Underplayed Gems

Crash Dive 2 (2021)

Crash Dive 2 cover
Developer
Panic Ensues Software
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Indie, Simulation
Rating
4.8 of 5, 239 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 17 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A tense blend of stealthy submarine hunting and arcade-style surface combat, where you must outwit destroyers and dodge depth charges while engaging targets from periscope depth or on deck.

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What players say

Players call it a lite submarine simulation that avoids the manual-reading and math of hardcore sims while still offering crew management and upgrades between missions. Combat is action-focused, you can tweak difficulty to taste, and reviews consistently mention it feels like the classic Silent Service.

Screenshots

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