psychonauts follow close behind.
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Games like Submerged
45 similar games foundUpdated May 2026
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeRelaxingCasual2D
Steam👍 96%· 94KRAWG👍 84%· 1.1KMC83OC86· 125
Year 2018Dev Nomada Studio · Devolver DigitalPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeDarkExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 95%· 19KRAWG👍 79%· 985MC87IGDB85· 6OC89· 8
Year 2005Dev Double Fine Productions · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeRelaxingCozy2D
Steam👍 97%· 5.9KRAWG👍 83%· 151MC82IGDB73· 2OC79· 31
Year 2020Dev Skookum ArtsPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
Solo2D
IGDB91· 2
Year 2006Dev SCE Japan Studio · Sony Computer Entertainment
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloFantasyThird Person
IGDB82· 14OC82· 145
Year 2014Dev Nintendo EAD Software Development Group No.2 · Nintendo
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeRelaxingDarkFantasyThird Person
Steam👍 98%· 19KIGDB88· 2OC78· 26
Year 2020Dev Hello GamesOn PS4 · PC · iOS
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
Solo2D
IGDB90· 2
Year 1994Dev Pax Softonica · Nintendo
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloCasualNarrativeDarkFantasyThird Person
Steam👍 93%· 2.9KIGDB75· 9
Year 2012Dev MinorityOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · PC
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorFantasyThird Person
Steam👍 95%· 116KIGDB78· 18OC79· 137
Year 2017Dev Tarsier Studios · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn PS4 · Android · PC
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeRelaxingFantasyAnime
Steam👍 94%· 9.9KIGDB93· 2OC87· 111
Year 2024Dev Nomada Studio · Devolver DigitalOn Xbox · PS4 · PC
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMelee2D
Steam👍 95%· 869IGDB78· 8OC80· 39
Year 2013Dev Zoink · RipstoneOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeRelaxingFantasyExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 93%· 6.6KIGDB86· 3OC84· 83
Year 2023Dev DON'T NODOn Xbox · PC · PS5
#14Sound Shapes
91
iRank87
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
Solo2D
IGDB87· 9
Year 2012Dev Queasy Games · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorMelee
Steam👍 97%· 74KRAWG👍 90%· 2.6KMC87IGDB93· 39OC91· 169
Year 2016Dev PlaydeadPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the best game similar to Submerged?
- The closest game to Submerged is Smushi Come Home, scoring 95/100 on our similarity scale. They share 10 gameplay attributes, including precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
- What are the top games like Submerged?
- The three closest games to Submerged are: 1. Smushi Come Home (95/100, 10 shared attributes) 2. GRIS (95/100, 7 shared attributes) 3. Psychonauts (92/100, 8 shared attributes). All share Submerged's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 45 candidates across 15 dimensions.
- Is GRIS similar to Submerged?
- Yes, very much so — GRIS scores 95/100 similarity to Submerged. They share 7 attributes, including precision platforming and adventure storytelling. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
- What Platformer games are similar to Submerged?
- The best Platformer games similar to Submerged are Smushi Come Home, GRIS, Psychonauts and The Pedestrian. All share the Platformer genre alongside other key Submerged attributes like precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design.
- How is similarity to Submerged calculated?
- We compare Submerged against every game in our catalog using 15 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Submerged experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.