Buy it if you like
- Gameplay: 53 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Audio: 14 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Graphics: 10 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
- No recurring complaint surfaced in 106 sampled reviews
Based on 137 player reviews · updated
What players think
The recurring themes across 106 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.
Why players love itThings to know
60% of themes are praise40% are divided0% are complaints
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
53 of 106 sampled reviews raised it
Instead of simply running and jumping through levels, players navigate the ocean using an oxygen tether mechanic that introduces a distinct layer of challenge and creativity to movement.
Audio
Players who bring up Audio mostly praise it.
14 of 106 sampled reviews raised it
There's a few sound effects in the game, such as when you come into contact with a source of electricity, and thankfully none of them were grating.
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
10 of 106 sampled reviews raised it
Visually, Below The Ocean embraces a minimalist presentation style built around limited-color visuals that create a distinctive atmosphere without sacrificing gameplay clarity.
Theme by theme
Scored on what reviews say about each topic, not the thumbs.
Players love
Gameplay53 reviews
Audio14 reviews
Graphics10 reviews
Divided opinion
Difficulty100% still recommend
Story75% still recommend
Players complain
No recurring complaints in this sample.
What you get
Can you play it alone, does a controller work, does it run on your machine.
Play modes
- Single-player
Controller
- Full controller support
Store features
- Family Sharing
Platforms
- Windows
Should I buy it now?
Based on Steam price history.
Prices have been lower
$5.99
The lowest we've tracked is $1.19.
6 points recordedtoday · $5.99
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