January 23, 2018
Adventure, Crafting, Exploration Games, RPG Elements, FPP, Under Water, Action Adventure, Sandbox, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Survival.
A sandbox game by Unknown Worlds that combines elements of action-adventure productions and RPGs. As the game’s universe draws inspiration from such novels as Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea, at the bottom of the ocean you can find bizarre sea monsters, as well as remnants of futuristic buildings and ships. The player assumes the role of a captain of an advanced submarine, and explores the depths of the ocean. The game’s characteristic feature is the ability to design vessels and determine such things as performance, layout, on-board mechanisms, and materials used for the construction. You begin with rather primitive ships, but as you progress you will be able to construct more advanced vessels, and explore previously unavailable parts of the ocean. While playing, you can freely walk around your ship, and even go outside to explore the marine world on your own.
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June 28, 2023
RPG, 2.5D, Strategic Elements, Simulation Elements, Humorous, Under Water, Roguelike, Side-scroll, Singleplayer, Xbox Play Anywhere.
A pixel art adventure game with economic and RPG elements. Dave the Diver has us playing as the titular diver, exploring ocean depths during the day and running a sushi restaurant during the night.
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September 22, 2015
Adventure, FPP, Indie Games, Under Water, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Survival Horror.
A science fiction horror adventure game created by Frictional Games, Swedish studio known for such titles as Amnesia: The Dark Descent and the Penumbra series. The game is set in a top-secret research center PATHOS-2, where a series of failed experiments resulted in human-like machines killing off most of the staff and taking over the facility. You play as one of the survivors, who has to safely evade the hostile, machine infested environment. Gameplay is presented in first-person perspective and focuses on exploration of the facility and avoiding direct contact with the enemies. Just as in the other works from this developer, instead of dynamic action sequences, the game emphasizes the thick, dark atmosphere and a persistent feeling of vulnerability.
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May 14, 2026, Early Access
Adventure, Crafting, Exploration Games, RPG Elements, FPP, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, PC Game Pass, Under Water, Action Adventure, Sandbox, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Survival, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Xbox Play Anywhere.
A sequel of the popular FPP survival game from Unknown Worlds Entertainment. Subnautica 2 takes us to a new alien oceanic planet. We play as one of the pioneers and explore the vast depths, collecting resources and constructing an underground base to improve the process.
Steam
May 14, 2021
Adventure, Crafting, Exploration Games, RPG Elements, FPP, Indie Games, Under Water, Action Adventure, Sandbox, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Survival.
An expansion for Subnautica, in which we explore the ice-bound areas of the planet 4546B. As we play, we explore the game world and reveal its secrets.
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August 26, 2023, Early Access
Action, Crafting, FPP, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Under Water, Post-apocalypse, Action Adventure, Sandbox, Singleplayer, Survival.
A first-person game set in a submerged world. Sunkenland has us exploring oceanic depths and scarce islands, building bases and fighting off pirates.
August 2, 2024
Simulation, Crowdfunding, World War II, Submarines, Under Water, Polish, Sandbox, Singleplayer.
An open world submarine simulator created in Poland by Deep Water Studio. The game takes place during World War II and the player assumes the role of a captain of a German submarine who completes various missions inspired by historical events. Mechanics of UBOOT combine the features of Silent Hunter and Fallout Shelter and the main task of the player is to take care of the crew. One must consider physical and emotional limitations of his subordinates, assign functions to them etc. Each crew member has his own personality and different weaknesses which can be revealed if the captain fails to keep balance between discipline and despotism. As the game progresses one can upgrade the submarine, but our opponents obtain new technologies, such as radar, as well. UBOOT is a three-dimensional game but most of the time the action is shown on a cross-section of the submarine.
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May 22, 2020
Action, Very Brutal, Indie Games, Under Water, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Action RPG, Sandbox, Singleplayer, TPP, Animals.
Action RPG game in which we play the role of a shark orphaned by its mother. In order to survive, the eponymous genocide has to fight for survival in the dangerous waters of the Gulf Coast, devouring everything that can be eaten and gradually growing in strength.
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May 26, 2026
Strategy, Economic, Simulation Elements, Games for Impact, Indie Games, Under Water, Singleplayer.
A unique take on the city builder genre. In Life Below instead of constructing cities we're building an underwater ecosystem. Our job is to restore the reef back to life with the help of various organisms. We must also protect the reef from outside threats.
Steam
April 25, 2024
Action, RPG Elements, Humorous, Indie Games, Under Water, Action Adventure, Singleplayer, Soulslike, TPP, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Xbox Play Anywhere, PC Game Pass.
A TPP action adventure game with soulslike elements. In Another Crab's Treasure we move to the bottom of the ocean, which we wander as a hermit crab named Kril. The protagonist performs tasks, fights enemies and learns the dark secrets of the underwater world.
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August 2, 2016
Adventure, Experimental/artistic, Exploration Games, Puzzle Elements, Indie Games, Under Water, Singleplayer, TPP, Scuba Diving.
The first project by Giant Squids, an independent studio founded by Matt Nova – the artistic director of the extremely successful game called Journey, created for PlayStation consoles. Abzu is an interactive exploration production in which you reveal secrets of a lively underworld. The player assumes the role of a cat-like diver who delves into the ocean and meets schools of fish, groups of aquatic mammals, as well as some other truly majestic creatures and remnants of an ancient civilization. Abzu offers a fluid control system which enables you to perform underwater pirouettes, flips, and gives you a chance to ride sea creatures, such as a shark. Sometimes, getting to a place requires a skillful use of available abilities or solving a logic puzzle. Yet, Abzu puts a strong emphasis on its artistic value. Therefore, the game enchants players with a riot of colors, an abundance of diverse underwater life, and amazing special effects.
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October 16, 2020
Action, Crowdfunding, Simulation Elements, FPP, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Under Water, Post-apocalypse, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
A futuristic submarine simulator with action elements. It is a sequel to the popular Aquanox series that was released in years 2001-2002. This installment was developed by the Serbian studio Digital Arrow known for InMomentum. The plot of Deep Descent takes place in a world in which due to the pollution of the surface the humanity was forced to move its civilization under water. However, many dangers awaited there, including mutated sea creatures and hostile human factions. The player controls his own submarine and participates in various missions related to trading, resource gathering and fighting. What’s important, the user can play alone or join one of the factions. The game focuses on realistic simulation of the submarine, but during the game there will be many occasions to fight as well. Aquanox: Deep Descent supports cooperation for up to four players.
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November 5, 2024
Strategy, Alternative History, City Builder, Economic, Horror, Under Water, RTS, Singleplayer, Survival.
Surviving the Abyss is a strategy game in which we engage in the expansion of a secret underwater base during the Cold War. The player must construct new sections, conduct research and organize the work of the crew.
October 27, 2025
Action, Cthulhu, FPP, FPS, Under Water, Singleplayer, Stealth, Shooters.
A first-person shooter with survival horror elements, created by the devs behind the games Those Who Remain and Syndrome. In Beneath we play as a deep sea diver trapped at the bottom of the Atlantic. The protagonist must face the horrors straight from the works of H.P. Lovecraft.
Steam
August 1, 2024
Adventure, FPP, Indie Games, Early 20th Century, Under Water, Singleplayer.
An FPP adventure game set in the style of a psychological drama. The story of Thalassa: Edge of the Abyss takes place in 1905. We play as the diver Cam who must explore the shipwreck of the titular Thalassa and learn about the last moments of the ship's crew.
Steam
February 2, 2017
Simulation, Strategic Elements, Submarines, Under Water, Sandbox, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
An arcade submarine simulator with crew management elements. The game was developed by an independent team known as Arachnid Games. The story of Diluvion takes place in the distant future, where an apocalyptic flood has forced humanity to colonize the ocean depths. The gameplay is focused around exploration of a marine world of a considerable size, completing various tasks, and combat with encountered opponents. Our travels often require the use of a sonar, which helps in navigating dark areas, as well as ranged weapons in the form of torpedoes or even cannons. We’ve also received access to a crew management module – throughout our journeys, the individual crew members gather experience, acquiring new skills over time. For example, an experienced coxswain offers better maneuverability, while a talented cannoneer is much more accurate.
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August 29, 2023
Adventure, Crafting, Exploration Games, Indie Games, Under Water, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, TPP.
A TPP adventure game about dealing with loss. In Under the Waves, we play the role of a professional diver who ventures into the ocean depths to try to come to terms with his traumatic past and accept his new future.
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Steam
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January 12, 2023
Strategy, City Builder, Indie Games, Under Water, Post-apocalypse, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Survival.
A city builder strategy game with survivalist elements. In Aquatico we erect an underwater city from scratch, which requires creating production chains, developing new technologies and organizing expeditions. In addition, we must take care of the needs of the inhabitants.
December 31, 2024, Early Access
Simulation, Exploration Games, Under Water, Singleplayer, Ships.
A simulation game about scanning the wreck of the Titanic. vROVpilot: Titanic allows us to take control over remote controlled underwater drones. We can explore the helm of the destroyed ship and the future development of the game involves adding its stern and the nearby debries field.
Steam
June 1, 2022
Adventure, 2D, Experimental/artistic, Exploration Games, Arcade Elements, Indie Games, Under Water, Side-scroll, Singleplayer, Surrealism.
An adventure game in which we explore the mysteries of the deep sea. In Silt we play as a diver exploring a surreal underwater world alone. The protagonist can take control of some sea creatures, which allows him to solve environmental puzzles.
OpenCritic
Steam
November 20, 2001
Simulation, FPP, Submarines, Under Water, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
AquaNox is a continuation of the futuristic submarine simulator Archimedean Dynasty, published in 1997. The action of the game was set in the XXVII century, and the player plays Emerald "Dead Eye" Flint, who has to face monsters from the sea depths. Developers from Massive Development studio have prepared more than 50 diversified missions to perform on the area of more than 8 thousand square kilometres of ocean floor.
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October 30, 2006
Action, FPP, Scuba Diving, Under Water, Singleplayer.
Diver: Deep Water Adventures - Addon is an addition to the title Diver: Deep Water Adventures. This item combines a dive simulator with elements typical for action and strategy adventure games. In order to install this extension you need to have a basic version of the game.
Users
November 22, 2002
Simulation, FPP, Submarines, Under Water, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
Another part of the submarine simulation - AquaNox, which became famous in the world largely due to very sophisticated graphics. The player takes on the role of William Drake, a young underwater freighter pilot setting out to find the legendary treasure of his ancestor.
Steam
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2026
Strategy, Indie Games, Under Water, Post-apocalypse, RTS, Singleplayer.
A post-apocalyptic strategy game, inspired by such titles as Caesar III, Anno, or Pharaoh. The gameplay in Seabed Settlers is about building an underwater metropolis. We must gather resources, raise buildings and take care of the needs and the safety of our residents.
September 7, 2018
Strategy, Indie Games, Internet, MOBA, Multiplayer, Under Water, RTS, Science Fiction, Tactics.
Subsiege is an original blend of a real-time strategy and a MOBA game developed by the German studio Icebird. The game takes place in the second part of the 21st century, when almost all of the Earth's natural resources are depleted. The depths of seas are the last place where they can be found. This leads to a full-scale underwater war for those exact resources. Before we start, we have to chose a couple of ships from the available ones. We will be able to use and construct only them during the RTS matches. As we play, we will have to build special structures that will gather the resources and will have to lead a group of combat units to battle. Each ship has a limited amount of oxygen, so we will have to gather as much resources as possible before our crew members face asphyxiation. We can increase our oxygen supplies by gathering oxygen tanks from destroyed enemy ships. The game offers a multiplayer mode (both co-op and competitive) along with a single player campaign. The game's PvP world has a permanent nature and constantly changes as a result of players' actions.
Steam
May 2, 2024
Adventure, Exploration Games, Simulation Elements, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Under Water, Singleplayer, Nintendo Exclusive.
Endless Ocean Luminous is the third installment of a series started in 2007. It's an adventure-simulation TPP game in which we control a scuba diver. We explore the depths, documenting various underwater creatures and finding ruins. We can play both solo or in multiplayer.
April 17, 2020
Adventure, Exploration Games, Indie Games, Under Water, Singleplayer, TPP.
Beyond Blue is an exploratory adventure game, the action of which has been placed in the oceanic depths. The player takes on the role of the head of a research group which, with the help of modern gadgets, explores submarine abysses.
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October 23, 2017
Action, Adventure Elements, FPP, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Under Water, Action Adventure, Singleplayer, Survival Horror.
An action-adventure game with survival horror elements. You play as a group of divers trapped underneath the ice of the Arctic Ocean, trying to find a way out. The game focuses on exploration, but the ocean dwellers can attack the protagonist at any given time. The matters are made even worse by the fact that you are constantly running out of oxygen.
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April 23, 2019
Adventure, Experimental/artistic, Exploration Games, FPP, PlayStation VR, Under Water, Post-apocalypse, Singleplayer, PlayStation Exclusive, VR, Animals.
Jupiter & Mars is an underwater exploration game for PlayStation VR, developed by indie studio Tigertron. The game is set in the near future and you play as a Dolphin named Jupiter, traversing the ocean that has been devastated by the actions of man.
December 31, 1985
Simulation, Strategic Elements, World War II, Submarines, Under Water, Singleplayer.
World War II submarine simulator by Sid Meier. The player's task is to patrol the waters of the Pacific Ocean in search of the Japanese fleet, and not only an extensive arsenal, but also a set of realistic combat tactics and specialized equipment, enabling constant monitoring of the area.
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July 12, 2016
Action, 2.5D, Metroidvania, Under Water, Singleplayer.
An arcade, metroidvania genre action game developed by Insomniac Games studio, known for, among others, Sunset Overdrive, and series such as Spyro, or Rachet & Clank. In Song of the Deep, we assume the role of Merryn, whose father has disappeared during a fishing trip. When one day she has a dream that her father has been imprisoned in the sea depths, the little heroine decides to build a small submarine and embark on a rescue mission. In terms of mechanics, we are dealing with a classic representative of the genre, in which we traverse a semi-open world divided into various, distinctive locations. The creators have put various challenges in our way, including things like clearing our path and, of course, fighting enemies and challenging bosses. Our submarine can be improved in the course of the game, receiving various abilities that help during combat and allowing us to access previously unavailable locations. The game features attractive 2.5D graphics.
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January 16, 2015
Adventure, Horror, Indie Games, Under Water, Action Adventure, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
A two-dimensional action-adventure horror game. The title was developed by a Russian studio BSK Games and tells the story of an explorer of the depths, doctor Bailey, who faces a threat of dying when his ship malfunctions. The player controls ATMA, a drone that shows the scientist where he should go. During the journey through the sea depths, the player collects research samples, solves riddles, looks for upgrades for the drone and avoids dangers, among which there are strong currents, mysterious machines and weapons forgotten after the war - including mines. The game features 38 large locations filled with inaccessible depths and sea caves. The horror atmosphere is built by overwhelming tunes, mysterious lights, and sounds that can be observed during the game. The title features dark graphics that are similar to Limbo.
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October 25, 2006
Simulation, FPP, Scuba Diving, Under Water, Singleplayer.
Diver: Deep Water Adventures is a combination of action adventure games with elements of strategy. As you can guess from the title, the game concentrates around diving, and a player immersed in a strange undersea world can only rely on his equipment and experience.
Users
June 12, 2008
Arcade, Casual, Under Water, Singleplayer, Animals.
Dolphin Willy is an arcade racing game created by the Wasted Studios development team in cooperation with Play-publishing publishing house. The player directs the actions of a friendly marine mammal and takes part in exciting races on underwater tracks. Production is characterized by a simple control system and is addressed to younger customers.
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March 13, 2013
Simulation, Indie Games, Scuba Diving, Under Water, Singleplayer, TPP.
Diving simulator, prepared by the team responsible for the MS Flight Simulator series. The game offers a realistic training system, prepared on the basis of real courses of PADI organization and the possibility of exploring popular, realistically existing diving areas.
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July 26, 2019
Action, FPP, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Under Water, Singleplayer, Survival.
Online action game set in the submarine depths, which is an improved version of the production released in the Xbox Indie Games in 2012. The game focuses on a multi-person diving rivalry, during which they must be careful not only about the actions of their rivals, but also about the threat from marine predators. Rivalry variants are complemented by cooperation mode and single player survival mode.
Steam
March 10, 2022
Adventure, Simulation Elements, FPP, Horror, Indie Games, Under Water, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
FPP horror game with sim elements. In Iron Lung we get on board of the submarine and explore the mysterious Ocean of Blood, trying to find the source of priceless resources. In the course of the game the feeling of danger grows, caused mainly by the sounds coming from the depths.
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November 16, 2023
Adventure, Indie Games, Under Water, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, TPP.
An open-world adventure game in which we find ourselves on an oceanic planet. In Loddlenaut, we traverse an underwater world, which we clear of trash, and breed friendly creatures known as "loddles."
April 17, 2026
Simulation, Crowdfunding, World War II, Submarines, Under Water, Polish, Sandbox, Singleplayer.
Steam
August 31, 1997
Action, Adventure Elements, FPP, Submarines, Under Water, Action Adventure, Singleplayer.
An action adventure game in which we play the role of a mercenary performing underwater missions. The tasks facing us in the Treasures of the Deep include plundering shipwrecks, mitigating the effects of environmental disasters or, for example, crossing the plans of competitors. At the time of the premiere, the title attracted attention mainly due to the high quality of the graphic design.
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July 2026, Early Access
Strategy, City Builder, Simulation Elements, Indie Games, Under Water, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Survival.
A city builder strategy with survival elements. Abyssals tells the story of colonists settling down in the depths of an oceanic planet, Abyss-62e. Our task is to gather resources, expand the colony and manage its critical infrastructure.
October 29, 2020
RPG, 2D, Cthulhu, Strategic Elements, Horror, 40s and 50s, Under Water, Singleplayer, Turn-based, Isometric View.
Stirring Abyss is a strategy game with RPG elements, in which we take control over a squad exploring underwater ruins of an ancient civilisation. The game is inspired by the prose of H.P. Lovecraft. It was developed by Sleepy Sentry and K-Project.
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Simulation, Crowdfunding, FPP, Humorous, Indie Games, Meta Quest / Oculus, PlayStation VR, Under Water, Singleplayer, VR.
Another unusual simulation game and the debut production by indie studio Sunken Places, developed for VR headgear. In Classroom Aquatic you play as a diver, who is also an exchange student in an underwater dolphin school. As everybody knows, dolphins are highly intelligent, so tests are not much of a problem for them. Not so for you, so in order not to make a fool of yourself, you have to sneakily glance at you classmates' tests and copy the right answers. You also have to be careful not to get noticed by either the teacher or the other students, who may expose you. The game utilizes a first-person perspective and features humorous cartoonish visuals.
March 28, 2017
Adventure, Meta Quest / Oculus, Scuba Diving, PlayStation VR, Under Water, Action Adventure, Singleplayer, SteamVR, Survival Horror.
An underwater survival game developed by Honor Code studio, putting us in the role of a professional diver clad in a heavy diving suit to reach greater depths. During a task for an underwater laboratory, an accident occurs and the hero finds himself abandoned on the ocean floor. He must survive and find a way to escape the trap before his oxygen supply runs out. We explore underwater locations, fighting aggressive animals and solving occasional puzzles. We observe the world from first person perspective, which enhances the claustrophobic feeling of the game. To succeed in Narcosis, we must wisely use our equipment and be able to efficiently move in a very heavy suit while managing supply of oxygen, which is consumed faster, e.g., through physical effort, damage-induced stress or changing water pressure.
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March 26, 2014, Early Access
Simulation, FPP, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, Meta Quest / Oculus, Multiplayer, Scuba Diving, PlayStation VR, Under Water, Singleplayer, SteamVR, VR.
A diving simulator designed primarily with the view of multiplayer gameplay, developed by Danish studio Vertigo Games. World of Diving lets you start a virtual career of a professional diver, who participates in all sorts of sports competitions, takes various exploration missions, or hunts wild animals, including the infamous great white shark. In most part, in-game world is generated procedurally, which results in a huge area to explore. There is also no shortage of handcrafted locations, based on real-life places. Apart from natural caves and the bottom of the sea you get to explore sunken ships and submarines as well as undersea ruins. Gameplay is focused on multiplayer, as many missions require more than one diver to complete. Apart from co-op missions, there are also some competitive game modes, based on either typical sports or treasure hunting.
Steam
December 3, 2010
Simulation, Exploration Games, Machines and Equipment, Submarines, Under Water, Singleplayer.
Unique underwater research robot simulator, exploring the Titanic wreck. As a machine operator, our task is to explore the wreck and extract valuable monuments from the deck of legend. The game allows you to explore the secrets of the ship and experience an incredible adventure. The whole was honoured with climatic graphic design.
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November 13, 2007
Party, Marine Aquarium, LAN, Multiplayer, Under Water, Singleplayer, Nintendo Exclusive, Animals.
Quite untypical production, in which we design our own aquarium. We can choose between thirty different species of fish.
Users
August 2, 2007
Simulation, Scuba Diving, Under Water, Singleplayer, TPP.
Check Dive is another diving game prepared by Russian company Biart. Like in Diver: Deep Water Adventures, the game in this title is located under water. However, the convention of the game is a bit different - the discussed item focuses primarily on providing the user with as much relaxation as possible.
Users
November 3, 2014
Action, Asymmetrical Multiplayer, FPP, Indie Games, Internet, Multiplayer, Scuba Diving, Under Water, Hunting, Online.
Depth was designed with multiplayer experience in mind. In the game there are two competing teams – scuba divers, and sharks that try to hunt them down. The game is a debut by a studio originating from the modding community – Digital Confectioners. The action takes place exclusively underwater, and the two teams have completely different goals to accomplish. The task of the divers is to locate a valuable object and bring it to the surface. The other group, playing as sharks, needs to prevent the first team from doing so, which, most of the times, boils down to eating them. The gameplay is pretty realistic – the divers’ movements are limited by all the physics of submerged bodies, while the sharks make use of their animal instinct without hesitation. High quality graphics are provided by the Unreal Engine 3.
Steam
May 12, 2009
Arcade, For Children, 3D Platformers, Under Water, Polish, Fish, Singleplayer.
Aqua Fish 2 is a continuation of Play-publishing's three-dimensional platformer. The curious fish once again embarks on an adventurous journey, visiting, among others, the river bed, ocean depth and the world of jellyfish. The production is addressed to the youngest customers and is distinguished by a very colorful visual setting and intuitively simple control.
