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Narcosis
Developer Honor Code, Inc.
Survival, horror at the sunless depths of the Pacific Ocean: Stranded on the seafloor with low light and few tools, an industrial diver takes desperate steps to surface before his oxygen — and sanity — give out. From the Steam store page
211 reactions from 3 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Mastodon) · newest Nov 4, 2026 · last updated Nov 5, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
77
LovedLoved
144 positive · 44 negative
95% range 70–82%
| Source | + | − | = |
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| Steam reviews | 144 | 44 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 5 | 0 | 12 |
| Mastodon * | 1 | 2 | 3 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Mostly Positive
604 of 804 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
77% recommend · 147 yes, 44 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 191 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Mostly Positive (1,117 of 1,475 positive).
Players praise the game's atmosphere and sound design. [1][2][3] Many find the story engaging with a great plot twist. [4][5][6] Some reviewers criticize the clunky controls and combat. [4][7][8]
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- [14]
I bought this game to play on my new VR headset and I was extremely disappointed. Save your money. Here are a number of reasons not to buy this game for VR: -You have no arms. Your only abilities in the game are to turn your head and "swing" a knife and a few other things by pressing a button. -There is NO controller tracking. You have to use your keyboard which is not only inconvenient but kills the immersion. …
- [4]
Wow. I didn't expect this plot twist at the end and I already knew there would be one. So that's a plus. What I didn't find so good were the knife fights. You have to defend yourself with your knife against the deep sea fauna and with every knife attack there's a time delay because you're underwater and wearing a diving suit. It's realistic, but you have to time your attacks perfectly or you'll get hit. And I was …
- [1]
There is a lot of attention to detail in this game. You can tell the developers are passionate about their creation and they have done a great job. The graphics are great! The sound design is spot on. The feeling of being helpless underwater in a heavy tank suit trying to get to the end. It's mesmerising and about as realistic as you'd expect. There are a few jump scares, but mostly the general sense of dread and …
- [6]
a hidden gem -its one of those games that you finish and immediately want to play again with the all the info you learned to see and understand the stuff you missed / didn't pick up on. -atmospheric and eerie without relying heavily on paranormal. -it had a great little story and wasnt what i predicted at all. -definitely was left with some questions but overall I LOVED it. -controls are a little clunky but i think …
- [3]
6/10 pros: +ambiance +sound design +environments +sense of horror and dread +actual good jumpscares +interesting psychological focus +lucid and visceral writing ++sound design cons: -bugs -unnecessary combat sections -poor AI -tedious level design -lack of story depth -terrible checkpoint system Narcosis overall was an enjoyable experience. Unfortunately the bugs and poorly implemented mechanics prevented it from …
Summarised from 34 of the 213 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 10, 2026. How summaries are made
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Players who liked Narcosis talk about great atmosphere and sound design; those who didn't talk about clunky controls and slow movement. Which matters more to you?
Reactions
60 of 211 · most liked firstWow. I didn't expect this plot twist at the end and I already knew there would be one. So that's a plus. What I didn't find so good were the knife fights. You have to defend yourself with your knife against the deep sea fauna and with every knife attack there's a time delay because you're underwater and wearing a diving suit. It's realistic, but you have to time your attacks perfectly or you'll get hit. And I was almost always hit. Several times. I found that annoying. Fortunately, you can…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →great game and story just remember you are in a big suit at the bottom of the ocean and you should understand why ur slow and clunky.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Narcosis Game Review (Full Review on Patron "Vixen Leaving Paw Prints Everywhere I Go" - link in Insragram bio Violet_Vixen_247) (Disclaimer - This is just my opinion and it may be unpopular or some may not agree) (Positive) 1. The story was kind of "been there, done that", but they did tie it well to the end giving it a psychological feel so that was nice. 2. Some of the under water scenery and visuals were really pretty. 3. The giant crabs were done well and were eerie. (Negative) 1. The…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →🚨 Giveaway Time! 🎮 Win a copy of Narcosis on Steam – Ultimate underwater horror Game ! Drawing in 2 days How to enter: - Follow - 👍 & 🔄 this post - Reply with why you want it - Share and tag a Friend One winner randomly selected. Good luck! #NarcosisGiveaway #SteamGiveaway #Gaming #RTtoWin
neutral · AI labelView post →Narcosis isn't a bad game, but it shoots itself in the foot by both requiring and disincentivizing exploration. It's required to locate all 40 collectibles, each providing flavor text fleshing out the 20 underwater residents, but disincentivizes it by making locomotion slow and cumbersome and navigation confusing, while limiting camera mobility and providing limited oxygen to counter a rapidly depleting 02 meter. If you're interested, just watch a playthrough.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →★★★✯☆ Narcosis is a different type of Horror game, as opposed to running away from something trying to kill you the horror lies more in the fact that your on the sea flour and the systems related to that. Your character has a few hallucinations throughout the game and you never know if something is actually happening or is in the characters head. It makes for a really nice and atmospheric experience without having to rely on a big threat chasing you down. If you like atmospheric horror then I…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I've played just over an hour of this "game" so far and am unimpressed. My main issue that it's not so much a game as it is a (barely) interactive movie. You're railroaded from place to place, jump scare to jump scare, with bare minimum interaction with the environment. Occasionally there's jump puzzles or you have to hide from an instadeath crab. I hate to say this (and may change my opinion in the future after playing more) but this game is kind of boring. I suppose it's not bad for a first…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I bought this game to play on my new VR headset and I was extremely disappointed. Save your money. Here are a number of reasons not to buy this game for VR: -You have no arms. Your only abilities in the game are to turn your head and "swing" a knife and a few other things by pressing a button. -There is NO controller tracking. You have to use your keyboard which is not only inconvenient but kills the immersion. -This is a walking sim without anything to do. You simply watch things happen…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Short but really good horror walking sim game, the only downside I can think of might be the tank controls, (A and D to turn) but in my opinion this adds to the game There is some light combat and some jumpscares but most of the scares come from the environment itself I Narcosised.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I could imagine it being very dull with just playing it via pc but with vr it is an immersive experience that is great for not only terrifying but relaxing as well.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →WOW! Just wow, this game is scary, not the easiest, and that plot twist was fantastic! Highly recommend this game!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →So, I have to say this game wasn't as scary as I was hoping it would be. The scares were mostly jump scares with some "scares" that lingered for a bit too long. The controls were fine and made sense to me, but the combat was frustrating. The story is good, but only really gets delivered towards the end of the game and I would have preferred a more consistent delivery. The voice acting and sound design were pretty good.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Mid. Thats it. Walking sim, with tank controls and they try to spice it up with environmental/survival bits. However its just really not that interesting. Couldn't hold my interest after 1 and a half hours. Especially after the "plot twist" which was so annoying and far fetched (and coming right with a really stretched and forced walking dream scene) I just flicked this off. Some people can stick with it apparently. I thought i could based on these glowing reviews, but not sure what they are…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →There is a lot of attention to detail in this game. You can tell the developers are passionate about their creation and they have done a great job. The graphics are great! The sound design is spot on. The feeling of being helpless underwater in a heavy tank suit trying to get to the end. It's mesmerising and about as realistic as you'd expect. There are a few jump scares, but mostly the general sense of dread and some specific sea creatures will keep you on edge until the end. Although…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →My first published game work I was a story writer/consultant for the main narrative and supplemental material for the psychological horror game Narcosis. I also co-wrote a companion novella that was unlocked after finishing the game -- it was also released as a an e-book and a limited edition book.
neutral · AI labelView post →Since people had fun with the Resident Evil streams I did I’m looking to find my next horror game to play. Currently it’s between Amnesia: The Bunker and Narcosis. Thing is Narcosis has VR which Id love to but I need someone with my to monitor chat so it’s more likely Amnesia I think.
neutral · AI labelView post →I can't get past the controls, especially when playing in VR. The suit handles like a tank, which makes sense, sure, but it's not fun. You can still turn your head within the suit to see the HUD at the edges of the helmet - again, fine, if I have to, but if you move your head to the edge of the helmet, your character begins to turn...but only if you're moving forward/back. Why? This is especially a problem in VR where you naturally turn your head to see the world, so your tanky suit is always…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →An amazing game ! A bit like SOMA, without the sci-fi vibe. An industrial diver gets stranded at the bottom of the ocean after an accident in the methane rig he works at. He struggles to survive without losing his sanity. Great graphics, audio and story. Don't expect combat, just mild fear. It's a walking sim, but a riveting one!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Hey Everyone! My latest Youtube Video of the Indie Horror Game Narcosis is out! The game was confusing but and had some fun moments! Make sure you check it out! youtu.be/pZHqCtGj41w?...
neutral · AI labelView post →The story is alright and the gameplay is workable, but it pales in comparison to SOMA or Still Wakes the Deep. It's a shame the devs parted ways after this project came out because I'm sure they could've made a much better game after this. Get it on sale
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →If you like walking sims with a bit of action and platforming and the price is right then I'd recommend to try out this one. I dont have a VR set, so no comments about that. This is not a great game by any means but I did enjoy while it lasted. There were a few places where I didn't know where to go and had to resort to trial and error but overall the experience was enjoyable. Story is ok, nothing spectacular or really bad. There are some jump scares to provide the horror element as the…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Will scratch the itch for a game to play after Soma but the controls take some getting used to.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I really wanted to love this but I just can't rate it. It's not scary in any traditional or even unconventional horror sense (more just horror from disaster in a terribly inhospitable environment, invoking some thalassaphobia maybe); the psychological horror bits (outside the interpretation of survivors' guilt) is just not scary. The story is pretty flat and lifeless, the psycholgical stuff in later chapters often inscrutable. The scariest thing about Narcosis truthfully is probably its…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is a short, neat little walking sim type of game, where the focus is the story, and the horrors and mystery of it. I enjoyed the way the story unravelled, it felt like watching Wandavision in that as you get more info you start making different theories about what is really happening, and just one tid-bit can completely change the direction your theories go. The gameplay is very light though, so if walking sims aren't palatable for you then this ain't it for you.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Narcosis is mostly a walking sim with some mild puzzle solving and combat. The gloomy visuals and the creepy sound design are the main reasons to get this game, especially if you love deep sea horror like I do. However, it took me some time to find this game enjoyable as the early scares were rather predictable and not effective. I found myself making fun of them more than being frightened. I was going to write this game off after the the first few hours of playing it, but the…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Most claustrophobic game ive played. Towards the end of it, you forget that the footsteps you hear all the time are actually yours, but youre too scared to look behind you. great little game! Sounddesign and story development work hand in hand right up until the actual ending. the ending alone is worth the horrendous jumping puzzle type part that came in the 3rd 4th of the game. shambolic! but i can reccomend it!!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →None of it really feels good. The walking, the narration, the story, the menus. They all seem to be trying to do something but I don't feel like it comes together. Play Soma instead (it even lets you turn off the monsters now).
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Nice atmospheric horror game with a unique twist ending:)
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Sorry to say I was very disappointed with this. I really wanted to enjoy it so much as deep sea horror is my absolute favourite. 5 main reasons its just not very good imho : 1. Its shockingly short, to be honest I wish I rushed through this in under 2 hours and then refunded. 2. Nearly the whole damn time you have to listen to a stupid radio interview about survivors guilt and emotional trauma ruining the atmosphere. 3. It not scary as you have so much oxygen and flares everywhere there is…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Not a bad walking simulator meets horror under the ocean, with a great atmosphere and generally enjoyable if slow linear exploration. It looks and sounds nice, if not anything to get too excited about. It may be a bit slow for some people and they will find it boring for that reason, I also found it was sometimes really obvious where to go, with other areas lacking anything distinctive to help you know where you should be heading. There is very limited combat that barely passes as combat,…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The graphics are good, it's nice and creepy. Everything is also readable, which is always nice. The audio is good as well, some nice background music and the sound effects and voice acting are good. The gameplay is mostly a walking simulator with some platforming sections and chase sequences. Personally, I could've done without the platforming sections. Especially during the 'dream' sequences, I'm not a fan of dream sequences and having to spend more time in them to complete platforming…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →a hidden gem -its one of those games that you finish and immediately want to play again with the all the info you learned to see and understand the stuff you missed / didn't pick up on. -atmospheric and eerie without relying heavily on paranormal. -it had a great little story and wasnt what i predicted at all. -definitely was left with some questions but overall I LOVED it. -controls are a little clunky but i think that adds to it, i mean you are stuck in a diving suit after all -9/10
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Barely a vr game, only has head turning to walk. Barely functional with oculus touch controllers. Weak jumpscares that insta kill you and have to replay area, very slow progression
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →(4/7) -Last Labyrinth -Late Homework -Like Clay -Lily's Well -LIRE -Lost in Vivo -Love, Sam -Matsuro Palette -Mini Reaper -Mirror Layers -Morph Girl -Mothered - A Role Playing Horror Game -MOUTHOLE -My Friendly Neighborhood -Narcosis -NashBored -Near Death -Night at the Office -Nightmare of Decay
neutral · AI labelView post →Walking sim with wildlife that is totally "Friendly"
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →If you loved Somas ending, check out Narcosis. Another deep sea horror game, and os one i always state has the best horror ending ive ever played store.steampowered.com/app/366870/N...
positive · AI labelView post →Hear me out! I did enjoy playing this game BUT I wouldn't tell anyone to play it. I think it can be a real pain in the ass. It tried many things and took many risks be it in the gameplay choices or sound ambiance. The story is lacking, I couldn't get into it, and I hate to say it but the plot twist fell flat. The game is VERY slow paced. If you don't like slow paced game run away, because I've never played anything so slow. It is based on ambiance. It's sold as a survival game but the things…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Short, linear and very average with collectibles.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Flare range has been severely gimped in VR
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Great underwater horror game. The game is very well written and the atmosphere is always unsettling, even tense. I like that you can go back to any chapter if you missed a collectible or simply want to explore. I can't point out that it reminds me of one of my beloved games - SOMA. I'll definitely replay it if I happen to get myself a VR headset and... ♥♥♥♥ my pants.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →moody but short underwater experience which is not a bad thing. some games are just too long. for the price i highly recommend it for VR. played on psvr2. Too bad the original team is no mor, a nice one hit wonder
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →6/10 pros: +ambiance +sound design +environments +sense of horror and dread +actual good jumpscares +interesting psychological focus +lucid and visceral writing ++sound design cons: -bugs -unnecessary combat sections -poor AI -tedious level design -lack of story depth -terrible checkpoint system Narcosis overall was an enjoyable experience. Unfortunately the bugs and poorly implemented mechanics prevented it from being something spectacular. I wish more time was spent in the depths of the…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Solid narrative game, a few issues with collision but overall if you want to play something about slowly dying in a claustrophobic dive-suit at the bottom of the sea, this is a good pick.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is a genuinely fantastic game that I enjoyed every second of playing. I just finished my second play through after finishing it the first time years ago and it still holds up. This game does a fantastic job of balancing interesting game play mechanics with a grounded and gritty story in a way that many horror games struggle to do and does such an excellent job in immersing the player in its world and atmosphere. Rarely ever do I see a game that is really quite like this, I cannot recommend…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It's Temu Soma. Janky controls with some frustrating platforming and buggy levels. I got kicked out of areas that required soft resets. Lack of adequate save points/checkpoints made the cheap hits from the enemies resulting in replaying an obnoxious level almost completely. I completed it out of spite.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Horror walking simulator, ya. But the story is awesome. Personal logs is beatiful. The ending is splendid. And so ...Keep breathing. Find others. And get the hell out.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →2.4 hours to beat which is what I wanted from a short suspense game. During the run, I was noticing a lower budget feeling to the game but the pacing was engaging enough to keep going. By the time I was in the last area I was fully engaged (happened earlier but I didn't notice). The very last moment caught me off guard and I was busy holding back tears for the entire credits sequence. If you pick this one up, I seriously recommend playing it through to the end which is not a huge commitment.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Reminds me of older titles in the best way possible, something about it gives me nostalgia. Would Highly recommend checking out!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →wow this was definitely one of the best games I have ever played I would highly recommend this game
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Fun game to play on Quest 3. Food story. Few things to note to play on quest 3. 1) on a newer pc, if the game does not start, you will need to implement the environmental variables solution. There are several references to it on the internet. That solution also fixed the issue I had with the Brookhaven experiment game. Also, you need to sit down with the vr headset on at your computer and move, shoot flares or wave the knife by your keyboard and mouse, unless you have a game pad, I didn’t.…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Narcosis while diving is a reversible alteration in consciousness that occurs while diving at depth. It is caused by the anesthetic effect of certain gases at high partial pressure. Narcosis produces a state similar to drunkenness (alcohol intoxication), or nitrous oxide inhalation. The most dangerous aspects of narcosis are the impairment of judgement, multi-tasking and coordination, and the loss of decision-making ability and focus. Other effects include vertigo and visual or auditory…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Anyways... Tomorrow, it's another scary game stream! We're diving (heh) into Narcosis! A sure do love being trapped in a tin can that is the one thing between me and instant death.
neutral · AI labelView post →Narcosis is a fairly competent horror with a fantastic story. I genuinely found myself enjoying the experience for the most part and was sincerely pleased with how the story unfolded and how it was wrapped up. The game is one of those rare indie titles that is quite competent not only in the gamplay department, but the story too, and comes together quite nicely. The walking simulator exploration-esque game does suffer from some of the tropes of indie horror games, however. That is to say the…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Excellent frame rate! As i have a fear of deep sea, or deep waters this game was brilliant and really brought my fears to life except for one tiny detail, the game says its set in the Pacific Ocean and you start off in a training pool but then jump right into the game after this little very easy tutorial, i just wish the game gave us a little introduction of "where" this facility actually was and showing how deep it truly is, that would have made the is experience a whole lot more scarier,…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A walking sim elevated by good writing and being in the largely underserved genre of underwater horror. If that description interests you, grab it. Doubly so if you see it on sale.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The easiest way to describe this is SOMA light - in a great way! I really enjoyed the story and narration style. Controls were a little weird at first, but not too bad. Definitely recommend!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →From the screenshots and video, this game seemed interesting, since I really love underwater themes. Sadly, this game quickly became a dissapointment. It's pretty much a walking simulator that pretty early on tries very hard to spook you with some jumpscares and "hallucinations" without any proper build-up. I really like the perspective of being in a suit and being able to look around from inside. The clunkier controls make sense. But the rest of the gameplay does not compliment it. Neither…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Sorta similar to SOMA, but definitely a game of its own. I wish it was longer, but you get to stab giant horrifying sealife (in self defense). 10/10
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The ultimate horror for people with thalassophobia. There is no monster here, no eldritch terror, no true antagonist besides primal fears. Everything paranormal is actually a hallucination. Story is minimal and told in an interesting way, won't spoil it, but it serves its purpose. Very immersive, especially in good headphones. You feel isolated and claustrophobic, walking in a steel coffin, and overwhelmed by the vastness of the ocean, at the same time. Some of those hallucinations are a bit…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Experience on the Valve Index This game was pretty good, it has some jump scares, mind bending section and a good twist at the end. I played using a gamepad and it worked well on the headset. Full play through here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rEtfoTGeZgY
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