FluffyGameDev isn’t going the recent route of fishing sims that utilize Lovecraft. Rather, with their newly-revealed survival horror title, Open Waters, it’s you and the ocean, where you must navigate the treacherous waters and find your way back to safety before the creatures of the deep drag you into the depths below.
Fortunately, you’re not completely without any tools. You have your trusty Compass and Handheld Sonar Device to help you find your way, as well as avoid the dangers lurking below. Still, with minimal maps and waypoints to guide you, you must chart your own path using whatever information you can find: a note, a direction, a sound, or maybe even a star.
The ocean is scattered with abandoned sites. While they may hold clues to how you can escape to safety, not every locale is friendly. Years of isolation have twisted these places, and exploring them comes with risk. These areas expand the horror beyond the open water, forcing you to face threats on both land and sea.
And above all else, do not fall into the water. The unexplored depths hide unimaginable terrors. These creatures have risen to the surface, and you must do everything to avoid becoming their prey. Use your tools to track their movements and consider cutting the engine if you are making too much noise. Stay calm, stay quiet, and you may live long enough to see land again.