Barotrauma is a Action, Simulation, Strategy game from FakeFish, Undertow Games with a 95% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by weird, single-player, co-op.
Game snapshot
- Developer
- FakeFish, Undertow Games
- Release year
- 2023
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $17.49
- Review signal
- 95% positive
Screenshots
System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS *: Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit versions) Processor: Dual Core 2.4 GHz Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: 2 GB memory (dedicated VRAM or shared RAM), Shader Model 2.0+ DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 2 GB available space Additional Notes: 64-bit operating system is required
- Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS *: Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit versions) Processor: Quad Core 3.0 GHz Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: GeForce GTX 950 or Radeon R9 370 or equivalent with at least 2 GB VRAM DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 2 GB available space Additional Notes: 64-bit operating system is required
macOS
- Minimum
- OS: OSX 10.15 or newer Processor: Dual Core 2.4 GHz Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: 2 GB memory (dedicated VRAM or shared RAM), OpenGL 3.0+ support Storage: 2 GB available space Additional Notes: 64-bit operating system is required
- Recommended
- OS: OSX 10.15 or newer Processor: Quad Core 3.0 GHz Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: GeForce GTX 950 or Radeon R9 370 or equivalent with at least 2 GB VRAM Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 2 GB available space Additional Notes: 64-bit operating system is required
Linux
- Minimum
- OS: Ubuntu 18.04 LTS Processor: Dual Core 2.4 GHz Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: 2 GB memory (dedicated VRAM or shared RAM), OpenGL 3.0+ support Storage: 2 GB available space Additional Notes: 64-bit operating system is required
- Recommended
- OS: Ubuntu 18.04 LTS Processor: Quad Core 3.0 GHz Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: GeForce GTX 950 or Radeon R9 370 or equivalent with at least 2 GB VRAM Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 2 GB available space Additional Notes: 64-bit operating system is required
From Steam reviews
Review notes
Barotrauma is worth a closer look if you want great with friends, nautical, solo-friendly, and strong atmosphere.
Best for players who want nautical, strong atmosphere, chaotic fun, and great with friends.
great-with-friends
FitIt tends to be better when shared with friends.
nautical
SettingWater, boats, fishing, or sea travel are important to the feel.
solo-friendly
FitIt still makes sense as a solo play choice.
strong-atmosphere
ToneThe mood, place, and presentation carry a lot of the experience.
exploration
Play styleThe draw is moving through spaces, discovering details, and learning the world.
survival-crafting
Play styleSurvival pressure and resource gathering are part of the decision loop.
chaotic-fun
ToneThe appeal is messy, funny, and unpredictable rather than polished calm.
management
Play styleThe game asks you to run, improve, or balance a system over time.
Steam review snapshots
Would love to see more attention given to the bot AI to make playing solo or with a few friends more fun.Be me have fobia for the ocean.Its atmosphere, constant exploration, excellent multiplayer, and huge amount of content make it easy to recommend to anyone who enjoys survival, cooperation…This scratches an itch I've had for a sci-fi, action survival game that has good mouthfeel (idk man).Why it fits
Good for players who want strong atmosphere, nautical tension, solo-friendly play, and co-op. Weird, nautical mood Action, simulation, and strategy blend Single-player and co-op support Strong atmosphere and exploration focus Great with friends
Who might skip it
You do not want a nautical setting You prefer calm, polished experiences You are not interested in exploration or management