Games like Ecco the Dolphin on Steam Deck
4 of the 5 modern alternatives to Ecco the Dolphin (1992) are rated Verified or Playable on the Steam Deck. The cheapest is ABZU at € 19,99. 2 are made by independent developers.
The Steam Deck runs most of the PC catalogue, but not all of it equally well. Only alternatives that Valve rates Verified (works out of the box) or Playable (works, with a tweak or two) are listed here. The ratings come from Valve, not from our own testing, and change as games are patched.
Prices, platform availability and Steam Deck compatibility can change at any time. Always check the store page before buying.
ABZU Indie
€ 19,99A serene indie underwater exploration game with stunning visuals.
ABZU runs on PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Verified.
Beyond Blue Indie
€ 19,99A meditative undersea exploration game rich with ocean life.
Beyond Blue runs on PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Verified.
SEGA Genesis Classics
€ 29,99The official Genesis collection includes Ecco the Dolphin.
SEGA Genesis Classics is also an alternative to 9 other classics
SEGA Genesis Classics runs on PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Verified.
Subnautica
€ 29,99Underwater exploration with genuine wonder and genuine dread, the modern heir to Ecco's ocean.
Subnautica runs on PC, Mac, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Verified.
Not on Steam Deck
These alternatives to Ecco the Dolphin are listed on the main page, but are not rated Verified or Playable on the Steam Deck:
All 5 games like Ecco the Dolphin