Underplayed Gems

DIVE or DIE - Children of Rain (2026)

DIVE or DIE - Children of Rain cover
Developer
Drop Rate Studio
Publisher
Dear Villagers
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.6 of 5, 1,441 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 18 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A tense descent into an underwater labyrinth where survival hinges on stealth and careful resource management.

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What players say

Players praise the diving loop for mixing resource gathering with genuine horror, often comparing it to Dredge or Dave the Diver with a darker twist. They split on the 40 day timer: some find it demanding for base building and quests, others say the game gets too easy after 75 percent. A handful report game breaking bugs at launch, with one noting the developer delayed a fix.

Screenshots

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