Underplayed Gems

Still Wakes the Deep (2024)

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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

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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