Dark and Deep

Dark and Deep is a truly unique horror game. I think I am near the end of the game but, I wanted to share my thoughts with a quick review. The game runs smoothly on the Steam Deck, and I highly recommend it. What stands out immediately about Dark and Deep is its distinct visual style. It reminds me of a game like Scorn, where you're thrown into an unsettling world that keeps moving forward, often incomprehensible at first glance. The gameplay is solid, especially if you're a fan of puzzles and light platforming with a heavy atmosphere. Many sequences clearly elevate this game above other indie horror titles. The production value, world-building, and voice acting come together to create a highly polished experience. I recommend it to anyone looking for a fresh take on the indie horror scene, which is currently stuck on some pretty tired tropes. Dark and Deep is a mature game, not only in its well-thought-out narrative but also in its world-building and themes. Highly recommend!

incredibly cool

Truly a game created from the heart. The mirror is a fun unique mechanic and the creepy creeps get under my skin.

Amazing game with a deep story. If you're into digging deep with game lore, give it a buy.

"Developer Walter Woods, in an almost entirely solo effort, has made a horror experience that easily comes more highly recommended than many of those from teams a hundred times larger or more. A lot of that has to do with the cohesion of the world, storytelling, and gameplay. As the story drew to a close, I felt disappointed that I wouldn’t get to see the game continue its upward trajectory. But as credits rolled, I couldn’t help but feel happy with the experience as a whole. The faults in Dark and Deep are inconsequential enough that mentioning them almost happens as an afterthought (not to mention that they’re almost universally a potential patch away from not existing). The notable moments, though, are at the absolute minimum the bar that horror games should aim for."

I liked this game, the story was cool and there are a lot of references in there. The game play is a little buggy at times but there is nothing game breaking. I would play this game again and for 10 bucks its a steal.

7.5/10 Definitely worth a buy at $20. This is a sleeper that shouldn't be slept on. Very rarely does a puzzle game grab my attention, but the game is dark and deep. *Waits for groans* the The game is filled with interesting puzzles and a story that seems to be heads in a bizarre direction. I think a lot of horror fans would really enjoy this title. Dark and Deep's intro will hook you instantly. It fills you with so many questions that you will feel the need to figure out what is going on. Samuel Judge is in the back of a van listening to his favorite conspiracy podcast. The back of the van flies open as you plunge off a cliff. You see a body that has been wrapped in black plastic and duct tape fly by you as well as other items. You end up in a strange underground cavern with bits of the real world. You will see cars and sometimes destroyed buildings. This makes the level design and puzzles much more interesting. You use different frames that reveal hidden paths and other secrets. The frame are also your defense from the creatures trying to interrupt puzzles or attack you. Could you imagine seeing a person running around and screaming while holding up an empty picture frame to fight off creatures while blaring a conspiracy theory podcast. You would shrug it off, but in the back of your mind you'd wonder if it was real. The lines have blurred. What is real in Dark and Deep? The art style of Dark and Deep is unique and really works to the game's favor. The high contrast between enemies, level architecture, and hazards. It definitely has an indie cosmic horror vibe and look. The game's story and puzzle are really good, but unfortunately the movement is a tad janky. Jumping may frustrate player. I suggest always sprinting then jumping. It reminds me of late 80s platformers where you'd try to get as close as you can to the edge and your jump to the next platform would just miss 75% of the time. Keep in mind the dev has been listening to feedback and smoothing over a lot of issues. Even while reviewing small issues were constantly getting fixed.

I've had an absolute blast with this game so far! The love and care put into it are palpable in every detail. Even though I haven't finished yet, I'm already having so much fun that I know I'll be sad when it finally ends. Looking forward to what comes next. Next time on Dark and Deep...

layers, and layers, and layers, and layers... Very fun game! I don't often play puzzle games or single player games but this experience was a blast. Very unique puzzles with a fun and trippy story. Sandwich edit goes incredibly hard. If you're interested in cosmic horror this game definitely delivers!

reddit.com/r/Lovecraft/comments/1fguipu/dark_and_deep_a_deer_caught_in_the_headlights "Dark and Deep treads the line between delusion and real, a captivating entanglement of Cosmic Horror and Conspiracy Theories with Fatal Frame-like combat and symbolic environments. "Dark and Deep gets a strong recommendation."