Underplayed Gems

The Oily Depths (2026)

The Oily Depths cover
Developer
Ryan R. Burns
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Indie, Simulation
Rating
4.2 of 5, 99 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 50 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A tense, claustrophobic horror game where you must carefully monitor your submarine's systems while navigating the deep ocean under constant threat of suffocation.

shortsubmarineclaustrophobicpressurelimited visibilitysurvivaltenseatmospheric

What players say

Players enjoy the atmosphere and rhythm but agree it is very short, some finishing in under 30 minutes. Many call it more of a demo than a full game, and the ending leaves some confused.

Trailer

Screenshots

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