Underplayed Gems

Under the blue horizon (2024)

Under the blue horizon cover
Developer
Pavdup, Chyopa
Publisher
DEVDUP
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Casual, Indie, Simulation
Rating
3.9 of 5, 184 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 47 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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The catalog in 3D

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How it feels

A peaceful, hands-off simulation that sits quietly on your screen, letting you watch fish grow and build an underwater space at your own pace.

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What players say

Players praise the pixel art and music but are split on whether it works as an idle game. Many say it is not idle at all until hours in, requiring constant manual fish management and arithmetic. It is frequently compared to Rusty's Retirement, with reviews calling it a weaker clone that lacks that game's polish and idle feel.

Screenshots

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