Barotrauma similar games & best alternatives

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Barotrauma

Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac • 2023

Should you play it?

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!

What works

  • Deep cooperative multiplayer experience
  • High replayability with mods and customization
  • Immersive atmosphere and sound design
  • Complex and rewarding gameplay mechanics
  • Strong community and social bonding

Things to keep in mind

  • Steep learning curve for new players
  • Some griefing and trolling in multiplayer
  • Singleplayer ai limitations
  • Performance issues on some systems
  • Campaign pacing can feel slow

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Darkwater

  • PULSAR: Lost Colony

  • Dungeon of the ENDLESS™

  • The Red Solstice

  • We Need To Go Deeper

  • Mr. Sun's Hatbox

Less social

Games that feels like Barotrauma but with less teamwork and cooperation

  • Shortest Trip to Earth

  • Quasimorph

  • HighFleet

  • Mech Engineer

  • Void War

  • Lobotomy Corporation | Monster Management Simulation

More relaxing

Games that feels like Barotrauma but with a more relaxing feel

  • Terraria

  • Dustland Delivery

  • Fantasy Grounds VTT

  • Guardians of the Sanctree

  • Streets of Rogue

  • Heroes of Hammerwatch

Less leadership-focused

Games that feels like Barotrauma but with less leadership over others

  • Risk of Rain Returns

  • Tallowmere 2: Curse of the Kittens

  • Keplerth

  • Roguelands

  • UnEpic

  • Hammerwatch

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Barotrauma: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Leadership, Survival. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Relaxation.

Last update: 21/08/2026