Underplayed Gems

Shoal (2021)

Shoal cover
Developer
Vidroid
Genres
Adventure, Early Access, Indie, Simulation
Rating
4.8 of 5, 25 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.8 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A colorful and relaxed underwater hunting sim where you drift as a hungry shark, nibbling fish and exploring a shoal.

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What players say

Players describe it as a relaxing shark-simulation game with calm music and simple mechanics like eating fish and completing quests. Progress resets on death, and every 10 days there is a boss fight. The early access development has stalled since 2022, and players note that it is short, repetitive, and has some glitches.

Screenshots

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