Song of the Deep (2016)

Developer: Insomniac Games
Publisher: GameTrust Games
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Adventure
Rating: 4.2 of 5, 868 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 12 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

An atmospheric underwater metroidvania that blends exploration, puzzle solving, and a touching story of a girl searching for her father.

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What players say

Players praise the underwater setting and emotional story, but split on bugs, some report game-breaking progression blockers. The submarine handling draws mixed reactions: it is unique and fun to some, janky and frustrating to others. Several compare it favorably to Aquaria.

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