Submerged: Hidden Depths similar games & best alternatives
Submerged: Hidden Depths
2022
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Quick resume
Boat, climb, interact and explore in the beautiful ruins of a sunken world.
Global score
90/100
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Similar games
Pros
- Beautiful and immersive graphics
- Relaxing and stress-free gameplay
- Engaging exploration and collectibles
- Accessible controls and platforming
- Compelling atmospheric soundtrack
Cons
- Occasional technical issues and glitches
- Some repetitive and simple gameplay
- Limited story depth and narrative complexity
- Lack of challenge or skill growth
- Price considered high by some users
Motivations
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Autonomy
Game with the same Autonomy vibe
3"Players control precise platforming actions and decisions freely, though within a fixed level structure."
Electronic Super Joy: Groove City
"Players direct exploration and decisions on where to go and what to collect, but platforming actions are mostly automated."
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Competence
Game with the same Competence vibe
-2"Gameplay involves simple, low-challenge tasks with minimal skill required; platforming is present but not demanding."
Gravity Bone
"Gameplay involves simple puzzles and exploration with minimal challenge; platforming is automatic and failure is impossible."
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Competition
Game with the same Competition vibe
-5"No competitive elements; focus is on personal exploration and story experience."
AER Memories of Old
"No competitive elements; focus is on personal exploration and story experience."
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Continuation
Game with the same Continuation vibe
3"Players engage in extended exploration and collectible hunting beyond the main story, encouraging longer play sessions."
Teslagrad 2
"Players engage in extended exploration and collection, with some playing for completion and achievement hunting."
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Cooperation
Game with the same Cooperation vibe
-5"Single-player experience with no multiplayer or cooperative gameplay."
Resonance of the Ocean
"Single-player experience with no multiplayer or cooperative gameplay."
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Creativity
Game with the same Creativity vibe
2"Players can customize boat, sushi shop, aquarium, and characters, though mostly within predefined options."
Fish to Dish: Idle Sushi
"Players can customize boat and character appearance with collected items, and decorate a home base."
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Domination
Game with the same Domination vibe
-5"No elements of exerting control or superiority over others; cooperative and peaceful tone."
Seasons after Fall
"No elements of exerting control or superiority over others; cooperative and peaceful tone."
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Escapism
Game with the same Escapism vibe
5"Strong escapism through immersive post-apocalyptic world, exploration, and roleplaying."
Fallout 4
"Strong escapism through immersive, relaxing exploration of a post-apocalyptic world."
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Expectation
Game with the same Expectation vibe
-4"Players engage voluntarily for relaxation and exploration, not out of obligation or pressure."
AER Memories of Old
"Players engage voluntarily for relaxation and exploration, not out of obligation."
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Experimenting
Game with the same Experimenting vibe
1"Some exploration of new areas and collectibles, but gameplay mechanics remain consistent and familiar."
Castle of Illusion
"Some exploration of new areas and collecting various items, but gameplay mechanics are consistent and simple."
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Exploration
Game with the same Exploration vibe
5"Core gameplay involves discovering new areas, secrets, collectibles, and lore in a large open world."
Snail Simulator
"Core gameplay is discovering new locations, secrets, and collectibles in a large open world."
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Expression
Game with the same Expression vibe
2"Some character customization and ship design allow self-expression, though character variety is limited."
Space Haven
"Customization of characters and boat allows for some self-expression."
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Fantasy
Game with the same Fantasy vibe
3"Set in a post-apocalyptic fictional world with supernatural elements like the Dark Ones and mutants, blending realism with fantasy."
Metro 2033 Redux
"Set in a fictional post-apocalyptic world with fantastical elements like mysterious black mass and healing powers."
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Fellowship
Game with the same Fellowship vibe
-5"Primarily a solitary experience with minimal social interaction."
SILENT HILL 2
"Primarily a solitary experience with minimal social interaction."
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Growth
Game with the same Growth vibe
1"Some learning through puzzle solving and navigation, but limited skill development."
The Backrooms: Lost Tape
"Some learning through puzzle solving and exploration, but overall low skill growth required."
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Health
Game with the same Health vibe
-5"Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features."
THE ENIGMA MACHINE
"Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features."
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Idle
Game with the same Idle vibe
3"Can be played casually in short sessions for relaxation and background enjoyment."
Griptape Backbone
"Can be played in relaxed, extended sessions with some habitual exploration and collection."
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Intimacy
Game with the same Intimacy vibe
-4"Limited emotional connection mainly through story; no social or relationship building gameplay."
Runaway, A Road Adventure
"Limited emotional connection mostly through story; no social or relationship building gameplay."
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Leadership
Game with the same Leadership vibe
-5"No leadership or group management elements; single-player focused."
Ghostrunner
"No leadership or group management elements; single-player focused."
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Progression
Game with the same Progression vibe
3"Progression through skill improvement, unlocking cosmetic items, and achievements."
Soccer Online: Ball 3D
"Progression through collecting items, unlocking cosmetics, and restoring the environment."
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Relaxation
Game with the same Relaxation vibe
5"Strong emphasis on relaxation, calm exploration, and stress-free gameplay."
Alba: A Wildlife Adventure
"Strong emphasis on relaxation, calm exploration, and stress-free gameplay."
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Sensation
Game with the same Sensation vibe
3"Enjoyable visual and auditory experience with artistic graphics and music."
King's Quest
"Enjoyable visual and auditory experience with beautiful graphics and music."
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Status
Game with the same Status vibe
-5"No social status or recognition systems; focus on personal experience."
AER Memories of Old
"No social status or recognition systems; focus on personal experience."
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Story
Game with the same Story vibe
3"Narrative is subtle and atmospheric, revealed through exploration and environmental storytelling."
Omno
"Narrative told through environmental storytelling, pictographs, and collectibles; story is simple but engaging."
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Strategy
Game with the same Strategy vibe
-3"Minimal strategic or problem-solving demands; puzzles are light and straightforward."
Rhome
"Minimal strategic or problem-solving challenge; puzzles are light and straightforward."
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Thrill
Game with the same Thrill vibe
-4"No suspense or risk; gameplay is calm and predictable."
Tank Mechanic Simulator
"No suspense or risk; gameplay is calm and predictable."
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Value
Game with the same Value vibe
2"Generally perceived as good value especially when free or on sale; some feel full price is high."
Party Club
"Generally perceived as good value especially on sale; some complaints about price at full cost."
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Violence
Game with the same Violence vibe
-5"No combat or destruction; gameplay focuses on healing and restoring rather than violence."
moon: Remix RPG Adventure
"No combat or violence; gameplay focuses on healing and restoration."
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Survival
Game with the same Survival vibe
-5"No survival mechanics or threats; safe and stable environment."
Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles
"No survival mechanics or threats; safe and stable environment."
Analysis
A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Strategy, Survival, Competence, Violence. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Exploration, Expression, Idle.
How to use the graph
Similar games map
Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.
- Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
- Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
- Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
- Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.
Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.
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Last update: 30/04/2026