Depth

About Depth

Depth is a single player and multiplayer survival shooter game with a horror theme. It was developed by Ammobox Studios and was released on November 3, 2014. It received positive reviews from players.

Play as a shark or a diver in a dark aquatic world and overcome your enemies by employing cunning, teamwork, and stealth. Depth blends tension and visceral action as you team up against AI or be matched with other players in heart pounding combat.

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88%Audience ScoreBased on 13,968 reviews

gameplay529 positive mentions

monetization42 negative mentions

Unique and intense asymmetrical multiplayer gameplay that promotes teamwork, strategy, and suspense.
Highly immersive underwater atmosphere with dark, eerie visuals and effective sound design that enhances tension and fear.
Well-optimized and smooth performance on mid to high-end PCs, with balanced combat and rewarding progression systems.

Repetitive gameplay with limited content, modes, and maps leading to reduced long-term engagement.
Mixed optimization results causing lag, crashes, and performance issues on lower-end systems.
Lack of narrative depth and character development, with minimal story mode and unimpressive human character designs.

gameplay
1,224 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43% positive mentions, 53% neutral mentions, 4% negative mentions
The gameplay of Depth offers a unique and intense asymmetrical multiplayer experience, pitting four divers against two sharks with distinct playstyles, promoting teamwork, strategy, and suspense. It is praised for its smooth mechanics, balanced combat, and immersive underwater atmosphere, though it has a steep learning curve and can become repetitive due to limited modes and long matchmaking times. Overall, the gameplay is highly engaging, thrilling, and rewarding for those who invest time mastering its mechanics.
- “Whether charging directly into combat or stalking prey carefully from a distance, shark gameplay creates an empowering feeling that captures the fantasy of becoming one of nature's most feared hunters.”
- “The combination of stealth, teamwork, progression systems, and environmental atmosphere creates a multiplayer experience that remains memorable because of how effectively it transforms fear into gameplay.”
- “The intense cat-and-mouse gameplay between divers and sharks keeps every match exhilarating and unpredictable.”
- “Shallow gameplay: the gameplay is repetitive, same short matches over and over and over.”
- “No actual matchmaking mechanic, little to no content to unlock other than lootbox skins for weapons and characters, and the gameplay basically boils down to which side snowballs first, with the losing side never being able to catch up.”
- “The gameplay is too frantic and chaotic, as if you're not playing a game but having a nervous breakdown.”
graphics
641 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63% positive mentions, 32% neutral mentions, 5% negative mentions
The graphics in this game are generally praised for their atmospheric and immersive underwater visuals, with realistic lighting, detailed environments, and well-designed shark models that enhance tension and fear. While some find the graphics a bit dated or demanding on lower-end PCs, most appreciate the balance between visual quality and performance, with solid optimization and a variety of graphical settings to accommodate different hardware. Overall, the game's visuals effectively contribute to its unique gameplay experience, although some users suggest updates for more modern graphics.
- “Absolutely fantastic graphics, and definitely inspires a harrowing amount of fear and paranoia.”
- “Depth dives deep into thrilling, strategic underwater combat with stunning visuals and intense multiplayer action.”
- “If you have a PC that can handle it on max graphics, the game is absolutely insane to look at.”
- “So I bought the game and when I tried to play the game screen was very tiny and there was no full page button, the game has very low graphics and it's very laggy and slow and my PC is brand new and very expensive; there's nothing wrong with my PC. I can't shoot or eat once the game loaded and I couldn't move around.”
- “I have always had graphics problems—the UI and menus always stay on 1080p but the actual in-game resolution is much lower at around 480p and has regularly been like this over the last 6 years irrespective of updates.”
- “The graphics in this game are a disappointment.”
atmosphere
223 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
68% positive mentions, 31% neutral mentions, 1% negative mentions
The game excels in creating a highly immersive and tense underwater atmosphere, distinguished by its dark, eerie visuals, dynamic lighting, and effective sound design, including heartbeat cues that heighten suspense. This atmosphere significantly enhances the gameplay, fostering feelings of dread, fear, and excitement that keep players engaged during both shark and diver roles. While some note limited content and balancing issues, the unique, well-crafted environment remains the standout aspect praised across reviews.
- “The combination of stealth, teamwork, progression systems, and environmental atmosphere creates a multiplayer experience that remains memorable because of how effectively it transforms fear into gameplay.”
- “The game shines in its atmosphere—dark, claustrophobic underwater environments make every encounter feel dangerous and unpredictable.”
- “Depth is a game where the biggest benefit is the differing atmospheres for the teams: the sharks usually have a more aggressive atmosphere, while playing as the divers presents an atmosphere of dread, creating a truly heart-pounding experience.”
- “It surely gave me the spooks in a couple of games but damn man it could have done so much more with the atmosphere and sound effects.”
- “This game could be quite good, it's just so incredibly imbalanced that the supposed atmosphere of fear and darkness is really comical.”
- “Too quick to provide any real atmosphere of horror or anything else.”
story
168 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13% positive mentions, 74% neutral mentions, 13% negative mentions
The game lacks a cohesive single-player story or campaign, with most players describing it as having little to no narrative depth. Instead, the gameplay centers on repeated multiplayer escort missions and daily quests that reward cosmetic items, offering some background for characters but not a developed storyline. Many reviewers expressed a desire for a more substantial story mode to enhance immersion and longevity.
- “Each diver works for Captain Stubbs, a treasure hunter who lost an arm in a shark attack, and each diver has their own backstory.”
- “About the divers: you've seven divers to choose from: Carlos, Alejandro, Marissa, Finn, Shelly, Duncan, and Laura. Each one of them has a little story of who he/she is.”
- “The story: yes, believe it or not, there is a story in this game and it goes like this. In terms of story, there isn’t much in detail or depth than the fact there's an old guy who's seen some stuff and has taken it upon himself to become a gold digger and probably, at gunpoint, got or forced a bunch of divers into the drink to snatch him some gold.”
- “The quests now work maybe 10% of the time.”
- “In the devs words it's been 'shelved' so no longer receiving support and the main quest tracking system for loot drops is buggered so yeah, don't buy, wait for it to go free if it ever does.”
- “No story mode: I know that is an odd thing to expect from a game like this, but it's just something that I'd really like to see in a game like this or at least a different spin on the game, like a mission where there are several devices to disable within a certain time.”
humor
158 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
99% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 1% negative mentions
The game’s humor is widely praised for its mix of funny, scary, and chaotic moments, especially when played with friends, creating hilarious and memorable experiences. Players enjoy the amusing shark voices, unexpected jump scares, and comedic in-game interactions, which blend well with the intense gameplay. While some note occasional repetitiveness, the overall humor adds a unique charm and greatly enhances enjoyment.
- “The new Halloween update for this game is hilarious, S.T.E.V.E.”
- “Not only are the diver screams hilarious, but hearing your friends scream in abject terror as you carry them out to sea with a toothy hug is priceless.”
- “This is the perfect game to play with your buddies on a Skype or Mumble call; hilarious commentary always ensues.”
- “Is not funny”
optimization
93 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44% positive mentions, 46% neutral mentions, 10% negative mentions
The game's optimization receives mixed reviews: many praise its smooth performance, efficient resource use, and stable gameplay on mid to high-end PCs, highlighting it as well-optimized and enjoyable. However, several users report issues on lower-end systems, including frequent frame drops, crashes, and inconsistent performance, suggesting the game needs better optimization to cater to a wider range of hardware. Overall, optimization is good but could be improved, especially for weaker computers.
- “I am thoroughly amazed how well-optimized this game is, and how so damn good it just is overall.”
- “Great underrated game, incredibly well optimized and everything feels so fluid and smooth, sometimes randoms can be toxic but it is still so cool.”
- “The game is optimized beautifully and runs so smooth, I completely recommend this game especially when it is on sale for $5-$10 dollars; it is well worth the money.”
- “Badly optimized game. I have an AMD Radeon 6570 HD and an AMD Phenom II X6 1045T, both of which exceed the recommended specs, yet I still experience lag even on low settings. The game is unplayable with around 20 fps and cannot turn fast enough to react. Very disappointed by the developers.”
- “Horrendous performance even with the lowest graphical settings makes aiming a continual frustration.”
- “Cool game for like an hour, optimized poorly, crashes about once an hour, and audio/visuals become unsynced after 2-3 games.”
replayability
82 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40% positive mentions, 55% neutral mentions, 5% negative mentions
The game's replayability is generally praised for its varied loadouts, diverse playable roles, and multiple modes, offering a "just one more" experience especially when played with friends. However, limited map variety, small community size, and a lack of content updates can lead to repetitive gameplay and reduced long-term engagement for some players. Overall, replay value is strong for casual and competitive players but may diminish without fresh content or a larger player base.
- “Excellent replayability (if you've got friends to play with as online activity is kinda on the down low), beautifully crafted and clever maps, so many ways to play (which is impressive given the context of the game), and the classic "easy to learn, hard to master" tag definitely fits here.”
- “With 15 different maps, 3 game modes, 5 types of sharks, large variety of weapons/ammo/equipment for the divers this game has a lot of replayability.”
- “High replayability, quick to find matches (no longer than 0-3 minutes, for either faction, most of the time it's less than 30 seconds) and they released their game tools for custom made maps and mods, so when that takes a bigger role in the game, replayability should not be an issue, because where there are new maps, there are new ways to kill or be killed.”
- “The only negative thing that I would hope would get changed is adding more quests to pop up instead of one per day and making the other game modes more playable because queuing for anything but Blood and Gold will take quite a few minutes to get into a match.”
- “I don't normally write reviews but I felt that I had to because of how utterly drained I felt due to how boring this game was, it lacked replayability and got stale very quickly, the sharks feel clunky to use and I found myself infuriated any time I was chosen to play as one.”
- “The biggest issue, again, is the lack of content, and thus replayability; and for £18.99 (or whatever the equivalent is in your chosen currency), it's just not worth it right now.”
monetization
75 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
4% positive mentions, 40% neutral mentions, 56% negative mentions
The game's monetization primarily involves cosmetic microtransactions and DLCs that do not affect gameplay, avoiding pay-to-win mechanics. However, some players view the presence of loot boxes and certain pricey items as a cash grab, while others praise the fair implementation and reasonable pricing. A common criticism is the lack of advertising and promotion, which has contributed to a declining player base despite the non-intrusive monetization approach.
- “There are tons of in-game purchases but all of them are cosmetics, nothing that really stands out as pay-to-win which is pretty nice.”
- “Microtransactions don't affect gameplay; they are only for skins with effects.”
- “Yes, there are microtransactions, but they are not essential and don't actually skew the game. They are for skins, either for characters or tools, and you still start the game on an even setting.”
- “Cash grabbing devs, avoid at all costs.”
- “I spent a lot of time and dedication to this game, and for the 3 years that I played it, it's totally out of place with a sense of being a dead game revived only for a quick cash grab with events with amazingly expensive supporter tickets.”
- “The only problem I would have with this game is the monetization, since they have a combination of loot boxes and store-bought items.”
stability
55 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22% positive mentions, 2% neutral mentions, 76% negative mentions
Stability of the game appears mixed, with many users reporting bugs, glitches, and issues with quests, matchmaking, and occasional crashes, while others praise it for smooth, lag-free gameplay and minimal technical problems. Performance can vary widely depending on hardware, and some players experience long wait times or game freezes. Overall, the game is enjoying active development, with ongoing fixes and improvements expected.
- “Epic graphics, epic gameplay, I have come across no glitches and no janky stuff, no lag either.”
- “The gameplay is great, I'm enamored by the graphical content and all the players connected; you can play a game uninterrupted, no glitches, and it runs great.”
- “The devs deserve to be applauded for making a well-balanced and relatively bug-free game, which is a surprise for an indie title.”
- “The concept sounds cool, but it's too buggy and disappointing for me to want to continue playing.”
- “Hard to find matches some days or just long waiting periods. Another thing is quests don't even track half the time and they usually give you crates for completing them but are buggy as hell.”
- “Poor matchmaking and you cannot reconnect when the game freezes and crashes.”
music
54 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
26% positive mentions, 68% neutral mentions, 6% negative mentions
The game's music receives mixed feedback, praised for its eerie, suspenseful atmosphere reminiscent of the Jaws theme, which enhances tension and immersion. However, some players find the in-game soundtrack minimal, repetitive, or lacking during gameplay, suggesting additional varied or ambient music could improve the experience. Overall, sound effects and thematic tracks contribute positively to the game's intense mood.
- “The music creates an atmosphere that will get your heart pounding as well as the darkness.”
- “Fantastic soundtrack, good quality with eerie undertones that make you on edge.”
- “The game is quite nerve-wrecking with a sense of danger and panic from knowing the sharks are around and the music which changes to more pounding as the sharks appear.”
- “Music is minimal and not very standout, sound effects are good and quite memorable, but I find the sound environment to be overall lacking.”
- “- the music on the menu screen can get irritating after waiting for a game for so long”
- “Only thing it is lacking is some music during gameplay.”
grinding
35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
9% positive mentions, 8% neutral mentions, 83% negative mentions
Grinding in this game is often described as tedious and repetitive, especially during events or when farming for skins and upgrades. While some players find it manageable and even enjoyable with friends, others feel the grind can become monotonous and frustrating, particularly when facing skilled opponents or limited player bases. Overall, grinding can be a significant time investment, but it is balanced by rewarding progress for those who stick with it.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Good amount of content that is not grindy to get.”
- “Great for a quick fix after work and there is no grinding involved.”
- “I hated the first few hours of gameplay in this game (besides the fact that it's totally unrealistic and very grindy) — it was a frustrating experience.”
- “Every event has been the same mindless grind for points and skin farming.”
- “In-game abilities are blocked behind XP grinding, a cheap way to try and keep you invested.”
emotional
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The game evokes strong emotional reactions, from intense frustration due to RNG mechanics and control issues to thrilling, heart-pounding moments of victory. Playing as a shark instills a sense of power and aggression, while playing as a diver creates tension and fear, making the experience emotionally immersive and impactful.
- “Invested quite a few hours into this game full of heart-wrenching moments to on-edge-of-your-seat victories.”
- “Playing as a shark gave me this great sense of power and might, but I was always aware that I could be killed at a moment's notice. Playing as a diver made me feel small and scared, but I loved it because the moment you see a shark, he better swim away or you kill him almost instantly, for they are a glass cannon.”
- “10/10 would cry again.”
character development
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 25% neutral mentions, 75% negative mentions
Character development is limited, with few opportunities to improve or customize characters, leading to a lack of immersion. Additionally, human character designs are considered unimpressive.
- “Lack of development: you have a set amount of things you can buy and no real character development.”
- “So if I had character development, maybe I could have something to improve that.”
- “No character development from the divers' side; therefore, no immersion.”