Watertight

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Watertight is a single player action game. It was developed by Tiny Studio and was released on August 25, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

Watertight is a single-player psychological horror set aboard a 1950s deep-sea submarine, where you solve puzzles to restore critical systems and survive intense claustrophobic horror. Explore flooded corridors while uncovering the haunting story of Morgan Spedden, a Titanic survivor driven by obsession. This concise, atmospheric experience delivers a gripping and suspenseful journey in under 30 minutes.

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Free to Play

Play Modes

Single-Player

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89%

Audience ScoreBased on 122 reviews

story22 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

The game features a beautifully told story with great atmosphere and engaging puzzles, making it a memorable experience.
The voice acting and sound design are top-notch, enhancing the overall immersion and tension throughout the game.
It's a short, free game that packs a lot of content into its brief playtime, leaving players wanting more from the developers.

The game is quite short, with many players feeling it could benefit from additional content or longer gameplay.
Some puzzles, particularly the valve mechanics, can be frustrating and may require trial and error, detracting from the overall experience.
While the atmosphere is tense, some players found the horror elements lacking, with minimal scares and a predictable narrative.

story
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story has received mixed reviews, with many praising its remarkable narrative and effective environmental storytelling, particularly through journal entries and notes. While some players found the story engaging and atmospheric, others felt it was short and occasionally corny, lacking depth. Overall, the storytelling is considered a strong aspect of the game, enhancing the experience despite its brevity.
- “Fantastic story and an even better way to tell it.”
- “The journal entries are a neat touch that further compels the story.”
- “Good atmosphere, a small but understandable and effective story that develops over the short course of the game, and the setting works in this game's favor.”
- “It tries to focus on story and horror but honestly it falls short on all of those and is overall very nonsensical.”
- “The story is mostly conveyed through notes which you... find?”
- “The story is linear, sad and is told through several notes and a bit of fairly good voice acting.”
atmosphere
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its tension and immersive qualities, effectively enhancing the puzzle-solving experience. Players appreciate the dark, claustrophobic settings and the eerie audio that contribute to a compelling narrative backdrop, despite some critiques regarding the story's depth. Overall, the game is noted for its ability to create a captivating and unsettling environment that complements its short gameplay duration.
- “It's a pressure cooker of atmosphere, and the tiny studio knew exactly what they were doing with this free offering.”
- “Don't get me wrong, this is a short game, but it packs in a lot of atmosphere and some very tense puzzle-solving moments!”
- “I love the dark and claustrophobic atmosphere, and having to do these puzzles with little room for error built tension.”
- “The narrative and atmosphere is paper thin and forgettable.”
- “Atmosphere is tense.”
- “It doesn't have jumpscares or anything horror because the atmosphere is what makes this game horror, along with the fact that if you mess up too many times in the puzzles, you'll die in a particularly interesting way.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is primarily point-and-click, featuring a mix of puzzles that can be frustrating due to a sanity meter mechanic that penalizes players for taking too long. While the valve and gauge layouts can be confusing, the game offers a gradual progression in its mechanics, creating an engaging atmosphere despite some trial-and-error challenges. Overall, players appreciate the unique sanity mechanic and the immersive experience, though some aspects may lead to moments of frustration.
- “Even though the gameplay mostly consists of point and click, I had a nice time.”
- “The sanity mechanics make it feel like the kraken is rating your performance and evicts you from the submarine if you take too long to solve a puzzle.”
- “There’s also a great progression to what’s being asked of you for each one as it eases you into the game’s mechanics.”
- “The layouts of the valves and their gauges don't seem to correspond with each other in any easy to understand way, and seem to necessitate trial and error, but with the sanity meter mechanic that's sort of discouraged.”
- “Sanity mechanics make it look like the kraken is rating your performance and evicts you out of the submarine if you take too long to solve a puzzle.”
- “- Goofy door mechanic of having to spin 3 valve wheels just to get to the other rooms.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly praised for its quality and ability to enhance the overall experience, complementing the voice acting effectively. While some users suggest that additional background music could add more depth, the existing soundtrack is considered top-notch and beautifully integrated into the game's narrative. Overall, the music significantly contributes to the game's emotional impact and enjoyment.
- “This is such a beautifully told game. The music is great and the voice acting fits so well. I loved the game; it was really beautiful. I'm surprised it's free! I hope the people who made this create more incredible experiences.”
- “The music and voice acting were really good and added a lot to this game.”
- “It's nicely paced, and the game design, music, and voice acting truly elevate the experience.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is reported to run smoothly on lower-end hardware, such as a basic laptop at low settings (1366x768), indicating good optimization. However, the sanity mechanics can create pressure by evicting players from the submarine if they take too long to solve puzzles, adding a unique challenge to the gameplay experience.
- “Performance: runs perfectly fine on my low-end laptop at low settings (1366x768).”
- “The sanity mechanics make it feel like the kraken is rating your performance and will evict you from the submarine if you take too long to solve a puzzle.”
- “The optimization in this game is severely lacking, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.”
- “I encountered numerous performance issues that made it difficult to enjoy the game, especially during critical moments.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics, powered by Intel UHD Graphics 605 with 128 MB of dedicated VRAM and 4 GB of shared VRAM, are described as visually appealing, complementing the engaging puzzles in the game. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the gaming experience.
- “The graphics were cool and the puzzles were fun.”
- “The game runs on Intel UHD Graphics 605, which only has 128 MB of dedicated VRAM and 4 GB of shared VRAM, resulting in subpar graphics quality.”
- “The graphics are severely limited by the outdated Intel UHD Graphics 605, making the visuals feel bland and unappealing.”
- “With only 128 MB of dedicated VRAM, the graphics are disappointing and fail to meet modern gaming standards.”