Underplayed Gems

Sonar Scout (2024)

Sonar Scout cover
Developer
Dan Schumacher, Hjalte Tagmose, Neil Doppelmayr, Christoph Englert, Pontus Liljekvist, Hugo Roque
Publisher
Spelkollektivet
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Rating
5.0 of 5, 25 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.1 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

Navigating a lonely submarine through dark, minimalist underwater depths to activate lost beacons, with a tense, arcade-like focus on memorization and quick reflexes.

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What players say

Players navigate dark underwater caves using a limited sonar ping to reveal the environment, bumping into walls costs health. Levels stay fresh by introducing new twists, and the leaderboards reward speedruns. Some find the 100% achievement grind repetitive, requiring multiple runs.

Screenshots

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