Price check · Updated November 10, 2026
S.C.S. - Dangerous Waters allows you total control over multiple air, surface, and submarine platforms in a modern-day naval environment. Take direct control of individual crew stations and also plan and execute combined arms naval strategies from a top-down 'Commanders Eye' perspective.
Works best on Windows PC
Best current price at Steam
Waiting could save up to $1.50, if it returns to its lowest price.
A guide from price history and sale dates, not a promise.
Lowest price ever: $1.49 (February 2018)
| Store | Price | Usual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam | $2.99 | $14.99 | Buy |
| GOG | $2.99 | $14.99 | Buy |
| GamersGate | $3.00 | $14.99 | Buy |
| GreenManGaming | $14.99 | $14.99 | Buy |
| Fanatical | $14.99 | $14.99 | Buy |
| WinGameStore | $14.99 | $14.99 | Buy |
| IndieGala | $14.99 | $14.99 | Buy |
Dangerous Waters is a modern naval simulation from Sonalysts that puts you in charge of ships, submarines and aircraft. You can command at the level of the whole task force from an overhead map, or move to individual crew stations such as sonar and weapons control and operate them yourself. Missions involve hunting submarines, protecting ships and coordinating different platforms together.
It is a detailed, demanding simulator with a slow and methodical pace, and learning the systems takes time. There is a single-player mode and multiplayer for crews of friends. Dangerous Waters suits players who enjoy realistic military simulations and want depth over spectacle.
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| Developer | Sonalysts |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Strategy First |
| Released | Feb 7, 2006 |
| Metacritic | 82 / 100 |
| Languages | 1: English |
How this game plays best, and the gear to match: a best-value pick and an upgrade for each.
Headset for co-op voice chat
Dangerous Waters is better with friends on voice. The Cloud III has a clear detachable mic; the G733 goes wireless for long co-op nights.
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Upgrade pickLogitech G733 Lightspeed Wireless HeadsetMonitor with room for maps and menus
1440p gives Dangerous Waters far more screen space for maps, menus and UI than 1080p.
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Upgrade pickSamsung Odyssey G55C 32-inch QHD Curved MonitorMicrophone
For crisp voice chat or streaming Dangerous Waters, a desk mic beats any headset mic. The AM8 is a great USB starter; the QuadCast S is the creator favorite.
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Upgrade pickHyperX QuadCast SMouse with extra buttons
Bind hotkeys to side buttons and spend long sessions in Dangerous Waters comfortably. The G502 is the classic; the Lightspeed version cuts the cord.
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Upgrade pickLogitech G502 Lightspeed Wireless MouseController
Dangerous Waters plays great on a controller. The 8BitDo Ultimate 2C is a cheap, reliable PC pad; the Ultimate 2 adds drift-free Hall effect sticks and a charging dock.
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Upgrade pick8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless ControllerKeyboard
Lots of hotkeys and typing in Dangerous Waters. A solid mechanical board makes long sessions easier on your hands.
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Upgrade pickKeychron K8 ProPrices change often, so check the latest price on Amazon. SteelGames may earn a small commission on purchases.
The lowest recorded price is $1.49 in February 2018.
The best current price we found is $2.99 at Steam, against a usual price of $14.99.
Wait. Wait. $2.99 is 101% above its lowest price on record ($1.49). Next big sale: Steam Winter Sale, in 37 days.
