Under The Waves is a Adventure game from Parallel Studio with a 74% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by weird, single-player.
Game snapshot
- Developer
- Parallel Studio
- Release year
- 2023
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $29.99
- Review signal
- 74% positive
Screenshots
System requirements
PC
- 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
From Steam reviews
Review notes
Under The Waves is worth a closer look if you want exploration, nautical, emotional story, and strong atmosphere.
Best for players who want nautical, emotional story, strong atmosphere, and exploration.
Check more carefully if you dislike technical roughness.
exploration
Play styleThe draw is moving through spaces, discovering details, and learning the world.
nautical
SettingWater, boats, fishing, or sea travel are important to the feel.
emotional-story
ToneThe story is framed as affecting rather than just plot-heavy.
strong-atmosphere
ToneThe mood, place, and presentation carry a lot of the experience.
controller-friendly
FitController, gamepad, or Steam Deck play comes up as a plus.
buggy
FrictionTechnical roughness or instability comes up often enough to check.
narrative-adventure
Play styleThe experience is more story-and-place driven than systems-heavy.
short-game
PacingIt is better understood as a compact experience than a long hobby game.
Steam review snapshots
The ocean looked so realistic I almost checked my living room for leaks.While other people my age are discussing lawn fertilizer, I’m cruising the ocean floor like an emotional Jacques Cousteau with reading glasses.Final verdict: Beautiful, moving, atmospheric, and surprisingly good for an old sea captain like me.It turned out to be a delightful underwater adventure with a sweet story and a lovely environment to explore.Why it fits
Check it if you want adventure filtered by weird, single-player.
Who might skip it
Research further on Steam if you need verified accessibility details, exact playtime, or current system requirements.