In Other Waters

In Other Waters

Steam Deck Playable

Jump Over The Age · Indie · Apr 3, 2020

Likely worth it. Reviews lean strongly positive.

At $14.99. It has been as low as $3.74.

87%
Very Positive
3k player reviews
Medium confidence
Buy it if you like
  • Story and characters: 212 reviews raised it, mostly praise
  • Gameplay: 101 reviews raised it, mostly praise
  • Graphics: 69 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
  • No recurring complaint surfaced in 300 sampled reviews

Based on 3k player reviews · updated 4 days ago

What players think

The recurring themes across 300 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.

Why players love itThings to know
71% of themes are praise29% are divided0% are caveats
Story and characters
Players who bring up Story and characters mostly praise it.
This unusual perspective immediately sets the tone for an experience that values observation, problem-solving, and emotional connection over traditional action mechanics, making it one of the more original narrative adventures available on Steam.
212 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
The gradual expansion of exploration options gives the experience a satisfying sense of progression without relying on repetitive combat encounters.
101 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
Although it presents the environment through an intentionally minimalist interface instead of detailed 3D visuals, the game encourages players to construct vivid mental images through descriptive writing, environmental data, and atmospheric sound design.
69 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Audio
Players who bring up Audio mostly praise it.
Although it presents the environment through an intentionally minimalist interface instead of detailed 3D visuals, the game encourages players to construct vivid mental images through descriptive writing, environmental data, and atmospheric sound design.
62 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Interface
Players who bring up Interface mostly praise it.
This indirect form of interaction creates an engaging relationship between player and protagonist, as every decision made through the interface directly influences Ellery's survival and success.
61 of 300 sampled reviews raised it

Theme by theme

Every theme is scored by what reviewers actually said about it, not just whether they recommended the game.

LovedMixedComplained about
Players love5 themes
Story and characters212 reviews
Gameplay101 reviews
Graphics69 reviews
Audio62 reviews
Interface61 reviews
Divided opinion% still recommend
Combat6 reviews
100%
Controls6 reviews
83%
Players complain% still recommend

No recurring complaints surfaced in this sample.

Ranked by how many sampled reviews mention each topic. A topic sits in a column by what reviewers said about that topic; the percentage beside it is how many of them recommended the game anyway. 2 more themes were each raised by fewer than 6 sampled reviews and are not shown.

Should you buy it now?

Crit’s read on the price, from Steam price history.

Prices have been lower

Currently $14.99. The lowest we've tracked is $3.74.

6 points recordedtoday · $14.99

The data behind the verdict

For the players who want the receipts.

Player review score
87%
Very Positive
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