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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 64 Bit Processeur : Intel Core i5-3470 / AMD Ryzen 3 1200 or equivalent Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (4 GB) or AMD Radeon RX 570 (4 GB) or equivalent DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 1 GB d'espace disque disponible Prise en charge VR: OpenXR on SteamVR with Oculus and Meta headsets

Recommended: Système d'exploitation : Windows 10/11 64-bit Processeur : Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 2600 or equivalent Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 or AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 1 GB d'espace disque disponible Prise en charge VR: OpenXR on SteamVR with Oculus and Meta headsets Notes supplémentaires : Higher hardware requirements are for VR mode

There's Nothing Down There

Niche cult favorite
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Released June 4, 2026
sample: 400 reviews posted after launch (155 AI-classified)
81/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 84 % · 412 reviews (« Very Positive »)
2,11€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Players finish the entire journey in a single sitting, leaving behind a trail of 45 mentions citing its brevity. Even so, 336 positive reviews out of the 400 sampled post-launch ratings demonstrate that the suspense lingers long after the credits roll.

What it's about: Il n'y a rien dans les profondeurs est un court jeu d'horreur et d'exploration sous-marine. Descendez dans un gouffre au fond de l'océan et découvrez les vestiges d'une civilisation perdue, mais encore en vie.

In-game

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« Great little game. I thought it would be a little longer (That's what she said) but priced appropriately! »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 0 h played1
« Explore subaquatic caves with your buddy Stewart. There's nothing down there, though, as per the title. Therefore, playing this game would be a waste of your time. »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 0 h played11
« jeu très court en tout cas sans faire les succès. dommage, je m'attendais a un vrai jeu d'exploration sous marine. :'( »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 1 h played
« Pal mal mais oui, beaucoup trop court, et les qualités de textures ont l'air vraiment datées. Je ne sais pas pourquoi ça m'a fait penser à la fin de Half Life quand on est dans l'espèce de dimension alien là »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 1 h played
« efficace, j'ai faim j'en veux encore ! »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 0 h played
« A very short and very well made little game. The acting was great and it has a nice sense of mystery for something so short. 68/100 »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 0 h played
« Just proves people would give a good review for anything... Charging money for this "game" is shameless »
👎 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 0 h played1
« There is no save in this game! »
👎 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 1 h played1
« bad... so bad i refunded £1.50 »
👎 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 1 h played1
« Found myself neither awed nor scared. Can't really recommend it. »
👎 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 0 h played
« The game is too damn short. I'm almost feel myself scamed. »
👎 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 1 h played
« Games that are set underwater are its own niche. Short but recommended for its good voice acting, ambience and spooky buildup. »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 1 h played

In players' words

« Great little game. I thought it would be a little longer (That's what she said) but priced appropriately! »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 0 h played1
« Just proves people would give a good review for anything... Charging money for this "game" is shameless »
👎 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 0 h played1
« Explore subaquatic caves with your buddy Stewart. There's nothing down there, though, as per the title. Therefore, playing this game would be a waste of your time. »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 0 h played11
« There is no save in this game! »
👎 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 1 h played1
« jeu très court en tout cas sans faire les succès. dommage, je m'attendais a un vrai jeu d'exploration sous marine. :'( »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 1 h played
« bad... so bad i refunded £1.50 »
👎 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 1 h played1
« Pal mal mais oui, beaucoup trop court, et les qualités de textures ont l'air vraiment datées. Je ne sais pas pourquoi ça m'a fait penser à la fin de Half Life quand on est dans l'espèce de dimension alien là »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 1 h played
« Found myself neither awed nor scared. Can't really recommend it. »
👎 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 0 h played
« efficace, j'ai faim j'en veux encore ! »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 0 h played
« The game is too damn short. I'm almost feel myself scamed. »
👎 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 1 h played
« A very short and very well made little game. The acting was great and it has a nice sense of mystery for something so short. 68/100 »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 0 h played
« Games that are set underwater are its own niche. Short but recommended for its good voice acting, ambience and spooky buildup. »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 1 h played

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Story / writing
65 % pos · n=80
Gameplay
69 % pos · n=67
Content / longevity
51 % pos · n=55
Value for money
81 % pos · n=52
Audio / music
89 % pos · n=19
Graphics / art
83 % pos · n=18
Performance
45 % pos · n=11
Interface / UX
50 % pos · n=10
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=2
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Story / writing8052622
Gameplay6746813
Content / longevity5528225
Value for money5242010
Audio / music191711
Graphics / art181503
Performance11506
Interface / UX10514
Stability / bugs2002

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 42 min on median; those who dislike it: 36 min.

🪤 95 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.

<2h
83 % (n=367)
2-10h
90 % (n=30)
10-25h
100 % (n=3)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

📉 Down since launch (-16 pts) — reception has worsened
Jun 2026 : 89% positive89JunJul 2026 : 68% positive68JulAug 2026 : 72% positive72AugSep 2026 : 73% positive73Sep

% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).

💶 Price history

€1.18€1.53€1.89€2.25€2.61€1.68

Steam price tracked automatically since Oct 12, 2026 · All-time low: €1.68 (Oct 28, 2026)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

1,3 % Demanding

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 7 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 4,8 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Audio design anchors the dread effectively, with 17 positive mentions out of 19 contributing to the atmosphere.
  • Visual execution impresses consistently, earning 15 positive mentions out of 18.
  • Narrative structure drives the expedition forward, registering 52 positive mentions out of 80.
  • Pricing feels justified to most, reflected by 42 positive mentions out of 52 regarding overall value.

Weaknesses

  • Content volume leaves some players wanting more, drawing 25 negative mentions out of 55.
  • Story elements occasionally miss the mark, accounting for 22 negative mentions out of 80.
  • Technical performance struggles in places, seen in 6 negative mentions out of 11.

Who is it for?

Thrill-seekers who appreciate compact, narrative-driven horror bites that can be consumed in under two hours.

Is There's Nothing Down There worth it in 2026?

Yes — player reception is very positive: 84% of 412 Steam reviews are positive (player score 81/100). Most-praised strength: Audio design anchors the dread effectively. Current price: 2,11€.

Verdict

There's Nothing Down There delivers a tight, atmospheric jolt that respects the player's time despite its thin overall scope. With 84 percent of the 412 total reviews leaning positive, it stands as a lean indie experiment worth the descent.

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