11 Best Submarine Games on PC and Mobile

The submarine subgenre is generally split two ways: those that focus on the military aspect, such as WW2 U-boats or Cold War simulations, and those that concentrate on underwater exploration. But all of them have an element of the tension, fear, and, just occasionally, horror, that we particularly find facinating with being underwater. Here are the best submarine games on PC and Mobile.

Best PC and Mobile Submarine Games of all time

Below are our tops picks for the best submarine games on PC, Android, and IOS:

AquaNox (PC)

AquaNox is a series of first-person shooters that first debuted in the early 2000s. At the time, space shooters, like Star Wars: X-Wing, FreeSpace, and others, had huge commercial success, and AquaNox attempted to shake up the genre with its game set in the underwater depths. AquaNox 2 and Aquanox Deep Decent are currently available on Steam.

Iron Lung (PC)

Board the claustrophobic and unnerving one-man submarine known as the Iron Lung as you explore an alien ocean filled with darkness and terror. This indie game shot to prominence in 2023, although it was already critically acclaimed as a classic and unnerving horror title.

Barotrauma (PC)

A cooperative 2D submarine simulator and roleplaying platform, Barotrauma takes inspiration from the likes of Space Station 13 and other roleplay-heavy games. It creates a unique experience that sees you and other players online control a submarine as it attempts to navigate the terrifying depths of the deep ocean!

WORLD of SUBMARINES: Navy PvP (IOS and Android)

Based on the hugely popular World of Warships and World of Tanks games, WORLD of SUBMARINES: Navy PvP is the premier underwater combat game for Mobile. With over 10 million downloads, updates monthly, and a free-to-play model, this is a great game to download and enjoy some quick action with tactical submarine combat!

Cold Waters (PC)

Cold Waters is a cult classic inspired by Cold War thriller novels like Tom Clancy’s Red Storm Rising. Taking on the role of a submarine in a fictional Soviet vs. US war, you’ll have to use your sub to take out convoys and hunt down enemy fleets!

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UBOAT (PC)

UBOAT is a historical submarine game that puts you in control of one of the fearsome German U-boats from World War 2. As a survival sandbox game, you manage the crew, set out on missions, and attempt to survive in the treacherous Atlantic Ocean!

Crash Dive (IOS and Android)

Crash Dive is a Mobile submarine game that brings the thrill and excitement of WW2 underwater combat to your handheld device. While limited compared to some of the PC entries on this list, we still recommend it as the best nautical combat game on Mobile.

Subnautica (PC)

Subnautica is a quintessential ocean exploration and survival game that takes the building blocks of the survival genre and makes them its own. Anyone who’s familiar with Rust or even Minecraft can easily pick up and master Subnautica, but its progression and mystery elements make it one of the best games on this list.

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Submarine Titans (PC)

A retro RTS base underwater, Submarine Titans takes the classic Command & Conquer formula of early 2000s strategy games and pull them below the sea. As an older title, it can sometimes be a chore to run (compatibility issues and low resolutions), but if you can look past its small flaws, it’s a great RTS that more people should play.

Wolfpack (PC)

A first-person WW2 U-boat simulator, Wolfpack puts you in a co-op situation where you and other players must man and control a German submarine as it takes part in U-boat warfare. It’s a unique and sometimes harrowing experience that has to be tried, especially if you have some friends to play with!.

Silent Hunter series (PC)

The Silent Hunter series is an old-school classic, with three incredible entries. Tracing its roots back to the very first Submarine games on the PC, such as Aces of the Deep, Silent Hunter encapsulates the tension and risk of submarine warfare in a retro package that still holds up. Silent Hunter III is your best entrance to the series, and it’s available on Steam.

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