Underplayed Gems

Surviving the Abyss (2024)

Surviving the Abyss cover
Developer
Rocket Flair Studios
Publisher
Paradox Arc
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Indie, Simulation, Strategy
Rating
3.2 of 5, 1,070 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 14 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A tense and methodical survival sim where every resource decision matters as you build an underwater facility while the darkness outside presses in with unknown threats.

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What players say

Players criticize Surviving the Abyss as an incomplete game with an abrupt, unsatisfying ending and little challenge. Technical glitches, a lack of features, and a pacing that involves long periods of waiting are common complaints.

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