Under the Waves is a narrative-driven adventure game about the engulfing power of grief. Set in the depths of the North Sea in a techno-futuristic 1970s, professional diver Stan is struggling to overcome a life-changing loss and embrace a new future. The isolation of the deep sea is a fitting… Summary: IGDB
Mind Score
Fair to the playerAge · ESRB M
Respect
90
Stimulation
gentle
Has an endingStop anytime
On failure
Forgiving: quick retry, no lost progress
- Steam tag “Walking Simulator” (5 votes)
What it exercises
Exploration and curiosity
- Steam tag “Exploration” (61 votes)
- IGDB keyword “exploration”
Story and reading
- Steam tag “Story Rich” (58 votes)
- IGDB keyword “narrative”
Medium confidence · 27 Sept 2026 · Rules-based estimate from the Steam store, player reviews and PEGI/ESRB descriptors. Not a substitute for the official rating or your own judgement. Tap a label to see the evidence.