Underplayed Gems

UBOAT (2024)

UBOAT cover
Developer
Deep Water Studio
Publisher
PlayWay S.A.
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Indie, RPG, Simulation, Strategy
Rating
4.2 of 5, 26,866 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 25 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A tense, management-heavy survival sim where every detail of crew condition and submarine damage must be balanced against the constant threat of disaster.

survival sandboxtensemanagement heavyrealisticatmosphericpunishingimmersivestrategic

What players say

Players praise the deep crew management and authentic survival simulation, often comparing it to the Silent Hunter series. However, many report frequent crashes and game-breaking bugs, especially after docking or with the DLC, making long campaigns nearly impossible. The combat loop can feel repetitive and enemy ships are scarce.

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Screenshots

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