The Oily Depths
Operate an oil-drilling submarine while taking instructions from a mysterious voice. Fail your quota, and they’ll cut your oxygen. This is deep-sea horror. Obey or drown.
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About This Game
The Oily Depths is a adventure/indie game designed for single-player, developed by Ryan R. Burns and released in 2026. With an estimated 5,000 copies sold, it is considered a niche release on Steam. Community ratings across Steam average 85.5/100 — a strong reception overall. According to player data, the main story takes around 0.56 hours. Players commonly describe it as Psychological Horror, Atmospheric, Submarine, Short and Dark.
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User Reviews
85.5
Overall Score / 100
8.6/10
Steam (83 reviews)
Playtime Estimates
0.56h
🎯 Main Story
Based on 14 player submissions
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Game Information
Release Date
February 9, 2026
Developer
Ryan R. Burns
Publisher
Ryan R. Burns
Platforms
Windows
Price
$2.99
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Copies Sold (VISE)
Low Data
VRI ScoreLearning
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VRI (Vorythic Recommendation Index) a single number indicating whether the game is worth your time. Built from game data, putting real players' opinions above progressive 'critics'.
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System Requirements
🪟 Windows
Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10/11
- Processor: Any made within the last decade.
- Graphics: Any made within the last decade.
- Storage: 300 MB available space
- Additional Notes: Requires Vulkan 1.0+ support
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
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