Shrouded Depths

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Shrouded Depths is a single player survival shooter game with horror, drama, mystery and violence themes. It was developed by Last Voyage and was released on October 26, 2025. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

The Devil’s Strait is no place for the faint of heart, but there’s something inside that’s worth everything. You are Thomas Sencher, a simple man with a simple goal: to find your wife, Ruth, who has been missing for 10 years. You ventured into the Devil’s Strait armed with nothing but your devotion to Ruth, an old boat, and a harpoon gun. With the captain guiding you, your search begins. Experi…

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78%

Audience ScoreBased on 18 reviews

story6 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

Impressive narrative, worldbuilding, art design, pacing, and atmosphere, with excellent script and voice acting that creates an engaging and intriguing story.
Unique and creative enemy design and a captivating psychological horror experience that stands out from typical genre games.
Short but polished indie horror game with meaningful details, unique achievements, and a watercolor art style that is visually enjoyable.

Control issues including inconsistent keyboard/mouse controls, awkward aiming and shooting mechanics, and problematic mouse sensitivity/camera movement.
Enemy design and placement feel more like obstacles than challenging foes, causing confusion and frustration in gameplay strategy.
Story is somewhat short and leaves some players wanting more depth or continuation; some find the storytelling unclear or lacking impact.

story
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story received mixed feedback, with praise for its engaging premise, voice acting, and art style, making it a captivating short experience. However, some found it unoriginal, shallow, and lacking depth or meaningful progression, leading to disappointment for players seeking a more substantial narrative. Overall, it's appreciated as a brief, story-driven indie game with intriguing psychological elements.
- “The script and voice acting are excellent, setting an engaging premise that leads to some cool twists and story beats.”
- “I love the art style of the cutscenes, the voice acting was quite good, and the story was really interesting.”
- “Great voice acting, fitting settings, and a captivating story to discover about some old crew in the past.”
- “20 minutes of poor controls and very boring story, it's not new, it doesn't say anything new, and it leaves you with nothing.”
- “Storytelling 1/10 (there's a difference between mystery and the writer doesn't know either).”
- “Storytelling 1/10 (I don't want to read the entire game).”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics received mixed feedback, with 2D visuals praised for their art style and scoring between 2/10 and 8/10, while 3D graphics were generally rated lower, around 3-4/10. Overall, the cutscene art style was appreciated, though the 3D graphics left room for improvement.
- “I love the art style of the cutscenes.”
- “2D visuals 2/10”
- “3D graphics 3/10”
- “3D graphics 4/10”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay received generally low ratings, averaging around 3 to 4 out of 10, indicating that players found it lacking in engagement or quality.
- “Gameplay 3/10”
- “Gameplay 4/10”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere is highly praised for its exceptional narrative, immersive worldbuilding, striking art design, and well-balanced pacing, creating a truly impressive and captivating experience.
- “In terms of narrative, worldbuilding, art design, pacing, and atmosphere, this is off the charts and super impressive.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect is widely criticized for its lack of impact, featuring a boring story and unengaging experience that fails to offer anything new or memorable.
- “20 minutes of poor controls and a very boring story; it's not new, it doesn't say anything new, and it leaves you with nothing.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users found the humor mildly amusing, particularly enjoying the playful confusion in a sequence involving reversed movement and camera perspective.