The Wreck That Should Not Be (2026)

- Developer
- copperwaif
- Platforms
- Windows
- Genres
- Adventure, RPG, Free To Play
- Rating
- 4.0 of 5, 20 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 37 minutes
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
A calm but eerie underwater exploration where a routine dive becomes increasingly unsettling.
explorationmysteriousatmosphericstory-drivensubmarinefree-to-playunderwater
What players say
Players call this a short, free underwater mystery that continues the story from What Happened On The Moon. Some find it charming and atmospheric, while others say the corridors are dull and the gameplay is too simple. The 30-minute run time and lack of meaningful conclusion frustrate a few.
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