Why's It Getting DARKER?!

Why's It Getting DARKER?!

Free
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Developer: Kenan'sGames

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At a glance

It is free to play.

Description

Why’s It Getting DARKER?! is a first-person psychological survival horror set in a suffocating, pitch-black ocean. You aren't just a researcher; you are prey. Your only connection to the surface is a malfunctioning PDA, a small island, and a darkly sarcastic AI that seems a little too comfortable with your impending doom.

How deep are you willing to go before the light disappears for good?

CORE SURVIVAL FEATURES

  • 📸 THE LETHAL CAMERA: Your camera isn't just for research. Document hostile anomalies to uncover the truth, but remember: looking through the lens means you aren't looking at what’s behind you.

  • 💨 OXYGEN IS A PRIVILEGE: Manage your every breath while they are watching you. In the deep sea, every breath is a countdown.

  • 🤖 A 'HELPFUL' COMPANION: Navigate the gloom with the guidance of a sarcastic AI assistant of Thalasso Corp. Listen closely - its "glitches" might be the only thing keeping you sane, or the very thing driving you mad.

    "Dying from oxygen? Will be very embarrassing for you" - AI assistant

  • 🦈 UNPREDICTABLE AMBUSHES: From rarely-seen leviathans to aggressive modified creatures, the ocean's apex predators don't follow a script. They hunt based on your sound, your light, and your fear.

NO HANDHOLDING. NO SECOND CHANCES.

Investigate a massive underwater world where the threats evolve as the water gets colder and the pressure rises. Fight, flee, or photograph - but every choice consumes time you don't have. 
Unlike passive deep-sea exploration games, every moment is a tactical decision between safety and discovery.

The darkness is alive. And it’s angry.

Note: Co-op/Multiplayer feature is intended to be added some time after the game makes its debut!


📜 Attributions

This game includes 3D assets licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0):

Full credit to the original creators:

"Self Luminous Being" by yanix —

"Underwater Creature" by KajaStud —

"Bloop" by object —

"Snake" by Vasian-Digital3D —

"Snatcher – Mutant Hammerhead Shark Creature" by HighPolyDensity —

"Sci-Fi Elevator with Shield" by s7ntech —

"Cute Alien Tentacle Fish (Animated)" by Jungle Jim —

"Megalodon Retexture" by Sealife Fan 3 —

"Blue Whale - Textured" by Bohdan Lvov —

"Squid Monster" by CR!STALLL —

"Zorag - Mutant Angler Fish - Rigged and Animated" by HighPolyDensity —

"Animated Leviathan" by Azariah Animates —

"Atlantic Explorer Submarine(fbx)" by JosephWPugsley — .

These assets are used in full accordance with their respective licenses.

Supported languages: english, japanese, portuguese - brazil, russian, simplified chinese, turkish

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System Requirements

Windows

Minimum:
  • OS: Windows 10 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i5‑4430 / AMD FX‑6300
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (4 GB) / AMD Radeon RX 560 (4 GB)
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 5 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX-compatible
  • Additional Notes: Tested on low-end systems. Reducing the quality level to "Low" should solve lag issues. The game may work with less powerful systems too. It's recommended to test the demo.
Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 11 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i5‑9400F / AMD Ryzen 5 2600
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Super (6 GB) / AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT (8 GB) or better
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 5 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX-compatible
  • Additional Notes: For the best underwater atmosphere, set the quality level to "Ultra."