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Murky Divers

89%Game Brain Score
gameplay, humor
stability, story
89% User Score Based on 3,240 reviews

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In "Murky Divers," team up with up to 4 players to search the ocean floor for corpses and evidence of failed experiments in abandoned labs. Use a caddie to extract bodies and a shredder to destroy proof, while avoiding dangerous sea creatures and oxygen shortages. Coordinate with your team to pilot the submarine and purchase upgrades with your earned credits. Work together to complete your mission and survive the murky depths.

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89%
Audience ScoreBased on 3,240 reviews
gameplay74 positive mentions
stability30 negative mentions
  • Very fun and chaotic game to play with friends.
  • Unique submarine mechanics that require teamwork and communication.
  • Great atmosphere and monster designs that keep players engaged.
  • Lacks a tutorial, making it difficult for new players to understand mechanics.
  • Monsters can be overly punishing, often leading to instant deaths without clear counterplay.
  • The game can feel repetitive and lacks variety in maps and enemy types.
  • gameplay
    204 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of "Murky Divers" is a blend of cooperative mechanics and strategic underwater exploration, drawing inspiration from "Lethal Company" while introducing unique elements like submarine piloting and diverse monster encounters. However, players have noted that the gameplay can become repetitive, lacks a tutorial, and features a steep learning curve, which may hinder enjoyment for some. Overall, while the game offers a fun and engaging experience, it requires further refinement and content expansion to fully realize its potential.

    • “It's almost certainly inspired by Lethal Company, but the new mechanics and underwater setting manage to give it an appeal and charm all of its own.”
    • “The gameplay is smooth and creative, encouraging you to strategize and adapt to the challenges of the deep.”
    • “Murky Divers is a fresh, fun diving adventure that truly shines in its immersive underwater world and quirky exploration mechanics.”
    • “Right now the gameplay feels repetitive after a short while, but I'm excited for the future updates.”
    • “The oxygen mechanic in the game is frustrating to play with; the need to go back to the ship to refill oxygen is horrible and prevents investigating the dungeon/site deeply.”
    • “The game is not that fun, I'm not going to lie; it feels like it's trying to clone other games in the same genre but with worse mechanics.”
  • humor
    106 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is widely praised, with players highlighting its ability to blend comedic elements with horror, creating a uniquely entertaining experience, especially when played with friends. Many reviews note the game's chaotic and funny moments, often comparing it to similar titles while emphasizing its distinct underwater setting and mechanics. Overall, the game is described as hilariously fun, making it a great choice for cooperative play.

    • “This game is both terrifying while also capturing the humor of lethal company and content warning, if not exceeding them in some ways.”
    • “Playing this game is really an enjoyable experience, it's funny but also really tense when it needs to with the horror elements and the monsters.”
    • “I couldn't stop laughing even though this is a horror game.”
  • graphics
    78 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the unique, surreal art style that enhances the atmosphere, while others criticize the low resolution and lack of graphical options, leading to performance issues and difficulty in gameplay. Many users express a desire for improved visibility, particularly regarding the compass and radar, and suggest that additional graphical settings would help accommodate players with lower-end systems. Overall, while the aesthetic is seen as integral to the game's identity, there are significant calls for optimization and enhancements to the visual experience.

    • “Novel gameplay and an interesting, grotesque art style dripping with character makes this game stand out against an ocean of cheap asset store cash-grabs.”
    • “I booted up 'Murky Divers,' lured in by its vibrant, surreal graphics and promises of underwater adventure.”
    • “The game's art/graphic style is also intentional and integral to the gameplay in a great way: is that glint of reflection at the other corner of the dark room a piece of evidence to recover, or is it the eyes of a hungry sea beast?”
    • “Fun concept but the graphics are just terrible and at this point it is not fun.”
    • “Game was broken and bad to look at for some reason the graphics looked like you were wearing safety goggles that were fogged up and splattered with paint, and I encountered a game-breaking glitch that was an elliptic nightmare.”
    • “As for performance, the options menu lacks any sort of graphical options which for many will be a complete turnoff on the game.”
  • stability
    30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game exhibits a range of stability issues, with numerous glitches reported, particularly in online play and specific mechanics like the shopping cart. While players acknowledge these bugs as typical for a newly released title, they appreciate the developers' responsiveness to bug reports and express optimism for future updates. Overall, despite the technical challenges, many find the game enjoyable and worth trying.

    • “The game is really buggy.”
    • “No way to avoid leviathans and krakens, super buggy, no way of saving your progress.”
    • “It's pretty buggy, particularly in regards to online play, but it's absolutely worth trying if you're into this type of game.”
  • atmosphere
    22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its immersive and tense underwater experience, effectively capturing the eerie beauty of ocean depths and the thrill of submarine exploration. While the pixelated graphics contribute to a nostalgic charm, some players feel that the visuals could be improved to enhance the overall experience. Overall, the game successfully creates a unique and engaging atmosphere that balances fun and horror, making it a compelling choice for co-op play.

    • “Being able to control your ship makes you feel like you are actually part of a submarine crew, and getting to go out into each dive as you go deeper and deeper has its own uniquely creepy and atmospheric perspective.”
    • “Intense atmosphere: beautifully crafted ocean depths and terrifying monsters keep you on edge.”
    • “It's a tense underwater co-op experience that excels in its atmosphere and strategic gameplay.”
    • “Although the visuals are better than 'Lethal' game, it's still quite unpleasant to the eyes. Yes, the game is called 'Murky Divers', but I still advocate for some special visual style in games, and the atmosphere of underwater diving wasn't particularly achieved here. I love diving games - and I didn’t get a kick out of this, which says something (even the crack of the spacesuit could have been made scarier).”
    • “Pixelated graphics add to the atmosphere, but long sessions might leave you with a headache.”
    • “Personally, I love the aesthetic take on games like this; the low resolution adds to the atmosphere the game is trying to create and for me is nostalgic back to the good old CRT monitor days of gaming!”
  • story
    18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is set in an intriguing underwater world filled with mysteries and fearsome creatures, which initially captivates players. However, after a few missions, the narrative becomes repetitive, with similar missions and monsters leading to frustration, especially when players struggle to succeed. While the unique art style and some creative elements, like the police starfish ship, are appreciated, the overall experience suffers from a lack of variety in storytelling.

    • “From its unique art style to engaging missions, the game manages to keep you hooked as you uncover mysteries beneath the sea.”
    • “Your mission, should you choose to accept, is to dive into the depths of the ocean, a world where fearsome creatures lurk in the shadows.”
    • “Underwater lethal company, with fun submarine navigation between missions.”
    • “After the third or fourth mission, it just becomes increasingly more repetitive.”
    • “Repetitive gameplay: missions and monsters can start to feel a bit samey after a while.”
    • “The krakens and leviathans smell/detect the submarine too damn far away; I could never escape them without alerting the police, so I stopped trying and accepted the fact I would end up with no money after the previous mission.”
  • replayability
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game boasts high replayability, allowing players to upgrade gear, strategize dives, and navigate various challenges, making it enjoyable and engaging. However, some users noted a lack of monster variety and suggested that future updates could enhance replay value further. Overall, the game's creativity and mechanics contribute to a fun experience, especially for its low price.

    • “High replay value: upgrade your gear, plan your dives, and try to avoid those wanted stars!”
    • “Great fun game that has great replayability.”
    • “You can see and feel the personality and passion of the devs in the game, and it is super replayable and fun.”
    • “⚠️ One map is okay, but the variety of monsters here is extremely lacking. Underwater, you don’t have time to notice their differences. I understand that the setting imposes some restrictions, but having the same monsters in each run affects the replayability. 'Lethal' would never have hyped with such an approach.”
    • “Maybe wait until a couple of updates come out; then it might have that replayability.”
    • “I wish the game was also a little more playable with fewer than 4 people. I don't know how this could be done, but the game is extremely creative, so the devs are definitely talented enough.”
  • grinding
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, especially when coordinating with others due to unclear radar navigation and empty environments. While the concept of gathering body parts is enjoyable, the repetitive nature of piloting and the lack of engaging challenges detracts from the overall experience. Many express a desire for more enemies and improved gameplay mechanics to enhance the grinding experience.

    • “I couldn't imagine playing this game solo, especially with how tedious it is playing with just two people.”
    • “Piloting the sub to destinations is unnecessary, it makes the game tedious and the set pieces are mostly empty.”
    • “I'm hoping for more enemies, harder difficulties, etc. I would love to see an update to the graphics quality on the compass, as right now it's very tedious to coordinate with someone on the radar other than them saying, 'go left, go right.' It can also be a bit difficult to read what's on the radar for the same reason.”
  • optimization
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with players reporting significant performance issues such as constant stuttering and lag. Many users have expressed frustration over the lack of graphical settings in the options menu, which they believe detracts from the overall experience and accessibility for players with lower-end systems. Overall, the consensus is that addressing these optimization problems is crucial for the game to reach its full potential.

    • “I like how there's a lot of communication needed between everyone for the ship to run smoothly.”
    • “Devs, if you are reading this, please fix the latency/stuttering issues, and perhaps add some graphics settings so my poor friends with early 19th century Morse code transmitters can play with me. Seriously, I have never played a game optimized so poorly.”
    • “As for performance, the options menu lacks any sort of graphical options, which for many will be a complete turnoff for the game.”
    • “The performance is terrible; constant stuttering and lag. Just fix it and it will be a true contender.”
  • music
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's music is highly praised for its hypnotic quality, enhancing the overall experience with bright and engaging sounds. Players particularly highlight the loading music as the best they've encountered, contributing to the game's captivating atmosphere.

    • “Whiskers, with his naturally inquisitive nature, was instantly captivated by the game’s bright colors and hypnotic soundtrack.”
    • “Best loading music I have ever heard.”
  • emotional
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players report a strong emotional response to the game, experiencing a mix of excitement and joy that is so intense it brings them to tears. This duality highlights the game's ability to evoke deep feelings, making it a memorable experience.

    • “I want to cry.”
    • “I want to cry.”

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12h Median play time
11h Average play time
8-13h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 4 analyzed playthroughs

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