Underplayed Gems

Troubled Waters (2025)

Troubled Waters cover
Developer
BaleYc Studios
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Casual, Indie
Rating
4.4 of 5, 9 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.2 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A slow-burn retro horror where you explore an alien ocean with a creeping sense of dread and impending pain, guided by an ominous presence.

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What players say

Players describe a short, unsettling underwater horror game with unique turn-based diving and resource management. The creature designs are praised as genuinely scary, but many note a rough start with unclear controls and the rope mechanic is confusing. A minority report save bugs and a seemingly repetitive ending choice.

Screenshots

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