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Darkwater
Darkwater is a cooperative extraction horror game for 1-4 players. Command a submarine trapped under the ice of an alien planet. Battle enemy vessels and deep sea abominations as you hunt for resources. Do what it takes to survive.
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Very Positive (97) - 81% of the 97 user reviews for this game are positive.
Release Date:
Apr 22, 2025
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What the developers have to say:

Why Early Access?

“Working closely with the community is essential to our plans for developing Darkwater. Our game encourages players to explore the icy depths of an alien moon with up to 3 friends. We will regularly gather player feedback on popular features, look for ways to improve, and strive to deliver more content. Your feedback will be crucial in helping us refine and enhance the game, ensuring it continues to evolve and stay engaging.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“We expect Darkwater to be in Early Access for 6+ months. This timeline may change based on player feedback and development progress. As we get closer to the Early Access release, we'll provide a more detailed roadmap and development plans.”

How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

“We plan to add more content during the Early Access phase. This includes more equipment, creatures, outposts, and content suggested by the community. We also plan to improve and balance the gameplay according to the feedback.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The game is currently in development. Build already features working 1-4 player co-op gameplay, combat with various creatures, and all crucial mechanics that allow you to operate a submarine vessel.
We're continuously adding new content to create an immersive and engaging player experience. We aim to make the Early Access version of Darkwater as exciting and enjoyable as possible.”

Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“We plan to start with an introductory price for Early Access to make it more accessible as we continue developing the game. If the game’s content grows substantially during Early Access, we may introduce a price increase. Rest assured, we’ll provide advance notice before making any adjustments.”

How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

“We want you to co-develop the game with us. We're excited to hear your ideas on Discord after every playtest and demo. We're building Darkwater for you, and your feedback is crucial to making it the best it can be.”
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About This Game

Darkwater is a cooperative extraction horror game for 1-4 players. Take command of your own custom submarine and survive the icy depths of an alien moon.

Play solo or enlist your own submariner crew. Up to 4 players can team up and survive an onslaught of deep-sea threats. Face down enemy submarines in naval warfare and dock your vessel to abandoned outposts in order to scavenge for supplies.

A devastating disease has struck an alien planet. The government has frozen the surface of the ocean in response. You and your crew are trapped below the ice.

  • Source fuel and travel from outpost to outpost in a desperate bid for survival

  • Uncover snippets of information relating to a greater truth

  • Plan and strategize every step of the way as you fight against the relentless adversity of a desperate world

Resources are scarce. Discover and explore dilapidated underwater facilities on foot and strip them for all they’re worth. Be prepared to deal with what lurks below.

  • Face down a variety of unpredictable enemies including infected divers, deep-sea angler fish and alien crabs.

  • Even the odds using a wide range of weaponry including sledgehammers, blow torches, pistols and shotguns.

  • Make sure you and your team have enough room to carry back the fuel canisters critical to your survival - teamwork is key to ensuring you live to see another day.

Take direct control of onboard systems for piloting, weapons and sonar. Upgrade your submarine. Expand your deck, invest in different cabins, negotiate with rival vessels, but be ready for war.

  • Utilize a variety of powerful torpedoes, harpoons, decoy mines and depth charges to gain the upper hand in sub-to-sub combat

  • Board enemy vessels using a manned torpedo to deliver the ultimate in-person surprise

  • Invest in unique rooms for your submarine that help with hacking, stealth and other strategic options

Mature Content Description

The developers describe the content like this:

Players will fight divers, automatons, and alien creatures.

System Requirements

    Minimum:
    • OS: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • Processor: Intel Core i5-7400 @ 3.00GHz
    • Memory: 8 GB RAM
    • Graphics: NVIDIA GForce GTX 1050
    • DirectX: Version 11
    • Network: Broadband Internet connection
    • Storage: 11 GB available space
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