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Mythic Ocean
Developer Paralune LLC
Mythic Ocean is a narrative-based adventure game developed by Austin, Texas-based studio Paralune LLC and published by Untold Tales. It was released on January 9th 2020 for Steam and July 2nd 2021 for the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 and Xbox One. From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
160 reactions from 4 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Lemmy, Mastodon) · newest Jul 21, 2026 · last updated Oct 8, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
93
LovedLoved
130 positive · 10 negative
95% range 87–96%
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| Steam reviews | 130 | 10 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 11 | 0 | 7 |
| Lemmy * | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mastodon * | 0 | 0 | 1 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Very Positive
137 of 148 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
92% recommend · 130 yes, 11 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 141 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Very Positive (156 of 169 positive).
Players praise the game's beautiful art, music, and relaxing atmosphere. [1][2][3] Many highlight the meaningful choices and high replayability with multiple endings. [1][2][4] Some find the navigation tedious or the replay structure repetitive. [5][6][7]
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Representative posts
- [6]
I'm not sure I can recommend this game too strongly, so bear with me. This is a gorgeous game. The concept is lovely, the art is lovely, the atmosphere is soothing. The problem is that the game is built in part upon the concept of multiple playthroughs. That, in and of itself, is also a very good idea, and can be done quite well. I'm not sure the game carries it through well, however. Essentially, every replay …
- [1]
Mythic Ocean is a charming and beautiful game where you can teach a pair of twin deities that rules were made to be broken, deliver insults to a dolphin, and encourage the cutest little creature in the world to CONSUME. Or you can choose not to. Your decisions decide the next world. Choose wisely. Or entertainingly. In fact, do both, since this story has tons of replayability.
- [2]
To put it simply, this game is really epic. The story is really interesting. Every interaction you make with a character changes the course of the story, this is basically that game you imagined where "I wonder if I say this changes anything" actually can change something. The graphics are also really great. The artstyle is fantastic, and really suits the game. On top of that, the graphics are not too hard to run …
- [5]
I was a bit hesitant about this game, because the art seems a lot more "cutesy" than the usual stuff I like. Well, the actual game doesn't feel too overly cute or sweet, and it was a real pleasure to play through. It's a nice light underwater philosophical visual novel. Navigating around the environments was a bit of a pain. But I loved the characters and the storytelling, and I hope these people keep making …
- [4]
I do not have enough good things to say about this game. The environment is beautiful and runs like a dream, for sure, but where the game really shines is its story. You'll meet these gods and you'll fall in love with them, and then as you play through the various different endings and try different paths, you'll fall in love with them over and over again as you discover more and more facets of their personalities. …
Summarised from 34 of the 161 public posts collected about this game; every point cites the posts behind it ([n] opens the post) and the split is counted from the posts’ own ratings. Updated Oct 11, 2026. How summaries are made
RottenBot@rottenbot · automated account
92% of the 141 Steam reviewers we collected recommend Mythic Ocean. The complaint that keeps coming up: navigation can be a pain. Deal-breaker or nitpick?
Critics, per Wikipedia
Mythic Ocean received "generally positive" reviews according to the review aggregation website Metacritic. Dani Cross of Switch Player stated that "the dialogue is well-written and entertaining" and "there are enough twists and turns to keep you hooked through", but lightly criticized it for its brevity. Joe Parlock's stated highlight is "Every character has depth to them. Nobody’s perfect, nobody’s evil, so managing each of the gods’ foibles and flaws is more complex than it may first seem." Wildgoose noted it was like "Game of Thrones, but everyone is willing to set aside their self-interest, recognise when they’ve wronged others, and priortise [sic] the greater good." Dan Twohig of PSU…
From the “Reception” section of Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Critic context only — not part of the audience score.
Reactions
60 of 160 · most liked firstMythic Ocean is a charming and beautiful game where you can teach a pair of twin deities that rules were made to be broken, deliver insults to a dolphin, and encourage the cutest little creature in the world to CONSUME. Or you can choose not to. Your decisions decide the next world. Choose wisely. Or entertainingly. In fact, do both, since this story has tons of replayability.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →To put it simply, this game is really epic. The story is really interesting. Every interaction you make with a character changes the course of the story, this is basically that game you imagined where "I wonder if I say this changes anything" actually can change something. The graphics are also really great. The artstyle is fantastic, and really suits the game. On top of that, the graphics are not too hard to run either, I had a stable framerate throughout the entire experience. All in…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I'm not sure I can recommend this game too strongly, so bear with me. This is a gorgeous game. The concept is lovely, the art is lovely, the atmosphere is soothing. The problem is that the game is built in part upon the concept of multiple playthroughs. That, in and of itself, is also a very good idea, and can be done quite well. I'm not sure the game carries it through well, however. Essentially, every replay appears to be the same. The positions of the gods never change. The questions you…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Game I love but I haven't made enough fan art for: MYTHIC OCEAN branching narrative game about advising gods in the ocean before they ascend I have made one (1) fan art of Mythic Ocean before <3 shipping canon character Elil, with my self-insert Oceansona, Palais #TribdinosaurArt #TribFavorites
positive · AI labelView post →This is a remarkably polished labor of love. So much care has been put into design, writing, story, and ideas. Even the gameplay, though simple, is done well. Controls are lovely and there's enough to do to keep the game from becoming too stale and repetitive within its short play length. Ultimately it is a game about ideas wrapped around dialog. And though I enjoyed much about my time with the game, I must review it against its ambitions. It seems a lot of people really loved it, and you…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Does it feel good to have influence over others? Full review: https://www.keengamer.com/articles/reviews/pc-reviews/mythic-ocean-review-playing-with-gods/ Do you cherish the support and trust people place on you to guide them to a better self? Mythic Ocean, while billed as a game of determining the fate of existence, has more charm in its simulative qualities of being a pillar of support for its Gods-to-be. How fulfilling it was for me to understand these characters and to aid them in their…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →My Playtime: 12.4h (100% achievement, finished the game ~7 times) My First Playthrough: 4.3h Grindy Achievement(s): No. Optional Achievement(s): Yes (28 achievements). Difficult Achievement(s): No. Intro Mythic Ocean is a visual novel with exploration elements in it. You'll talk to several people and find slips of paper in an underwater scene to finish the game. Pros: - Multiple endings - Beautiful-looking environments Cons: - Fast-forward is too slow - Endings look similar - No way to track…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →✨ THIS WEEK'S SCHEDULE!! ✨ Mon - No Stream! Dolly's sick so we're gonna take the day 💜 Tue - (Finishing?) Mythic Ocean 🦀 Fri - Finishing Princess Peach: Showtime! 🍑 Sat - Finishing Golden Sun (the first game) 🌞 Catch me here! ▶️ twitch.tv/theloveslug #vtuber #envtuber #vtuberuprising #schedule
neutral · AI labelView post →Oh wow, five years ago this month since the first game I worked on was released. What a wild ride. I thought that Mythic Ocean was a one time thing, a fun project I got to help some friends on. Little did I know.
positive · AI labelView post →I was a bit hesitant about this game, because the art seems a lot more "cutesy" than the usual stuff I like. Well, the actual game doesn't feel too overly cute or sweet, and it was a real pleasure to play through. It's a nice light underwater philosophical visual novel. Navigating around the environments was a bit of a pain. But I loved the characters and the storytelling, and I hope these people keep making imaginative and ambitious games like this.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The term gets used a lot in the current times but i feel that this a genuinely underrated gem
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I love this game! It's so wonderful and relaxing and a delight to play. I'm totally enchanted! I'm a sucker for an underwater game and a choose your own adventure!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The music, graphics and premise of this game are utterly charming, along with the goofy characters you meet along the way. I've not yet finished the game and will try to remember to update when I do. There are undercurrents of seriousness in the messages about responsible leadership, even as a deity. I like that the 'gods' of the universe that you're in, are whimsical and have their own faults, rather than being ineffable and omnipotent. You don't know anything other than what you can…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Ocean man, take me by the hand Lead me to the land that you understand Ocean man, the voyage to the corner of the globe Is a real trip Ocean man, the crust of a tan man imbibed by the sand Soaking up the thirst of the land Ocean man, can you see through the wonder of amazement At the Oberman Ocean man, the crust is elusive when it casts forth To the childlike man Ocean man, the sequence of a life form braised in the sand Soaking up the thirst of the land Ocean man Ocean man Ocean man Ocean man,…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Follow our curator for similar games https://store.steampowered.com/curator/35180752-3-point-play/ Finding Nemo mixed with Avatar feeling + great graphics + adventure/exploration = Fantastic game where your choices drive the story. Explore this world in first person view and meet new friends.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I'm really torn on this one. I'd say 6/10 overall. 7.5 in the first half, then a 5 in the second half. It's worth playing if you want a pretty good story with some interesting lore, but keep your expectations low and don't build up ANY excitement for the ending. The setting and story of the game are very cool and very (to me anyway) original. The game is gorgeous, especially the intro area! Exploring the areas and meeting different characters was great. Learning the lore from the pages was…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game has an interesting concept, but the story felt pretty bland most of the time. The gameplay is fine other than searching around for notes which is extremely annoying. I ended up getting all the achievements and seeing everything the game has to offer but it mostly felt like a chore. Because of that I can’t really recommend it
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →So far, my second-favorite ocean game (first place still goes to South Scrimshaw) This game is incredibly cozy and cute. It genuinely feels like raising kids in the ocean—supporting five princes as they grow up, only to eventually witness a full-on royal succession battle vibe（五子夺嫡哈哈哈） Every character is absurdly lovable My favorite is Lutra. I even handed him the crown（传国玉玺）and everything… but he didn’t end up becoming the emperor 😭 Honestly, who could resist such an adorable big flappy…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →5/10 its a visual novel that has you floating to the next part of the story not my kind of game + movement system in place is one of the best ive seen in games that have you floating around found a black hole that sent me into a tiny chunk of the library but when i leave im stuck with a black screen. cant do anything but pause the game. im not sure if this is where the next chunk of story is... i think im stuck able to reload checkpoint but when i go back in im trapped again
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I'd been following this game for a while, and I knew it was going to be the sort of thing I liked, but I wasn't prepared for *how* much I liked it. It looks like a beautiful, cartoony game based on the artwork, and it's true that a lot of the game is fun, relaxing, and funny ... but it's got a lot of complexity and depth to it, too. If you like stories with no real "right" or "wrong" answer, if you like thinking about philosophy and human nature, if you don't mind a little streak of darkness…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It's probably not good for "channel growth" or "engagement" or whatever, but fuck it. It's such a good game and such a perfect fit for my streaming community. Like Mythic Ocean, another little indie that needs and deserves more love. I'm enjoying streaming it so much.
positive · AI labelView post →This Saturday, for Be Earth's Buddy, I'll be playing Mythic Ocean for the first time! Join us as we explore the sea, befriend some gods, and (hopefully) influence them to create a better universe. 🌺 04/18, 5-7pm PT (8-10pm ET) 🌺 twitch.tv/danearium
neutral · AI labelView post →It's alright. Not a hearty recommendation, but not something that warrant a "negative" one. Basically you go around talking to various "gods" to choose which one is to create the world. Each one represents a different "mode" of life - consumption, partying, learning, cowering, and a secret one I shall not reveal. Each character is like an infant caricature of such a mode, and your role is to basically help them grow into something useful. The game is 90% going back and forth to speak to…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I've talked about Mythic Ocean a bunch on stream, and here on Bsky. It's a story-based game with choose your own adventure elements, dialogue trees, and LORE to uncover. I love the characters in Mythic Ocean, and the more I get to draw them and express my love, the better. #TribLovesVideoGames
positive · AI labelView post →I finished this game yesterday, and got what I think is a great ending. I've had some time to process it. Even though it's a wonderful game, it's one of those things that ends up being more of a therapy session or zen illuminating things than unexpected. Even when I was frustrated trying to figure out where to go, or what to do, The end result was wonderful and enlightening. I'm going to play it again, and try to do better.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I played Mythic Ocean this week and it was great! A short indie game with a beautiful art direction (very charming watercolor cutscenes), Alethea was my favorite character design. Good replay value too if you want to see all the possible endings!
positive · AI labelView post →🔴 LIVE NOW!!!! 🔴 We're gonna try and finish Mythic Ocean today!! 🦀 ▶️ twitch.tv/theloveslug #Vtuber #ENVtuber #VSky #MythicOcean #IndieGame
neutral · AI labelView post →This is a relaxing game with a great story and atmosphere. The choices matter a lot which gives it a lot of replay-ability, however it can get tedious so I have to space out how often I come back to this game. That said, I think it is worth the price because you can play a different story each time.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Have you ever wanted to be Aquaman and talk to fish for 4 hours straight? That's not the real plot, but that's basically what you do. It's a swimming version of a walking simulator. Sounds boring, explained simply, but somehow the devs made a fantastic and interesting game from beginning to end. I wish I could stand and applaud them. It's basically a visual novel. 90% of your time, after the beginning, will be just talking to fish. But the characters in this game are so full of life and are…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Not worth 14 euros
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I do not have enough good things to say about this game. The environment is beautiful and runs like a dream, for sure, but where the game really shines is its story. You'll meet these gods and you'll fall in love with them, and then as you play through the various different endings and try different paths, you'll fall in love with them over and over again as you discover more and more facets of their personalities. 'Choices matter' cannot be overstated enough. Some games like to put that on…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Gorgeous ocean views Amazing characters Beautiful music Compelling story Multiple endings for replay-ability Very relaxing, no combat, no jump scares, no hunger meters or anything like that. Just explore, speak to cute little ocean creatures, and let the story unfold before you, making decisive choices that change your course along the way :) I'm definitely going to be attempting to get each ending - which is harder than you think because each playthrough is different, not just with the…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game looks deceptively childish, but the themes are mature. I recommend you buy this on sale and go in blind. If you like story driven games with dialogue based decision trees, you will enjoy this one. This game can easily be completed in 2-4 hours, so it's not a large investment. It does have multiple endings for those who find themselves attached to this world.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →loved this game!! very pleasing ocean environments, and loved all of the opportunities to shape the characters and pick your ending. there was a good balance in forcing you to place trust in what you do not know and make a decision anyway and the opportunity to choose to gain even more insight into that! this was a surprisingly deep game and i'm very thrilled with the ending i received, especially reading about how it all could have gone so, so wrong lol. there seems to be a ton of…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →General Overview: This game is.. genuinely amazing. And hella underrated. The immediate idea of the game on its own is intriguing and fun, and pulled me in immediately. The characters, and environments, the everything, are SO beautiful. They have fluid motion, breathtaking color palette use, and completely unique looks. The storyline is wonderful, I love the personalities of the gods, and I love the promise, at every different choice, of so many separate different endings. The music is…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Mythic Ocean is a relaxing and intriguing story with multiple ways how it can unfold, and many ways how it can end. The gameplay is simple - some exploration and collecting things, but mostly it's dialogues with options that lead to branching paths of the story. It's about 5-6 hours long, but has high replay value for anyone who wishes to see how thing would go if they chose a different path. The visuals are pretty, the music is good. And overall it's been a very pleasant experience.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is a treasure. If you love narrative storytelling games - this game is for you. If narrative storytelling games aren't your thing - you should give this game a try anyway. The game starts out a bit more exploration focused, but you don't have to do all of the exploration if that's not your cup of tea. Once you start to get rolling with the narratives the choices keep coming faster and faster and before you know it you've influenced the gods and you're ready to see the impact of the…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →8 hours into the game and I still haven't discovered all of the branching paths on offer. It's a beautiful game, with interesting characters and a fresh premise and goal. Taking the hands of different gods and leading them down a path that stays within their current personality, along with its flaws, or helping them to change their perspective (and possibly become better?) is a unique take on the multiple endings we see in regular visual novels. Simple but charming graphics paired with very…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I have posted a new video y'all! My playthrough of MYTHIC OCEAN with Lutra as my favorite character in it. Hope you all enjoy! (Please get the game for yourself so you can see how much work was put into it) www.youtube.com/watch?v=VHv-... #vtuber #mythicocean #playthrough #visualnovel
positive · AI labelView post →Summer heat? Not a problem! Beating back this scorcher of a day with a Switch arrival and a tasty boba. For the Switch we have Mythic Ocean joining in on the fun. Looks like an interesting, beautiful and laid back game. Now I take my boba and go chill before dinner. #SwitchCorps #boba #weekend
positive · AI labelView post →Wow, I adore this game. I think it was really well written, the layers and stories coming together were incredible and overall it was a great adventure. 10/10 would replay again and again and again!!!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →keepin it short: loved the story and the characters;
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Another game more people should be playing: Mythic Ocean 🌊💙
positive · AI labelView post →Fun, little game, mostly focused on talking to other characters (which I personally love), though you may want to get it on sale, since there's not much beside it and even though the game offers some replayability due to different choices and endings, it's not really a champion of loads of content and playtime.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I've played a lot of games, but I've never played anything like Mythic Ocean. It's overall a cute and cozy game - with a philosophically eerie undertone that even veers into eldritch horror at times. Paradoxical? Maybe, but that makes it tonally the PERFECT game for me. Absolutely LOVED the storyline, with its engaging and emotional character backstories, humorous side stories (dolphins and swordfish can coexist!), and surprising twists. Make no mistake, despite the lighthearted veneer, it…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is such a charming little game that you can play over and over and find things going differently based on your decision. Playing multiple "Cycles" of the game within the same save file makes a lot of sense in the context of the game, too! The art style is super cute; the characters (both the gods-to-be and NPC seacreatures) charming, sweet, and terrifying in turn. Your choices do make a difference in how the characters react, and the ending you get. I got many moments of absolute delight…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →My cosy game collection is growing, just got A Short Hike, Death’s Door, Jenny LeClue, Mythic Ocean, Röki for less than £20 - purrgatory and Grimm’s Hollow free on Steam too
neutral · AI labelView post →Mythic ocean is an absolute gem of a game! It's a delightful experience with lots of replay value - although the first ending I just got made me cry some happy tears so I will let that sink in before I set out on another cycle. I think the length of a cycle is perfect - can be done in one afternoon and doesn't feel too short at all. The writing is fantastic, every character you meet feels real, after only three hours I was really attached to all of them. This was supported by beautiful…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Thumb up with caveats. I really appreciate the effort that went into making this game/narrative, but I feel the themes that are on display are treated just a bit too simplisticly. It makes this game perfect for young folks, but if you've delved into any of the subjects deeper than just seeing it referenced in modern literature/movies/games you'll notice it's a bit too simplified. So heartily recommend this to anyone who is just starting out thinking about philosophy. I'm excited to see game…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A charming and relaxing game until you've ruined the creation of the universe.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →While Mythic Ocean is for the most part a relatively simple choice-based narrative game, it is also an incredibly charming one with a rather neat premise. My partner and I sat down for a quick look of this game and within the first 30 minutes it had us both hooked. Enough so that we binged the rest out over the next two nights! And that was just for a few of the good endings and only one of the 'bad' ones. Definitely a great game to play with non-gamers, story lovers, or kids. My only real…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →While I wouldn't rate it as perfect since I have a few personal criticisms, I really enjoyed this game overall. I didn't know at all what to expect going into it, but I was pleasantly surprised by the underlying themes and became quickly attached to the characters. It's mildly tedious if you plan to 100% it and go in blind but with some planning and slight effort you can minimize the playthroughs while maximizing the viewable endings through save scumming (which the game basically seems to…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Can't rebind keys.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Mythic Ocean is a relaxing and choice-driven narrative adventure where you befriend underwater gods and shape the fate of a new universe — a calm yet surprisingly profound experience.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Bro this game genuinely bangs, the lore was well made and the story was well written, I love all the different endings you can get.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is a really wonderful game. I've had it on my wishlist but my partner gifted it to me. This game made me think a lot about some of my beliefs (in a great way!) and as someone who isn't much of a gamer, it was easy to get the hang of. I would buy it myself at full price! Super lovable characters and I look forward to exploring further ...
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Cozy politic game very well written.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The characters do different things based off of what you do, which makes replying it fun. This game really makes you feel the weight of your actions at the end. It also has a healthy dose of secrets and lore to uncover.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →1/10 super boring. Dialogue doesn't save it
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Thank you! I love the game they're from! (Mythic Ocean) and the game has the cutest little watercolor images for certain interactions
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