Underplayed Gems

Cold Waters (2017)

Cold Waters cover
Developer
Killerfish Games
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Indie, Simulation, Strategy
Rating
4.3 of 5, 4,721 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 20 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A tense and methodical submarine simulation where every decision carries weight, balancing stealth and aggression in a cold, atmospheric game of cat and mouse.

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What players say

Players split on whether Cold Waters leans too arcade or delivers a satisfying submarine sim. Many warn the campaign is a string of random battles with unfair mission quotas, and the AI spotting feels unrealistic. Mods like DotMod and Playable Subs are frequently praised as essential, and the lack of mid-mission saving frustrates newcomers.

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