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Under The Waves

Stan, a professional diver in the North Sea, is struggling to overcome a life-changing loss during an extended mission underwater. Stuck in his self-imposed solitude, he starts to experience strange events and will have to make the most significant choice of his life...

Released Aug 29, 2023Mostly Positive · 76% of 1.8KPEGI 16≈ 10 h to beat
Steam Deck UnsupportedAdventureIndieUnderwaterExplorationSingleplayerAtmospheric
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About Under The Waves

Under The Waves is a narrative-driven adventure game about the engulfing power of grief. Set in the depths of the North Sea in a techno-futuristic 1970s, professional diver Stan is struggling to overcome a life-changing loss and embrace a new future. The isolation of the deep sea is a fitting manifestation of his state of mind, and as Stan retreads further into his self-imposed solitude, he starts to experience strange events far beneath the waves. He will eventually have to make a difficult choice...

A love letter to the oceans, Under The Waves invites you to dive into a gorgeous underwater world, brought to life in a poetic blend of cinematic visuals and poignant storytelling. Live a gripping story through Stan’s eyes and guide him through an unforeseen series of events that will bring him deeper and deeper into the abyss, the reflection of his own psyche.
Wander the vast seabed piloting Stan’s submarine and encounter the beautiful wildlife, Stan’s only company while he’s trapped in his own mind. Explore caves, wrecks, and underwater plants with Stan’s special wetsuit, following the mysterious manifestations of his memories, to find a way back to the surface and save his life. Collect materials and craft equipment that will help Stan navigate further on this self-discovery expedition. You will have to dare get off the beaten track to experience mesmerizing moments and reveal more about the tragic past he is trying to escape...

KEY FEATURES
  • A surreal voyage under the waves — Live a poetic underwater adventure about a man trying to overcome his traumatic past and save his own life, both literally and figuratively. Will Stan ever reach the surface again?
  • Explore the depths of the sea – Pilot your submarine over the abyss and swim your way through caves, wrecks, and submerged plants in search of backstory pieces, salvageable waste, collectibles, and more. Craft equipment to help Stan explore further.
  • Witness the beauty of the ocean – Dive through gorgeous underwater environments, from unfathomable depths to retro-futuristic facilities, immersed in a contemplative ambiance brought to life by an atmospheric soundtrack.
  • A unique setting full of mysteries - Discover an alternate reality of the year 1979 where retro, science-fiction, and fantasy flow together in beautifully-rendered graphics.

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Game details

Developers
Parallel Studio
Publishers
Spotlight by Quantic Dream
Release date
Aug 29, 2023
Genres
Adventure, Indie, Underwater, Exploration, Singleplayer, Atmospheric, Story Rich, Submarine, Third Person, Sci-fi, 3D, Cinematic, Narrative, Open World, Walking Simulator, Horror, Multiplayer, Psychological
Modes
Single-player
Controller
Full controller support
Steam features
38 achievements, Family Sharing
Themes
Action, Science fiction
Camera
Third person
Engine
Unreal Engine 4

Languages

LanguageInterfaceFull audioSubtitles
EnglishSupportedSupportedSupported
FrenchSupportedSupportedSupported
ItalianSupportedNot supportedSupported
GermanSupportedSupportedSupported
Spanish (Spain)SupportedNot supportedSupported
ArabicSupportedNot supportedSupported
CzechSupportedNot supportedSupported
DutchSupportedNot supportedSupported
System requirements

Minimum

  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i5 4th Gen/ AMD Ryzen 3 4100 4 cores 3.8 GHz
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4GB/ AMD R9 290 HD 4GB
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 10 GB available space

Recommended

  • OS: Windows 10 or higher
  • Processor: Intel Core i7 7thGen / AMD Ryzen 5 3600 6-Core 3.6GHz
  • Memory: 16 MB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 6GB/ AMD Radeon RX Vega56 8GB
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 10 GB available space

Ratings

Steam reviews

Mostly Positive

76% of 1.8K

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IGDB critics

70

1 critic score

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Age rating

PEGI 16

Bad language

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Steam Deck & Linux

Steam Deck Unsupported

  • Too demanding to run well on Steam Deck
  • SteamOS: Playable
  • Steam Machine: Verified

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  • Under The Waves ( Original Game Soundtrack)
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