Swim through a colorful ocean and watch its fish respond to you. Meet marine life and dive toward ancient secrets, with dangers waiting in the depths.
What makes it fun
Swim beside giants
Swimming beside a whale brings its size into focus. You can also move through a current alongside orcas, sharing the water with creatures that dwarf the diver.
Read the story in the ruins
Ruins and murals on the seafloor offer clues to a story told without dialogue. As you swim, you can piece together what happened in this ocean.
Game details
As of Oct 29, 2026- Languages
- English, Simplified Chinese ／ 8 languages total
What sets it apart
One reviewer describes the joy of swimming with orcas through a current and being awed by a blue whale’s size up close. They recommend the exploration to people who love marine life.
Learning curve and difficulty
One reviewer does not usually like underwater swimming games, yet found this one peaceful and enjoyable. For them, it was a welcoming introduction to this kind of experience.
What longtime players say
One reviewer considered stopping early on, but ultimately finished twice and earned all achievements. They liked the atmosphere and gameplay more than they had expected.
What players like
Reviews praise the seascapes or art.
Reviews value the relaxing or contemplative experience.
Reviews praise the music or sound.
Reviews describe enjoyment in swimming with creatures or observing them.
Reviews value the wordless storytelling.
Common complaints
Reviews mention dissatisfaction with the controls or needing time to get used to them.
Reviews find the gameplay depth or variety lacking.
Reviews find the story or its emotional impact lacking.
Reviews mention limited motivation to revisit or tedious replaying.
Who it’s for
Reviews recommend it to people interested in marine life, art or peaceful exploration.
Who might not enjoy it
One reviewer enjoyed relaxing among the creatures but found it difficult to switch to a desired animal during meditation. The controls got in the way when they wanted to identify unfamiliar animals.
93% Very Positive ・ US$19.99
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