Silent Depths

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Silent Depths is a single player open world role playing game with post-apocalyptic and science fiction themes. It was developed by Tavern Tale Studio and was released on May 14, 2026. It received positive reviews from players.

Silent Depths is a turn based tactical RPG with roguelike elements set in a post-apocalyptic underwater world. Many generations have lived and died since the apocalypse happened, and the reborn by drowning mankind now survives in enormous submarines known as "Arks". You are leading one of those, and must ensure survival of your small society through a sea of monsters, human or not. The game consi…

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82%Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews

music2 positive mentions

optimization1 negative mentions

Immersive and moody underwater atmosphere with fitting pixel art and soundtrack that create a compelling vibe.
Tactical turn-based combat that is rewarding and makes players think; varied gameplay where no two runs feel the same.
Large procedural ocean world encouraging exploration and discovery, providing a nostalgic sense of adventure and immersion.

The game currently feels empty with many map areas lacking content, leading to repetitive mining and limited meaningful encounters.
Bugs and quality of life issues including HUD disappearing during fights, item duplication glitches, quest and setting persistence problems, and poor performance load times.
Tedious travel mechanics due to no fast travel, limited merchant inventories, and some combat balancing frustrations making progression uneven.

music
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The music is generally well-fitting and immersive, enhancing the game's atmosphere, though some users find it monotonous over time.
- “There is some pretty fun and varied progression and the soundtrack fits really well and immerses you into the vibe.”
optimization
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The game suffers from annoying but non-game-breaking bugs and poor startup performance, alongside missing quality of life features and an empty game world that detracts from the overall experience.
- “Buggy (annoying but not game-breaking), poor performance at startup, missing quality of life improvements, and an empty game world.”
story
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The story is somewhat unclear and confusing, with quests not being properly tracked or initiated despite early interactions with characters. This lack of guidance hampers player engagement and progress.
- “Quests are not persisted, causing confusion and disruption in gameplay.”
- “I met some people in the very beginning but couldn't tell who they were, and I didn't receive any quests from them after chatting, which was confusing.”
graphics
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The graphics feature a moody underwater aesthetic that effectively complements the setting, creating an immersive and cohesive atmosphere. Combined with sound design, the visuals contribute to an engaging and intriguing experience.
- “It has this moody underwater vibe where the visuals and the setting work really well together.”
- “The visuals and sound design work really well together, creating a great experience that keeps you curious.”
atmosphere
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The game's atmosphere is praised for its comfortable and immersive environment, blending a sense of mystery with exploration and occasional combat to keep players engaged.
- “The game's atmosphere is great and makes you feel comfortable while exploring the region with your ark.”
- “It delivers a mysterious atmosphere with lots of exploration and some combat sprinkled here and there.”
stability
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The game experiences stability issues such as annoying but non-critical bugs and poor startup performance. Additionally, missing quality-of-life features and a lackluster, empty game world further detract from the overall experience.
- “Buggy (annoying but not game breaking), poor performance at startup, missing quality of life features, and an empty game world.”
grinding
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Users find the grinding aspect tedious, particularly due to the repetitive and time-consuming travel required.
gameplay
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The gameplay of "A Tale of Silent Depths" is praised for its unique blend of exploration and resource management mechanics, offering a refreshing and engaging experience.
- “A Tale of Silent Depths is unique and features very cool exploration and resource management mechanics.”