Underwater Games That May Help Cure Your Thalassophobia

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Playing underwater games should help you overcome Thalassophobia, the dread of the deeps. Whether you're terrified of large bodies of water or not, many games are terrifying. This page is about peaceful underwater games. Generally.

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Before we get started it’s worth noting that we’re only looking at games where you spend most of your time in the actual water. That means titles like Bioshock or SOMA are immediately disqualified.

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We’re kicking off this list with Abzu, a relaxing underwater game focused primarily on exploration. Abzu features breathtaking visuals paired with a beautiful soundtrack and is one of the most unique underwater games out there. It’s not just a game, in fact, but rather a surreal experience that will stick with you long after you’ve finished it.

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Beyond Blue is essentially a David Attenborough documentary in video game format. The game is inspired by the award-winning BBC series Blue Planet II and manages to be both fun and educational at the same time.

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SONG OF THE DEEP (2016)

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Ecosystem is a god game about evolution. The gameplay mainly revolves around setting up underwater habitats, placing a few creatures there, and letting nature take its course. Ecosystem is powered by highly complex algorithms that realistically simulate creatures down to the genetic level.

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Underwater Games That May Help Cure Your Thalassophobia

Underwater Games That May Help Cure Your Thalassophobia

Playing underwater games should help you overcome Thalassophobia, the dread of the deeps. Whether you're terrified of large bodies of water or not, many games are terrifying. This page is about peaceful underwater games. Generally.

Before we get started it’s worth noting that we’re only looking at games where you spend most of your time in the actual water. That means titles like Bioshock or SOMA are immediately disqualified.

ABZU (2016)

Beyond Blue is essentially a David Attenborough documentary in video game format. The game is inspired by the award-winning BBC series Blue Planet II and manages to be both fun and educational at the same time.

BEYOND BLUE (2020)

SONG OF THE DEEP (2016)

Ecosystem is a god game about evolution. The gameplay mainly revolves around setting up underwater habitats, placing a few creatures there, and letting nature take its course. Ecosystem is powered by highly complex algorithms that realistically simulate creatures down to the genetic level.

ECOSYSTEM (2021)

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