Murky Divers

89%
Game Brain Score Based on 1,620 reviews
  • gameplay
  • humor
  • graphics
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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.

  • PC
  • Windows
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Reviews

89%
Audience ScoreBased on 1,620 reviews
gameplay37 positive mentions
stability15 negative mentions
  • Very fun and chaotic game to play with friends, offering a unique underwater twist on the Lethal Company formula.
  • The game features engaging mechanics that require teamwork to navigate the submarine and complete objectives.
  • The atmosphere is well-crafted, with interesting monster designs and a humorous take on horror elements.
  • The game suffers from a lack of content and can become repetitive after a short while.
  • There are technical issues, including bugs and crashes, which can hinder the gameplay experience.
  • The absence of a tutorial or clear instructions makes it difficult for new players to understand the mechanics.
  • gameplay102 mentions

    The gameplay of "Murky Divers" has received mixed feedback, with many players appreciating its unique underwater setting and cooperative mechanics that build on the foundation of "Lethal Company." While some find the gameplay loop engaging and fun, others criticize it for being repetitive and lacking depth, particularly in terms of monster variety and mission design. Overall, the game shows promise with its creative mechanics and potential for future updates, but it currently suffers from a steep learning curve and some frustrating elements that detract from the experience.

    • “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.”
  • humor53 mentions

    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 charm and satirical undertones. Overall, the game is described as a hilarious and enjoyable co-op experience that balances tension and laughter effectively.

    • “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.”
    • “It's a solid, hilarious, perilous game, and is an absolute steal for its current price.”
  • graphics39 mentions

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its unique and vibrant art style that enhances the atmosphere, while others criticize the performance issues, such as lag and poor visibility, especially on lower-end systems. Many users express a desire for more graphical options to improve readability and overall visual quality, indicating that while the aesthetic is intriguing, it often detracts from gameplay due to technical shortcomings. Overall, the game's visuals are seen as a double-edged sword, contributing to its charm but also hindering the experience for some players.

    • “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?”
    • “As someone with a lower-end computer, this game is laggy and even with the lowest graphics, it still lags and it's hard to read the compass when needed.”
    • “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.”
    • “Unfortunately, I have to refund the game for now until they provide optimization options for the graphics.”
  • stability15 mentions

    The game exhibits a range of stability issues, including frequent glitches and bugs, particularly in online play and specific mechanics like the shopping cart. While players acknowledge these problems, many express optimism about the developers' responsiveness to bug reports and the potential for improvements in future updates. Overall, the game's stability is considered typical for an early access title, with a mix of frustration and hope for resolution.

    • “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.”
  • atmosphere11 mentions

    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 some players appreciate the low-resolution graphics as nostalgic and fitting for the game's tone, others 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.”
    • “It's a tense underwater co-op experience that excels in its atmosphere and strategic gameplay.”
    • “Intense atmosphere: beautifully crafted ocean depths and terrifying monsters keep you on edge.”
    • “Pixelated graphics: adds to the atmosphere, but long sessions might leave you with a headache.”
    • “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 more scary).”
    • “It's one of the few that I've seen share similar priorities, heavily focusing on game design in the abstract and creating a very tailored, charming atmosphere and personality rather than fine grain polish and fidelity.”
  • story9 mentions

    The game's story offers an intriguing premise of underwater exploration filled with mysteries and fearsome creatures, which initially captivates players. However, as missions progress, the narrative becomes repetitive, leading to frustration with similar gameplay experiences and challenges. While the unique art style, including whimsical elements like a police starfish ship, adds charm, the overall storytelling suffers from a lack of variety and engaging progression.

    • “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.”
  • replayability7 mentions

    The game boasts high replayability due to its engaging mechanics, such as gear upgrades and strategic planning, which keep players returning for more. However, some users noted a lack of monster variety and suggested that updates could enhance the experience further. Overall, the game's creativity and fun factor contribute to its strong replay value, especially given its low price point.

    • “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.”
    • “Maybe wait until a couple of updates come out; then it might have that replayability.”
    • “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.”
    • “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.”
  • grinding6 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, especially in solo or small group play, with calls for more enemies and challenging content. While some enjoy the unique concept of gathering body parts and the camaraderie of "grinding" friends, the overall experience is marred by repetitive tasks and navigation issues that detract from the fun.

    • “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.”
  • optimization5 mentions

    The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with players reporting significant performance issues such as latency, stuttering, and a lack of graphical settings. Many users feel that these problems detract from the overall experience and urge developers to address them to enhance gameplay.

    • “I like how there's a lot of communication needed between everyone for the ship to run smoothly.”
    • “Performance issues are a major headache.”
    • “Devs, if you are reading this, please fix the latency and stuttering issues. 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.”
  • music2 mentions

    The game's music is highly praised for its hypnotic quality, enhancing the overall experience with vibrant sounds that captivate players. Many users consider it some of the best loading music they've encountered.

    • “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.”
  • emotional2 mentions

    Players report a strong emotional impact from the game, experiencing a mix of excitement and joy that can evoke tears. This duality highlights the game's ability to engage players on a deep emotional level.

    • “I want to cry.”
    • “Made me feel excited and fun.”
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Play time

12hMedian play time
11hAverage play time
8-13hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 2 analyzed playthroughs

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