Still Wakes the Deep (2024)

Developer: The Chinese Room
Publisher: Secret Mode
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action
Rating: 4.4 of 5, 12,468 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 5.1 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A tense, atmospheric first-person narrative where you navigate a collapsing oil rig under siege by an unknowable horror, fighting for survival against the elements and creatures.

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What players say

Players praise the setting on an oil rig and the voice acting, but many find the gameplay too linear and simple, calling it a walking sim with repetitive tasks. Performance problems and a lack of scares or jump scares are common complaints, though some find the story emotionally resonant.

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